ICLC 2014 - Day 2 Rev. Tom YOUR DIVINE RESPONSIBILITY God chose you to be a cell leader. If you recognize that, you will function better. John 15:16 KJV 16] Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. You are chosen of The Lord. Ordained of The Lord. We are ordained unto productivity. In other words to bring forth fruit. So we cannot be barren, small. See yourself as the one God has chosen, it will make a whole lot of difference. We are to produce lasting results. You win souls into the church they stay. Its not a wish, we are anointed for that. You are a stakeholder in the gospel of Christ. Therefore you a stakeholder in the believers love-world nation. That you are cell leader is very serious. You have a responsibility and a ministry to fulfill. Colossians 4:17 KJV [17] And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. Even though you give report to PFCC, you are directly accountable to God. He is looking at your heart. The regard that you have for this responsibility and how you go about it. The growth of the church is the responsibility of the cell leaders as much as its that of the pastor. The cell leader has a pastoral ministry. You have a responsibility to lead Gods people to live the life that God has called them to live. Its like that of a parent. When you are raising children you raise them with purpose. Those princes that become kings are raised. Every parent should raise the children. If you dont teach them what God expects you to teach them...has failed God. A cell leader has the responsibility to raise members to become responsible members of the body of Christ. Parents teach children how to walk, talk, read... If a child is left to himself, he would not grow up properly. The house of God is the ground (foundation) and pillar (support) of truth (reality). You dont teach them how you feel or what you think. You reach the word of God. The people you won to Christ are not your property, they are just put under your care. Its your responsibility to raise them up for God. We lead people to Christ, and start training and nurturing them, so they can become what God wants them to be. 1 Peter 5:2 KJV [2] Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof , not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; [3] Neither as being lords over Gods heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. [4] And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away You have to heart the heart of a shepherd who cares for the sheep. Willing to risk your life for the sheep. You raise people deliberately, not unconsciously. What do you want them to be, to turn out. You feed them the right material. We are to raise our members as ministers of reconciliation to their world. The cell leaders life should be an exemplary life. Then you can inspire others. 1 Timothy 4:12 KJV [12] Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Your members should notice your passion for Christ. Its not in singing. If you have the passion for Christ, it will control your attitude. This covers everything. It motivates you to love, win others and everything you do for Christ. Your passion for the word of God. That means you have to know the word of God. Your passion for soul winning. It will rob off on your members. They should notice your passion for giving. Let them see your passion for our ministry and our man of God. Constantly making reference to what you learnt from the man of God. Your members should observe your excellent life in Christ. It takes effort. Are you detailed, thorough? Being effect is part of excellence. Your output should be excellent. Work to make your members spiritual strong, vibrant, healthy and that every member of the cell is a soul winner, constantly sharing testimonies of victories and great exploits. And all you need to achieve this is to teach them the word of God. 2 Timothy 2:2 KJV [2] And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 1. Its your responsibility to show the way, path, think and see things. You can help them change with the word of God. The word is the mirror, show it to them they would see the difference and be able to change their ways. 2. Its your responsibility to pray for the growth of the church and For the growth of your cell. Its your responsibility to invite the unchurched to come to church and then you inspire your members to do the same. John 1:40-46 3. Its your responsibility to invite, follow up and integrate new embers into your team. Acts 15:36 4. Use your gifts and talents to bless the church. 5. Its your responsibility to live a godly life and give regularly. 6.Its your responsibility to attend church regularly. 7. Its your responsibility to follow the leadership of the church, be a strong supporter. Dont distance yourself from the pastor. 8. Its your responsibility to run with the vision of the ministry. Understand the vision clearly. 9. Always present yourself of a noble ambassador of this great nation. A true representative, full of the Holy Ghost.
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