Making Cell Groups Work : Navigating the Transformation to a Cell-Based Church

by Boren, M. Scott

• ISBN13: 9781880828434
• ISBN10: 188082843X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Touch Outreach Ministries

Summary

Discover an 8-stage process to lead your church from no cell groups to an' expanding cell group basel These eight stages have been developed from interviews with North American cell-based pastors so that you can learn from their successes and failures. These stages break down the transition process into eight manageable parts. If your church is just beginning its transition, this process will help you focus on building cell groups on a sure foundation. If you are in the midst of developing cell groups, the process highlights where to focus your energy. No matter the stage of cell group development in your church, this book will help you identify how for you have advanced and articulate a plan that fits your church. Book jacket.

Author Biography

M. Scott Boren serves as the Director of Research and Development for TOUCH Outreach Ministries, The Cell Group People. He has served as a cell group leader, coach and pastor. He has traveled across the country to visit cell churches, train cell leaders and consult with pastors. He holds a Master's degree in New Testament studies from Regent College. He and his wife, Shawna, live in Houston, Texas

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 9
Acknowledgments	p. 11
Introduction	p. 13
Navigational Hazards	p. 27
Discover the Cell Group Vision
Discover Cell Group Models	p. 39
Discover the Cell Group System	p. 55
Discover How Cell Groups Fit in Tomorrow's Church	p. 67
Discover How to Lead Change	p. 83
Develop Vision and Strategy as a Team
Develop a Vision Team	p. 107
Develop Vision and Strategy	p. 119
Develop a Cell Group Definition	p. 127
Assess Your Current Reality
Assess the Readiness for the Journey	p. 147
Assess the Current Small Group System	p. 157
Assess to Create Urgency	p. 167
Prepare the Church Through Transformation
Prepare People Through Transformation	p. 185
Prepare Individuals for Cell Group Life	p. 199
Prepare the Corporate Life for Cell Groups	p. 213
Launch the First Groups with Kingdom-seekers
Launching Strong	p. 235
Launching Strategies	p. 249
Generate Cell Group Momentum
Generate Momentum Through Spiritual Community	p. 265
Strategies for Generating Spiritual Community	p. 281
Generate Momentum by Developing Leaders	p. 295
Generate Momentum by Coaching and Supporting Leaders	p. 311
Establish the Hidden Systems that Support Cells
Establish Critical Mass	p. 325
Establish Pastoral Oversight	p. 339
Establish a Cell Group System Including Children	p. 363
Expand the Cell Groups to Reach the Unreached
Expand to Re-anchor the Culture	p. 377
Expansion Strategies	p. 389
Conclusion	p. 409
Notes	p. 411
Index	p. 419
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