Pastoral Care in the Cells

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Pastoral Care in the Cells
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INTRODUCTION

• The quality of pastoral care that is only
  possible through the cell groups is one of the
  biggest appeals of cell church.
• 1. Cell church is a church which is organized in
  cells
• 2. Where every member has the possibility to give
  and receive in-depth pastoral care

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INTRODUCTION

• This is based on the most fundamental elements in
  the church of Jesus Christ.
• 1. The Lordship of Jesus the whole of life
  coming under his authority and blessing
• 2. Love to God and one another the whole of the
  church together actively engaged in Christian
  life and living

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The Pastoral Heart of God

• God is a Shepherd (Psalm 801)
• Jesus is the Good Shepherd
• (John 1011)
• Jesus entrusts shepherdly, pastoral care to his
  delegated leaders
• (1 Peter 51-4)

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The Pastoral Ministry in the Church

1. The Pastor-teacher ministry of Ephesians 411
   the role of an enabler and equipper
2. The true work of pastoring is done by the
   saints, Gods people (Ephesians 412.)

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The Pastoral Ministry in the Church

1. The leaders are servant-equippers and the
   members are servant-workers
2. The traditional idea of the Pastor leading the
   church is a false and unbiblical model, with
   grave and negative consequences.

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Pastoral Care in Small Groups

• And let us consider one another in order to stir
  up love and good works, not forsaking the
  assembling of ourselves together, as is the
  manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so
  much the more as you see the Day approaching.
• Hebrews 1024-25

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Pastoral Care in Small Groups

• Consider one another
• Love is the motive
• Stir up love and good works
• Love is the purpose
• Encourage/exhort one another
• Growing in Christ

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The Role of the Cell Leader

• Release the cell members to care for one another
• Work in groups of 3
• The leader must have a group of 3
• Build groups of 3 for all the cell members

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The Role of the Cell Leader

• Draw on the resources of the whole church
• Primary leaders
• Macro cell groupings
• Net leaders

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Effective Pastoral Care in the Cells

• Teaching
• All Christian living is based on the truth of
  Jesus Christ and his Word
• 1 John 14
• And these things we write to you that our joy may
  be full.
• 3 John 4
• I have no greater joy than to hear that my
  children walk in truth.

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Effective Pastoral Care in the Cells

• Lifestyle
• Helping people grow in the lifestyle of the
  kingdom of God
• Unconditional acceptance
• Openness
• Commitment to change

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Effective Pastoral Care in the Cells

• Practical ministry
• Prayer jobs, family, health, finances
• Practical help
• Hospital visits

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Effective Pastoral Care in the Cells

• Social activities
• Visitation 
• Missing members
• Suffering members

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Dont Forget Your Monthly Cell Report

• The cell report is your opportunity to
• Register cell member attendance
• Record visits made
• Communicate follow-up information
• Highlight pastoral issues (and ask for help!)
• Share testimonies

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Dont Forget Your Monthly Cell Report

• The cell report is your opportunity to
• Register cell member attendance
• Record visits made
• Communicate follow-up information
• Highlight pastoral issues (and ask for help!)
• Share testimonies