Benefits of Cells for the Local Pastor.

Benefits of Cells for the Local Pastor.

We have examined the benefits of cell ministry for the kingdom of God and also for church members. Now, let’s look at how cells benefit the church pastor. Cells have significant advantages for the local pastor. “Let them judge the people at all times; and let it be that every major dispute they will bring […]

Moving from a traditionally managed church to a cell-based church.

Moving from a traditionally managed church to a cell-based church.

In 2009, when we were launching the cell system, our church had about two hundred and fifty adults on Sundays. There were no cells at this stage. It was a traditional church. What is a traditionally managed church? Most churches in the world fall into this category. These are churches that are not made up […]

How to Start a Cell.

How to Start a Cell.

The principles underlying starting a cell are the same principles as those for starting a church because, after all, a cell is a church meeting in a house. The following elements are helpful steps to follow when you want to start new cells. Cell leaders don’t fall from the sky. I often hear pastors say, […]

ALLIANCE.

ALLIANCE.

Jesus describes his blood as that of a covenant: “While they were eating, Jesus took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, Take, eat, this is my body. He then took a cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying: […]

CONTEMPLATE GOD.

CONTEMPLATE GOD.

When the Holy Spirit reveals the Son of God to us, our spirit resonates within us. It is the greatest joy and the most intense satisfaction that a human being can experience. It is the most exhilarating experience in the universe. This “divine distraction” makes earthly leisure and human performance pale in comparison, so inferior […]

Have You Ever Felt Betrayed? Are you hurt ?

Have You Ever Felt Betrayed? Are you hurt ?

Years ago, while I was an associate pastor in a Baptist church, I worked with single adults. For a year, I led a Divorce Recovery Program for those who found themselves alone after a divorce. What an education for my wife and me! That year, I spoke with hundreds and hundreds of newly divorced people. […]

To Maintain Oneself In The Presence Of God.

To Maintain Oneself In The Presence Of God.

Every child of God must strive to remain ever more present in the presence of God. The Word of God gives us some indicators that can help the Christian to know if they are still in the presence of God. “So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must […]

Entering into the presence of God through the place of prayer.

Entering into the presence of God through the place of prayer.

The place of worship is a place of covenant with God, as a meeting point and encounter with the presence of God. Going there shows a call to encounter the presence of God. “You shall make an altar of earth for me and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and your peace offerings, your sheep […]

Entering Into The Presence of God Through The Word of God.

Entering Into The Presence of God Through The Word of God.

Reading the Bible in a way that seeks and understands God’s thoughts for our lives is a key to entering into the presence of God. In addition to reading the Bible, meditating on the Word of God allows us to enter into God’s presence. Indeed, it enables us to internalize the Word of God, to […]

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