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New Curriculum for Christian Cell Groups

Here at Christian Cell Groups we are always trying to provide you with curriculum and helpful materials to assist you in your Christian Cell Groups ministries.  In conjunction with the Internet Pastor Online we are now making available to you a complete twenty-eight week series on the Book of Matthew.  Use of these videos and audios is absolutely free and they can be used in a variety of ways.  Some Christian Cell Groups just watch the provided video and then have a discussion time.  This makes the preparation time for leading your group a snap.  Just make sure the video is going to work before you cell group starts and then watch when everyone arrives.  The videos are about twenty-five minutes long which leaves plenty of time for discussion and fellowship.  All of the audio and video links for the book of Matthew can be found by clicking here Book of Matthew.  We will include Matthew Chapter 1 for you here so that you can what the series is all about.

Matthew Chapter 1

This series looks at the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter. By clicking on the appropriate link below you can see the notes, listen to the message, or watch the message. Blessings!

Notes for Matthew Chapter 1

Listen to Matthew Chapter 1

or watch the message below:

The Internet Pastor is currently teaching through the New Testament verse by verse and as each book is finished it will be made available for you at no charge on Christian Cell Groups to use as curriculum with your christian cell or small group.

We hope that you will enjoy this latest teaching series and we look forward to partnering with you in advancing the Kingdom of God. Blessings on you and your ministry!

Defining Cell Groups

Christian cell groups, simply defined, are a group of believers that get together to help each other grow spiritually. A cell group may meet weekly, or monthly, or anywhere in between.

The main purpose of any cell group is long term discipleship. Cell groups try to help their members grow in a couple different areas: their spiritual gifts, overcoming sin, and their relationship with Jesus. What any given cell group focuses on primarily will be slightly different from other cell groups. A cell group can meet over any common activity or interest. Many do not meet for just a bible study anymore, but instead come together over a common activity. Some will meet over a hobby, some will try to learn a particle skill, and some will try to answer an area of inquiry.

The leader of a cell group is a Shepherd. A shepherd is basically a mature Christian believer who has been called to small group ministry and has some experience or training. The shepherd mentors the members in the cell group and makes sure each member has the opportunity to grow spiritually and use their fights. Of course, the leader of the cell group does not have to have the title of Shepherd. Instead, he or she may be called “leader” or “mentor” or whatever the members are most comfortable with.

A cell group also has a coach. A coach is not a member of the cell group, but rather the shepherd’s mentor. The coach’s job is to mentor the shepherd, offering support, training, and encouragement whenever it is needed. The coach is probably not an expert in small group ministry, but he or she will probably have experience as a shepherd.

It is important for cell groups to have a vision statement. A vision statement should be a short, straight the point statement that reflects what the cell group’s members hope for and it should also coincide with what the church believes in. It is a good idea for the cell group members to sit down together and come up with the vision statement as a group. It is also important for cell groups to have clear goals. These goals need to be specific, with the ability to be measured, and have a deadline to go along with them. All group members should also be included when setting goals.

It is good for a church to have cell groups, so that people with common interests can come together and grow as friends and in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Shepherds and coaches can help guide this process, but it is really up to the members to decide on the vision statement and the goals together – setting the tone for what the group focuses on and how they grow together.