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					<description><![CDATA[by Steve Cordle, Executive Director, The River Network International (trni.org) Most churches have small groups, but that doesn’t make them cell churches. In a cell church, holistic groups, not the corporate worship service, are the basic expression of the Church. To assert that cell groups are the basic expression of the Church is not the [&#8230;]<div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a title="Like on Facebook" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/957974609/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Pin it!" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/957974609/jcgresources,"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Post to X.com" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/957974609/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/x.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by email" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/957974609/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by RSS" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/957974609/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/12/why-the-cell-group-is-the-church/#respond"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/12/why-the-cell-group-is-the-church/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a><h3 style="clear:left;padding-top:10px">Related Stories</h3><ul><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/10/is-your-cell-group-a-meeting-or-a-disciple-making-movement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-your-cell-group-a-meeting-or-a-disciple-making-movement">Is Your Cell Group a Meeting or a Disciple-Making Movement?</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/09/the-cell-more-than-a-small-meeting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cell-more-than-a-small-meeting">The Cell: More Than a Small Meeting</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/09/the-why/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-why">The Why</a></li></ul>&#160;</div>]]>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>by Steve Cordle, Executive Director, The River Network International (</em><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~trni.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>trni.org</em></a><em>)</em></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Most churches have small groups, but that doesn’t make them cell churches. In a cell church, holistic groups, not the corporate worship service, are the basic expression of the Church.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To assert that cell groups are the basic expression of the Church is not the opinion of someone who likes small groups; it is an observable reality.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For hundreds of years, the early church could not meet for large-group worship because they were persecuted. Yet they changed the world.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The fastest-growing churches in the world are in Iran and China. They do not meet at large-group worship services. It is illegal. They only meet in small groups. But they are winning large numbers of people to Christ and helping them grow into his likeness.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The holistic small group is the basic expression of the Church because it can fulfill all its purposes. When a group is intentionally structured, you can worship in a small group, have fellowship, and fulfill the New Testament “one anothers” there. You can grow as a disciple in a group. You can serve in ministry as part of a group, and you can reach out in evangelism as a small group.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We cannot fulfill all the purposes of the church sitting shoulder to shoulder in a weekly worship service. Corporate worship can strengthen us in unique ways, but millions of believers around the world will tell us it is a blessed privilege, not an essential.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Church leaders who assume that the corporate worship service is the essential expression of the Church will pour the majority of resources, time, and personnel into making the worship the best it can be. The problem is that we cannot disciple people in a corporate worship service. We can praise God, teach, and inspire, but not disciple. Discipleship requires a personal relationship, and that happens in a group.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cell-based churches focus on strengthening the cell system. They hire staff, focus time and resources on making disciples through holistic groups.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Korean blog <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://cafe.naver.com/ncdcell/5205">(click here)</a></strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Portuguese blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Porque a Célula é a própria Igreja</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Steve Cordle, Diretor Executivo, The River Network International (</em><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~trni.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>trni.org</em></a><em>)</em></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A maioria das igrejas tem pequenos grupos, mas isso não faz com que elas sejam igrejas em células. Em uma Igreja em células, os grupos holísticos são a expressão básica da Igreja e não o culto de louvor institucional.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Declarar que as células são a expressão básica da igreja não é simplesmente a opinião de alguém que gosta de pequenos grupos, é uma realidade que podemos observar. &nbsp;</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Por centenas de anos a igreja primitiva não podia realizar grandes encontros de louvor pois era perseguida. Ainda assim ela mudou o mundo.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As igrejas que mais crescem no mundo estão no Irã e na China. Eles não se reúnem em grandes cultos de louvor. Elas são ilegais. Elas se encontram apenas em pequenos grupos. Mas elas estão ganhando muitas pessoas para Cristo e ajudando essas pessoas a crescer como à semelhança dEle.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Os pequenos grupos holísticos são a expressão básica da Igreja porque eles podem cumprir todos os propósitos da Igreja. Quando uma célula está estruturada intencionalmente você pode louvar no pequeno grupo, pode ter comunhão, pode cumprir a ordem do “uns aos outros” naquele grupo. Você pode crescer como discípulo em uma célula. Você pode servir em um ministério sendo parte de uma célula e você pode alcançar outros por meio do evangelismo em uma célula.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Não podemos cumprir todos os propósitos da Igreja sentados ombro a ombro em um culto semanal. O louvor em grupo pode nos fortalecer de maneiras muito específicas, mas milhões de crentes ao redor do mundo nos dirão que isso é um privilégio e não algo essencial.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Os líderes da igreja presumem que o culto em grupo é uma expressão essencial da Igreja e por este motivo direcionam para lá a maioria dos recursos, do tempo e da força das pessoas, para que o culto seja o melhor possível. O problema é que não conseguimos discipular as pessoas em um grande culto. Nós podemos louvar a Deus, podemos ensinar, podemos inspirar, mas não conseguimos discipular. O discipulado requer um relacionamento pessoal e isso acontece na célula.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As igrejas em células focam em fortalecer o sistema celular. Elas contratam pessoas, mantêm o foco do tempo e dos recursos em fazer discípulos por meio dos pequenos grupos holísticos.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Spanish blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Por qué el grupo celular es la Iglesia</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">por Steve Cordle, director ejecutivo de The River Network International (<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrni.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C8a53c00f114844c7f35f08dec790c57c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639167621752446951%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RaRMVvgie%2FLwZnKaTy2OOJr4d6CXGtm3xLNi%2FN9pBDw%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trni.org</a>)</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La mayoría de las iglesias tienen grupos pequeños, pero eso no las convierte en iglesias celulares. En una iglesia celular, los grupos integrales, y no el servicio de adoración colectivo, son la expresión básica de la Iglesia.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Afirmar que los grupos celulares son la expresión básica de la Iglesia no es la opinión de alguien a quien le gustan los grupos pequeños; es una realidad observable.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Durante cientos de años, la iglesia primitiva no pudo reunirse para adorar en grupos grandes porque era perseguida. Sin embargo, cambió el mundo.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Las iglesias de más rápido crecimiento en el mundo se encuentran en Irán y China. No se reúnen en servicios de adoración en grupos grandes. Es ilegal. Solo se reúnen en grupos pequeños. Pero están ganando a un gran número de personas para Cristo y ayudándolas a crecer a su semejanza.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">El grupo pequeño holístico es la expresión básica de la Iglesia porque puede cumplir todos los propósitos de la Iglesia. Cuando un grupo está estructurado intencionalmente, puedes adorar en un grupo pequeño, tener comunión y cumplir allí los «unos a otros» del Nuevo Testamento. Puedes crecer como discípulo en un grupo. Puedes servir en el ministerio como parte de un grupo, y puedes alcanzar a otros en la evangelización como un grupo pequeño.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">No podemos cumplir todos los propósitos de la iglesia sentados hombro con hombro en un servicio de adoración semanal. La adoración colectiva puede fortalecernos de maneras únicas, pero millones de creyentes en todo el mundo nos dirán que es un privilegio bendito, no algo esencial.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Los líderes de la iglesia que asumen que el servicio de adoración colectiva es la expresión esencial de la Iglesia dedicarán la mayor parte de los recursos, el tiempo y el personal a hacer que la adoración sea lo mejor posible. El problema es que no podemos discipular a las personas en un servicio de adoración colectivo. Podemos alabar a Dios, enseñar e inspirar, pero no discipular. El discipulado requiere una relación personal, y eso ocurre en un grupo.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Las iglesias basadas en células se enfocan en fortalecer el sistema de células. Contratan personal y dedican tiempo y recursos a hacer discípulos a través de grupos holísticos.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[by Timo Barbosa, pastor at Miller Memorial Church &#8211; Johnstown, OH What makes a cell church different from every other small group model? The answer is surprisingly simple: in a cell church, the cell is not merely a meeting people attend. It is the primary environment where disciples are formed, leaders are developed, pastoral care [&#8230;]<div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a title="Like on Facebook" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/957928172/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Pin it!" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/957928172/jcgresources,"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Post to X.com" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/957928172/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/x.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by email" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/957928172/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by RSS" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/957928172/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/10/is-your-cell-group-a-meeting-or-a-disciple-making-movement/#respond"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/10/is-your-cell-group-a-meeting-or-a-disciple-making-movement/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a><h3 style="clear:left;padding-top:10px">Related Stories</h3><ul><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/12/why-the-cell-group-is-the-church/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-cell-group-is-the-church">Why the cell group is the Church</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/09/the-cell-more-than-a-small-meeting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cell-more-than-a-small-meeting">The Cell: More Than a Small Meeting</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/09/the-why/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-why">The Why</a></li></ul>&#160;</div>]]>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph">by Timo Barbosa, pastor at Miller Memorial Church &#8211; Johnstown, OH
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<br>What makes a cell church different from every other small group model? The answer is surprisingly simple: <strong>in a cell church, the cell is not merely a meeting people attend. It is the primary environment where disciples are formed, leaders are developed, pastoral care happens, evangelism becomes relational, and multiplication is expected.</strong>
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<br>Many churches have small groups. Cell churches are built around them.
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<br>This distinction echoes the ministry of John Wesley. Wesley did not create groups as an optional program alongside church life. His class meetings and band meetings became the engine of spiritual growth within the Methodist movement. Members were expected to participate, not simply to gain knowledge, but to pursue transformation. One of the central questions asked in Wesley’s groups was, “How does your soul prosper?” The focus was on obedience, accountability, and growth in Christ, not merely the discussion of biblical ideas.
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<br>Modern cell church thinkers have emphasized this same principle. Ralph Neighbor described the cell as the basic building block of church life, not a ministry department. Joel Comiskey has consistently highlighted that healthy cells are designed to make disciples who make disciples. Likewise, Michael Goheen reminds us that the church is called to be a missionary community, embodying the gospel together in everyday life.
<br>
<br>When a cell functions as God intended, people are known, cared for, challenged, and equipped. New believers grow. Future leaders emerge. Relationships deepen. Mission becomes personal. The result is not simply a healthier meeting but a healthier church.
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<br>So here is the question: if your cell group disappeared tomorrow, would your church&#8217;s mission continue unchanged, or would something essential be missing?
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<br>The answer may reveal whether your group is merely gathering people—or truly making disciples. Invest in the cell. Live the mission. Help others follow Jesus. The future of the church is shaped one disciple, one relationship, and one cell at a time.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Korean blog <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://cafe.naver.com/ncdcell/5204">(click here)</a></strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Portuguese blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Seu Pequeno Grupo É Apenas uma Reunião ou um Movimento de Formação de Discípulos?</strong>
<br>por Timo Barbosa, pastor na Miller Memorial Church, Johnstown, OH
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<br>O que torna uma igreja em células diferente de qualquer outro modelo de pequeno grupo? A resposta é surpreendentemente simples: <strong>em uma igreja em células, a célula não é apenas uma reunião da qual as pessoas participam. Ela é o principal ambiente onde discípulos são formados, líderes são desenvolvidos, o cuidado pastoral acontece, a evangelização se torna relacional e a multiplicação é esperada.</strong>
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<br>Muitas igrejas têm pequenos grupos. Igrejas em células são construídas em torno deles.
<br>
<br>Essa distinção reflete o ministério de John Wesley. Wesley não criou grupos como um programa opcional ao lado da vida da igreja. Suas classes e bands tornaram-se o motor do crescimento espiritual do movimento metodista. Esperava-se que os participantes estivessem envolvidos não apenas para adquirir conhecimento, mas para experimentar transformação. Uma das perguntas centrais feitas nos grupos de Wesley era: “Como vai a sua alma?” O foco estava na obediência, na prestação de contas e no crescimento em Cristo, e não apenas na discussão de conceitos bíblicos.
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<br>Pensadores contemporâneos do movimento celular têm enfatizado esse mesmo princípio. Ralph Neighbour descreveu a célula como o bloco fundamental da vida da igreja, e não como um departamento ministerial. Joel Comiskey tem destacado consistentemente que células saudáveis são projetadas para fazer discípulos que fazem discípulos. Da mesma forma, Michael Goheen nos lembra que a igreja é chamada para ser uma comunidade missionária, encarnando o evangelho em conjunto no cotidiano.
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<br>Quando uma célula funciona como Deus planejou, as pessoas são conhecidas, cuidadas, desafiadas e capacitadas. Novos convertidos crescem. Futuros líderes surgem. Os relacionamentos se aprofundam. A missão se torna pessoal. O resultado não é apenas uma reunião melhor, mas uma igreja mais saudável.
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<br>Então fica a pergunta: se a sua célula desaparecesse amanhã, a missão da sua igreja continuaria exatamente da mesma forma ou algo essencial estaria faltando?
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<br>A resposta pode revelar se o seu grupo está apenas reunindo pessoas ou realmente formando discípulos. Invista na célula. Viva a missão. Ajude outros a seguirem Jesus. O futuro da igreja é moldado um discípulo, um relacionamento e uma célula de cada vez.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Spanish blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>¿Tu grupo celular es una reunión o un movimiento de formación de discípulos?</strong>
<br>Por&nbsp;Timo Barbosa, pastor de la Iglesia Miller Memorial &#8211; Johnstown, Ohio
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<br>¿Qué diferencia a una iglesia celular de cualquier otro modelo de grupo pequeño? La respuesta es sorprendentemente sencilla:&nbsp;<strong>en una iglesia celular, la célula no es simplemente un lugar de reunión. Es el entorno principal donde se forman discípulos, se desarrollan líderes, se brinda atención pastoral, la evangelización se vuelve relacional y se espera la multiplicación.</strong>
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<br>Muchas iglesias tienen grupos pequeños. Las iglesias celulares se construyen en torno a ellos.
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<br>Esta distinción evoca el ministerio de John Wesley. Wesley no creó grupos como un programa opcional al margen de la vida eclesial. Sus reuniones de clase y de grupo se convirtieron en el motor del crecimiento espiritual dentro del movimiento metodista. Se esperaba que los miembros participaran, no solo para adquirir conocimientos, sino para buscar la transformación. Una de las preguntas centrales que se planteaban en los grupos de Wesley era: &#8220;¿Cómo prospera tu alma?&#8221;. El enfoque estaba en la obediencia, la responsabilidad y el crecimiento en Cristo, no simplemente en la discusión de ideas bíblicas.
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<br>Los pensadores modernos de las células eclesiales han enfatizado este mismo principio. Ralph Neighbor describió la célula como el pilar fundamental de la vida de la iglesia, no como un departamento ministerial. Joel Comiskey ha destacado constantemente que las células saludables están diseñadas para formar discípulos que a su vez formen a otros discípulos. Asimismo, Michael Goheen nos recuerda que la iglesia está llamada a ser una comunidad misionera, que vive el evangelio en conjunto en la vida cotidiana.
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<br>Cuando una célula funciona como Dios lo dispuso, las personas se conocen, se cuidan, se les anima y se les capacita. Los nuevos creyentes crecen. Surgen futuros líderes. Las relaciones se profundizan. La misión se vuelve personal. El resultado no es simplemente una reunión más sana, sino una iglesia más sana.
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<br>Así pues, la pregunta es: si tu grupo de estudio bíblico desapareciera mañana, ¿continuaría la misión de tu iglesia sin cambios, o faltaría algo esencial?
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<br>La respuesta puede revelar si tu grupo simplemente reúne gente o si realmente está formando discípulos. Invierte en la célula. Vive la misión. Ayuda a otros a seguir a Jesús. El futuro de la iglesia se construye discípulo a discípulo, relación a relación y célula a célula.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">la célula. Vive la misión. Ayuda a otros a seguir a Jesús. El futuro de la iglesia se forja un discípulo, una relación y una célula a la vez.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv Churches often hold a variety of valuable meetings. These usually include biblical teaching, prayer, and fellowship. All of this is important and necessary for the edification of believers. However, a cell is not defined merely by gathering a few people in a home or elsewhere. Its purpose is more intentional: to [&#8230;]<div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a title="Like on Facebook" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/957909020/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Pin it!" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/957909020/jcgresources,"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Post to X.com" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/957909020/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/x.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by email" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/957909020/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by RSS" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/957909020/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/09/the-cell-more-than-a-small-meeting/#respond"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/09/the-cell-more-than-a-small-meeting/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a><h3 style="clear:left;padding-top:10px">Related Stories</h3><ul><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/12/why-the-cell-group-is-the-church/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-cell-group-is-the-church">Why the cell group is the Church</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/10/is-your-cell-group-a-meeting-or-a-disciple-making-movement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-your-cell-group-a-meeting-or-a-disciple-making-movement">Is Your Cell Group a Meeting or a Disciple-Making Movement?</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/09/the-why/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-why">The Why</a></li></ul>&#160;</div>]]>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>By Mario Vega, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.elim.org.sv%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C5b126012e40d46b223a008dec36ac3b8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639163060489088443%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=h8WRvYJUo73a%2BZF0wizMl3HOvCVtz%2FS25hDNNn0tHPs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.elim.org.sv</a></strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Churches often hold a variety of valuable meetings. These usually include biblical teaching, prayer, and fellowship. All of this is important and necessary for the edification of believers. However, a cell is not defined merely by gathering a few people in a home or elsewhere. Its purpose is more intentional: to form disciples who make other disciples.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With this intention, a cell maintains a strong evangelistic focus. It does not exist only for those who already belong to the church, but also for those who do not yet know the Lord. Each member is encouraged to invite, witness, and serve others. In addition, the cell seeks to care for and develop those who believe. It is a place where new believers receive a foundation, grow in Christian maturity, and are mentored by other believers.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">An important aspect of this development is that the cell provides the right environment for every new believer to discover and develop their gifts. Not everything depends on the leader. Some can teach, others encourage, others serve, others intercede, others visit, and others welcome guests. The cell provides a practical space where gifts do not remain hidden, but are placed at the service of the body of Christ.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A meeting may be limited to receiving teaching; a cell seeks for every person to grow until they are able to share what they have received. Therefore, in the cell, the Word is not only studied but applied to daily life. Prayer not only expresses internal needs but also intercedes for the lost. Fellowship not only strengthens friendships among believers but also creates an atmosphere of love in which new people can be welcomed, accompanied, and guided toward Christ. That is the key difference between a cell and other small meetings.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Korean blog <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://cafe.naver.com/ncdcell/5203">(click here)</a></strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Portuguese blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>A Célula: Mais do que uma Pequena Reunião</strong>
<br>por Mario Vega, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.elim.org.sv%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C748d4581e50742dfd95b08dec3585c3d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639162981432829073%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hqoTgGIHjexjFFV%2B5y6wOrSD6EqfauR7g5jtTNAnPZ0%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.elim.org.sv</a>
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<br>As igrejas frequentemente realizam diversos tipos de reuniões valiosas. Estas geralmente incluem ensino bíblico, oração e comunhão. Tudo isso é importante e necessário para a edificação dos crentes. No entanto, uma célula não se define apenas por reunir algumas pessoas em uma casa ou em outro local. Seu propósito é mais intencional: formar discípulos que façam outros discípulos.
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<br>Com essa intenção, a célula mantém um forte foco evangelístico. Ela não existe apenas para aqueles que já pertencem à igreja, mas também para aqueles que ainda não conhecem o Senhor. Cada membro é incentivado a convidar, testemunhar e servir ao próximo. Além disso, a célula busca cuidar daqueles que creem e promover o seu desenvolvimento. É um lugar onde novos crentes recebem uma base, crescem na maturidade cristã e são acompanhados por meio da mentoria de outros crentes.
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<br>Um aspecto importante desse desenvolvimento é que a célula proporciona o ambiente adequado para que cada novo crente descubra e desenvolva seus dons. Nem tudo depende do líder. Alguns podem ensinar, outros encorajar, outros servir, outros interceder, outros visitar e outros acolher visitantes. A célula oferece um espaço prático onde os dons não permanecem ocultos, mas são colocados a serviço do corpo de Cristo.
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<br>Uma reunião pode limitar-se ao recebimento de ensino; a célula busca que cada pessoa cresça até ser capaz de compartilhar o que recebeu. Portanto, na célula, a Palavra não é apenas estudada, mas aplicada à vida cotidiana. A oração não expressa apenas necessidades internas, mas também intercede pelos perdidos. A comunhão não fortalece apenas as amizades entre os crentes, mas também cria uma atmosfera de amor na qual novas pessoas podem ser acolhidas, acompanhadas e guiadas a Cristo. Essa é a principal diferença entre uma célula e outras pequenas reuniões.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Spanish blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>La célula: más que una reunión pequeña</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">por Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Las iglesias suelen realizar diversas reuniones valiosas. En ellas, por lo general, hay enseñanza bíblica, oración y convivencia. Todo eso es importante y necesario para la edificación de los creyentes. Sin embargo, una célula no se define únicamente por reunir a pocas personas en una casa o en cualquier otro lugar. Su propósito es más intencional: formar discípulos que hagan otros discípulos.<strong></strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Con esa intención, una célula mantiene un fuerte enfoque evangelizador. No existe solamente para quienes ya pertenecen a la iglesia, sino también para aquellos que todavía no conocen al Señor. Cada miembro es animado a invitar, testificar y servir a otros. Pero, además, la célula se esfuerza por cuidar y desarrollar a quienes creen. Es un lugar donde los nuevos creyentes reciben fundamentos, crecen en madurez cristiana y son acompañados por la mentoría de otros creyentes.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Un aspecto importante de ese desarrollo es que la célula ofrece el ambiente adecuado para que cada nuevo creyente descubra y desarrolle sus dones. No todo depende del líder. Unos pueden enseñar, otros animar, otros servir, otros interceder, otros visitar y otros recibir invitados. La célula brinda un espacio práctico donde los dones no permanecen escondidos, sino que son puestos al servicio del cuerpo de Cristo.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Una reunión puede limitarse a recibir enseñanza; una célula busca que cada persona crezca hasta compartir lo que ha recibido. Por eso, en la célula la Palabra no solo se estudia, sino que se aplica a la vida diaria. La oración no solo expresa necesidades internas, sino que también intercede por los perdidos. La convivencia no solo fortalece la amistad entre creyentes, sino que crea un ambiente de amor donde nuevas personas pueden ser recibidas, acompañadas y guiadas hacia Cristo. Esa es la diferencia clave entre una célula y otras reuniones pequeñas.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Pastor Rob Campbell, Executive Director, Africa Renewal Ministries (www.africarenewal.org) One reason I am committed to small group ministry is that it empowers all members to use their God-given gifts to serve and build up the body of Christ. After serving in a church with small groups for nearly three decades, I’ve seen hundreds of [&#8230;]<div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a title="Like on Facebook" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/957886919/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Pin it!" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/957886919/jcgresources,"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Post to X.com" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/957886919/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/x.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by email" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/957886919/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by RSS" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/957886919/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/09/the-why/#respond"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/09/the-why/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a><h3 style="clear:left;padding-top:10px">Related Stories</h3><ul><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/12/why-the-cell-group-is-the-church/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-cell-group-is-the-church">Why the cell group is the Church</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/10/is-your-cell-group-a-meeting-or-a-disciple-making-movement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-your-cell-group-a-meeting-or-a-disciple-making-movement">Is Your Cell Group a Meeting or a Disciple-Making Movement?</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/09/the-cell-more-than-a-small-meeting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cell-more-than-a-small-meeting">The Cell: More Than a Small Meeting</a></li></ul>&#160;</div>]]>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By Pastor Rob Campbell, Executive Director, Africa Renewal Ministries (<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.africarenewal.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7Ccc4ac4e79e2d4356683f08dec369e2b4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639163056711028184%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9SOdRqAE6wHY3SGT3bXgZdp74LhmsvWbZrfpL3aS7yI%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.africarenewal.org</a>)</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One reason I am committed to small group ministry is that it empowers all members to use their God-given gifts to serve and build up the body of Christ. After serving in a church with small groups for nearly three decades, I’ve seen hundreds of ordinary people (like Jesus’s twelve disciples) accomplish amazing things for the cause of Christ.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>“</em><em>So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ” (Ephesians 4:11-12).</em></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The church is built up when God’s people are equipped and empowered.&nbsp; The church cannot be built up if the pastors and paid staff are the only individuals doing the work of the ministry.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you’re a pastor (or a small group leader) seeking to equip others for ministry, look for people who are FAST (faithful, available, submissive, and teachable). Remember, God didn’t call you to do everything yourself. Scripture calls you to equip. Reflect on your control issues (we all have them!) and address them. Unleash the church, pastor!</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you consider yourself an ordinary person who desires to build up the body of Christ, then be FAST. Let me emphasize “submissive.” Be submissive to God and your spiritual leaders. Your pastor(s) won’t get everything “right”—they’re human. Support, encourage, and love your pastor(s). I know they will appreciate it. If you can’t submit to your church’s spiritual leaders, God may call you to a different church. Pray!&nbsp;</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">And let’s all remember the “why” behind equipping others— <em>“so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”</em> The “why” is that we may continually conform to the image of Christ.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Korean blog <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://cafe.naver.com/ncdcell/5202">(click here)</a></strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Portuguese blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>O Porquê</strong>
<br>por Pastor Rob Campbell, Diretor Executivo da Africa Renewal Ministries (<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.africarenewal.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7Cc17af22cfc4f435f083d08dec3549b35%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639162965306578956%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9HwQlqZjqzaPpLZ3vV3rj59HWI6BVhzZ%2BR2Xg1xRlZY%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.africarenewal.org</a>)
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<br>Uma das razões pelas quais me dedico ao ministério de pequenos grupos é que ele capacita todos os membros a usarem os dons que Deus lhes deu para servir e edificar o corpo de Cristo. Após servir em uma igreja com pequenos grupos por quase três décadas, vi centenas de pessoas comuns (como os doze discípulos de Jesus) realizarem coisas incríveis pela causa de Cristo.
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<br><em>“E ele mesmo deu uns para apóstolos, outros para profetas, outros para evangelistas e outros para pastores e mestres, com o fim de preparar os santos para a obra do ministério, para que o corpo de Cristo seja edificado, até que todos cheguemos à unidade da fé e ao pleno conhecimento do Filho de Deus, à perfeita varonilidade, à medida da estatura da plenitude de Cristo” (Efésios 4:11-12).</em>
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<br>A igreja é edificada quando o povo de Deus é equipado e capacitado. A igreja não pode ser edificada se os pastores e a equipe remunerada forem as únicas pessoas realizando a obra do ministério.
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<br>Se você é pastor (ou líder de pequeno grupo) e busca equipar outros para o ministério, procure pessoas que sejam FAST (fiéis, acessíveis, submissas e treináveis). Lembre-se: Deus não o chamou para fazer tudo sozinho. As Escrituras o chamam para equipar. Reflita sobre suas questões de controle (todos nós as temos!) e lide com elas. Liberte a igreja, pastor!
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<br>Se você se considera uma pessoa comum que deseja edificar o corpo de Cristo, então seja FAST. Permita-me enfatizar o termo “submisso”. Seja submisso a Deus e aos seus líderes espirituais. Seu(s) pastor(es) não acertará(ão) em tudo — eles são humanos. Apoie, encoraje e ame seu(s) pastor(es). Sei que eles apreciarão isso. Se você não consegue se submeter aos líderes espirituais de sua igreja, Deus pode estar chamando você para outra igreja. Ore!
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<br>E que todos nós nos lembremos do “porquê” de equipar os outros: <em>“para que o corpo de Cristo seja edificado, até que todos cheguemos à unidade da fé e ao pleno conhecimento do Filho de Deus, à perfeita varonilidade, à medida da estatura da plenitude de Cristo”.</em> O “porquê” é para que possamos ser continuamente conformados à imagem de Cristo.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Spanish blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">El por qué</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Por el pastor Rob Campbell, director ejecutivo de Africa Renewal Ministries (&nbsp;<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.africarenewal.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7Cb0c76e706090473f080408dec61fc626%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639166036926524771%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RaCajc69WvoL8AWgT2FYFDiKdVW3XgpR6weqNbwm%2BP8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.africarenewal.org</a>&nbsp;)</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Una de las razones por las que me dedico al ministerio de grupos pequeños es que capacita a todos los miembros para usar los dones que Dios les ha dado para servir y edificar el cuerpo de Cristo. Después de servir en una iglesia con grupos pequeños durante casi tres décadas, he visto a cientos de personas comunes (como los doce discípulos de Jesús) lograr cosas asombrosas por la causa de Cristo.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>“Por eso Cristo mismo constituyó a unos, apóstoles; a otros, profetas; a otros, evangelistas; a otros, pastores y maestros, para capacitar a su pueblo para la obra del ministerio, a fin de edificar el cuerpo de Cristo hasta que todos alcancemos la unidad de la fe y del conocimiento del Hijo de Dios, y lleguemos a ser hombres y mujeres maduros, a la medida de la estatura de la plenitud de Cristo”(Efesios 4:11-12).</em></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La iglesia se edifica cuando el pueblo de Dios está equipado y capacitado. La iglesia no puede edificarse si los pastores y el personal remunerado son los únicos que realizan la labor del ministerio.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Si eres pastor (o líder de un grupo pequeño) y buscas capacitar a otros para el ministerio, busca personas que sean FAST(fieles, disponibles, sumisas y dispuestas a aprender). Recuerda, Dios no te llamó a hacerlo todo tú solo. Las Escrituras te llaman a capacitar. Reflexiona sobre tus problemas de control (¡todos los tenemos!) y enfréntalos. ¡Libera a la iglesia, pastor!</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Si te consideras una persona común que desea edificar el cuerpo de Cristo, entonces sé FAST (RÁPIDO). Permíteme enfatizar la palabra &#8220;sumiso&#8221;. Sé sumiso a Dios y a tus líderes espirituales. Tus pastores no siempre harán todo &#8220;bien&#8221;; son humanos. Apoya, anima y ama a tus pastores. Sé que lo apreciarán. Si no puedes someterte a los líderes espirituales de tu iglesia, Dios podría llamarte a otra iglesia. ¡Ora!</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Y recordemos todos el propósito de capacitar a otros <em>: “para que el cuerpo de Cristo se vaya edificando hasta que todos alcancemos la unidad en la fe y en el conocimiento del Hijo de Dios, y lleguemos a ser maduros, a la medida de la plenitud de Cristo”.</em> El propósito es que podamos conformarnos continuamente a la imagen de Cristo.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Joel Comiskey, Empowered to Lead We&#8217;ve spent recent months exploring pastoral leadership in depth. But what about the person leading the cell group every week? In the cell church movement, we hold a conviction that sets us apart from traditional small-group ministry: the cell is the church — not a program of the church, [&#8230;]<div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a title="Like on Facebook" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/957838541/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Pin it!" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/957838541/jcgresources,"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Post to X.com" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/957838541/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/x.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by email" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/957838541/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by RSS" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/957838541/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/07/great-cell-leaders-empower-and-shepherd/#respond"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/07/great-cell-leaders-empower-and-shepherd/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a><h3 style="clear:left;padding-top:10px">Related Stories</h3><ul><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/12/why-the-cell-group-is-the-church/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-cell-group-is-the-church">Why the cell group is the Church</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/10/is-your-cell-group-a-meeting-or-a-disciple-making-movement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-your-cell-group-a-meeting-or-a-disciple-making-movement">Is Your Cell Group a Meeting or a Disciple-Making Movement?</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/09/the-cell-more-than-a-small-meeting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cell-more-than-a-small-meeting">The Cell: More Than a Small Meeting</a></li></ul>&#160;</div>]]>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By Joel Comiskey,<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://joel-comiskey-group10.mybigcommerce.com/empowered-to-lead-video-based-training-for-small-group-facilitators/"> Empowered to Lead</a></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We&#8217;ve spent recent months exploring pastoral leadership in depth. But <em>what about the person leading the cell group every week?</em></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the cell church movement, we hold a conviction that sets us apart from traditional small-group ministry: the cell is the church — not a program of the church, not an optional add-on, not a midweek supplement to the &#8220;real thing&#8221; on Sunday morning. The cell is the very base of the church in action. Where two or three gather in His name, He is there. That&#8217;s not a small group meeting — that&#8217;s the church.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This conviction changes everything downstream.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When the cell <em>is</em> the church, the person facilitating that group isn&#8217;t just leading a Bible study or keeping the discussion on track. They are pastoring people. They&#8217;re caring for souls, noticing who&#8217;s struggling, celebrating who&#8217;s growing, and building up the body of Christ — making disciples who make disciples. Week after week, in living rooms, parks, and restaurants around the world, these faithful men and women are doing the work of ministry.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I love the word <i>&#8220;facilitator&#8221; <em>to describe this leader</em></i> because the root meaning of &#8220;facilitate&#8221; is to <em>empower</em> — to make things possible for others. That&#8217;s the heartbeat of cell leadership. But a great cell facilitator doesn&#8217;t stop at empowering discussion. They go further. They pastor each member: following up, praying specifically, knowing names, needs, and stories.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Facilitator and pastor. Empowerer and shepherd. The best cell leaders hold both.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Throughout June, experienced pastors and cell church leaders from around the world will blog on the theme of the cell and the cell facilitator. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.feedblitz.com%2Ff%2F%3FSub%3D142259&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C5c8f201f94bd454e560908dec36967aa%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639163054716919751%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3pwj4NG8vFFWdh0j608qPNX2YNATYLzeqdYJQNAcxq4%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Click here</a> if you&#8217;d like to receive these posts directly in your email inbox. Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s coming:</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Week 1 (June 7–13) — The Cell as Church: What Makes It Different?</strong> 
<br>What does it actually mean to say the cell <em>is</em> the church? How do we hold and communicate that conviction in a way that shapes how every member participates — not just the leader? Our writers will tackle the key distinction in quality that separates cell church from small group ministry.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Week 2 (June 14–20) — The Facilitator as Pastor-Shepherd</strong> ﻿
<br>﻿How do we prepare facilitators to see themselves not merely as discussion leaders but as true pastor-shepherds? And how do we cultivate <em>teams</em> of leaders rather than lone rangers who eventually burn out or bottle up the ministry God has given them?</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Week 3 (June 21–27) — Holding the Tension: Facilitator and Pastor</strong> 
<br>These two roles overlap — but they&#8217;re not identical, and the difference matters. How do we help facilitators navigate the real tension between drawing people out in discussion and stepping in as a caring shepherd? Our contributors will help readers find that balance without losing either dimension.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Week 4 (June 28–July 4) — Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders</strong> ﻿
<br>﻿The mark of a great cell facilitator isn&#8217;t just a healthy group — it&#8217;s members who are stepping out, taking risks, and owning their next step in ministry. How do facilitator-pastors actually make that happen? We&#8217;ll close the month with practical wisdom on releasing people into their calling.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Korean blog <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://cafe.naver.com/ncdcell/5201">(click here)</a></strong>
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<br><strong>Portuguese blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Grandes Líderes de Célula Capacitam e Pastoreiam</strong>
<br>por Joel Comiskey, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmicelubr.acessoseguro.net%2FeCAFI%2Floja2016%2FMIC%2Fecafi_catalogo_detalhes.asp%3FvePedidos_codiitem%3D584%26vePedidos_vestuario%3D0%26vePedidos_sombra%3D0&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C859c87d44aa9414363cc08dec35125ef%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639162950457668448%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VCH4Zxi92meiJgnN8ybQuHnQOyc66hKbzrlv1hmNR6o%3D&amp;reserved=0"><em>Reuniões Atraentes</em></a>
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<br>Passamos os últimos meses explorando a fundo a liderança pastoral. <em>Mas e quanto à pessoa que lidera o grupo de célula todas as semanas?</em>
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<br>No movimento de igrejas em células, temos uma convicção que nos diferencia do ministério tradicional de pequenos grupos: <strong>a célula é a igreja</strong> — não um programa da igreja, não um complemento opcional, nem um adicional de meio de semana para o &#8220;evento principal&#8221; de domingo. A célula é a própria base da igreja em ação. Onde dois ou três se reúnem em Seu nome, Ele está presente. Isso não é apenas uma reunião de pequeno grupo — é a igreja.
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<br>Essa convicção muda tudo o que vem na sequência.
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<br>Quando a célula é a igreja, a pessoa que facilita o grupo não está apenas conduzindo um estudo bíblico ou mantendo a discussão no rumo certo. Ela está pastoreando pessoas. Ela cuida de almas, percebe quem está enfrentando dificuldades, celebra quem está crescendo e edifica o corpo de Cristo — fazendo discípulos que fazem discípulos. Semana após semana, em salas de estar, parques e restaurantes ao redor do mundo, esses homens e mulheres fiéis realizam a obra do ministério.
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<br>Gosto muito da palavra <em>facilitador</em>&nbsp;para descrever esse líder, pois o significado da raiz de &#8220;facilitar&#8221; é <em>capacitar </em>— tornar as coisas possíveis para os outros. Esse é o coração da liderança de células. Mas um grande facilitador de célula não para apenas em facilitar a discussão. Ele vai além. Ele pastoreia cada membro: acompanhando, orando de forma específica, conhecendo nomes, necessidades e histórias.
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<br>Facilitador e pastor. Capacitador e pastor de ovelhas. Os melhores líderes de célula exercem ambos os papéis.
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<br>Ao longo de junho, pastores experientes e líderes de igrejas em células de todo o mundo publicarão artigos sobre o tema da célula e do facilitador de célula.&nbsp;<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.feedblitz.com%2Ff%2F%3FSub%3D142259&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C859c87d44aa9414363cc08dec35125ef%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639162950457699892%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dr3iXYA6iU76OimfwubfXo0ZZWf81hs7%2B49qtr%2FT%2FhE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Clique aqui</a>&nbsp;se quiser receber essas publicações diretamente na sua caixa de entrada. Veja o que vem por aí:
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<br><strong>Semana 1 (7 a 13 de junho)</strong> <strong>— A Célula como Igreja: O que a torna diferente?</strong> O que realmente significa dizer que a célula é a igreja? Como mantemos e comunicamos essa convicção de uma forma que molde a participação de todos os membros — e não apenas do líder? Nossos autores abordarão a distinção fundamental de qualidade que diferencia a igreja em células do ministério de pequenos grupos.
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<br><strong>Semana 2 (14 a 20 de junho) — O Facilitador como Pastor-Pastor (ou Pastor-Cuidador):</strong> Como preparamos os facilitadores para que não se vejam apenas como líderes de discussão, mas como verdadeiros pastores-cuidadores? E como cultivamos <em>equipes</em> de líderes em vez de lobos solitários que acabam sofrendo esgotamento ou reprimindo o ministério que Deus lhes confiou?
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<br><strong>Semana 3 (21 a 27 de junho)</strong> <strong>— Lidando com a Tensão: Facilitador e Pastor:</strong> Esses dois papéis se sobrepõem, mas não são idênticos, e essa diferença é importante. Como ajudamos os facilitadores a lidar com a tensão real entre estimular a participação das pessoas na discussão e atuar como um pastor que cuida do rebanho? Nossos colaboradores ajudarão os leitores a encontrar esse equilíbrio sem perder nenhuma das duas dimensões.
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<br><strong>Semana 4 (28 de junho a 4 de julho) — Capacitando a Próxima Geração de Líderes: </strong>A marca de um excelente facilitador de célula não é apenas um grupo saudável, mas membros que avançam, assumem riscos e assumem a responsabilidade pelo seu próximo passo no ministério. Como os facilitadores-pastores fazem isso acontecer na prática? Encerraremos o mês com orientações práticas sobre como liberar as pessoas para viverem o seu chamado.
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<br><strong>Spansh blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Los Grandes Líderes de Células Empoderan y Pastorean</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Por Joel Comiskey,&nbsp;<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://joel-comiskey-group10.mybigcommerce.com/empoderado-para-liderar-libro-digital-aprendizaje-por-medio-de-videos-para-facilitadores-de-celulas/"><em>Empoderado para Dirigir</em></a></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">En los últimos meses hemos dedicado tiempo a explorar a fondo el liderazgo pastoral. Pero,&nbsp;<em>¿qué ocurre con la persona que dirige el grupo pequeño cada semana?</em></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">En el movimiento de iglesias celulares, tenemos una convicción que nos distingue del ministerio tradicional de grupos pequeños:&nbsp;<strong>la célula es la iglesia</strong>&nbsp;, no un programa de la iglesia, ni un complemento opcional, ni un suplemento a mitad de semana de la &#8220;verdadera&#8221; reunión del domingo por la mañana. La célula es la base misma de la iglesia en acción. Donde dos o tres se reúnen en Su nombre, Él está allí. Eso no es una reunión de grupo pequeño, eso es la iglesia.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Esta convicción lo cambia todo a partir de ahí.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cuando la célula <em>es</em> la iglesia, la persona que facilita ese grupo no solo dirige un estudio bíblico o mantiene la conversación centrada. Pastorea a las personas. Cuida de las almas, se fija en quienes atraviesan dificultades, celebra el crecimiento de quienes lo hacen y edifica el cuerpo de Cristo, formando discípulos que, a su vez, formen a otros. Semana tras semana, en salas de estar, parques y restaurantes de todo el mundo, estos hombres y mujeres fieles realizan su labor de ministerio.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Me encanta la palabra&nbsp;<em>facilitador</em>&nbsp;para describir a este líder, porque su significado original es&nbsp;<em>empoderar</em>&nbsp;, hacer posible lo que otros pueden lograr. Esa es la esencia del liderazgo celular. Pero un buen facilitador celular no se limita a fomentar el diálogo. Va más allá, acompaña a cada miembro: les da seguimiento, ora específicamente por ellos, conoce sus nombres, necesidades e historias.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Facilitador y pastor, empoderador y guía espiritual. Los mejores líderes de células poseen ambas cualidades.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Durante todo el mes de junio, pastores y líderes de células de iglesias con experiencia de todo el mundo publicarán entradas en sus blogs sobre el tema de la célula y de su facilitador. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.feedblitz.com%2Ff%2F%3FSub%3D142259&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C3f7adecafd604bf563ad08dec48dfc0a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639164311262562793%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RIRg%2FZNxcQM1y7VwBfjdyNtpZoIadqyIbr5FTIqd6DE%3D&amp;reserved=0">Haz clic aquí</a> si deseas recibir estas publicaciones directamente en tu correo electrónico. Esto es de lo que hablaremos:</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Semana 1 (del 7 al 13 de junio) — La célula como iglesia: ¿Qué la hace diferente? ¿</strong>&nbsp;Qué significa realmente decir que la célula&nbsp;<em>es</em>&nbsp;la iglesia? ¿Cómo podemos mantener y comunicar esa convicción de manera que influya en la participación de cada miembro, no solo del líder? Nuestros autores abordarán la distinción clave que separa la iglesia celular del ministerio de grupos pequeños.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Semana 2 (14-20 de junio) — El facilitador como pastor-guía ¿</strong>&nbsp;Cómo preparamos a los facilitadores para que se vean a sí mismos no solo como líderes de debate, sino como verdaderos pastores-guía? ¿Y cómo cultivamos&nbsp;<em>equipos</em>&nbsp;de líderes en lugar de individuos solitarios que terminan agotándose o reprimiendo el ministerio que Dios les ha encomendado?</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Semana 3 (21-27 de junio) — Cómo gestionar la tensión: Facilitador y Pastor.</strong> Estos dos roles se superponen, pero no son idénticos, y la diferencia es importante. ¿Cómo podemos ayudar a los facilitadores a gestionar la tensión real entre invitar a la participación en el debate y actuar como pastores comprensivos? Nuestros colaboradores ayudarán a los lectores a encontrar ese equilibrio sin perder ninguna de las dos dimensiones.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Semana 4 (28 de junio &#8211; 4 de julio) — Empoderando a la próxima generación de líderes.</strong>&nbsp;La clave de un buen facilitador de células no reside solo en un grupo saludable, sino en miembros que se atreven a dar un paso al frente, a asumir riesgos y a asumir la responsabilidad de su siguiente etapa en el ministerio. ¿Cómo logran los pastores facilitadores que esto suceda? Concluiremos el mes con consejos prácticos para capacitar a las personas y que cumplan su llamado.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[by Robert Lay,&#160;www.celulas.com.br One foundational principle must be stated at the outset: the lead pastor of a cell church should never delegate his position to another staff member. He remains the head of the system. That said, the most effective and sustainable way to steward the cell vision is through a team — and this [&#8230;]<div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a title="Like on Facebook" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/957768272/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Pin it!" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/957768272/jcgresources,"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Post to X.com" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/957768272/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/x.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by email" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/957768272/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by RSS" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/957768272/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/05/team-leadership-in-the-cell-church/#respond"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/05/team-leadership-in-the-cell-church/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a><h3 style="clear:left;padding-top:10px">Related Stories</h3><ul><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/03/how-do-great-church-leaders-build-strong-spirit-filled-teams/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-do-great-church-leaders-build-strong-spirit-filled-teams">How Do Great Church Leaders Build Strong, Spirit-Filled Teams?</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/12/why-the-cell-group-is-the-church/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-cell-group-is-the-church">Why the cell group is the Church</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/10/is-your-cell-group-a-meeting-or-a-disciple-making-movement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-your-cell-group-a-meeting-or-a-disciple-making-movement">Is Your Cell Group a Meeting or a Disciple-Making Movement?</a></li></ul>&#160;</div>]]>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>by Robert Lay,&nbsp;</em><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~www.celulas.com.br/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>www.celulas.com.br</em></a></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One foundational principle must be stated at the outset: the lead pastor of a cell church should never delegate his position to another staff member. He remains the head of the system. That said, the most effective and sustainable way to steward the cell vision is through a team — and this is thoroughly biblical.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">From the very beginning, God declared that it is not good for man to be alone. He gave Adam a helper and commanded them to multiply together. When God called Moses to lead Israel out of Egypt, He gave him Aaron at his side. Later, in the wilderness, Jethro warned Moses that leading alone would eventually break him — and he proposed a layered structure of leaders over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens. Israel&#8217;s kings ruled with a council of elders. Jesus Himself kept an inner circle of Peter, James, and John, and sent His disciples out two by two.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The apostolic pattern is equally clear. Paul never ministered in isolation — he worked alongside Barnabas, then Silas, and invested deeply in a circle of partners: Timothy, Titus, Epaphras, Epaphroditus, Aquila and Priscilla. Throughout the New Testament, local churches were led not by a single elder but by elders, plural.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This pattern matters practically as well as theologically. Pastors who lead alone will burn out — it is only a matter of time. The pastoral leadership team at the top sets the tone for the entire coaching and cell structure beneath it. According to Dr. Comiskey, the marks of a healthy pastoral team are vision, prayer, passion, involvement, and shared ownership. In a team, burdens are distributed, accountability is built in, and mutual prayer becomes a way of life.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dr. Bill Beckham captured it well: “men are not made to be alone and famous. We are plowing horses, not parade horses.”</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Many leaders in the modern era have failed precisely because they isolated themselves at the top. May God give us the humility and wisdom to lead together — for His glory and the building of His Kingdom.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Korean blog <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://cafe.naver.com/ncdcell/5200">(click here)</a></strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Portuguese blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Team Leadership in the Cell Church</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Robert Lay,&nbsp;</em><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~www.celulas.com.br/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>www.celulas.com.br</em></a></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">É preciso deixar claro, logo no início, um princípio fundamental: o pastor principal de uma igreja em células nunca deve delegar sua posição a outro membro da equipe pastoral. Ele permanece na liderança do sistema. Isto posto, é preciso dizer que a maneira mais eficaz e sustentável de passar a visão celular é por meio de uma equipe, e isso é completamente bíblico.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Desde o início Deus declarou que não é bom que o homem esteja só. Ele deu a Adão uma ajudadora e ordenou que eles se multiplicassem. Quando Deus chamou Moisés para liderar a saída de Israel do Egito Ele colocou Arão ao seu lado. Mais tarde, no deserto, Jetro orientou Moisés que a liderança solitária eventualmente o destruiria, e propôs uma estrutura de liderança em camadas sobre grupos de mil, cem, cinquenta e dez pessoas. Os reis de Israel exerciam a liderança em conjunto com um conselho de líderes. O próprio Senhor Jesus tinha um grupo mais próximo com Pedro, Thiago e João, e enviou seus discípulos de dois em dois.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">O padrão apostólico também é igualmente claro. Paulo nunca ministrava isoladamente, ele trabalhava em conjunto com Barnabé e depois com Silas, além de investir profundamente em um círculo de parceiros de missão como Timóteo, Tito, Epafras, Epafrodito, Áquila e Priscila. Ao longo de todo o Novo Testamento, vemos que as igrejas locais eram lideradas não por apenas um único líder, mas por líderes, no plural.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Este padrão faz diferença tanto na prática como teologicamente. Os pastores que lideram sozinhos se encaminham para o burnout, é apenas uma questão de tempo. A equipe de apoio pastoral dá o tom de toda a supervisão e de toda a estrutura celular. De acordo com o Dr. Comiskey, as marcas de uma equipe pastoral saudável são a visão, a oração, a paixão, o envolvimento e a liderança compartilhada. Em uma equipe as dificuldades são distribuídas, o compromisso é enraizado e a oração uns pelos outros torna-se um estilo de vida.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">O Dr. Biill Beckham acertou em cheio quando disse: “os homens não foram feitos para serem famosos e estarem sozinhos. Somos como cavalos para o arado e não cavalos para desfiles.” Muitos líderes na era modera fracassaram exatamente porque eles se isolaram no topo. Que Deus nos dê a humildade e a sabedora para lideramos juntos, para a Sua Glória e para a construção do Seu Reino.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Spanish blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Liderazgo de equipo en la iglesia celular</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Por Robert Lay,&nbsp;</em><em><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.celulas.com.br%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7Ca6368075a6b04427c74608dec131f0dc%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639160617408176089%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=4TP3TiG5ObLrNfqXHeqKmuJleEjzpSPeS9lCbo7nBLc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.celulas.com.br</a></em></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Un principio fundamental debe quedar claro desde el principio: el pastor principal de una iglesia celular jamás debe delegar su cargo en otro miembro del personal. Sigue siendo la cabeza del sistema. Dicho esto, la forma más eficaz y sostenible de gestionar la visión de la iglesia celular es a través de un equipo, y esto es totalmente bíblico.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Desde el principio, Dios declaró que no es bueno que el hombre esté solo. Le dio a Adán una compañera y les mandó que se multiplicaran. Cuando Dios llamó a Moisés para sacar a Israel de Egipto, le dio a Aarón a su lado. Más tarde, en el desierto, Jetro advirtió a Moisés que liderar solo acabaría por quebrantarlo, y le propuso una estructura jerárquica de líderes sobre grupos de miles, cientos, cincuenta y decenas. Los reyes de Israel gobernaban con un consejo de ancianos. Jesús mismo mantenía un círculo íntimo con Pedro, Santiago y Juan, y enviaba a sus discípulos de dos en dos.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">El modelo apostólico es igualmente claro. Pablo nunca ministró de forma aislada: trabajó junto a Bernabé, luego a Silas, y se involucró profundamente con un grupo de colaboradores: Timoteo, Tito, Epafras, Epafrodito, Aquila y Priscila. A lo largo del Nuevo Testamento, las iglesias locales no estaban dirigidas por un solo anciano, sino por varios.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Este modelo es importante tanto en la práctica como en la teología. Los pastores que lideran solos se agotarán; es solo cuestión de tiempo. El equipo de liderazgo pastoral, en la cima, marca la pauta para toda la estructura de acompañamiento y células que se encuentran debajo. Según el Dr. Comiskey, las características de un equipo pastoral saludable son la visión, la oración, la pasión, la participación y la responsabilidad compartida. En un equipo, las cargas se distribuyen, la rendición de cuentas está integrada y la oración mutua se convierte en una forma de vida.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">El Dr. Bill Beckham lo expresó muy bien: “Los hombres no estamos hechos para estar solos y ser famosos. Somos caballos de arado, no caballos de desfile”.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Muchos líderes de la era moderna han fracasado precisamente por aislarse en la cima. Que Dios nos conceda la humildad y la sabiduría para liderar juntos, para su gloria y la edificación de su Reino.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[by Timo Barbosa, Catalyst Communities – Brazil, IG @thimoteobarbosa Healthy church leadership is not built by gathering the most talented people, but by forming the right team through shared vision, spiritual empowerment, and lived example. Throughout Scripture, we see that God’s design for leadership is not isolated, but deeply relational and intentionally multiplied. Consider Moses. [&#8230;]<div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a title="Like on Facebook" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/957711524/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Pin it!" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/957711524/jcgresources,"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Post to X.com" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/957711524/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/x.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by email" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/957711524/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by RSS" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/957711524/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/03/how-do-great-church-leaders-build-strong-spirit-filled-teams/#respond"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/03/how-do-great-church-leaders-build-strong-spirit-filled-teams/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a><h3 style="clear:left;padding-top:10px">Related Stories</h3><ul><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/05/team-leadership-in-the-cell-church/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=team-leadership-in-the-cell-church">Team Leadership in the Cell Church</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/12/why-the-cell-group-is-the-church/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-cell-group-is-the-church">Why the cell group is the Church</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/10/is-your-cell-group-a-meeting-or-a-disciple-making-movement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-your-cell-group-a-meeting-or-a-disciple-making-movement">Is Your Cell Group a Meeting or a Disciple-Making Movement?</a></li></ul>&#160;</div>]]>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph">by Timo Barbosa, Catalyst Communities – Brazil, IG @thimoteobarbosa</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Healthy church leadership is not built by gathering the most talented people, but by forming the right team through shared vision, spiritual empowerment, and lived example. Throughout Scripture, we see that God’s design for leadership is not isolated, but deeply relational and intentionally multiplied.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Consider Moses. In Numbers 11, God instructed him to gather seventy elders, and then did something remarkable: He placed the same Spirit that was on Moses upon them. This was not mere delegation; it was empowerment. Moses moved from carrying the burden alone to leading a Spirit-filled team that shared responsibility. Earlier, with Jethro&#8217;s counsel, he had already learned the importance of structuring leadership wisely. Together, these moments reveal a powerful truth: healthy teams are both spiritually empowered and intentionally developed.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Now look at David and his mighty men. They did not begin as elite warriors. They were shaped over time through proximity to a leader who had faced giants and trusted God in battle. Men like Eleazar became fearless not by theory, but by walking closely with someone who modeled courage. Leadership, in this sense, is caught before it is taught. When people live and serve alongside a leader of faith, boldness becomes contagious.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is the foundation for building strong church teams today. It’s not about titles or positions, but about alignment. A healthy team shares vision, prays together, carries passion for the mission, and takes mutual ownership. It becomes “our mission,” not just the pastor’s responsibility.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Here is the challenge: who are you raising, not just leading? Invite others close. Share your life. Empower them with responsibility and trust. Great teams are not found; they are formed.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Korean blog <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://cafe.naver.com/ncdcell/5199">(click here)</a></strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Portuguese blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Como Grandes Líderes de Igreja Constroem Equipes Fortes e Cheias do Espírito?</strong>
<br>por Timo Barbosa, Comunidades Catalisadoras – Brasil, IG @thimoteobarbosa</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Uma liderança saudável na igreja não é construída ao reunir as pessoas mais talentosas, mas ao formar a equipe certa por meio de visão compartilhada, capacitação espiritual e exemplo de vida. Ao longo das Escrituras, vemos que o modelo de Deus para liderança nunca é isolado, mas profundamente relacional e intencionalmente multiplicador.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Considere Moisés. Em Números 11, Deus o instrui a reunir setenta anciãos e faz algo extraordinário: derrama o mesmo Espírito que estava sobre Moisés sobre eles. Isso não é apenas delegação; é capacitação espiritual. Moisés passa de carregar sozinho o peso da liderança para conduzir uma equipe cheia do Espírito e responsável em conjunto. Antes disso, por meio do conselho de Jetro, ele já havia aprendido a importância de estruturar a liderança com sabedoria. Esses dois momentos revelam uma verdade poderosa: equipes saudáveis são espiritualmente capacitadas e intencionalmente desenvolvidas.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Agora observe Davi&nbsp;e seus valentes. Eles não começaram como guerreiros de elite. Foram moldados ao longo do tempo pela proximidade com um líder que enfrentou gigantes e confiou em Deus nas batalhas. Homens como Eleazar tornaram-se corajosos não por teoria, mas por caminharem de perto com alguém que vivia a fé em ação. Liderança, nesse sentido, é mais captada do que explicada. Quem vive perto de um líder de fé acaba sendo transformado por esse exemplo.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Esse é o fundamento para construir equipes fortes hoje na igreja. Não se trata de cargos ou posições, mas de alinhamento. Uma equipe saudável compartilha visão, ora junta, carrega paixão pela missão e assume responsabilidade mútua. A missão deixa de ser “do pastor” e passa a ser “nossa missão”.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Aqui está o desafio: quem você está formando, e não apenas liderando? Aproxime-se de pessoas de você. Compartilhe sua vida. Confie responsabilidades. Grandes equipes não são encontradas; são formadas.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Spanish blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>¿Cómo logran los grandes líderes de la iglesia formar equipos fuertes y llenos del Espíritu Santo?</strong>
<br>Por Timo Barbosa, Catalyst Communities – Brasil, IG @thimoteobarbosa</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Un liderazgo eclesiástico saludable no se construye reuniendo a las personas más talentosas, sino formando el equipo adecuado mediante una visión compartida, el fortalecimiento espiritual y el ejemplo vivo. A lo largo de las Escrituras, vemos que el plan de Dios para el liderazgo no es aislado, sino profundamente relacional y se multiplica intencionalmente.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Veamos&nbsp;a Moisés&nbsp;. En Números 11, Dios&nbsp;le ordenó reunir a setenta ancianos,&nbsp;y luego hizo algo extraordinario: les infundió el mismo Espíritu que estaba sobre él. Esto no fue una simple delegación; fue empoderamiento. Moisés pasó de cargar con la responsabilidad solo a liderar un equipo lleno del Espíritu que compartía la responsabilidad. Anteriormente, gracias al consejo de&nbsp;Jetro&nbsp;, ya había aprendido la importancia de estructurar el liderazgo con sabiduría. Juntos, estos momentos revelan una poderosa verdad: los equipos saludables están espiritualmente fortalecidos y se desarrollan intencionalmente.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ahora bien, observemos a&nbsp;David&nbsp;y a sus valientes hombres. No comenzaron siendo guerreros de élite. Se forjaron con el tiempo gracias a la cercanía con un líder que había enfrentado gigantes y confiado en Dios en la batalla. Hombres como&nbsp;Eleazar&nbsp;se volvieron intrépidos no por teoría, sino por caminar junto a alguien que les daba ejemplo de valentía. El liderazgo, en este sentido, se aprende por imitación antes de aprenderlo. Cuando las personas viven y sirven junto a un líder de fe, la audacia se vuelve contagiosa.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Esta es la base para construir equipos sólidos en la iglesia hoy en día. No se trata de títulos ni cargos, sino de alineación. Un equipo saludable comparte la visión, ora junto, siente pasión por la misión y se compromete con ella. Se convierte en “nuestra misión”, no solo en responsabilidad del pastor.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Aquí está el reto: ¿a quién estás formando, no solo liderando? Invita a otros a tu entorno. Comparte tu vida. Empodéralos con responsabilidad y confianza. Los grandes equipos no se encuentran, se forman.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[by Steve Cordle, Executive Director, The River Network International (trni.org) Any healthy, thriving church requires a healthy, effective pastoral team. The pastoral staff of a cell-based church has different responsibilities from those of a program-based church. For example, instead of managing programs, they lead networks of disciple-makers. Instead of caring for the congregation’s needs, they [&#8230;]<div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a title="Like on Facebook" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/957670136/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Pin it!" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/957670136/jcgresources,"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Post to X.com" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/957670136/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/x.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by email" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/957670136/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by RSS" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/957670136/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/02/grow-your-own-leaders/#comments"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/02/grow-your-own-leaders/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a>&nbsp;
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>by Steve Cordle, Executive Director, The River Network International (</em><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrni.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C5166cb9318714916cc3a08debdeb94e6%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639157016682214794%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BHT2KmFTPSBr9%2F4oUxBY2549vYgn4LbfBs0IVB8Q8m8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>trni.org</em></a><em>)</em></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Any healthy, thriving church requires a healthy, effective pastoral team. The pastoral staff of a cell-based church has different responsibilities from those of a program-based church. For example, instead of managing programs, they lead networks of disciple-makers. Instead of caring for the congregation’s needs, they equip the members to evangelize and make disciples. Their time is spent developing disciple-making leaders rather than running church programs.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This means cell churches will rarely find their Pastoral team members by hiring them from other churches; they need to grow most of their own staff members. The good news is that they are perfectly structured to do that. &nbsp;</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Joel Comiskey has said that cell groups are “leader breeders.” That is, holistic small groups are an ideal environment for developing leaders. In groups, people can progress through the stages of leadership development without pressure and little risk.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In short, develop apprentices at every level of the church. Group leaders develop apprentice group leaders. Coaches/Supervisors apprentice group leaders who can become Coaches. Network Pastors can apprentice Coaches to become future Network Pastors. Even Senior Pastors can apprentice a Network Pastor to become their eventual successor.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Developing an Apprentice takes time and patience. Starting the process today will assure your church of effective leadership tomorrow.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Which level is your ministry strongest at apprenticing? Weakest?</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Portuguese blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Forme Seus Próprios Líderes</strong>
<br>por Steve Cordle, Diretor Executivo, The River Network International (<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrni.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7Cd7fc1628f38f42a2933608debde31608%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639156980171564161%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=uHTKYtp6CR9Z2eTHgDGDYNThgkz7zJo21Z%2BCSEvWw50%3D&amp;reserved=0">trni.org</a>)
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<br>Qualquer igreja saudável e próspera requer uma equipe pastoral saudável e eficaz. A equipe pastoral de uma igreja baseada em células possui responsabilidades diferentes daquelas de uma igreja baseada em programas. Por exemplo, em vez de gerenciar programas, eles lideram redes de fazedores de discípulos. Em vez de cuidar das necessidades da congregação, eles equipam os membros para evangelizar e fazer discípulos. Seu tempo é investido no desenvolvimento de líderes fazedores de discípulos, em vez de na execução de programas da igreja.
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<br>Isso significa que as igrejas em células raramente encontrarão os membros de sua equipe pastoral contratando-os de outras igrejas; elas precisam formar a maior parte de sua própria equipe. A boa notícia é que elas estão perfeitamente estruturadas para fazer isso.
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<br>Joel Comiskey afirmou que os grupos de células são &#8220;fábricas de líderes&#8221;. Ou seja, pequenos grupos holísticos constituem um ambiente ideal para o desenvolvimento de líderes. Nos grupos, as pessoas podem progredir pelas etapas de desenvolvimento de liderança sem pressão e com pouco risco.
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<br>Em resumo: forme aprendizes em todos os níveis da igreja. Líderes de grupo formam aprendizes de líderes de grupo. Supervisores formam líderes de grupo que podem se tornar Supervisores. Pastores de Rede podem formar Supervisores para se tornarem futuros Pastores de Rede. Até mesmo os Pastores Seniores podem formar um Pastor de Rede para ser seu eventual sucessor.
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<br>Desenvolver um aprendiz exige tempo e paciência. Iniciar esse processo hoje garantirá à sua igreja uma liderança eficaz no futuro.
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<br>Em qual nível seu ministério é mais forte na formação de aprendizes? E qual é mais fraco?</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Spanish blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Forma tus propios líderes</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>Por Steve Cordle, Director Ejecutivo de The River Network International (</em>&nbsp;<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrni.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C3d04e0c40d334fdf870f08dec130b582%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639160612106146977%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=osQf7yHB4OKj0PwJoYaFBWb%2BNp05EqhySCYmuT7hmBY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>trni.org</em></a>&nbsp;<em>)</em></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Toda iglesia sana y próspera requiere un equipo pastoral sólido y eficaz. El personal pastoral de una iglesia celular tiene responsabilidades diferentes a las de una iglesia con programas preestablecidos. Por ejemplo, en lugar de gestionar programas, lideran redes de discipulado. En lugar de atender las necesidades de la congregación, capacitan a los miembros para evangelizar y hacer discípulos. Su tiempo se dedica a formar líderes que formen discípulos, en lugar de dirigir programas de la iglesia.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Esto significa que las iglesias celulares rara vez encontrarán a los miembros de su equipo pastoral contratándolos de otras iglesias; necesitan formar a la mayoría de su propio personal. La buena noticia es que están perfectamente estructuradas para lograrlo.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Joel Comiskey ha afirmado que los grupos celulares son &#8220;generadores de líderes&#8221;. Es decir, los grupos pequeños e integrales constituyen un entorno ideal para el desarrollo de líderes. En estos grupos, las personas pueden avanzar por las distintas etapas del desarrollo del liderazgo sin presión y con poco riesgo.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">En resumen, hay que formar aprendices en todos los niveles de la iglesia. Los líderes de grupo forman a otros líderes de grupo. Los mentores/supervisores forman a líderes de grupo que pueden convertirse en mentores. Los pastores de la red pueden formar a mentores para que se conviertan en futuros pastores de la red. Incluso los pastores principales pueden formar a un pastor de la red para que sea su sucesor.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Formar a un discípulo requiere tiempo y paciencia. Iniciar el proceso hoy garantizará a su iglesia un liderazgo eficaz en el futuro.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">¿En qué nivel su ministerio es más fuerte en la formación de discípulos? ¿Y más débil?</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Rob Campbell, Executive Director USA, Africa Renewal (www.africarenewal.org) The work of building a pastoral team begins long before a position is filled or a leader is recruited. It begins on the lead pastor&#8217;s knees. Jesus modeled this when, before naming the twelve apostles, &#8220;he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all [&#8230;]<div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a title="Like on Facebook" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/957629480/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Pin it!" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/957629480/jcgresources,"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Post to X.com" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/957629480/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/x.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by email" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/957629480/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by RSS" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/957629480/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/01/building-a-pastoral-team/#respond"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/01/building-a-pastoral-team/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a><h3 style="clear:left;padding-top:10px">Related Stories</h3><ul><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/05/team-leadership-in-the-cell-church/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=team-leadership-in-the-cell-church">Team Leadership in the Cell Church</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/12/why-the-cell-group-is-the-church/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-cell-group-is-the-church">Why the cell group is the Church</a></li><li><a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/06/10/is-your-cell-group-a-meeting-or-a-disciple-making-movement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-your-cell-group-a-meeting-or-a-disciple-making-movement">Is Your Cell Group a Meeting or a Disciple-Making Movement?</a></li></ul>&#160;</div>]]>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By Rob Campbell, Executive Director USA, Africa Renewal (<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.africarenewal.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7Cb6662efa8a6c4b5d61a508debdeb1910%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639157014604494363%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=nQNNN1qqUHK6qjiD3omOnESH9UcvOnZObYw4UNUuH%2F0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.africarenewal.org</a>)</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The work of building a pastoral team begins long before a position is filled or a leader is recruited. It begins on the lead pastor&#8217;s knees. Jesus modeled this when, before naming the twelve apostles, &#8220;he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God&#8221; (Luke 6:12). The right people rarely arrive by accident; they are discovered through prayerful discernment and intentional relationships. Some will come as full-time staff, called to vocational ministry, while others will be volunteer leaders raised up organically from within the small groups, where their character and gifting have already been tested in the soil of everyday community. A wise lead pastor watches for those who are faithful in little, who serve without title, and who carry a contagious love for both God and people. These are the ones to gather close, because a team is only as strong as the spiritual maturity of those who form it.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A healthy pastoral team is marked by shared vision, fervent prayer, and unmistakable passion. &#8220;Where there is no vision, the people perish&#8221; (Proverbs 29:18). Without a shared vision, the team fractures. The lead pastor must articulate the vision clearly and repeatedly, but the team must also own it, carrying it into every ministry decision and small-group conversation. Prayer cannot be reduced to opening and closing a meeting; it must be the engine of the team&#8217;s life together, just as the early church &#8220;continued steadfastly in the apostles&#8217; doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers&#8221; (Acts 2:42). Passion follows naturally when vision and prayer converge. A team that has truly seen God&#8217;s heart for their city and their people will not need to be motivated; they will need to be channeled. This kind of passion is not manufactured through conferences or pep talks. It is the overflow of leaders who have spent time with Jesus and cannot help but burn with what they have seen.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Finally, a healthy team tears down territorial silos and replaces them with excellent communication, a healthy culture, and shared ownership. Too often, ministries operate as competing fiefdoms, with leaders guarding their budgets, volunteers, and turf. But Paul wrote, &#8220;Now you are the body of Christ, and members in particular&#8221; (1 Corinthians 12:27), reminding us that no ministry exists for itself. This requires honest, frequent communication that addresses tension before it festers and celebrates wins across every ministry line. It requires a culture where leaders feel safe to disagree, free to dream, and trusted to lead. And it requires shared ownership, where wins belong to everyone and so do the losses. When a pastoral team operates this way, they fulfill Jesus&#8217; prayer that His followers &#8220;may be one&#8221; (John 17:21), and the watching world sees not a polished organization but a family on mission together.</p>
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<br><strong>Portuguese blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Construindo uma Equipe Pastoral</strong>
<br>por Rob Campbell, Diretor Executivo nos EUA, Africa Renewal (<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.africarenewal.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C1a6327021e6b474de39c08debde0fba2%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639156971141974518%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=r2GIqlZ4ED1Ttp1OpSZWLHRRdK6OCFklq9gqCYSphK4%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.africarenewal.org</a>)
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<br>O trabalho de construir uma equipe pastoral começa muito antes de uma vaga ser preenchida ou de um líder ser recrutado. Começa de joelhos, na vida do pastor principal. Jesus exemplificou isso quando, antes de nomear os doze apóstolos, &#8220;foi para o monte a fim de orar, e passou a noite toda orando a Deus&#8221; (Lucas 6:12). As pessoas certas raramente chegam por acaso; elas são descobertas por meio de discernimento em oração e relacionamentos intencionais. Alguns virão como membros da equipe em tempo integral, chamados para o ministério vocacional, enquanto outros serão líderes voluntários levantados organicamente de dentro dos pequenos grupos, onde seu caráter e seus dons já foram testados no solo da comunidade cotidiana. Um pastor principal sábio observa aqueles que são fiéis no pouco, que servem sem buscar títulos e que carregam um amor contagiante tanto por Deus quanto pelas pessoas. Estes são aqueles a serem trazidos para perto, pois uma equipe é tão forte quanto a maturidade espiritual daqueles que a compõem.
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<br>Uma equipe pastoral saudável é marcada por uma visão compartilhada, oração fervorosa e uma paixão inconfundível. &#8220;Onde não há visão, o povo perece&#8221; (Provérbios 29:18). Sem uma visão compartilhada, a equipe se fragmenta. O pastor principal deve articular a visão de forma clara e repetida, mas a equipe também deve abraçá-la como sua, levando-a para cada decisão ministerial e para cada conversa nos pequenos grupos. A oração não pode ser reduzida a abrir e encerrar uma reunião; ela deve ser o motor da vida conjunta da equipe, assim como a igreja primitiva &#8220;perseverava na doutrina dos apóstolos e na comunhão, no partir do pão e nas orações&#8221; (Atos 2:42). A paixão surge naturalmente quando a visão e a oração convergem. Uma equipe que verdadeiramente enxergou o coração de Deus para a sua cidade e para o seu povo não precisará ser motivada; ela precisará ser canalizada. Esse tipo de paixão não é fabricado por meio de conferências ou discursos motivacionais. É o transbordar de líderes que passaram tempo com Jesus e não conseguem evitar arder com aquilo que viram.
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<br>Finalmente, uma equipe saudável derruba os silos territoriais e os substitui por uma comunicação excelente, uma cultura saudável e um senso de propriedade compartilhada. Com demasiada frequência, os ministérios operam como feudos rivais, com líderes guardando zelosamente seus orçamentos, voluntários e territórios. Mas Paulo escreveu: &#8220;Ora, vocês são o corpo de Cristo, e cada um, individualmente, é membro desse corpo&#8221; (1 Coríntios 12:27), lembrando-nos de que nenhum ministério existe para si mesmo. Isso exige uma comunicação honesta e frequente, capaz de abordar as tensões antes que se agravem e de celebrar as vitórias em todas as frentes ministeriais. Exige uma cultura na qual os líderes se sintam seguros para discordar, livres para sonhar e dignos de confiança para liderar. E exige um senso de responsabilidade compartilhada, em que as vitórias pertencem a todos — assim como as derrotas. Quando uma equipe pastoral atua dessa maneira, ela cumpre a oração de Jesus para que Seus seguidores &#8220;sejam um&#8221; (João 17:21), e o mundo, ao observar, vê não uma organização impecável, mas uma família unida em missão.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Spanish blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Creación de un equipo pastoral</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Por Rob Campbell, Director Ejecutivo de Africa Renewal en EE. UU. (&nbsp;<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.africarenewal.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7C2ecbc4c19be54bf5cdda08dec070c778%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639159787793683034%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xhN6CtY7kENOPbJbcA81ZriTSq7kU3SX3raEVB976IA%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.africarenewal.org</a>&nbsp;)</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La labor de formar un equipo pastoral comienza mucho antes de que se cubra un puesto o se reclute a un líder. Comienza en la oración del pastor principal. Jesús lo ejemplificó cuando, antes de nombrar a los doce apóstoles, “salió al monte a orar y pasó toda la noche orando a Dios” (Lucas 6:12). Las personas adecuadas rara vez llegan por casualidad; se descubren mediante el discernimiento en oración y las relaciones intencionales. Algunos llegarán como personal de tiempo completo, llamados al ministerio vocacional, mientras que otros serán líderes voluntarios surgidos orgánicamente de los grupos pequeños, donde su carácter y dones ya han sido puestos a prueba en el terreno de la comunidad cotidiana. Un pastor principal sabio busca a aquellos que son fieles en lo poco, que sirven sin título y que transmiten un amor contagioso tanto por Dios como por los demás. A estos son a quienes hay que reunir, porque un equipo es tan fuerte como la madurez espiritual de quienes lo conforman.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Un equipo pastoral saludable se caracteriza por una visión compartida, una oración ferviente y una pasión inconfundible. “Donde no hay visión, el pueblo perece” (Proverbios 29:18). Sin una visión compartida, el equipo se fractura. El pastor principal debe articular la visión con claridad y repetidamente, pero el equipo también debe hacerla suya, integrándola en cada decisión ministerial y conversación en los grupos pequeños. La oración no puede reducirse a abrir y cerrar una reunión; debe ser el motor de la vida en común del equipo, tal como la iglesia primitiva “perseveraba en la doctrina de los apóstoles, en la comunión, en el partimiento del pan y en las oraciones” (Hechos 2:42). La pasión surge naturalmente cuando la visión y la oración convergen. Un equipo que realmente ha visto el corazón de Dios para su ciudad y su gente no necesitará motivación; necesitará ser guiado. Este tipo de pasión no se fabrica mediante conferencias ni charlas motivacionales. Es el fruto de líderes que han pasado tiempo con Jesús y que no pueden evitar arder de pasión por lo que han visto.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Finalmente, un equipo saludable derriba las barreras territoriales y las reemplaza con una comunicación excelente, una cultura sana y un sentido de responsabilidad compartida. Con demasiada frecuencia, los ministerios funcionan como feudos en competencia, con líderes que protegen sus presupuestos, voluntarios y territorios. Pero Pablo escribió: “Ahora bien, ustedes son el cuerpo de Cristo, y miembros cada uno” (1 Corintios 12:27), recordándonos que ningún ministerio existe para sí mismo. Esto requiere una comunicación honesta y frecuente que aborde las tensiones antes de que se agraven y celebre los logros en todas las áreas del ministerio. Requiere una cultura donde los líderes se sientan seguros para discrepar, libres para soñar y con la confianza para liderar. Y requiere un sentido de responsabilidad compartida, donde tanto los triunfos como las derrotas pertenecen a todos. Cuando un equipo pastoral opera de esta manera, cumple la oración de Jesús de que sus seguidores “sean uno” (Juan 17:21), y el mundo observa no una organización impecable, sino una familia unida en la misión.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[By Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv Much has been said about the importance of cell church pastors leading their work teams, but pastors also need to be part of a larger team. A pastor of a cell church should not walk alone. One valuable resource for receiving strength, wisdom, and encouragement is fellowship with the worldwide community [&#8230;]<div style="clear:both;padding-top:0.2em;"><a title="Like on Facebook" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/28/957589628/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/fblike20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Pin it!" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/29/957589628/jcgresources,"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/pinterest20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Post to X.com" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/24/957589628/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/x.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by email" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/19/957589628/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/email20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a title="Subscribe by RSS" href="https://feeds.feedblitz.com/_/20/957589628/jcgresources"><img height="20" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/rss20.png" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;"></a>&#160;<a rel="NOFOLLOW" title="View Comments" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/05/31/the-importance-of-fellowship-among-cell-church-pastors/#comments"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/comments20.png"></a>&#160;<a title="Follow Comments via RSS" href="https://jcgresources.com/2026/05/31/the-importance-of-fellowship-among-cell-church-pastors/feed/"><img height="20" style="border:0;margin:0;padding:0;" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/commentsrss20.png"></a>&nbsp;
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>By Mario Vega, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.elim.org.sv%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7Cebbe0127094e454dad5c08debde9d303%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639157009135098497%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0B557iCVoKeOWrK%2FOlTIlz1Jg2kauPm1X5Rx2sWbHwQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.elim.org.sv</a></strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Much has been said about the importance of cell church pastors leading their work teams, but pastors also need to be part of a larger team. A pastor of a cell church should not walk alone. One valuable resource for receiving strength, wisdom, and encouragement is fellowship with the worldwide community of cell church pastors.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When a pastor relates to other cell church pastors, his perspective broadens. He discovers that many of his challenges are not unique to his own church. Leader formation, cell multiplication, the consolidation of new believers, and supervision are common issues in many parts of the world. This awareness helps him better interpret his own reality and not become discouraged in the face of difficulties.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Furthermore, fellowship helps us to learn from others&#8217; experiences. Some churches have walked the cell church path for years and have developed useful principles that can be wisely adapted to other contexts. The goal is not to copy models mechanically, but to discern the principles that can strengthen one’s own church.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Relationships with other pastors also protect against ministerial isolation. A pastor who walks alone runs a greater risk of growing weary, becoming enclosed in his own ideas, or losing the freshness of the vision. Fellowship offers counsel, friendship, correction, inspiration, and accompaniment.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The importance of this connection is that it serves as a reminder that the local church is part of God&#8217;s broader work among the nations. The worldwide community of cell church pastors keeps alive the vision of making disciples, caring for people, and extending the kingdom of God through healthy, organized churches committed to the mission.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Korean blog (click here)</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Portuguese blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>A Importância da Comunhão entre Pastores de Igrejas em Células</strong>
<br>por Mario Vega, <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/jcgresources/~https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.elim.org.sv%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7C%7Cb7ca728d458b4f2a4a2008debddc02a7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639156949800846327%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Cd015H9tZlqjvid7Ih0bikpPqqAqzpVfH0EowI6UPE0%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.elim.org.sv</a>
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<br>Muito tem sido dito sobre a importância de os pastores de igrejas em células liderarem suas equipes de trabalho; no entanto, o pastor também precisa fazer parte de uma equipe mais ampla. Um pastor de uma igreja em células não deve caminhar sozinho. Um recurso valioso para receber força, sabedoria e encorajamento é a comunhão com a comunidade mundial de pastores de igrejas em células.
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<br>Quando um pastor se relaciona com outros pastores de igrejas em células, sua perspectiva se amplia. Ele descobre que muitos de seus desafios não são exclusivos de sua própria igreja. A formação de líderes, a multiplicação de células, a consolidação de novos convertidos e a supervisão são questões comuns em muitas partes do mundo. Essa consciência o ajuda a interpretar melhor sua própria realidade e a não desanimar diante das dificuldades.
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<br>Além disso, a comunhão nos ajuda a aprender com as experiências de outros. Algumas igrejas trilham o caminho das igrejas em células há anos e desenvolveram princípios úteis que podem ser sabiamente adaptados a outros contextos. O objetivo não é copiar modelos mecanicamente, mas discernir os princípios que podem fortalecer a própria igreja.
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<br>Os relacionamentos com outros pastores também protegem contra o isolamento ministerial. Um pastor que caminha sozinho corre maior risco de se cansar, de se fechar em suas próprias ideias ou de perder o frescor da visão. A comunhão oferece conselho, amizade, correção, inspiração e acompanhamento.
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<br>A importância dessa conexão reside no fato de que ela serve como um lembrete de que a igreja local faz parte da obra mais ampla de Deus entre as nações. A comunidade mundial de pastores de igrejas em células mantém viva a visão de fazer discípulos, cuidar das pessoas e expandir o Reino de Deus por meio de igrejas saudáveis, organizadas e comprometidas com a missão.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Spanish blog:</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>La importancia de la comunión entre pastores celulares</strong></p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">por Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Se ha hablado de la importancia de que los pastores celulares lideren sus equipos de trabajo, pero, al mismo tiempo, el pastor necesita ser parte de un equipo mayor. Un pastor de una iglesia celular no debe caminar solo. Un buen recurso para recibir fortaleza, sabiduría y ánimo es el de tener comunión con la comunidad mundial de pastores celulares.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cuando un pastor se relaciona con otros pastores celulares, amplía su perspectiva. Descubre que muchos de sus desafíos no son exclusivos de su iglesia. La formación de líderes, la multiplicación de células, la consolidación de nuevos creyentes y la supervisión son temas comunes en muchas partes del mundo. Esta conciencia le ayuda a interpretar mejor su realidad y a no desanimarse ante las dificultades.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Además, la comunión permite aprender de la experiencia de otros. Algunas iglesias han recorrido por años el camino celular y han desarrollado principios útiles que pueden ser adaptados con sabiduría a otros contextos. No se trata de copiar modelos mecánicamente, sino de discernir los principios que pueden fortalecer la propia iglesia.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La relación con otros pastores también protege contra el aislamiento ministerial. Un pastor que camina solo corre más riesgo de cansarse, encerrarse en sus propias ideas o perder la frescura de la visión. La comunión ofrece consejo, amistad, corrección, inspiración y acompañamiento.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La importancia de esta conexión es que se constituye en un recuerdo de que la iglesia local forma parte de una obra más amplia de Dios en las naciones. La comunidad mundial de pastores celulares mantiene viva la visión de hacer discípulos, cuidar personas y extender el reino de Dios por medio de iglesias sanas, organizadas y comprometidas con la misión.</p>
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