The cell-based approach is a shift in the purpose and function of a congregation. The cell church is based on members meeting in holistic small groups and then coming together weekly to praise and worship as a congregation. The small group or cell group component enables the presence of Christ to be manifested in relationships of caring Christians. In this environment people are edified and equipped to minister. Unbelievers are saved and discipled.
Leadership is raised up and mentored.
The weekly corporate worship becomes a time of praise and celebration centered on the glory of God. Under the unity of the larger congregation, the cell groups are mobilized to carry out the ministry vision of the congregation and the denomination. The cell groups nurture a sense of belonging that is difficult to experience in the large weekly worship assembly. In the cell groups, love, community, relationships, discipling and reaching out to unbelievers spring up naturally and powerfully. The spiritual gifts of members are confirmed and used, worship is expanded, prayer is prominent, and ministry is extended by cell church strategy.