WHAT IS G12?
EXPLICIT MEANING:
It is a principle of group and also called the – the GOVERNMENT OF 12, unveiled for the possibility of church exponential growth. Growth resulting from the exercise of ideal leadership, of which a leader of leaders imparts character, leads, prepares, motivates, corrects, and sends a group of 12 leaders who in turn become able to do the same or to be able to repeat the whole process of making leaders.
WHERE AND HOW IT WAS FIRST ADOPTED IN THE CHURCH’S PRESENT TIMES?
It was first adopted in Bogota Colombia by the name of Cesar Castellanos who once ask God after seven years of using the cell group method borrowed from Dr.Paul Yongi Cho’s of Korea because of the slow growth experience of the church that went just about 70 cells and 30% of the church members are involve in those years. It was then that God opened his understanding about the principle of the Government of 12.
QUESTION THAT CAME INTO HIS MIND • How many people did Jesus disciple? • Why twelve? Why not eleven or 13?
• Why did he not concentrate on equipping multitudes? • Why did He spend all His energy in enabling twelve? • What is secret is there on twelve?
Then the Lord reveals further and answer him saying: “if you train 12 people and you manage to reproduce in them the character of Christ which is in you and if every one of them does the same with another 12 people and if these, in their turn do the same with another 12, transmitting the same vision to each other, you and your church will experience unprecedented growth.”
THE NUMBER 12 SYMBOLIZES GOVERNMENT THAT COMES FROM GOD
1. 12 months
2. 2 period of 12 hour’ 3. 12 tribes of Israel
4. In Administration: Solomon had twelve governors. 5. 12 stones when Elijah rebuilt the temple of the Lord. 6. THE LORD’S EXAMPLE OF 12.
IMPLIED MEANING: G12 is a Vision for multitude.
A. MULTITUDE IS ALWAYS IN THE HEART OF GOD SINCE THE BEGINNING
o Adam and Eve (Gen. 1:26-28). After they were being blessed God gave them the first command – be fruitful and multiply. o Noah after the great flood (Gen. 9:1). o Abraham – when God called him He gave
him a promise. (Gen. 12:2).
o Isaac - (Gen. 26:24) after the quarrel. o Jacob - (Gen.28:13-15) Bethel encounter. o Jesus
minister to multitudes (Matt. 9:35-38)
ask to pray for laborers because of multitudes
purpose of calling His Disciples (John 15:5-8 and 16)
the Great Commission (Matt. 28:16-20)
B. WHY GOD DESIRES FOR MULTITUDE?
This could be explained by seeing the end result of God’s work of redemption in Revelation 7:9-15.
C. IF MULTITUDE WHY CHOOSE ONLY 12?
• Jesus example. He knew very well His purpose and the strategy of God to fulfill the desire for multitude – although He had the multitudes in mind, He had to start with only 12 disciples.
- Jesus called them, served them, encouraged them, gave them vision, empowered them, and prayed for them, then He send them to do the same. • Imagine the multitude without qualified leaders, what
would happen?
• God is God of order (1Cor. 14:33) Jesus is the ultimate example of godly order of leadership.
D. MULTITUDE IS THE CHRISTIAN DNA
E. THE PROMISE ALONG THE VISION
• “I will be with you” • “I will bless you”
WHY G12 VISION IS A STRATEGY?
Based on the definition of G12 answer the question why G12 is a strategy for winning the kind of multitudes God desire is being given. In the light, G12 is the strategy of God in which His exact representation in Christ might also be best produced, preserved, and transmitted within the parameter of small group – the G12 group. It says that: “…although He had the multitudes in mind, He had to start with only 12 disciples,” knowing that being God in the human flesh, he had to use the extra ordinary wisdom of a perfect man. Further in the light, we therefore conclude that G12 is identified as a cell church based ob its life within.
VALUES OF G12 VISION ARE EXTRACTED WITHIN THIS PHILOSOPHY
1. Seeing the world thru God’s eyes
2. Reaching the lost thru the context of small group 3. Discipleship in the context of body life ministries 4. Leadership development based on systematic, directed
and value-motivated ways
5. Closes the backdoor of the church
6. Total mobilization and effective pastoring 7. Allow exponential growth
8. Builds relationship within the brethren
9. Covenantal relationship thru fathering (1Cor. 4:15-17) 10. Establishes three generational ministry (Abraham, Isaac,
and Jacob; Exo. 3:15) 11. Strengthen the home
Key Verses:
“I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.” (Gen. 12:2) “All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring forever.” (Gen. 13:15; Gen. 17:5-7).
Introduction
The Lord works through His people by first starting with a vision of His plan and purposes. Without a vision we loose hope and purpose (Prov. 29:18). But with a vision we can win the lost, raise up a mighty church, take a city and see Jesus’ gospel spread throughout entire earth. The goals of this first lesson are:
• To be able to understand how God imparts and motivates His people through a vision.
• To be able to explain the characteristics of the God-imparted vision.
• To be able to explain the vision through the Government of 12.
1. Seeing the world through God’s eyes
• Like Abraham: as many stars as there in the sky
• Like Jacob: as grains of sand in the sea
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2. Reaching the lost
The focus is on evangelism, reaching the lost and bringing them into the kingdom of God much like a former bringing the harvest into the barn.
3. Discipleship
Training in the Word of God is essential as well as submitting ourselves to be molded and shaped into leaders.
4. Leadership development • Everyone is a leader
• Everyone can disciple 12 others • Everyone ministers and ministered to • Everyone wins souls and raises leaders • Leaders are developed to lead 12 and mentor
their 12 to do the same thing. The result is having not only leaders of leaders but also leaders of multitudes-multitudes being brought it into the Kingdom of God.
5. Multiplication
Leaders are developed to multiply exponentially, not only twice or three times. The more leaders we develop, the more people we have to send into the harvest fields and bring the harvest in.
6. Building relationships with God and in cell groups A relationship with the Lord Jesus is foremost followed by relationships with one another in
small groups or cell groups as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Key Verses:
“Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint” (Prov. 29:18).
“I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it” (Matt. 16:18).
Introduction
The Lord Jesus is building His kingdom and has established fundamental principles of vision, growth, leadership and dominion that are set in the church to establish His kingdom on this earth. As you grasp these principles through the G12 Vision, the expansion, growth and vibrancy of the Kingdom of God will be experienced in your life, country, and nation.
1. Church growth
• A vision for winning souls and expansion of the kingdom of God throughout every city, region and the nation
• Focus changes from the pulpit to the lost, outside of the church walls
• Soul winning is more than a decision, it is the making of a principle
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THE ADVANTAGES OF THE
G12 VISION
2. Closes the backdoor of the church
• New believers are “planted in the church” and become disciples
• They are connected to the body of Christ through small groups or “cell groups”
3. Effective pasturing – (Num. 11:10-30) • Some pastors are afraid to grow
• They do not know how to lead a “large” congregation
• They become content with what they control • Some are unable or insecure to delegate
• G12 gives them to guide on how to lead multitudes
4. Affirms brothers and sisters in the faith
• Establishes the members of the church in a place of leadership
• Cells open rapidly through homogeneous groups • Members are shown that they can be a part of
implementing
5. Development of leaders – (Eph. 4:12)
• Saints are equipped for the work of the ministry through the Ladder of Success
• Believers are mentored after the pattern of Jesus and His 12 disciples
• Leaders learn how to lead leaders
Key Verse:
“Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it…” (Hab. 2:20.
Introduction
Within the G12 Vision one will find the fundamental building blocks that will disciple an individual from their new birth in Christ, all the way in the maturing process until that individual is himself a leader of leaders. When the blocks are integrated together, a large edifice is built that will bear fruit that will last for generations. The four building blocks we will revive are:
• Win – through homogeneous networks of cell groups to reach out to the lost
• Consolidate – as we follow up with a new believer and bring them into the church family • Disciple – as the new believer is grounded in
their faith through the School of Leaders
• Send – after attending the School of Leaders one is sent to open a new cell
1. Win – Reaping the harvest!
“The fruit of the righteousness is a tree of life and he who wins souls is wise.” (Prov. 11:30)
• Don’t win to grow cells, win to save souls. • Prepare to win by:
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Being Redeemed – live a sanctified life, holy before God by leaving a righteous life. Acknowledge your sins, confess them, renounce them and ask for God’s restoring grace in your life.
Having compassion for the lost - we should feel the same way Jesus did Equipping yourself with the Word –
study
Being filled with the Holy Spirit – strive for the anointing, be led by the Spirit
Being a good testimony – let your actions be so loud you don’t need to say anything
Being immersed in the vision – live the vision, make it part of your life
Testify to others about Christ – this gives life to the vision
• Do the Prayer of Three
A leader, along with two others (they can be saved), prays for three individuals each. They come together once a week and to pray for each other’s three for one hour. This continues for thirty days, praying daily for each other’s three.
• Introduce the individuals you have been praying for to receive Christ after the 30 days. Present the four spiritual laws to them:
o God loves you and has a plan for your life
o You are a sinner and separated from God o Jesus is the bridge between God and man o Accept Jesus as your personal Lord and
2. Consolidate
Give yourself totally to the formation of the new believer. This will demand love, dedication, effort, and work, which is the basic foundation of discipleship. Create relationships with those souls God sends your way.
“Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily.” (Col. 1:28-29).
• Consolidation begins when evangelism ends. • Consolidation gets the new believer “plugged”
into the church through relationships nurtured in the cell group.
• Consolidation closes the back door! • Consolidation steps are:
Get information and pray Make a phone call Visit them
Invite them to cell group and/or encourage them to attend Encounter (Encounters are vital part of consolidation)
3. Disciple
This step on the Ladder of Success will prepare efficient cell leaders with the ability to win lives for Christ who can continue to disciple new believers until they become successful leaders.
• Disciples receive simple practical teaching to motivate them to learn themselves
• Disciples gain practical experience by helping and leading cells of their Own
• Discipleship consists of three levels of the School of Leaders. Each level
is composed of 10, two-hour sessions.
School of Leaders I – Foundation of new believers
School of Leaders II – How to lead the cell
School of Leaders III – How to lead the leaders
• After completing the School of Leaders and after leading fruitfully in the G12 Vision, the cell leader can be sent to the Teachers that prepares cell leaders to teach at the School of Leaders and at Encounters.
4. Send
• Jesus empowered His disciples
“Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you. And when He said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit’ ” (John 20:21-22).
“And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written “How beautiful are the feet of those who preached the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!” (Rom. 10:15).
• Jesus trained His twelve before He sent them out “But when He saw the multitude, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, the harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into the harvest. And when He had called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease.” (Matt. 9:26-10:1).
Key Verse:
“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as any one had need. So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved” (Acts 2:42-47).
Introduction:
The New Testament body of Christ is likened to that of a living cell. A living cell within a human body grows, multiples, and brings life to the body. So are small groups and gathering of believers where we see discipleship, growth, and multiplication of the Body of Christ for the glory of God.
1. God’s strategy for church growth
The early church was founded in the homes of the first believers. It was God’s strategy for the church. In this way there was not only numerical growth, but also spiritual growth in the church (1Cor. 16:19).
• The first church building were built in the early fourth century. Until then the church had rapid growth through meetings in small groups and homes.
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• It is the most effective way of serving God in the church. Everyone in the church has the opportunity to reach out to the lost and help edify and disciple them within the cell and church.
2. The purpose of cells
• Experiencing the life and presence of Christ in His body assembling in cells
• Offering care to the new believer and help to him/her in their first steps of their Christian life
• Providing communion and pasturing to the members of the cell
• Penetrating the community with the message of salvation
• Make room for the formation of leadership through experience
• Serving the community with acts of love in areas of need
3. The importance of the home cell group
• The Lord Jesus visited His people in their home – Luke 4:38-41
o Peter’s mother-in-law – Luke 4:38 o Simon the Pharisee – Luke 7:36ff o Martha and Mary – Luke 10:38ff o Zacchaeus – Luke 19:1ff
• Jesus ministered healing, deliverance, and forgiveness in the homes on at least 50 different occasions.
o He raised the dead – Mark 5:37ff o He taught – Luke 5:17
o Healed – Matt. 8:14ff
o He ate and had fellowship – Matt. 9:10ff o He shared – Matt. 26:1ff
o He cast out demons – Mark 7:24 o He blessed the children – Mark 9:33
• He sent His disciples to visit homes and to minister – Matt. 10:1, Luke 10:5
o To heal – Matt. 10:1 o To preach – Matt. 10:7
o To raise the dead – Matt. 10:8 o To bless – Luke 10:5
• The emphasis in the homes was the practice of the early church – Acts 5:42; 20:20
• Believers ministered to one another o Through prayer –James 5:1
o Bearing one another’s burden – Gal. 6:2 o Loving one another – 1 Thess. 5:11
o Through edification in God’s word – Col. 3:16
• The birth of the early church was in a home – Acts 2:1
• The birth of the gentile church was in a home – Acts 10:1-48
Key Verse:
“Go into all the world…. and make disciples…” (Matt.28:19). Introduction
Winning the lost to Christ and making disciples is the heart and soul of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. He came to seek and save the lost. The first step on the Ladder of Success is o catch the passion and vision of winning multitudes of lost people to Christ. This lesson will present:
• The simplicity of winning the lost in the G12 vision
• How the churches can begin to implement winning in their cell groups and church at large
1. Why we should reap a harvest of souls in God’s Kingdom
• Because of their value to God – Luke 15, three parables, something lost, found and celebrated • Jesus paid a high price – “… you were redeemed
with the precious blood of Christ” (1Pet. 1:18) • Faith in Christ is the only way to experience
salvation – “no other name” (Acts 4:12)
2. Soul winning is:
• Good news to the lost – Luke 4:18ff
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• A process – a mistake of most evangelism is the assumption that every unbeliever is at the point of commitment. Little is done to cultivate and work with unbelievers to bring to the point of commitment. Eph. 2:13 “you who once were far away have been brought near…” (Dan. 12:3)
• A humble act – Phil. 2:8
• A demonstration of love – “he who turns a sinner from the error of his ways… “ (James 5:20)
• A necessity – “For if I preach the gospel… necessity is laid upon me” (1 Cor. 9:16-17)
3. The G12 Winning Lifestyle!
The following is the outline of seven paradigms that the G12 Vision brings and challenges today’s classical American cell ministry.
The G12 Vision Typical Cell Ministry Soul Winning through G12
Cells
Soul winning by church/evangelists Cell Evangelism Lifestyle Individual lifestyle
evangelism
Win a soul – plant a cell Have a new soul come to church
Everyone is a potential leader A few apprentices in a cell group
Cell multiplication Cell division Homogeneous cells Geographical cells Lasting relationships – top to
bottom
Disconnected leadership relationships
4. Winning Strategies
• The Prayer for 3 – all members of the cell group are taught how to win the lost
• Net meetings – men/women/youth/couples/ children
• Celebration services – Sundays/holidays 5. The Prayer for 3
• All cell members identify 3 friends
• All cell members learn how to share their one-minute testimony
• Pray for one month, to fast and pray specifically for the conversion of these people
• Sponsor an in-reach event where the three can be brought to a meal or family gathering
Key Verse:
“Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men” (Mark 1:17).
Introduction:
Consolidation is the care and attention given to the new believer to reproduce in him the character of Christ. As he is transformed from a convert to a disciple, he will fulfill the purpose of God for his life and will produce lasting fruit. In this session we will examine in detail the “how to” of consolidation.
1. Purpose of consolidation
• Care for every new convert until there is permanent fruit for the Lord – 1 Thess. 27 • Reproduce in the new convert the character
of Christ – Gal. 4:19
• Keep every person that God has placed in our hands – 1 Pet. 5:2
• Make every believer a maker of disciples – 2 Tim. 2:2
2. Process of consolidation
• The calling of Jesus to His disciples… “follow mw” – Mark 1:16-19
• Prayer for new believers – John 17:20
• The visitation… Jesus visited Peter’s home – Mark 1:29-31
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CONSOLIDATE–KEEPING
THE HARVEST!
• The teaching… Jesus taught at people’s point need
• Sending out… After three years of discipling, Jesus sent out His 12
3. Preparing for consolidation
• A consolidator is holy, deeply passionate, available, knowledgeable of the Word of God, and committed to prayer.
• As a consolidator, you should first go through the following before ministering: Remove hidden sin that will destroy your
authority
Monitor your heart through prayer to keep it passionate for souls
Study the Word of God so you will be equipped for every good work (2 Tim. 3:16-17)
Keep yourself available for God to use 4. Principles of consolidation
• Verify salvation in the areas of God’s love, sin, repentance, Christ the Savior and Lord! • Share and ground new believers in the
essentials of their relationship with Christ. • Bring the new believer into meaningful
friendships and fellowship.
• Help the new believer prepare for a walk of holiness and consecration.
5. Prayer for consolidating new believers
• Take a personal interest in people – Phil. 4:1 • Implore/Entreat the mercy of God – Col.
4:12
• Conduct spiritual warfare over the new Christian to loose strongholds – 2 Cor. 4:4, Psa. 2:8
6. Placement
• The Telephone Visit
Within 48 hours after the commitment to Christ we should call and demonstrate a genuine interest in the person, win their confidence and open the door to make a visit. During the phone call:
Thank them for coming to your church service or cell group.
Confirm their decision for salvation or recommitment to Christ.
Request to visit them in their homes.
Offer to pray for any need they may have in their lives.
Confirm the time and place of the meeting.
• The Home Visit
When you visit a home you are bringing in the presence of Christ in that family, for it is as if Jesus Himself goes there.
During a visit:
Introduce yourself showing genuine care in them as individuals
Open with prayer – thanking the Lord for the opportunity to meet with that precious family
Share a short portion of scripture Briefly explain the vision of the
church – including the Cell Groups and Encounters
Pray for any specific need they may be having in their lives at that moment
Key Verse:
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nation” (Matt. 28:19).
Introduction:
To understand and review the discipleship process known as the Ladder of Success. The objective of a cell leader is to assist the new believer to grow in Christ through the Ladder of Success. The new believer will grow and attend an Encounter and eventually go through the School of Leaders. As they grow in Christ you will be there to answer questions and continue the caring process as a new leader is discipled, and then eventually sent to start their own cell. The goals of these sessions are:
• To understand the importance of the discipleship process
• To be able to explain the various classes available for cell members
• To be able to walk cell members through the discipleship process
• To see every member trained and sent to start new cells
1. Consolidation
The discipleship process starts as the new believer is cared and prayed for, visited, ministered to and
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encouraged to participate in a cell group, the local church, and in an Encounter.
2. Cell Group Participation
Room is made for the new believer to attend a cell group. In the cell group, the believer will
Make new friends
Find a sense of belonging
Be pastured, nourished and built up in the faith Begin a life living for the Lord Jesus
3. The Encounter
Soon after the new believer is consolidated, the goal is to encourage participation in the Encounter. The Encounter consists of three steps.
The Pre-Encounter
During the consolidation process, a new believer is encouraged to attend the pre-encounter where the basic steps of the Christian life are shared to give them assurance of their salvation, the benefits of the cross and the liberating power of God, thus preparing them for what may occur on the encounter.
The Encounter
The encounter is the first confrontation
experience, face to face with God and His word. The objective of the encounter is for the new believer to:
Have absolute security in his/her salvation
Break bondages that bound him/her to their past
Receive healing in the heart
Receive and experience the filling of the Holy Spirit
Have a clear vision of where they are going in Christ
The Post Encounter
After the Encounter, a 10-week Post-Encounter is held to assist in the new believer in standing against the attacks of the demonic, how to relate to the world, friends and problems. They will be taught how to overcome temptation, the flesh, sin, the world and Satan through God’s word and prayer.
4. School of Leaders
The School of Leaders is a three-phase approach to the discipleship development. The purpose of the School of Leaders is to prepare believers to lead a cell group that wins souls and raises up disciples. It is a process of simple teaching, oriented to physical issues, but self-growth is greatly stimulated. The training is learned not only in the class, but also in cells, where leaders can be mentored.
• School of Leaders 1 – Basic Christian doctrine and grounding in the faith
• School of Leaders 2 – Cell leadership principles and preparation
• School of Leaders 3 – Leadership skills and impartation to develop groups of 12
5. The Re-Encounter
The re-encounter is a new encounter where the disciple will receive deep ministry, preparing to minister through cells. After going through the Encounter, he will continue the process of discipleship in leadership school, working in diverse areas of his life. Now he/she needs to prepare to produce fruit through winning souls for Jesus in the cell. The Re-Encounter is the step that must precede the opening of your cell.
Key Verse:
“And the number of the disciples multiplied greatly” (Acts 6:7). Introduction:
Inside a weekly cell group, instruction for the new believer is administered and at the same time members of the group are being prepared for the time when the cell multiplies. A cell group has a broad effective both over the personal edification of the believer and in the multiplication of the mother church.
1. A successful cell
A successful cell is one that has prepared 12 leaders ready to be sent. The level of success of each cell is represented by the success of each one of the leaders prepared to lead it.
• This group, which starts with an average of six attendees, forms for multiplication
• All members of the new cell invite new people through the Prayer of 3.
• When the attendance of 12 people is reached, the leader plans for multiplication.
2. Requirements of a successful cell • Sanctify within the cell
• The leader must know the vision and how to convey it
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• Motivate the people to get involved in the vision (invite them to join the School of Leaders)
• From the beginning the objective of the cell must be known: form disciples who can then form others
3. Sending and releasing new cells
There are a variety of ways to start new cell groups. For those who have completed the School of Leaders 1 and 2 and meet the qualifications to lead a cell we suggest:
• That the new cell begins with four to six believers fro the “parent” cell
• That the vision and goals for cell multiplication and growth be birthed from the beginning
• That the “prayer for 3” is implemented each week
• Friends and relatives are invited to casual outreach events such as potlucks and BBQs • The new people are invited each week to the
cell and the gospel is shared
• The process of consolidation begins with the new believers
• The new disciples are grown and soon will become leaders themselves
4. Example time-line for leadership development The following time-line is an example of steps and estimated time for one to receive Christ and then potentially ready to lead a cell. As we know, there are many exceptions to this schedule, but it gives the general idea of the process involved.
5. The open cells, the source of the 12
The open cell group is attended by whoever wishes to attend. From this group that meets weekly, a selection is made of those who show the most promise of fruitfulness and can be nominated to the team of leaders.
6. The G12 Leadership Cell
A G12 Leadership Group is formed by cell members who are sent to start new cells. This leadership team will continue to meet with their original cell leader for further leadership mentoring and training. The new cell leader will also lead their own open cell.
Key Verse:
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted; to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound” (Isaiah 61:1ff).
Introduction:
To have an encounter with Jesus Christ is the most extraordinary experience that can be had by a human being. Lives are transformed and hearts are renewed in the process. The spirit heightens, sadness disappears, pain vanishes, and depression breaks apart, and bondages are shattered all because of the strength and anointing of the Holy Spirit touching a person’s life.
1. Purpose of Encounters
• Verification of a new believer’s salvation • Experience true repentance
• Receive inner healing
• Destroy strongholds of the enemy
• Receive and experience the fullness of the Holy Spirit
• Impart clear vision and direction
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ENCOUNTERING
A LIVING GOD
2. Organization of Encounters
The Encounter takes place on a weekend beginning on Friday evening, all day Saturday and continuing until Sunday noon. Encounters are held for homogeneous groups; men, women, couples, youth, and children. The attendees stay in the facility for the duration of the Encounter.
3. The Location of the Encounter • Size of facility
• Location: proximity to your city (church) – separate lodging for men and women
• Facility for meeting rooms, extra-curricular activities – cost, packages rates – food
• Transportation to/from location 4. The size of an Encounter
• Each of the twelve to bring approximately 6 people totaling approximately 72 individuals • 50 men, 50 women
• Include the Encounter Team 5. The Encounter Team Members
• Host or Leader – the Spiritual Guide. One for men and one for women.
• Coordinator • Teachers
• Ministry Helpers (Guides)
6. The Encounter Team Preparation
• Task and Responsibilities for each Team Member Qualifications for Team Members
• Necessary training and impartation • Prayer and fasting for those attending
• Prayer and fasting for those anointed to minister and for the teachers
7. The Pre-Encounter Teachings
At the Pre-Encounter, the attendees are prepared for the Encounter weekend:
• Prepare their hearts to desire and expect a radical change and to receive healing and deliverance • Answer questions and remove obstacles
• Provide information on the location of the Encounter
• Provide checklist of personal items to bring
• Attend to personal, business and work commitments
• Arrange for care for kids or elderly 8. The Encounter Teachings
• The Love of the Father • I Have Sinned
• True Repentance • Inner Healing • Deliverance
• What Jesus Did on the Cross • Immersed in His Spirit • Vision for Success
9. The Post Encounter
• How to Walk in your Healing and Repentance • How to Face Your World/Living a Balanced Life
Key Verse:
“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them along all, as anyone had need. So continuing daily with on accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved” (Acts 2:42-47)
Introduction:
Each cell leader needs to understand the importance of encouraging and leading a healthy, growing, and vibrant cell group filled with the power presence and love of the Lord Jesus. Our goal in this session is to:
• Understand the importance of a G12 leader growing healthy cell leaders
• Understand the essential elements and parts of a healthy cell meeting
• Be able to impart the encouragement and support necessary to build cell leaders into G12 leaders
GROWING HEALTHY
CELLS GROUPS
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1. Preparation for the Cell Meeting
Are your leaders doing their homework and planning before the meeting day:
• Prepared to teach the lesson • Prayed up and ready to minister • Prepared for the worship time
• Expecting God to move in the meeting • Spending time fasting and praying at
least during the day of the cell meeting • Meeting with their core group (assistants)
ahead of time for prayer and planning of what each will do in the meeting. Plan for their next meeting as well: where will it be held and who will attend to the different responsibilities (food, lesson, childcare, etc.)
• In particular, make visitors feel welcomed and included as they arrived. The gift of hospitality should be stirred up among the group members at this time.
2. Lead the Cell Meeting
Cell groups work because they are more than just meetings – they provide a relational environment in which ministry naturally operates and where people experience the presence of God. The key to a successful meeting is not structure, but LIFE. Acts 2:42, Acts 2:42, 45, 46-47
A. Welcome – “You to me” (10 minutes) 1 Cor. 11:33-34
Begin with fellowship and food – help people relax and feel comfortable. Welcome new visitors.
B. Worship – “Us to God” (10 minutes) Eph. 5:19-20 NIV
Is the presence of God sensed in the group through worship and praise? Two to four songs that edify and exalt the Lord should be appropriate. Make sure everyone has a song sheet and that CDs or tapes are used id there are no live instruments.
C. Word – “God to us” (20 minutes) – Col. 3:16
• Is the leader prepared to teach and share?
• Is the Word of God shared under the anointing of the Holy Spirit?
• Are the group members given the opportunity to participate?
• Is there impartation of truth that would encourage and give life to the group?
D. Work – “God through us” Acts 1:8
We want our cell members to have their needs met, and we also want them to be empowered to extend the Kingdom of God outside the cell meeting. During the works part of the meeting, we strive to keep balance between ministering to our group and focusing on the Great Commission to reach the lost with the Gospel.
1. IN-Works – ministry to the group members. Get the cell members to minister to each other and to encourage one another.
2. OUT-Works – focus on outreach – the Prayer for 3 and the vision for outreach
3. Good Cell Group Dynamics to Remember:
• All members share equally in the meeting. Anyone can share.
• Sharing should follow the general rules of brevity, appropriateness and courtesy. No one is to dominate the discussion. All should feel free to speak openly and honestly.
• The interaction in the group should be kept in line with what Christ is doing in our midst, and we need to refrain from story telling that is not relevant to the subject being discussed. • When speaking, members should address the
group and not just the leader.
• All members are responsible for the care of the children into the group and are to help avoid necessary interruptions.
• Matters shared in the cell group are to be kept in strict confidence.
• We should be consistently reaching out to our family, neighbors, and friends.
4. Build Your Cell Group Between Meetings
Cell group ministry does not end with the meeting. In fact what you do between the meetings will ultimately determine whether your group grows and remains healthy. What you do between cell meetings
can ensure the fruitfulness of your cell group – in new believers as well as new leaders.
A. PRAY for your cell members – Rom. 1:9 B. Contact your cell members personally –
Prov. 27:23
C. Follow-up on visitors and new believers – Matt. 28:19-20
• The church is actively fulfilling the Great Commission when people show up at a church service or at a cell meetings as visitors, or when they make a decision for Christ. We are called to make disciples, and that involves following up on people. • Follow-up on new believers should
occur within 48 hours using the principles of consolidation.
Introduction:
One of the most frequently asked questions in cell ministry is, “What do I do with the children?” Before we can answer that question, however, we must first examine our fundamental belief concerning the children in our churches.
• We value and honor them as a high priority in the Body of Christ
• We want our kids to be “strong in the Lord and in the Power of His might” (Eph. 6:10).
• Since “every member a minister,” we endeavor to apply it in the lives of our children
• We strive to impart to our kids the same vision for souls and cells that the adults receive
• We believe that they are capable of understanding the goals and vision of the church and are eager to step out in child like faith to accomplish a mission for God.
1. The Four Basic Elements of the Vision A. Pre-Encounter
1. Pre-Encounter classes for the children are a series of six one-hour classes held before the regular weekend services. The purpose of the classes is to prepare the children for
experiencing the fullness of a life-changing encounter with God.
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2. Topics include salvation, the Bible, prayer, the baptism in the Holy Spirit, attitudes, and the importance of going on an Encounter.
B. Encounter Retreat
1. The Encounter Retreat is held on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It is designed to bring healing , freedom, and purpose and vision to the children. As in all other aspects of our children’s leadership development, we closely follow the format used by the youth network.
2. The topics covered include openness and transparency, the cross, healing of past wounds and hurts, generational bondages, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and purpose and vision.
3. On the retreat, youth/adult leaders who are in a “twelve” lead the children counselors.
C. School of Leaders
1. The School of Leaders for children is a series of classes lasting for a duration of 36 weeks. To encourage support to the family structure and to bring unified vision to the family, we offer these classes at the same time that the adult School of leaders meets.
2. The school is composed of three trimesters, or levels, each lasting twelve weeks and each teaching specific topics.
a. Level 1 – foundational Christian principles
ministry and how to build a cell
c. Level 3 – the principle of twelve and building a team
3. The purpose of the classes is to help the young believers develop a solid foundation, to get them connected to the Body, to nurture them, and to birth purpose and vision in their lives.
D. Cells for children
1. These cells are composed of small groups of children who meet for one hour either before or during regular church services.
2. The cell groups teach young children accountability, relational skills, commitment and the power of prayer, character and development, and the leadership principles.
2. Children and Their Place in the Cell Ministry
A. In addition to the cell groups for children mentioned above, we also make provision for the children who go with their parents to adults cells
B. There are several different ways that we can relate to children in our adult cell group.
Examine the following verse.
“And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your minds, that ye may prove what is good and acceptable perfect will of God”. (Rom. 12:2)
1. This verse can be looked at in light at varying degrees we go through and reaching
maturity in Christ. Good refers to the lowest level of maturity; perfect refers to the highest level of maturity; and acceptable refers to a level between the two.
2. We can relate this three level to ministering to children in cells.
a.) Good- At this level, the children are in the cells but no leading them. They are kept in a separate room in the house or church, or they play in the backyard. They are supervise by a volunteer parent or teacher.
b.) Acceptable- At this level, a child has been trained in leadership in selected to share a cell lesson with the other children attending in adult cell, or the child might lead a cell before or during the regular church service.
c.) Perfect- the word perfect is taken from a Greek word that means, “mature” at this level the young leader is imparting into a group of leaders with a goal, but it is not always quickly attainable.
3. Kids’ cells and the Kids’ (junior) network meeting A. Kids cells
1. These meet primarily on Sundays or during the adult cell meeting.
2. The children’s director provides cell lessons that relate to the vision of the church.
3. The presentation is geared to the attention of a child.
4. The leader is “on fire” with the vision. 5. The leader is a “kid-magnet”.
6. The goal is to be consistent in training the children in leadership.
7. We begin training our children in leadership at the age of seven.
B. Junior network meetings
1. These are held on the same night that the adults have their network meetings is an evangelistic one as well as to provide a time of fellowship and a way for new believers to connect the junior network.
2. All junior network leaders are required to attend and are encourage to bring their cell members and guests with them.
3. One of the junior network leaders usually begins the meeting with light snack and game. Worship, the sharing of the Word of God, and an opportunity to receive ministry or to accept Jesus and follow.
4. The role of the children’s director
A. The directors must develop and maintain open communication with the cell coordinator and/or the senior pastor in order to ensure that the children’s ministry remains true and consistent with the vision of the church. In addition, the director must work closely with the youth network and youth leaders.
B. The director must cast the vision for children’s ministry to the church leaders on a regular basis.
C. The children’s director is the main motivator, visionary, and trainer for the children’s ministry. He/she is responsible for :
1. Providing initial training to leaders on how to disciple children.
2. Ensuring that each junior network leader understands submission in following the vision of the church.
3. Leading a group of twelve leaders are dedicated to vision.
4. Staying “on fire” with the greater vision and mission of the local church.
5. Providing cell lessons or curriculum to be used by the children’s cells and helping to find creative ways to share these lessons.
5. Types of available resources
A. Leadership training course materials being developed by the Kid Zone.
B. Cell lessons design specifically for children’s cell groups.
C. Sports and games
D. Children’s praise band
E. Children’s worship team
Key Verse:
“The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16).
Introduction:
The very foundation of the vision is rooted in prayer. Jesus Himself used prayer as the instrument of success in all that He accomplished. In numerous passages of Scripture, He emphatically stated that He did nothing on His own(John 5:19,30; 8:28),and He consistently spent time alone with the Father(Matthew 14:23; Mark 6:12,46). In the same way, we can do nothing on our own. We must appropriate the power of the Holy Spirit in prayer if we are to experience fruitfulness in the vision. Today we will examine the prayer behind every aspect of the vision to “win, consolidate, disciple, and send.”
1. Win-Praying for the harvest!
“But ye shall receive power after the Holy Ghost is come upon you. And ye shall be my witnesses…” (Acts 1:8) A. The “Prayer of 3”
1. Ecclesiastes 4:12 says, “A threefold cork is not
quickly broken.” There is power present when three believers join together to see the lost come to Christ.
2. In the “Prayer of 3,” three people each submit three
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names of lost individuals to one another. The three believers take all nine names and saturate them in prayer daily.
3. The success of any evangelism towards the people being prayed for is dependent upon the prayers of the three. The three stand in the gap and believe for the individuals to come to the cell when invited. They also ask the Lord of the harvest to send laborers to these lost ones, being willing to be one themselves.
4. Finally, the three engage in spiritual warfare for the ones they are praying for. They bind the “strong man” and loose the “spoil,” the souls of the lost.
B. Net meetings
1. “And how can they hear without someone preaching to them” (Rom.10:14)? The net meetings give the lost the chance to hear about Christ in a relevant way.
2. In all four networks (men, women, youth, and children), net leaders meet for prayer and intercession before the net meeting. They pray specifically for the following three things:
a) The anointing, or power of the Holy Spirit, to be present
b) The deliverance of the lost from demonic strongholds and oppressions
c) A resulting harvest of souls
3. All during the month, each net leader chooses a day or several days to fast and pray for souls in the upcoming net meetings.
C. Church services
1. Church intercessors pray an hour before each service, asking for souls and for conviction to be present to break the powers of darkness over the lost.
2. The generation on duty prays throughout the entire service.
3. The whole church is involved in praying during the altar call, releasing the anointing that destroys the yoke.
D. Cells
1. Each week, cell leaders pray for their cells to be places of harvest. They ask the Lord to draw the lost to their cells.
2. In addition to praying for the lost, the cell leaders pray for the needs of their members during the meeting periods.
2. Consolidate- “ My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you…..” (Gal. 4:9)
A. The consolidator prays for the success of the follow up of the new believer. He asks the Lord to help him to bring this person to the knowledge of Christ.
B. He intercedes for the new believer to receive a revelation of his need to deal with the issues in his life.
C. He also commits to pray for the new believer to submit to the cell leader as he guides him in the steps to being formed in Christ( Pre- encounter, Encounter, Post encounter).
1. During Pre-encounter, cell leaders prepare the cell members for the Encounter and also pray that the cell members will yield to the Holy Spirit and be
2. Encounter leaders fast and pray for three days prior their Encounter. In addition, there is a prayer calendar listing all upcoming retreats month by month so that everyone can be praying for all the Encounters.
3. During Post-Encounter, the cell leader and Post- Encounter instructor pray that the new believer understands the work that the Holy Spirit has done in his life.
a) After each class, the laying on of hands and prayer for the impartation of strength to live free occur.
b) They also address and pray for the daily needs and problems of the new believer.
3. Disciple- “ I f ye continue in my Word; then are ye my disciples indeed” (John 8:31).
A. Level 1 of the School of Leaders
1. The instructor in the School of Leaders prays that the students develop consistency in the Word and in their prayer lives. This is a major prayer focus of the instructor.
2. He also wages warfare against discouragement as the students endeavor to invite their “three” to their cells. 3. He prays for them to view making disciples for Christ
as a “call,” not a work”, thus ensuring that they will have a passion for souls.
B. Level II of the School of Leaders
1. The reality of the vision in the lives of the students should be a major prayer focus at this time.
over them to impart the vision through the teaching of the Word.
3. Excitement to see God use them to open their cells is prayed for and imparted.
C. Level III of the School of Leaders
1. Confidence, boldness and assurance is prayed for as the students begin in their roles as cell leaders. 2. Fruitfulness is asked for and believed for.
3. The instructor encourages the students to pray for God to give each of them their own “twelve”. (Jesus spent all night praying for His “twelve.”)
4. The instructor also asks God to give them wisdom in developing their “twelve” in unity.
D. School of Teachers
1. At this level, those participating are asking God to increase them by 25 cells.
2. They also petition for success in the School of Teachers.
4. Send-“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” (Matt.28:19).
A. Re-Encounter
1. At the Re-Encounter, a “prayer of
commissioning” occurs, with the laying on of hands and a commissioning of the new cell leaders to go and evangelize.
2. There is also a “prayer of empowerment” for them to be fruitful and multiply.
B. Cell launch
the cell. Prayer goes forth for God to give fruit that will remain.
2. God’s blessing upon the cell is asked for.
C. Principle of twelve
1. The prayer of John 17, particularly verse 20, becomes a heartfelt prayer for unity.
2. Prayer should be made that the members of the “twelve” will walk in love and compassion for one another.
3. Prayer is made that God will transform the members from a “twelve” to a TEAM. 4. Prayer at this level should include the prayer that the generation will be formed after God’s heart.
Key Verse:
“And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (2 Tm. 2:2)
Introduction
One of the greatest revelations we learn from the Bible is the truth that God not only saves, delivers and restores you, but that also He wants to anoint and empower you to participate with Him in the building of His kingdom. We are told that “you are God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works…” (Eph. 2:10). You are “the salt of the earth, the light of the world” (John 15:16). The good works and fruit are brought out and grow in individuals live through the investment in training, mentoring and hands on discipleship within the School of Leaders.
1. Equipped to grow the vision
• Jesus said to “go and make disciple” (Matt. 28:19)
• The School of Leaders has been established to “prepare and equip God’s people for works of service…” (Eph. 4:12)
2. Jesus style of teaching
The primary means of teaching by the Lord Jesus was by means of association and then explanation.
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• Jesus associated with His disciples by relationship- ”Jesus began to do and teach” Acts 1:1
• Jesus method of teaching compared to today’s universities.
Teach- assign- do Assign- do- teach 3. School of leaders overview
• Three- 10 week terms
• Each week is two hours long; 1st
hour doctrine, 2nd hour seminar
• Each class have assignments, reading and testing 4. School of leaders - 1 “ Foundations in Christ”
• First hour- biblical doctrine based on Hebrew 6 foundations
• Second hour- homogenous edification and discipling.
• Pre-requisite- having attended an Encounter. • Each student encouraged to attend a cell. 5. School of Leaders – 2 “ Cell Leadership”
• First hour – teaching on the essentials of cell leadership.
• Second hour – teaching on Evangelism. Intercessions and Service.
• Prerequisite – Encounter and in a cell • Each student assists his or her leader in
consolidation.
• Each student implements the Prayer of3 in their cell.
• Upon graduation, the student starts a cell with those won through consolidation and the prayer of 3.
6. School of Leaders – 3 “Leadership in the G12 Vision’ • First hour – teaching on the essentials of leading
12 leaders.
• Second hour – Holy Spirit, Consolidation, Counseling.
• Prerequisite – completed School of Leaders – 2 and the recommendation of their leader.
• This class will assist each student launch their cell members.
Key Verse:
“…teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you…” (Matt. 28:20)
Introduction
The School of Teachers prepares leaders to teach and impart the vision to those leaders participating at Consolidation,
Encounters, and School of Leaders.
1. Planning for future growth
As the vision grows among the cells and church
members there will be an increasing need for teachers as the Encounters and School of Leaders. The pattern to consider is:
• A leader should prepare to host their own Encounter when they multiply to approximately 25 cells.
• After reaching approximately 144 cells a leader should start their own School of Leaders.
In order to have enough teachers for the Encounters and School of Leaders each Primary 12 should recommend and have their leaders attend the School of Teachers.
2. Prerequisites for future teachers
The following are guidelines used in the choosing and raising up future leaders for Encounters and School of Leaders.
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• Are successfully bearing in winning souls, consolidation, serving as Encounter guide • Have graduated from the School of Leaders • Leading an open cell, and in the process of
developing twelve leaders
• Must have complete understanding of the School of Leaders materials
• Must have embrace and be walking in the vision 3. Training and preparation
The following is an outline of classes that will be the foundation of the School of Teachers curriculum • How people learn – audio, visually, tactically • What makes a good teaches – anointed
communication
• Understanding the goals of teaching
• The difference between teaching and preaching • Teaching techniques – lectures, group work • Maintaining students attention
• Preparation for the Leaders
• Using the School of Leaders curriculum • Understanding
• Impartation and anointing 4. Monitoring and mentoring
As the teachers begin and grow their leader needs to assist them, give feedback and critique the teachers as they mature.
• Record and listen to their teachings • Survey the classes they teach • Give constructive feedback
• Give them back in the batter’s box 5. Equipping the equippers
As the original 12 grows, develop a plan to equip all of them to teach at the Encounters and School of
Leaders. This is very intentional and deliberate so that your 12 will one day equip teachers in their 12.
Key Verse:
“And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to him. Then He appointed twelve that they might be with Him…” (Mark 3:13-14)
Introduction:
Jesus’ plan to usher in a kingdom was centered on the selection of and training 12 men. The gospels show that for over three years much of His time was spent in close association with and in the mentoring of these men. As we learn the fundamental principles of Jesus’ style of raising up leaders, we too then see the platform set for continued growth and impartation for generations, even as in the early church. The lesson will look five fundamental principles of Jesus ministry toward His 12, especially highlighting the time during the last supper.
1. Jesus serve them – John 13:5
“He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples feet…” (John 13:5).
“I am among you as the One who serves” (Luke 22:27). “For even the Son of Man did not come to served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).
• Jesus was an example of consecration – “Take my yoke upon you” (Matt. 11:29)
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• Jesus served His disciples by example, teaching, impartation, patience, and training.
• Thus the disciple knew that their life was one of service to others.
A G12 Leader serves the ones they are discipling. They will take the necessary time to look out for the welfare of their 12. in so doing, there is an unbreakable bond of love and commitment developed over time.
2. Jesus encourage them – John 14:1
“Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27).
• Jesus always was a source of encouragement and faith in the midst of adversity
“Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
• A G12 Leader is to encourage their team daily (Hebrews 10:25).
Encourage them in their personal lives. Their family affairs
In the work of the ministry and vision 3. Jesus gave them vision of fruitfulness- John 15:5
“I am the vine, you are the branches, He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit.”
• Jesus saw to it that His disciples were to be full of vision.
• Jesus expected His disciples to bring forth fruit that remains.
• A G12 Leader instills a vision of fruitfulness into their disciples.
4. Jesus empowered them – John 16:13
“However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth…”
• Jesus showed them that the key to bringing forth this fruit was by the power of the Holy Spirit. • A G12 Leader will teach 12 total reliance on the
Holy Spirit for:
Anointing
Hearing His voice Vision
Leadership Authority
Victory of demonic strongholds 5. Jesus prayed for them- John 17
In John 17 we see Jesus praying for His disciples. The following is a list of 21 areas where Jesus prays for His 12.
1. Is recognized by the team as a person of faith- John 17:7 2. Is faithful to the message communicated- vs. 8
3. Always prays for their disciples- vs. 9 4. Is honored by the fruit of their 12 – vs.10 5. Lived in the supernatural- vs. 11
6. Protects their 12- vs. 12
7. Imparts teachings that remain- vs. 13 8. Is diligent in the formation of the 12- vs. 14 9. Strengthens the 12- vs. 15
10. Is confident of the conduct of the 12- vs. 16
11. Prepares the 12 for the anointing of sanctification- vs. 17 12. Uses each situation to teach the 12- vs.8
13. Prepares their team for evangelistic work- vs. 20 14. Abides in sanctification- vs. 19
15. Prays for the 12 of their 12- (the 144 etc) vs. 20 16. Reproduces their character in their 12-
17. Works towards unity- vs. 23 18. Forms a team for life- vs. 24
19. Is sure of their spiritual condition vs. 25
20. doesn’t stop guiding them in the knowledge of the Lord- vs. 25
21. Develops the maturity of the team in love- vs. 26b
Key Verses:
“After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands” (Rev. 7:9).
Introduction
The G12 vision works through homogenous cell groups. This means the cells are organized into several different nets: the men’s network, the women’s network the couples’, youth and children’s networks. You will find that when a church focus’ on the developmental and discipleship along the special interests of these groups that there will be a proportional growth in both individual families and the family of God at large.
1. The importance of homogeneous groups: • The Church is a family
• Each member has special interests, needs and concerns. This means that men are best equipped to reach out and disciple men, women best reach women, and so on.
• Each group is best equipped to reach and disciple others like themselves. We see aspects of culture redeemed and glorified in heaven! But these distinctions are not barriers between people. Rather they form the diversity that enhances the
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unity. We are the richer together when we receive one another and the diversity that brings.
2. We are one body, one family and one church
• We should first be disciple in our own families • And then we can move out into homogeneous
cells
• The G-12 cell vision is all about building families up – not splitting them up! But we must also understand the power of homogeneous groups
3. The dynamic of homogeneous groups
• The gospel (evangelism and discipleship) travels fastest along these kinship or homogeneous lines • In like-minded people groups, homogeneous
groups allow people to learn and grow in the company of like-minded people who have the same needs, face the same challenges and share the same interests, identity and language.
• In the youth ministry, young people have special interests that enable them to identify with one another. Their music, their style and their mind set all relate to their time of life. We can best address their questions, pressures, and temptations in the context of youth ministry.
• In women’s ministry, women recognize the special dynamic that operates when they come together to minister to each other.
• In men’s ministry, men open up better in the company in the other men. And we need to mister to the men as men who share the same needs, desires and pressures.
• In Open Cell Groups, everyone is welcome. All members of the family can meet together or
