Our national and local governments continue to loosen the limitations of in-person meetings during the Covid-19 pandemic. While we are grateful for the opportunity to begin meeting again, we want to be cautious and careful to be a good testimony to our church and local community. Before you meet in-person with your group again, please…
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Posts by Jason Jackson
“But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.” – 2 Timothy 3:1 The Coronavirus pandemic has brought new levels of anxiety, confusion, and fear for many in our world. Yet, with great difficulty comes great opportunity. People in your Cell Group are undoubtedly struggling with a range of emotions…
Healthy Cell Groups will grow both deeper and wider. It’s normal for groups that are experiencing life change together to get larger in number as they become more devoted to Christ. So, how do you know when it’s time to multiply your group? As a leader, you’ll need to walk through the process carefully and…
No matter how you look at it, Jesus left us on earth to be and make disciples. At Saylorville, we say it this way: We exist to make more people be more like Jesus. One of the best ways to do this is to be intentional about inviting others into the Biblical community we’ve found.…
Joining the front lines of ministry as a Cell Group Leader can be exciting, overwhelming, life-changing, encouraging, and stretching. If you’re ready to jump in, then it’s time to start forming your new group. But who will God ultimately place in your group for you to experience life change together alongside? Here are some practical…
One of the reasons you became a Cell Group Leader is because you love people. As a shepherd, you help lead and feed your group through some of the highest highs and lowest lows. In the most ideal circumstances, that’s a tough role, and in today’s world of social distancing, it can be even more…
One of the ways to continue to experience life change together while we can’t be together in-person is to use online tools like these. While it’s not the same as being face-to-face, technology still allows us to see each other, grow together, and encourage one another. In fact, you may find that you’re able to…
We’ve partnered with RightNow Media to provide additional teaching and training resources for Cell Group leaders and co-leaders. Our subscription gives you free access to a huge, streaming, online, access-on-any-device library of over 10,000 video Bible studies, leadership videos, kids shows and more. To sum it up — it’s like the Netflix of Bible study videos.…
The New Testament records 183 questions that people asked Jesus. He gave a direct answer to three of those questions, but he asked 307 clarifying or redirecting questions in response. One well-formed question can often be more effective than immediately giving the right answer. As group leaders, one of the most useful skills to learn…
As Cell Group leaders, it’s both a privilege and a priority to care for those in our group. In fact, we believe that most basic shepherding needs can be addressed within the context of our Cell Group communities. As a leader, here are some of the best ways you can provide comfort and care to…