Cell Groups are the small sub-units into which the adult members of the church are divided. The reason for this is that no matter how energetic, how powerful or charismatic a pastor is, he/she alone will not be physically able to adequately reach, teach, counsel, care for, every member of the congregation even in a church of moderate size. That was why the Master Himself had 12 and latter 70 disciples to assist Him in the ministry. The Cell group Leaders, usually senior ministers, appointed by the Pastor exercise a spiritual care for the members in their group, working under the guidance of the Pastor.

In the larger congregation it is very easy to be “lost in the crowd” or even to “opt out” unnoticeably. But in a smaller committed group with people of different ages and backgrounds, it is much easier and more effective to receive love and to serve each other. It is this kind of deep and intimate relationship that fosters caring which makes for real growth, as “iron sharpens iron”. People can develop and exercise spiritual gifts in the smaller and less daunting atmosphere of a large congregation.

In other words, the Cell group is very much like the Local government wards in a democratic political administration, the grassroots. Each Cell Group consists of between 10 and 12 members. Each group chooses to be called by a name attribute of God. At the very young age of this church, there were three Cell groups.

Presently there are six Cell groups namely:

• Adonai
• El Shadai
• Nissi
• Rapha
• Rohi
• Shalom

The number of Cell units reflects the adult population of the church.

Goal: The goal of this administrative structure is to ensure that no adult member of the church is left behind in the corporate life of the church. The five basic goals include but not limited to:

1. It provides for intimate and effective Bible study and prayer life, including Sunday School,
2. It trains members to share in the responsibility of maintaining the interior decoration and beauty of the sanctuary.
3. It promotes spiritual development and social intimacy among the members of the group.
4. It engenders and stimulates the spirit of healthy competition for excellence in the service of the Lord.
5. It gives every member the opportunity to participate/and serve in the different and various aspects of church programs and activities.
6. Also, the Cell groups can work out, discuss, analyze, and go over the teaching or message given by the Pastor on the pulpit.

Responsibilities:

Here at KCP, each Cell group is on duty for a week in rotation, and takes full responsibility to organize all the mid-week programs:

• Tuesday- Digging Deep (Bible study)
• Friday evening prayer
• Organize the children during mid-week programs
• Teach and supervise Children’s Church.

In this way, every body feels a strong sense of belonging and has every opportunity to learn, grow and to serve. And very importantly, the burden of labor is made very much light and much easier with all hands on deck.