This book clears the confusion about the Government of 12 model. Joel has dug deeply into ICM and other G-12 churches to learn the principles behind the model. This book contrasts G-12 with the classic 5x5 structure and shows how to implement this model of ministry. It also discussed the weaknesses of the model, which are not found in ICM's resources. Excellent reading!
Joel Comiskey (Ph.D. Fuller Seminary) is a small group coach and consultant and and founder of Joel Comiskey Group. He has served as a missionary with the C&MA in Quito, Ecuador, started a cell-based church in Southern CA, and now coaches pastors in cell group ministry. Joel has written bestselling books on the worldwide cell group movement and teaches as an adjunct professor at Tozer Seminary. Joel and his wife, Celyce, have three daughters and live in Moreno Valley , California.
This is a good review of the G12 cell church system that originated from the ICM church in Bogota, Colombia. Joel Comiskey presents a balanced view of the pros and cons of the system, warning pastors that it is important to see the principles and adapt them to their own situation.