We know that the goal of the Christian life is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. While this is God's ultimate plan, does he have a particular purpose for the cell-based church? I've been wrestling with this question for the past twenty-two years. This question confronts me every time I coach a pastor or pastors. In preparation for coaching, I ask myself, "What is my principal objective in helping this pastor?" "Where am I guiding this church?" "What am I trying to do?" I've come to ...

With full calendars and long lists of things to do, people often put on hold life's most important goal--building an intimate relationship with God. Often, believers wish to pursue the goal but are not sure how to do it. They feel frustrated or guilty when their attempts at personal devotions seem empty and unfruitful. With warm, encouraging writing, Joel Comiskey guides readers on how to set a daily appointment with the King and make it an exciting time they will look forward to. This boo...

This book explores how God has used small groups throughout church history, specifically focusing on the early church to the present time. God not only established the early church as a house to house movement, but he also has used small groups throughout church history. This book chronicles the small group or cell movement from Jesus all the way to the modern day cell explosion. Themes include: -Small Groups In Biblical History -Small Groups In Early Christian History -Small Groups and Mo...

Empowered to Pastor equips pastors to understand how to guide a small group-based church to greater fruitfulness. Each of the 21 chapters covers a distinct, essential aspect of the small group-based church. The themes include the Biblical base for small group ministry, key principles, how to make the transition, simple church planting, equipping the members, coaching, and children and youth in small groups. Each lesson includes a short video, discussion questions, Internet resources, and a...

If we are going to have a victorious church tomorrow, we must focus on the youth today. In this book, Comiskey lays out the biblical base for youth ministry, highlights the felt needs of today’s youth, and then shows why small groups are the most effective way to make youth disciples today. Comiskey explains the difference between inter-generational cells and student-led groups, the equipping process for youth leaders, how to coach leaders, and how to get started in youth cell ministry. Co...

Home Cell Group Explosion (2023 version) is the most researched and practical book ever written on cell group evangelism! Joel Comiskey traversed the globe to find out why certain churches andsmall groups are successful in reaching the lost. He found the answers and freely shares themwithin this volume. If you are a pastor or small group leader, you should devour this book!It will encourage you and give you simple, practical steps for dynamic small group life and...

Esta 2023 edición de "La Explosión de los Grupos Celulares en los Hogares" es el libro más investigado y práctico jamás escrito sobre el evangelismo de grupos celulares.Joel Comiskey ha recorrido el globo terráqueo en una investigación esclarecedora del porqué la estructuración por células hace que algunas iglesias disparen su crecimiento numérico y que otras, mientras, se aboquen al fracaso. Ha encontrado las respuestas y las comparte abiertamente en este libro.Tanto si es...

This 2022 version has been completely updated from the 1999 version.Have you tried small groups and hit a brick wall? Have you wondered why your groups are not producing the fruit that was promised? Are you looking to make your small groups more effective? Cell-church specialist and pastor Dr. Joel Comiskey studied the world's most successful cell churches to determine how they effectively make disciples who make disciples. These churches have embraced specific principles. Converse...

Your leaders really can lead cell group meetings that cause the members to say ''WOW!'' This book will show your leaders how to:-hear God during the meeting-structure the meeting so that it flows-spur the group members to participate and share openly-create stimulating questions-listen effectively-and see the details that create a warm, inviting atmosphere for unbelieversDo people expectantly return to your group meetings every week?

Research has proven that the greatest contributor to cell group success is the quality of coaching provided for cell group leaders. Many are serving in the position of a coach, but they don't fully understand what they are supposed to do in this position. Joel Comiskey has identified seven habits of great cell group coaches. These include:• Receiving from God.• Listening to the needs of the cell group leader.• Encouraging the cell group leader. • Caring for the mult...

This book has been completely revised in 2022.Notice what others have said about this book:If your groups need more leaders, this book is for you! Dr. Comiskey demonstrates how effective churches develop leaders. Then he shows you how to do the same by outlining the principles of leadership development that will work in any church. This book will revolutionize your future ministry (C. Peter Wagner Chancellor, Wagner Leadership Institute)Many thanks to Comiskey for a...

“Empoderado para Liderar” equipa a los líderes de células para facilitar sus grupos más efectivamente. Cada uno de los dieciocho capítulos cubre un aspecto distintivo y esencial del liderazgo de grupos pequeños. Cada lección incluye un video corto, preguntas de discusión, recursos de Internet y un PowerPoint descargable dentro de la lección. Este libro está repleto de material valioso, diseñado para ayudarlo a hacer más y mejores discípulos de Jesucristo.