Cell Church Models

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Yoido Full Gospel Church David (Paul) Yonggi Cho Began 1958 Keys:

* Prayer* Cell Groups*“Let my people grow and go”

First six year without a system of cells Cho collapsed. Initiated the cell model Exod 18:21 "Moreover you shall select from all the

people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.

Started cells among woman 65 000 cells and 750 000 members

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ONE CELL LEADER IS PROMOTED TO SUPERVISE UP TO 4 CELLS

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The Cell Group in the Jethro Structure

• Cells never grows larger than 12 members• When the group reach 7-8 members they start training members in cell ministry.• One of the members is identified as a potential Cell Leader.• Intern is given the opportunity to lead.• When Cell reaches 12 members the Cell is multiplied

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Groups• Mature Cell members can target family members or friends.• They can start a special outreach at their work or recreational clubs.• Basic Christian teachings can be presented alongside other courses of interest. (Computers, dressmaking, occupation, sports, etc.)

The International Charismatic Mission

Cesar Castellanos Began April 1983 Keys:

– Groups of twelve– Cell Groups– Evangelism

First 7 Years worked with Cho’s system and the church grew to 3000 members

Started to focus on planting new cells instead of multiplying existing groups

2400 cells and 35 000 members in 1999

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12 X 12 = 144 12 X 12 = 144 peoplepeople144 X 12 = 1,728 144 X 12 = 1,728 peoplepeople1,728 X 12 = 1,728 X 12 = 20,73620,736 peoplepeople

AVG of 10 People per Cell AVG of 10 People per Cell gives you gives you 2,0732,073 Cells in Cells in

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Larry Stockstil’s 7 Principles of G12 Model

Everyone is a Potential Leader Everyone can Disciple 12. Everyone is Ministered to, then

Ministers. Person can only enter your 12

when they open a cell. Everyone should win souls and

develop leaders. Homogeneous cells open more

rapidly. Your 12 are assistants.

TRADITIONAL CELLis a “5x5” or Jethro Model

With Clear-Cut Titles and Levels.

G12 STRUCTURE Follows Relational Lines

STRENGTHS Better chance of Cell survival Good control & easier management More time for discipleship training Simple structure to understand (Clear) Good Pastoral (care) structure and communication Not time taxing Non leaders are not threatened Quality leadership Promotion path is clear Interest & target groups can be effective Territorial, Focused & Defined Planned leadership promotion

The Jethro ModelThe Jethro Model

STRENGTHS G12 Evangelism focused Weekly Leadership meetings (more personal

contact) Emphasis on new leadership Cell planting concept Faster growth potential M.W.D. (lasting relationships) Could be paperless Focus on homogenous groups Non-geographical

The G12 ModelThe G12 Model

WEAKNESSES Weak members can hide forever Working relationships severed at

multiplication Geographical boundary emphasis Multiple levels create distance between

Pastors and Cell leaders and members Primarily not evangelism focussed (may run

out of 'Type A' contacts) Need more full time Pastors Slower leadership development Some homogenous groups are overlooked


WEAKNESSES Quality of leadership could diminish Quality of meetings could diminish Monitoring/Care process weakens Cell growth/Planting without active

Church membership Enforced relationships (sometimes

unwanted fixed relationships) Time pressures Weak leaders in powerful positions A sense of loss of control Potentially weak Cells


OPPORTUNITIES Stable Church structure Clear Ministry opportunities Evangelism (Target groups)


OPPORTUNITIES Rapid church growth Cell planting (Homogenous) Leadership development Evangelism (Target groups) Easier to transition from P.B.D.


THREATS People can become stagnant Over reliance on lower levels of

leadership Create 'maintenance' culture for

top level leadership 'Care' instead of 'Leadership'

focused Subjective leadership selection


THREATS Proselytising (Between groups & Churches) Wrong motives used for promotion

('D' profile) Malign neglect of non performing members Possible compromise on leadership

appointments Imbalance between outward journey and

inward care of the group Burnout (Less personal freedom) Family relationships may suffer


• In some societies having more than one cell meeting per week (in the G12 structure) can put a lot of pressure onto the leadership.

• For this reason you can decide to combine the best of both structures.

• The physical Jethro type structure can remain intact i.e. 5 cells per Zone Supervisor forming a Sub-Zone. 5 Sub Zones forming a District etc.

• Even though the Jethro structure is maintained, the following G12 principles apply:

The J12 Model

The J12 Model

• Every member is viewed as a potential leader.

•Emphasis on leadership development.• Leaders are released more easily to

rapidly grow new cells.• Cells multiply at 12 instead of 15. • Leadership development strategy of

the G12 structure is applied• Leadership meetings on a monthly

basis. • The level of Zone Pastor does not

exist.• Relationships are maintained

The J12 Model

The J12 Model

• Senior Pastor has a weekly meeting with Pastors (all full time Personnel)

• Pastors have monthly meetings with Zone Supervisors

• Zone Supervisors have monthly meetings with their Cell Leaders in their Sub-Zones

• Cell Leaders have normal cell meetings with cell members and invited visitors.

The J12 Model

The J12 Model

Reasons for success

Reasons for success

Goal Setting Team planning Organization Evangelism

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