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Cells generally meet weekly, but in some cell churches they meet fortnightly, alternating with the celebration. The cell meeting itself usually has 4
components, sometimes referred to as the 4W’s):
At the cell meeting, members have opportunity to praise God and apply the Word of God to their lives, so that their
lives are in the process of changing, rather than just their intellect growing. The cell meeting is also a place where
members encourage one another to build genuine friendships with non-believers and to serve the needs of the poor.
Prayer ministry support can occur at any appropriate place within the meeting. Because the small cell is seen as a
growing church community of deepening relationships, many of the activities of traditional church are practiced in
the cell. Activities such as pastoring, praying, discipling, life application of scripture, evangelism, Servanthood to
the poor, equipping, and training of assistant leaders, (who at the point of multiplication become the new cell
leaders). As a result, a lot of structures and meetings can be reduced which then releases time and energy for the
cell to become the main focus of each believer. In the context of this cell community, members build relationships
with neighbours, work colleagues and friends in secular clubs and meeting places. The cell, as we must constantly be reminded, is not a meeting, but a lifestyle of relationships.
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