The Church In Many Houses: Reaching Your Community Through Cell-based Ministry

by Steve Cordle

Although the largest churches in the world are cell-based, many have questioned whether the model will work in North America. The Church In Many Houses: Reaching Your Community Through Cell-Based Ministry makes the case that the cell model will work— if key assumptions about spiritual growth and the nature of the church are reexamined and renewed. By drawing on scripture, research, and insights gained through personal experience as the pastor of a growing cell church, Steve Cordle identifies the four pivotal philosophical shifts necessary for the cell approach to work. These are mindset shifts that move from:

programs to relationships—the purposes of the church are best fulfilled in the cell group instead of in programs
member to disciple-maker—every member can and should become a group leader
educating to equipping—spiritual growth is not knowing more but applying more
“come and see” to “go and show”—the power of penetration evangelism.
Impose a cell structure upon a congregation that has not yet made these philosophical shifts we are likely to fail. But when people adopt these biblical mindset changes, the cell approach will seem natural, and will result in great unity and effectiveness. The Church In Many Houses will help congregations make the changes that are necessary for success

Genres: Christian

146 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2005

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy Read Great Stories of House Church Model

I enjoyed reading this as I will be planting a Church in Summerville SC and it is refreshing to see how church can get back to being people getting closer to Jesus and serving their neighbor together in small groups. A much appreciated book on an Acts based model of Spirit filled ministry.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to start a cburch

This is great book to understand small groups, or even one avenue to start planting a church. Steve wrote it well and if you can be in person teaching this is even better.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was excellent. Read it for United Methodist Evangelism class.

[Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

very interesting

[Michael Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pastor Steve gives a great illustration of what cell-based looks like and details the nuances of it. It details the challenges and successes of a cell-based ministry versus a program - based minstry. If your looking to transitioning your church into a cell-based ministry this book is a good start for researching and prayerfully considering this shift in ministry pricipals. Love, grace, community, and discipleship are at the heart of this book.