Introduction to ‘Cells’

• A cell group is not this… • But this…

• Every health cell’s purpose is to grow and multiply…

Many go by different names, life groups, home etc.

• But their aim is the same 3 fold action vision & purpose.

• To grow our love for God • To grow our love for each other• To grow our love for those who do not know God yet.

Who?

• A small group of people (3-14) ideally 5 to 10 folk.• Mixture of ages & faith experience.• Network of relationships.• Geographical area.• Part of the Pastoral Class system of the Church.• Or a focused group (interest, age, gender).

How?

• Meet Weekly• Usually in peoples homes but sometimes in other places• Usually for a set time period• Usually with a regular pattern

which includes monthly socials & regular outreach activities

• Content comes from Sunday’s theme or other set material

What?

• Format based on 4

elcome orship

ord

itness

What?

• Cell based on 5 core values

Jesus at the centreEvery member in ministryEvery member growingEvangelism to multiplyCommunity of love & honesty

Why?

To build the life of the Church It’s the Church’s imperative It’s our history and heritage It’s our purpose as the Church Jesus commissioned it.

A Living Example -MTG

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Go out to the

Unchurched

Keep those unhappy with current patterns of inherited church

Strategy

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