2000 Years of Small Groups: A History of Cell Ministry in the Church - Tapa blanda

"This is the most thoroughly researched, carefully documented and clearly written book on this topic I have ever seen. In this day of our enthusiasm over large and spectacular mega-churches, we need to heed Comiskey's prophetic and wise word. This is must reading for anyone interested in cell-based or small-group ministry anywhere in the world." Dr. Chuck Van Engen, Arthur F. Glasser Professor of Biblical Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary __ "Joel Comiskey has given us a gift--a historical and global view of the small group movement." Dr. Bill Donahue, Professor and best-selling author of Leading Life-changing Small Groups __ "In this timely book, Joel Comiskey shows conclusively that small groups are essential, not a recent innovation. Wherever the church has been vital and growing and serious about discipleship, small groups have abounded. I am happy to recommend this book to Christians who want to see the church thrive faithfully in our day." Howard Snyder, Author; formerly professor at Asbury Theological Seminary (Kentucky, USA) and Tyndale Seminary (Toronto, Canada) __ "God has blessed the modern Home Cell Movement with the heart, vision, and writing skills of Joel Comiskey! This book will become a classic." Dr. Ralph Neighbour, Jr., Author, Professor, and Church Planter

This is the most thoroughly researched, carefully documented and clearly written book on this topic I have ever seen. In this day of our enthusiasm over large and spectacular mega-churches, we need to heed Comiskey s prophetic and wise word. This is must reading for anyone interested in cell-based or small-group ministry anywhere in the world. Dr. Chuck Van Engen, Arthur F. Glasser Professor of Biblical Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary __ Joel Comiskey has given us a gift--a historical and global view of the small group movement. Dr. Bill Donahue, Professor and best-selling author of Leading Life-changing Small Groups __ In this timely book, Joel Comiskey shows conclusively that small groups are essential, not a recent innovation. Wherever the church has been vital and growing and serious about discipleship, small groups have abounded. I am happy to recommend this book to Christians who want to see the church thrive faithfully in our day. Howard Snyder, Author; formerly professor at Asbury Theological Seminary (Kentucky, USA) and Tyndale Seminary (Toronto, Canada) __ God has blessed the modern Home Cell Movement with the heart, vision, and writing skills of Joel Comiskey! This book will become a classic. Dr. Ralph Neighbour, Jr., Author, Professor, and Church Planter"

This book explores how God has used small groups throughout church history, specifically focusing on the early church to the present time. God not only established the early church as a house to house movement, but he also has used small groups throughout church history. This book chronicles the small group or cell movement from Jesus all the way to the modern day cell explosion. Themes include: -Small Groups In Biblical History -Small Groups In Early Christian History -Small Groups and Monasticism -Small Groups During the Pre-Reformation Period -Luther and Small Groups -Martin Bucer and Small Groups -The Anabaptist Movement -Puritan Conventicles -Pietism -The Moravians -The Methodists -Modern House Churches -Small Groups in North America -The Modern Day Cell Church This book will both critique the strengths and weaknesses of these historical movements and apply principles to today's church. You will grow in appreciation and understanding of key small group principles from those pioneers who have paved the way. You will also learn to value those movers and shakers who faced far greater odds to implement small groups than the difficulties confronted today. Many have struggled with the same things you're wrestling with now. And just like they found solutions in the face of persecution and trial, God will help you to persevere, find solutions, and ultimately bear abundant fruit for his kingdom and glory.