Cell Group Leadership: The Special Role of a Cell Group Leader
Each group needs a proven and humble leader as well as a faithful assistant. The assistant is being trained for future service. Christian leaders are servants of God, focusing God’s people on God and His will. God’s people are wise when they can respect those God has put over them.
The Leaders’ Special Responsibilities
A Humble Model
Each leader is a humble example of Jesus Christ. Daily devotions are essential. Remember, as a leader, you become a special target of the evil one. Perfection is not required, but a willingness to yield to the Holy Spirit.
A Prayer Intercessor
Each leader must learn to pray for himself and for each one in the group.
A Lover of God and His Word
Each leader must increasingly depend on God and His Word. From this love of God comes one’s own special time with the Lord as well as an eagerness to learn and teach the Word of God.
An Organizer
Organization is not a major focus, but the assistant leader should maintain prayer lists, a location as to where to meet, and child helpers if needed.
Concerned for Others
Each leader must practically work out God’s love in the lives of others. Their lives must be important to him. This will be emphasized in the way he leads the group to think, pray, and engage in outreach to the lost.
Maintain a Loving Environment
A most important task is to maintain a loving and trusting environment between each member—including yourself—and between each member and the Lord.
“And there arose also a dispute among them as to which one of them was regarded to be greatest... But I am among you as the one who serves.”
Luke 22:24–27, NASB
Is it appropriate to invite non-Christians to your cell group?
There is a question as to whether one should invite non-Christians to one’s cell group. This can be left up to each group. But what is urgent is that all members pray for others to become full members of the cell group.