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by joelcomiskeyadmin | Jan 25, 2026 | GloryToGod | 0 comments

by Joel Comiskey, Making Disciples in the 21st Century Church

At the heart of the cell church is a simple but non-negotiable conviction: we exist to glorify God. Everything we do—meeting in homes, gathering in celebration, equipping leaders, and coaching pastors—flows from this purpose. Methods matter, but only when they serve God’s greater goal.

Glory in the Cell and the Celebration

In the cell, we see God at work in ordinary people and ordinary settings. The cell is not a program; it is a place where lives are shaped as people follow Jesus together. In the cell, we can encourage one another to become more like Christ, not for personal success or ministry results, but because transformed lives bring glory to God. As the gospel takes root in daily life, God’s character becomes visible through love, obedience, and service.

The celebration gathering reinforces the same focus. When we come together as the larger body, we worship, hear God’s Word, and rejoice in what He is doing among us. Cell and celebration are not competing priorities; they are complementary expressions of one mission. In both, the emphasis is not on performance or numbers, but on God’s faithful presence with His people.

Ultimately, God Himself is gathering a people from every nation. He is calling out a sacred assembly, and His people respond with joy because He alone is Lord. The cell church does not manufacture this movement. We simply participate in what God is already doing for His glory.

God’s Glory as the Ultimate Purpose

This God-centered vision is deeply biblical. Scripture consistently teaches that God acts first and foremost for His own glory. This truth keeps our ministry grounded and properly oriented. When God’s glory is central, our thinking flows toward Him. When it is not, the ministry easily becomes centered on human needs, preferences, or results.

God says plainly in Isaiah 48:11, “For my own sake, even for my own sake, I will do it… I will not yield my glory to another.” Paul echoes this in Romans 11:36: “For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever.” God’s care for people is real and compassionate, but it always fits within His larger purpose of revealing His glory.

Equipping and Coaching for God’s Glory

God’s glory reshapes how we equip and coach. We equip leaders not just to run effective meetings, but to shepherd people toward Christlikeness. We coach pastors not to chase quick growth, but to walk faithfully with God and lead others to do the same.

There are seasons when I have experienced deep discouragement, when responses are minimal and visible fruit seems slow. Yet, by his grace, I’ve been able to back to his Spirit and grace, knowing he is being glorified in my weakness. Our calling is faithfulness, not applause.

Let’s Ask God to be Glorified in All We Do

Let’s pray this simple and honest prayer:
“Lord, help me to know You more deeply. Give me grace to let You continually work in me. May everything I do—in cell, celebration, equipping, and coaching—be for Your glory alone.”