Cell church
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A cell church is a Christian church structure centering on the regular gathering of cell groups. Small group ministries are often called cell groups, but may also be called home groups, home friendship groups, home care groups, house fellowships, or life groups.
A definition of a cell church is notably tricky. A church with cell groups is not necessarily a cell church. A cell church must be composed of cell groups and centered around them. In cell churches, a cell leader (if any) is considered to be effectively a pastor or mentor within the church.
[edit] Cell structure
There are a number of structures used to organize and coordinate multiple cells within a church.
- The G12 Vision consists of a leadership cell consisting of 12 people who each facilitate and lead their own cell group.
- A Tree Network consists of multiple cell group leaders that report directly to a cell coordinator. Each cell coordinator manages multiple cells in this way, and several cell coordinators may be present in a single cell church. Additional levels of hierarchy may be added as well depending on the size of the cell church. While similar to a G-12 Structure, it is unrelated in inspiration.
[edit] External links
- http://www.groopik.com/ - Cellgroups management and connection tool
- http://www.cellgrouppeople.com/ - Resources, Training and Consulting for cell groups
- New Testament Restoration Foundation
- The Biblical Basis for Home Groups
- The Normal Christian Church Life by Watchman Nee
- Anglican Cell Church Network
