Myths and Truths of the Cell Church

Most of the modern day cell church movement is biblical, dynamic, and positive. Sadly, errors and false assumptions have also crept in to confuse and lead astray an otherwise healthy movement. Joel Comiskey, in this ground-breaking book, exposes the myths of the cell church movement and then offers positive principles and insights to guide churches and leaders on the right path. 

Each chapter begins with a unique insight from a worldwide cell church leader who will share decades of wisdom in working with cell groups. These leaders include: Ben Wong, Robert Lay, Mario Vega, Bill Beckham, Abe Huber, Jimmy Seibert, Scott Boren, Werner Kniesel, Randall Neighbour, Jim Egli, Steve Cordle, and Les Brickman. You will enjoy the insights of these leaders in the cell movement. 

This book will help you avoid pitfalls and apply biblical, time-tested principles that will guide you into fruitful cell ministry. Whether you’re starting out for the first time in cell ministry or a seasoned veteran, this book will give you the tools to help your ministry stay fresh and fruitful.

Here are a sample of the chapters:

CHAPTER 1: VISION MYTHS AND TRUTHS
Myth: The Cell Church Strategy Is a Mega-Church Strategy 
Truth: Few Cell Churches Reach Mega-Church Status 
Myth: The Cell Church Does Not Work 
Truth: Cell Church Brings Health, Life, and Growth 
Myth: Cell Church Is a Fad 
Truth: The Cell Church Has Deep Roots

CHAPTER 2: MODEL MYTHS AND TRUTHS
Myth: Following a Particular Model Will Bring Success 
Truth: Apply Principles to Your Specific Situation 
Myth: The Number 12 Has Special Significance in the Organization of Groups 
Truth: The Principles of Evangelism and Discipleship Make Cell Ministry Work 
Myth: Once You Have a Model, Stick by It 
Truth: Innovate and Change the Model as the Spirit Leads 
Myth: Cell Church Focuses Exclusively on the Cell and Celebration 
Truth: The Cell Church Focuses on Key Systems that Produce Life in the Cell and Celebration 
Myth: Change the Church by Criticizing It 
Truth: Let People See It Worked Out

CHAPTER 3: CHURCH GROWTH MYTHS AND TRUTHS
Myth: Church Growth Is the Driving Motivation for Becoming a Cell Church 
Truth: Theology Is the True Foundation upon Which to Build a Cell Church 
Myth: If I Choose to Become a Cell Church, My Church Will Grow 
Truth: Only Jesus Can Give True Organic Growth 
Myth: If My Church Does Not Grow, I'm Not Successful 
Truth: Success Should be Measured by Faithful Effort, Rather than Results 
Myth: The Cultural Context Should Dictate the Ministry Strategy 
Truth: The Bible Critiques What Is Good and Bad in Each Culture

CHAPTER 4: LEADERSHIP MYTHS AND TRUTHS
Myth: Leading People into Cell Church Is Similar to Leading People into Other Church Programs 
Truth: Leading a Cell Church Requires a Different Kind of Leadership 
Myth: It's Okay to Simply Add Cell Ministry to What You Are Already Doing 
Truth: A Pastor Needs to Make Cell Ministry the Central Priority 
Myth: Lead Pastors Need to be Available to Everyone 
Truth: Effective Cell Church Leaders Delegate 
Myth: There Are Fewer Problems in the Cell Church than Traditional Ministry 
Truth: Cell Church Ministry Reveals Problems Often Hidden under the Busyness of Traditional Ministry 
Myth: All Pastors Must Lead Cell Groups 
Truth: Not All Pastors Will Lead a Cell Group. Avoid Cell Church Legalism 
Myth: If You Fail, Try Something Else 
Truth: Failing Will Lead You to Discover What Works Best in Your Context

CHAPTER 5: CELL FOCUS MYTHS AND TRUTHS
Myth: The Cell Church Is All about the Cell 
Truth: The Goal of the Cell Church Is to Make Disciples 
Myth: View Everyone in the Church as a Leader 
Truth: Everyone Should Be a Disciple-Maker

CHAPTER 6: CELL GROUP MYTHS AND