1. Introduction to ‘Cells’ A cell group is not this… But this… Every health cell’s purpose is to grow and multiply… Many go by different names, life groups, home etc. But their aim is the same 3 fold action vision & purpose. To grow our love for God To grow our love for each other To grow our love for those who do not know God yet.

2. Who? A small group of people (3-14) ideally 5 to 10 folk. Mixture of ages & faith experience. Network of relationships. Geographical area. Part of the Pastoral Class system of the Church. Or a focused group (interest, age, gender).

3. How? Meet Weekly Usually in peoples homes but sometimes in other places Usually for a set time period Usually with a regular pattern which includes monthly socials & regular outreach activities Content comes from Sunday’s theme or other set material

4. What? Format based on 4 elcome orship ord itness

5. What? Cell based on 5 core values Jesus at the centre Every member in ministry Every member growing Evangelism to multiply Community of love & honesty

6. Why? To build the life of the Church It’s the Church’s imperative It’s our history and heritage It’s our purpose as the Church Jesus commissioned it.

7. A Living Example -MTG MTG - A Fresh Expression of Church in Gateshead & Jarrow Methodist Circuit Go out to the Unchurched Keep those unhappy with current patterns of inherited church

8. Strategy MTG - A Fresh Expression of Church in Gateshead & Jarrow Methodist Circuit Cell Groups Alpha Seeker Events Contemporary Worship