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		<title>The Cell Group Model</title>
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		<dc:creator>Mark Howell</dc:creator>
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<p class="first-child "><span title="O" class="cap"><span>O</span></span>ne of the first books I read about small group ministry was <a href="http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0800753658/ref=nosim/commentafromt-20/" target="_blank">Successful Home Cell Groups</a> by Dr. David Yonggi Cho, the fantastic story of the &#8220;smallest and largest&#8221; church in the world, the Full Gospel Central Church in Seoul, Korea.  This served as my introduction to the Cell <em>Church</em> model in 1988.  In the years since then Ralph Neighbour and now <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/" target="_blank">Joel Comiskey</a> have provided a steady stream of resources for cell group ministry.</p>
<p>According to Comiskey, a cell is a &#8220;group of three to fifteen people who meet weekly outside the church building for the purpose of evangelism, community, and spiritual growth with the goal of multiplication.&#8221;  Each of the components are important and must be present in an authentic cell group ministry.</p>
<ul>
<li>Cell groups meet regularly.</li>
<li>Spiritual growth is a fundamental purpose.</li>
<li>Community, a genuine sense of connection formed through the intimacy of a smaller group (3 to 15) is essential.</li>
<li>Penetration evangelism is an intentional aspect of the cell group ministry.  The group exists for the purpose of spiritual growth <em>and</em> reaching out.</li>
<li>Multiplication is expected.  When a group grows (through evangelism) it is anticipated that like every healthy cell it will multiply.</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition to Comiskey&#8217;s very <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Joel-Comiskey/e/B001K7U4JO/ref=sr_tc_2_0" target="_blank">extensive collection of books</a> you&#8217;ll also find a comprehensive set of <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/articles/" target="_blank">helpful articles</a> on his <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/index.html" target="_blank">website</a>.  If you want to learn how to implement the cell group model you&#8217;ll find everything you need.</p>
<p>As I caution on every review of a model or strategy, there are no <a href="http://www.markhowelllive.com/the-pursuit-of-problem-free/" target="_blank">problem-free</a> solutions.  Clearly the cell group strategy is a slow and steady growth model.  There&#8217;s nothing quick about it.  And I&#8217;d also say that proponents of the model are often extremely passionate in their commitment to it and sometimes quick to point out the inadequacies of strategies that are more willing to choose speed of connection or lowering the bar in terms of who can lead a group.
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		<title>Open or Closed Groups?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:59:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Howell</dc:creator>
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<p class="first-child "><span title="O" class="cap"><span>O</span></span>ne of the first books I read about small group ministry was <a href="http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0800753658/ref=nosim/commentafromt-20/" target="_blank">Successful Home Cell Groups</a> by Dr. David Yonggi Cho, the fantastic story of the &#8220;smallest and largest&#8221; church in the world, the Full Gospel Central Church in Seoul, Korea.  This served as my introduction to the Cell <em>Church</em> model in 1988.  In the years since then Ralph Neighbour and now <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/" target="_blank">Joel Comiskey</a> have provided a steady stream of resources for cell group ministry.</p>
<p>According to Comiskey, a cell is a &#8220;group of three to fifteen people who meet weekly outside the church building for the purpose of evangelism, community, and spiritual growth with the goal of multiplication.&#8221;  Each of the components are important and must be present in an authentic cell group ministry.</p>
<ul>
<li>Cell groups meet regularly.</li>
<li>Spiritual growth is a fundamental purpose.</li>
<li>Community, a genuine sense of connection formed through the intimacy of a smaller group (3 to 15) is essential.</li>
<li>Penetration evangelism is an intentional aspect of the cell group ministry.  The group exists for the purpose of spiritual growth <em>and</em> reaching out.</li>
<li>Multiplication is expected.  When a group grows (through evangelism) it is anticipated that like every healthy cell it will multiply.</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition to Comiskey&#8217;s very <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Joel-Comiskey/e/B001K7U4JO/ref=sr_tc_2_0" target="_blank">extensive collection of books</a> you&#8217;ll also find a comprehensive set of <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/articles/" target="_blank">helpful articles</a> on his <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/index.html" target="_blank">website</a>.  If you want to learn how to implement the cell group model you&#8217;ll find everything you need.</p>
<p>As I caution on every review of a model or strategy, there are no <a href="http://www.markhowelllive.com/the-pursuit-of-problem-free/" target="_blank">problem-free</a> solutions.  Clearly the cell group strategy is a slow and steady growth model.  There&#8217;s nothing quick about it.  And I&#8217;d also say that proponents of the model are often extremely passionate in their commitment to it and sometimes quick to point out the inadequacies of strategies that are more willing to choose speed of connection or lowering the bar in terms of who can lead a group.
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		<title>Formation: Building a Reliable Foundation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:48:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Howell</dc:creator>
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<p class="first-child "><span title="O" class="cap"><span>O</span></span>ne of the first books I read about small group ministry was <a href="http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0800753658/ref=nosim/commentafromt-20/" target="_blank">Successful Home Cell Groups</a> by Dr. David Yonggi Cho, the fantastic story of the &#8220;smallest and largest&#8221; church in the world, the Full Gospel Central Church in Seoul, Korea.  This served as my introduction to the Cell <em>Church</em> model in 1988.  In the years since then Ralph Neighbour and now <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/" target="_blank">Joel Comiskey</a> have provided a steady stream of resources for cell group ministry.</p>
<p>According to Comiskey, a cell is a &#8220;group of three to fifteen people who meet weekly outside the church building for the purpose of evangelism, community, and spiritual growth with the goal of multiplication.&#8221;  Each of the components are important and must be present in an authentic cell group ministry.</p>
<ul>
<li>Cell groups meet regularly.</li>
<li>Spiritual growth is a fundamental purpose.</li>
<li>Community, a genuine sense of connection formed through the intimacy of a smaller group (3 to 15) is essential.</li>
<li>Penetration evangelism is an intentional aspect of the cell group ministry.  The group exists for the purpose of spiritual growth <em>and</em> reaching out.</li>
<li>Multiplication is expected.  When a group grows (through evangelism) it is anticipated that like every healthy cell it will multiply.</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition to Comiskey&#8217;s very <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Joel-Comiskey/e/B001K7U4JO/ref=sr_tc_2_0" target="_blank">extensive collection of books</a> you&#8217;ll also find a comprehensive set of <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/articles/" target="_blank">helpful articles</a> on his <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/index.html" target="_blank">website</a>.  If you want to learn how to implement the cell group model you&#8217;ll find everything you need.</p>
<p>As I caution on every review of a model or strategy, there are no <a href="http://www.markhowelllive.com/the-pursuit-of-problem-free/" target="_blank">problem-free</a> solutions.  Clearly the cell group strategy is a slow and steady growth model.  There&#8217;s nothing quick about it.  And I&#8217;d also say that proponents of the model are often extremely passionate in their commitment to it and sometimes quick to point out the inadequacies of strategies that are more willing to choose speed of connection or lowering the bar in terms of who can lead a group.
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:25:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Howell</dc:creator>
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<p class="first-child "><span title="O" class="cap"><span>O</span></span>ne of the first books I read about small group ministry was <a href="http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0800753658/ref=nosim/commentafromt-20/" target="_blank">Successful Home Cell Groups</a> by Dr. David Yonggi Cho, the fantastic story of the &#8220;smallest and largest&#8221; church in the world, the Full Gospel Central Church in Seoul, Korea.  This served as my introduction to the Cell <em>Church</em> model in 1988.  In the years since then Ralph Neighbour and now <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/" target="_blank">Joel Comiskey</a> have provided a steady stream of resources for cell group ministry.</p>
<p>According to Comiskey, a cell is a &#8220;group of three to fifteen people who meet weekly outside the church building for the purpose of evangelism, community, and spiritual growth with the goal of multiplication.&#8221;  Each of the components are important and must be present in an authentic cell group ministry.</p>
<ul>
<li>Cell groups meet regularly.</li>
<li>Spiritual growth is a fundamental purpose.</li>
<li>Community, a genuine sense of connection formed through the intimacy of a smaller group (3 to 15) is essential.</li>
<li>Penetration evangelism is an intentional aspect of the cell group ministry.  The group exists for the purpose of spiritual growth <em>and</em> reaching out.</li>
<li>Multiplication is expected.  When a group grows (through evangelism) it is anticipated that like every healthy cell it will multiply.</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition to Comiskey&#8217;s very <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Joel-Comiskey/e/B001K7U4JO/ref=sr_tc_2_0" target="_blank">extensive collection of books</a> you&#8217;ll also find a comprehensive set of <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/articles/" target="_blank">helpful articles</a> on his <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/index.html" target="_blank">website</a>.  If you want to learn how to implement the cell group model you&#8217;ll find everything you need.</p>
<p>As I caution on every review of a model or strategy, there are no <a href="http://www.markhowelllive.com/the-pursuit-of-problem-free/" target="_blank">problem-free</a> solutions.  Clearly the cell group strategy is a slow and steady growth model.  There&#8217;s nothing quick about it.  And I&#8217;d also say that proponents of the model are often extremely passionate in their commitment to it and sometimes quick to point out the inadequacies of strategies that are more willing to choose speed of connection or lowering the bar in terms of who can lead a group.
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		<dc:creator>Mark Howell</dc:creator>
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<p class="first-child "><span title="O" class="cap"><span>O</span></span>ne of the first books I read about small group ministry was <a href="http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0800753658/ref=nosim/commentafromt-20/" target="_blank">Successful Home Cell Groups</a> by Dr. David Yonggi Cho, the fantastic story of the &#8220;smallest and largest&#8221; church in the world, the Full Gospel Central Church in Seoul, Korea.  This served as my introduction to the Cell <em>Church</em> model in 1988.  In the years since then Ralph Neighbour and now <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/" target="_blank">Joel Comiskey</a> have provided a steady stream of resources for cell group ministry.</p>
<p>According to Comiskey, a cell is a &#8220;group of three to fifteen people who meet weekly outside the church building for the purpose of evangelism, community, and spiritual growth with the goal of multiplication.&#8221;  Each of the components are important and must be present in an authentic cell group ministry.</p>
<ul>
<li>Cell groups meet regularly.</li>
<li>Spiritual growth is a fundamental purpose.</li>
<li>Community, a genuine sense of connection formed through the intimacy of a smaller group (3 to 15) is essential.</li>
<li>Penetration evangelism is an intentional aspect of the cell group ministry.  The group exists for the purpose of spiritual growth <em>and</em> reaching out.</li>
<li>Multiplication is expected.  When a group grows (through evangelism) it is anticipated that like every healthy cell it will multiply.</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition to Comiskey&#8217;s very <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Joel-Comiskey/e/B001K7U4JO/ref=sr_tc_2_0" target="_blank">extensive collection of books</a> you&#8217;ll also find a comprehensive set of <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/articles/" target="_blank">helpful articles</a> on his <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/index.html" target="_blank">website</a>.  If you want to learn how to implement the cell group model you&#8217;ll find everything you need.</p>
<p>As I caution on every review of a model or strategy, there are no <a href="http://www.markhowelllive.com/the-pursuit-of-problem-free/" target="_blank">problem-free</a> solutions.  Clearly the cell group strategy is a slow and steady growth model.  There&#8217;s nothing quick about it.  And I&#8217;d also say that proponents of the model are often extremely passionate in their commitment to it and sometimes quick to point out the inadequacies of strategies that are more willing to choose speed of connection or lowering the bar in terms of who can lead a group.
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:13:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Howell</dc:creator>
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<p class="first-child "><span title="O" class="cap"><span>O</span></span>ne of the first books I read about small group ministry was <a href="http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0800753658/ref=nosim/commentafromt-20/" target="_blank">Successful Home Cell Groups</a> by Dr. David Yonggi Cho, the fantastic story of the &#8220;smallest and largest&#8221; church in the world, the Full Gospel Central Church in Seoul, Korea.  This served as my introduction to the Cell <em>Church</em> model in 1988.  In the years since then Ralph Neighbour and now <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/" target="_blank">Joel Comiskey</a> have provided a steady stream of resources for cell group ministry.</p>
<p>According to Comiskey, a cell is a &#8220;group of three to fifteen people who meet weekly outside the church building for the purpose of evangelism, community, and spiritual growth with the goal of multiplication.&#8221;  Each of the components are important and must be present in an authentic cell group ministry.</p>
<ul>
<li>Cell groups meet regularly.</li>
<li>Spiritual growth is a fundamental purpose.</li>
<li>Community, a genuine sense of connection formed through the intimacy of a smaller group (3 to 15) is essential.</li>
<li>Penetration evangelism is an intentional aspect of the cell group ministry.  The group exists for the purpose of spiritual growth <em>and</em> reaching out.</li>
<li>Multiplication is expected.  When a group grows (through evangelism) it is anticipated that like every healthy cell it will multiply.</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition to Comiskey&#8217;s very <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Joel-Comiskey/e/B001K7U4JO/ref=sr_tc_2_0" target="_blank">extensive collection of books</a> you&#8217;ll also find a comprehensive set of <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/articles/" target="_blank">helpful articles</a> on his <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/index.html" target="_blank">website</a>.  If you want to learn how to implement the cell group model you&#8217;ll find everything you need.</p>
<p>As I caution on every review of a model or strategy, there are no <a href="http://www.markhowelllive.com/the-pursuit-of-problem-free/" target="_blank">problem-free</a> solutions.  Clearly the cell group strategy is a slow and steady growth model.  There&#8217;s nothing quick about it.  And I&#8217;d also say that proponents of the model are often extremely passionate in their commitment to it and sometimes quick to point out the inadequacies of strategies that are more willing to choose speed of connection or lowering the bar in terms of who can lead a group.
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:50:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Howell</dc:creator>
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<p class="first-child "><span title="O" class="cap"><span>O</span></span>ne of the first books I read about small group ministry was <a href="http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0800753658/ref=nosim/commentafromt-20/" target="_blank">Successful Home Cell Groups</a> by Dr. David Yonggi Cho, the fantastic story of the &#8220;smallest and largest&#8221; church in the world, the Full Gospel Central Church in Seoul, Korea.  This served as my introduction to the Cell <em>Church</em> model in 1988.  In the years since then Ralph Neighbour and now <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/" target="_blank">Joel Comiskey</a> have provided a steady stream of resources for cell group ministry.</p>
<p>According to Comiskey, a cell is a &#8220;group of three to fifteen people who meet weekly outside the church building for the purpose of evangelism, community, and spiritual growth with the goal of multiplication.&#8221;  Each of the components are important and must be present in an authentic cell group ministry.</p>
<ul>
<li>Cell groups meet regularly.</li>
<li>Spiritual growth is a fundamental purpose.</li>
<li>Community, a genuine sense of connection formed through the intimacy of a smaller group (3 to 15) is essential.</li>
<li>Penetration evangelism is an intentional aspect of the cell group ministry.  The group exists for the purpose of spiritual growth <em>and</em> reaching out.</li>
<li>Multiplication is expected.  When a group grows (through evangelism) it is anticipated that like every healthy cell it will multiply.</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition to Comiskey&#8217;s very <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Joel-Comiskey/e/B001K7U4JO/ref=sr_tc_2_0" target="_blank">extensive collection of books</a> you&#8217;ll also find a comprehensive set of <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/articles/" target="_blank">helpful articles</a> on his <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/index.html" target="_blank">website</a>.  If you want to learn how to implement the cell group model you&#8217;ll find everything you need.</p>
<p>As I caution on every review of a model or strategy, there are no <a href="http://www.markhowelllive.com/the-pursuit-of-problem-free/" target="_blank">problem-free</a> solutions.  Clearly the cell group strategy is a slow and steady growth model.  There&#8217;s nothing quick about it.  And I&#8217;d also say that proponents of the model are often extremely passionate in their commitment to it and sometimes quick to point out the inadequacies of strategies that are more willing to choose speed of connection or lowering the bar in terms of who can lead a group.
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Howell</dc:creator>
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<p class="first-child "><span title="O" class="cap"><span>O</span></span>ne of the first books I read about small group ministry was <a href="http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0800753658/ref=nosim/commentafromt-20/" target="_blank">Successful Home Cell Groups</a> by Dr. David Yonggi Cho, the fantastic story of the &#8220;smallest and largest&#8221; church in the world, the Full Gospel Central Church in Seoul, Korea.  This served as my introduction to the Cell <em>Church</em> model in 1988.  In the years since then Ralph Neighbour and now <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/" target="_blank">Joel Comiskey</a> have provided a steady stream of resources for cell group ministry.</p>
<p>According to Comiskey, a cell is a &#8220;group of three to fifteen people who meet weekly outside the church building for the purpose of evangelism, community, and spiritual growth with the goal of multiplication.&#8221;  Each of the components are important and must be present in an authentic cell group ministry.</p>
<ul>
<li>Cell groups meet regularly.</li>
<li>Spiritual growth is a fundamental purpose.</li>
<li>Community, a genuine sense of connection formed through the intimacy of a smaller group (3 to 15) is essential.</li>
<li>Penetration evangelism is an intentional aspect of the cell group ministry.  The group exists for the purpose of spiritual growth <em>and</em> reaching out.</li>
<li>Multiplication is expected.  When a group grows (through evangelism) it is anticipated that like every healthy cell it will multiply.</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition to Comiskey&#8217;s very <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Joel-Comiskey/e/B001K7U4JO/ref=sr_tc_2_0" target="_blank">extensive collection of books</a> you&#8217;ll also find a comprehensive set of <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/articles/" target="_blank">helpful articles</a> on his <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/index.html" target="_blank">website</a>.  If you want to learn how to implement the cell group model you&#8217;ll find everything you need.</p>
<p>As I caution on every review of a model or strategy, there are no <a href="http://www.markhowelllive.com/the-pursuit-of-problem-free/" target="_blank">problem-free</a> solutions.  Clearly the cell group strategy is a slow and steady growth model.  There&#8217;s nothing quick about it.  And I&#8217;d also say that proponents of the model are often extremely passionate in their commitment to it and sometimes quick to point out the inadequacies of strategies that are more willing to choose speed of connection or lowering the bar in terms of who can lead a group.
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		<dc:creator>Mark Howell</dc:creator>
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<p>According to Comiskey, a cell is a &#8220;group of three to fifteen people who meet weekly outside the church building for the purpose of evangelism, community, and spiritual growth with the goal of multiplication.&#8221;  Each of the components are important and must be present in an authentic cell group ministry.</p>
<ul>
<li>Cell groups meet regularly.</li>
<li>Spiritual growth is a fundamental purpose.</li>
<li>Community, a genuine sense of connection formed through the intimacy of a smaller group (3 to 15) is essential.</li>
<li>Penetration evangelism is an intentional aspect of the cell group ministry.  The group exists for the purpose of spiritual growth <em>and</em> reaching out.</li>
<li>Multiplication is expected.  When a group grows (through evangelism) it is anticipated that like every healthy cell it will multiply.</li>
</ul>
<p>In addition to Comiskey&#8217;s very <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Joel-Comiskey/e/B001K7U4JO/ref=sr_tc_2_0" target="_blank">extensive collection of books</a> you&#8217;ll also find a comprehensive set of <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/articles/" target="_blank">helpful articles</a> on his <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/index.html" target="_blank">website</a>.  If you want to learn how to implement the cell group model you&#8217;ll find everything you need.</p>
<p>As I caution on every review of a model or strategy, there are no <a href="http://www.markhowelllive.com/the-pursuit-of-problem-free/" target="_blank">problem-free</a> solutions.  Clearly the cell group strategy is a slow and steady growth model.  There&#8217;s nothing quick about it.  And I&#8217;d also say that proponents of the model are often extremely passionate in their commitment to it and sometimes quick to point out the inadequacies of strategies that are more willing to choose speed of connection or lowering the bar in terms of who can lead a group.
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<p class="first-child "><span title="O" class="cap"><span>O</span></span>ne of the first books I read about small group ministry was <a href="http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0800753658/ref=nosim/commentafromt-20/" target="_blank">Successful Home Cell Groups</a> by Dr. David Yonggi Cho, the fantastic story of the &#8220;smallest and largest&#8221; church in the world, the Full Gospel Central Church in Seoul, Korea.  This served as my introduction to the Cell <em>Church</em> model in 1988.  In the years since then Ralph Neighbour and now <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/" target="_blank">Joel Comiskey</a> have provided a steady stream of resources for cell group ministry.</p>
<p>According to Comiskey, a cell is a &#8220;group of three to fifteen people who meet weekly outside the church building for the purpose of evangelism, community, and spiritual growth with the goal of multiplication.&#8221;  Each of the components are important and must be present in an authentic cell group ministry.</p>
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<li>Cell groups meet regularly.</li>
<li>Spiritual growth is a fundamental purpose.</li>
<li>Community, a genuine sense of connection formed through the intimacy of a smaller group (3 to 15) is essential.</li>
<li>Penetration evangelism is an intentional aspect of the cell group ministry.  The group exists for the purpose of spiritual growth <em>and</em> reaching out.</li>
<li>Multiplication is expected.  When a group grows (through evangelism) it is anticipated that like every healthy cell it will multiply.</li>
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<p>In addition to Comiskey&#8217;s very <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Joel-Comiskey/e/B001K7U4JO/ref=sr_tc_2_0" target="_blank">extensive collection of books</a> you&#8217;ll also find a comprehensive set of <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/articles/" target="_blank">helpful articles</a> on his <a href="http://joelcomiskeygroup.com/index.html" target="_blank">website</a>.  If you want to learn how to implement the cell group model you&#8217;ll find everything you need.</p>
<p>As I caution on every review of a model or strategy, there are no <a href="http://www.markhowelllive.com/the-pursuit-of-problem-free/" target="_blank">problem-free</a> solutions.  Clearly the cell group strategy is a slow and steady growth model.  There&#8217;s nothing quick about it.  And I&#8217;d also say that proponents of the model are often extremely passionate in their commitment to it and sometimes quick to point out the inadequacies of strategies that are more willing to choose speed of connection or lowering the bar in terms of who can lead a group.
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