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 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...

Read table of contents, intro, first chapter, second chapter, and press release here: http://www.joelcomiskeygroup.com/relational.htmlYou can also call: 1-888-344-2355 (Joel Comiskey Group).Jesus lived with His disciples for three years and taught them essential life lessons as a group. After three years, he commanded them to go and do likewise (Matthew 28:18-20). Jesus discipled His followers through relationships and He wants us to do the same.We in the west, on t...

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 ...

Christians desire to grow in their relationship with God. They want to flourish, to experience victory in their Christian lives. They want to live in the overcoming power that the cross provides. But they are stuck. They are like my friend, John, who works sixty hours per week, sits in two hours of traffic each day and carries the burdens of the world on his shoulders. He and his wife, Jenny, love each other, or at least they used to. They now spend their time together carting their kids t...

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...

Jesus said, "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:32). More and more need this freedom. People are increasingly bound by bitterness, chemical addictions, and other strongholds. Encounter: Receive Christ's Freedom reveals how to be set free through Jesus Christ. This book begins by teaching how forgiveness is the only way to overcome hurt and resentment. It then instructs on how both forgive and receive forgiveness. Encounter then guides the believer to receive ...

Jesus Christ wants every Christian to grow in a deeper relationship with Himself. Yet so many people stagnate in the Christian life.Grow explains how to have a daily quiet time in order to know Christ intimately and grow to maturity. This book offers plenty of practical help for turning the "chore" of devotions into a life-changing, joy-producing habit.Grow outlines clearly how to seek God in the quiet time and explains the amazing benefits of experiencing God on a daily ba...

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...

Why cell church? Is it because David Cho's church, the largest church in the history of Christianity, is a cell church? Is it because someone said the number twelve will bring blessings and growth? Is it because cell church is the strategy that many "great" churches are using? Ralph Neighbour repeatedly says, “Theology must breed methodology.” This book sets forth the biblical theology for cell based ministry. Without biblical truth, we don’t have a firm under-pinning upon which we can han...

The International Charismatic Mission in Bogota, Colombia is infiltrating its nation and touching the world with the G-12 model. Through onsite research, international case studies and practical experience as a G12 pastor, Joel Comiskey has discovered the secrets behind this powerful model. In this book, he not only tells you what ICM does, he also outlines the G12 principles that your church can use today.

The goal of Christian coaches is to move people toward Jesus Christ. While Christ-like character is most important, a small group coach also equips leaders with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities they need to develop themselves and become more effective in small group ministry.A cell coach encourages, nourishes, and challenges cell leaders to grow and multiply their cell groups. The word coach is not a sacred term. In fact, churches use many terms to identify the role played b...