Team Ministry (part 3)

by | Mar 2, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

Have we over-emphasized the role of the senior pastor in cell church ministry? I talked with a team of volunteer elders last night who are pastoring a growing cell church plant in Toronto, Canada. Since I’m coaching this church, I’m becoming more and more...

A Group Leader’s Authority (part 1)

by | Mar 1, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

One of the strengths of the cell church is that so much ministry is put in the hands of the people of the church. Cell church pastors seek to equip cell leaders to evangelize, disciple, and pastor others. While pastors might need to be reminded and encouraged to make...

Team Ministry (part 2)

by | Feb 28, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

Monday’s blog highlighted the reasons for team ministry. But what about the practicalities? First and foremost, those on a team should exemplify love for God, wife, and family. Second, team members should be  totally committed to the cell vision. They should be...

Interest in House Churches

by | Feb 27, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

A friend sent me the following article from the March 2006 Time Magazine. I only include bits and pieces of it here (to keep it short and web-friendly). This is an article on house church, which I believe is a close cousin to cell church. I believe it’s best if...

Team Ministry (part 1)

by | Feb 26, 2007 | Cell Church Ministry

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about team ministry. Team ministry at the top level (pastor and team) is critical for healthy cell church ministry. And I’m not only talking about team ministry at the mega church level. Even if you only have one...