Let's see if we can begin to answer some of your questions.

What is a Cell Group?  Can you give me a working definition?

Absolutely!

In fact, let me also share with you something about Cell Groups.

 The Definition of a Cell Church

Relationship
Like the human body, which is made up of millions of cells (the basic unit of life), the life of the cell-based church is also in its cells (small groups in community). In this context, believers actively seek a relationship with God, each other and with unbelievers.

Through these committed relationships, members encourage each other on to maturity in worship, edification, accountability and evangelism.  This is true community.

Meetings
The focus becomes the cells.   It is nearly impossible to nurture committed, effective relationships in the context of a large group.  The cell becomes the place where the community and relationship, ministry and evangelism develop most naturally and powerfully (Acts 2:42-47).  A gathering of the cells for celebration (Sunday Celebration Worship Service) joins each cell together as part of the larger body and provides corporate worship and times of teaching that bring the balance to the small group.  

Every Member in Ministry
A fundamental belief is that all Christians should be growing in discipleship by being mentored and mentoring someone else.  This provides discipleship and rapid growth at all levels of maturity.  Mentoring helps to fulfill the biblical mandate for all Christians to be equipped for the work of ministry (Ephesians 4:11,12) and multiplies the discipleship process down into the cell.  The result of all-member equipping and ministry is a natural lifestyle evangelism.  Also the concept of every member in ministry encourages and validates those with a sense of market place ministry, breaking down the sacred/secular divide.

Additionally, our Cell Church Values are as follows:

Our Cell Church Values

We value...

Jesus is at the center of all that we do!
Only Jesus changes people.

Every member in ministry
Every member feeling they have a ministry and role key to revival.

Every member growing
Every person taking responsibility for their personal holiness and growth in their walk with Christ.

Multiplication
The spreading of the gospel and making disciples at the heart of cells.

Sacrificial love
Jesus demonstrated love by sacrifice. His is the example and challenge to all.

Community
The building of relationships both within and without the cell produces community.

Honesty and Integrity
Honesty is the lifeblood of community and the doorway to Christian growth, and integrity is essential to sharing the light of the world.

Still have some questions?

Well, maybe this chart will help highlight some of the contrasts between the New Testament Church and the church of today.

If the column in the middle of the chart above appeals to you--  as the New Testament model--  you may know more about the cell church than you think.  

And, The Church Without Walls may be exactly where our Lord is leading you. 

If so, let me invite you to prayerfully consider how you can join with us at
The Church Without Walls.

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