From Cells Church Consultants International

Group Health Principles

What makes and keeps a small group healthy? Consider the following universal and timeless ‘principles’ … you won’t be disappointed:

Make the Holy Spirit the Teacher and power source of the group

Practice prayer as your spiritual breath

Ingest the Word of God as your spiritual bread

Maintain a balanced growth (upward, inward, outward and forward)

Practise the priesthood of all believers – every member is a minister

Teamwork – life, ministry, and mission is accomplished better together

Aim for multiplication of Christ-like leaders, small groups and churches

Deepen in relational intimacy – 4 to10 is the ideal group size

Operate an ‘open’ group – welcoming and inclusive of newcomers

Learning is achieved through group discussion and life-application

Grace that accepts people as they are, and everyone is ready to forgive

Church celebration complements small group life

Striving together – Saving lives is the aim of the group