Benefits of Cell Group

Kenny Song at Home Cell
Koay Kheng Hin's residence

We had a free topic for this cell and Sis Esther was given the opportunity to share for the first time in the cell as part of her ICI course. She shared from the Book of Esther and did very well.

In rounding up, I took a little time to share how the cell has open up opportunities for leadership development where members get the opportunity to share exhortation, testimonies, become facilitators and handle the lesson notes and pray for the first time. Then I did a quick summary on the benefits of home cell covering 4 key areas.

Acts 2:46
“And they, continued daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart…”

Acts 5:42
“Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.”

1. The Friendship Factor

a) In a Cell Group, you meet people that become lifelong friends
b) You are not alone in life's circumstances and you have support, like a family
c) You get to experience the diversity in the Body of Christ, build relationships with people of different walks of life and age groups

2. The Challenge Factor

Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

a) In accountable relationships we are challenged to grow and learn
b) We are corrected and rebuked where necessary
c) We are encouraged to never give up when persecution comes our way

Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, (25) not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

3. The Health Factor

a) Being involved in consistent, growing relationships that are based on Christ, generally improve our health in every way Spirit, Soul and Body.
b) We pray for each other every week or when an urgent need arises

James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.

4. The Outreach Factor

a) All of the ministry of the church is done through the Cell Group

• Integrating New Believers
• Discipleship
• Assisting members for events like Weddings and Funerals
• Hospital Visitations

b) Information can be channeled and mobilized through the cell

Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."