Most of the modern day cell church movement is biblical, dynamic, and positive. Sadly, errors and false assumptions have also crept in to confuse and lead astray an otherwise healthy movement. Joel Comiskey, in this ground-breaking book, exposes the myths of the cell church movement and then offers positive principles and insights to guide churches and leaders on the right path. Each chapter begins with a unique insight from a worldwide cell church leader who will share decades of wisdom in working with cell groups. These ...
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Most of the modern day cell church movement is biblical, dynamic, and positive. Sadly, errors and false assumptions have also crept in to confuse and lead astray an otherwise healthy movement. Joel Comiskey, in this ground-breaking book, exposes the myths of the cell church movement and then offers positive principles and insights to guide churches and leaders on the right path. Each chapter begins with a unique insight from a worldwide cell church leader who will share decades of wisdom in working with cell groups. These leaders include: Ben Wong, Robert Lay, Mario Vega, Bill Beckham, Abe Huber, Jimmy Seibert, Scott Boren, Werner Kniesel, Randall Neighbour, Jim Egli, Steve Cordle, and Les Brickman. You will enjoy the insights of these leaders in the cell movement. This book will help you avoid pitfalls and apply biblical, time-tested principles that will guide you into fruitful cell ministry. Whether you re starting out for the first time in cell ministry or a seasoned veteran, this book will give you the tools to help your ministry stay fresh and fruitful. Here are a sample of the chapters: CHAPTER 1: VISION MYTHS AND TRUTHS Myth: The Cell Church Strategy Is a Mega-Church Strategy Truth: Few Cell Churches Reach Mega-Church Status Myth: The Cell Church Does Not Work Truth: Cell Church Brings Health, Life, and Growth Myth: Cell Church Is a Fad Truth: The Cell Church Has Deep Roots CHAPTER 2: MODEL MYTHS AND TRUTHS Myth: Following a Particular Model Will Bring Success Truth: Apply Principles to Your Specific Situation Myth: The Number 12 Has Special Significance in the Organization of Groups Truth: The Principles of Evangelism and Discipleship Make Cell Ministry Work Myth: Once You Have a Model, Stick by It Truth: Innovate and Change the Model as the Spirit Leads Myth: Cell Church Focuses Exclusively on the Cell and Celebration Truth: The Cell Church Focuses on Key Systems that Produce Life in the Cell and Celebration Myth: Change the Church by Criticizing It Truth: Let People See It Worked Out CHAPTER 3: CHURCH GROWTH MYTHS AND TRUTHS Myth: Church Growth Is the Driving Motivation for Becoming a Cell Church Truth: Theology Is the True Foundation upon Which to Build a Cell Church Myth: If I Choose to Become a Cell Church, My Church Will Grow Truth: Only Jesus Can Give True Organic Growth Myth: If My Church Does Not Grow, I'm Not Successful Truth: Success Should be Measured by Faithful Effort, Rather than Results Myth: The Cultural Context Should Dictate the Ministry Strategy Truth: The Bible Critiques What Is Good and Bad in Each Culture CHAPTER 4: LEADERSHIP MYTHS AND TRUTHS Myth: Leading People into Cell Church Is Similar to Leading People into Other Church Programs Truth: Leading a Cell Church Requires a Different Kind of Leadership Myth: It's Okay to Simply Add Cell Ministry to What You Are Already Doing Truth: A Pastor Needs to Make Cell Ministry the Central Priority Myth: Lead Pastors Need to be Available to Everyone Truth: Effective Cell Church Leaders Delegate Myth: There Are Fewer Problems in the Cell Church than Traditional Ministry Truth: Cell Church Ministry Reveals Problems Often Hidden under the Busyness of Traditional Ministry Myth: All Pastors Must Lead Cell Groups Truth: Not All Pastors Will Lead a Cell Group. Avoid Cell Church Legalism Myth: If You Fail, Try Something Else Truth: Failing Will Lead You to Discover What Works Best in Your Context CHAPTER 5: CELL FOCUS MYTHS AND TRUTHS Myth: The Cell Church Is All about the Cell Truth: The Goal of the Cell Church Is to Make Disciples Myth: View Everyone in the Church as a Leader Truth: Everyone Should Be a Disciple-Maker CHAPTER 6: CELL GROUP MYTHS AND TRUTHS Myth: Cells Are an Extension of the Sunday Service Truth: The Cell Is the Church Myth: Cells Should Encompass All Small Groups Truth: Start with a Quality Cell Definition Myth: All Groups Must be Homogeneous Truth: Allow Homogeneity to Naturally Develop as Cells Multiply Myth: One Person Should Be the Designa
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