THE MOST IMPORTANT THING A CELL GROUP LEADER CAN DO

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them.” (1 Peter 5:2-3)

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3)

 “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”  ( Proverbs 27:17)

 “Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.” (Proverbs 1:5)

Many cell leaders should know how the Bible addresses the concept of leadership, especially in the context of training future leaders. We believe that as followers of Christ, we are called not only to lead but also to nurture and develop the leadership potential in others. The Bible is filled with timeless wisdom about guidance, mentorship, and the attributes of effective leaders. Let’s open our hearts and minds to learn about what it truly means to train leaders in faith, service, and integrity.

Preparing others to lead has always been a fundamental aspect of the Apostolic Church. As we reflect on the importance of mentorship and discipleship, we find that it’s vital to understand the immense responsibility that comes with leading others. Cell leaders are not just figures of authority; they are guides who shape the beliefs and behaviors of those they lead. The scriptures make it clear that faithful leadership honors God and serves the community. Every cell leader, in his own way must take up the calling to develop leadership qualities in others. We must remember that leadership is not about power; it’s about service, humility, and love.

Cell group leaders are awesome. They’re the most important people in the ministry of any local church. They have a big job with many tasks, but there’s one task that surpasses them all. The greatest thing a cell group leader can do is to give his job away. I’m not talking about replacing himself I’m talking about reproducing himself so that other people can do what his does. You trained them and equipped them and you've given ministry responsibility away so that other people can also lead.

There are several reasons as to why it is important that as cell leader you train and prepare others to lead.

1. Because it matures other people. Remember that people grow and mature by helping other people pursue God. That's why cell group leaders are often the most mature people in the group. But we want to help other people grow and mature as well and so that means giving them responsibility and training them to be co-leaders with you by teach them what to do and give them opportunities to lead alongside you. As they learn under your direction and tutelage they will be able to teach and mentor other people outside the group, how to be the Pastors in their home and to mentor their family because as you train other people to learn how to do the things that you know how to do, then they're going to be able to help other people pursue God and as a result they're going to begin to grow more and mature.

2. It helps you stay focused. Leading a group when things are going well can be fun and exciting and that is why a lot of cell leaders like to hoard the power to themselves or they like to make the group dependent on them.  Too many cell leaders like to be the Superstar, they like to be the center of attention but Jesus says that's wrong, that's not how He designed his church to work. He said it's like a body that's got all these different parts and each part has something to offer that all the rest needs so that we're mutually interdependent. We're not all just interdependent we're not all dependent on just one person. If that's how you've been operating stop doing that. You must share the ministry with as many people as possible, not only will you have a much healthier group but it'll help you from going insane with all the demands of leading your group.

3. By giving away your job helps not only to reproduce yourself in others, but it also empowers the next generation. You know that everybody dies and if a cell group leader doesn't equip other people to carry on, then your gifts die with you that's why Jesus was so intent on equipping and empowering his own disciples to carry on after He was gone. Jesus even came back from the dead and had 40 more days with them to train them and to work with them. You're not going to be able to do that and so you need to take advantage of the moment now to pass on what you know to equip the people in your cell group to be able to do what you do. Don't wait until it's too late if you want your cell group to thrive if you want to have a maximum legacy in the lives of other people then give your job away it's the greatest thing a cell group leader can do.

We’ve uncovered the essence of leadership according to God’s Word. We learned that leadership is not merely a title, but a calling to serve, uplift, and empower others. It involves nurturing relationships and guiding those entrusted to us with love, integrity, and wisdom. The Word of God encourages us to reflect on our unique roles as leaders and as followers in Christ and to actively participate in mentorship, community building, and continuous learning.

Embracing our responsibilities not only strengthens our own faith but also inspires those around us to lead with compassion and purpose. Together, as we practice these principles, we can create a vibrant, supportive community where everyone can thrive and contribute toward God’s kingdom.

Let us move forward with the knowledge that as we train leaders, we also grow into the leaders God desires us to be, filled with authenticity and passion for His mission!