The Value of Community
God created us with the need to relate to other people
and to be loved. This is why being involved in community
is so important to our personal well-being and spiritual
growth. It is also the reason we have created cell
groups at the Branch. Cell Groups
Cells are small spiritual communities comprised of
a nucleus of people who get involved in one another’s
lives. Their involvement is primarily based on a weekly
meeting at one of the group member’s homes but
also includes other social activities and sharing meals
together. These groups are committed to caring for
one another, learning how to love others as Jesus modeled
in the New Testament, and drawing in people who are
not part of a healthy spiritual community. Read some testimonies about Cell Groups. Click here to find a group in your area. 
Why We Call Them Cells The Apostle Paul often referred to the church as the body of Christ. The church is not an institution as much as it is a living, breathing organism. The cell is a basic building block of life. Cells work together as organs, muscles, bone and skin to make the body function. Without cells the body cannot exist. As cells are essential to the physical body, cell groups are essential to the church. You are Invited to Check out a Group
Whether you are checking out Christianity for the first
time or you have been a believer for years, our cell
groups are places of community where you will find
acceptance and your personal spiritual growth is
valued. To find a group near you simply click the "Got Group?" button to
use our group finder. Groups listed “closed” are
not immediately available for one reason or another. We encourage you to visit
a group twice and then decide if it is the right “chemistry” for
you. Feel free to visit as many groups as necessary.
Click here for more information. Curriculum
Cell groups follow a weekly sermon-based
curriculum. This curriculum is available on line the
Wednesday
before the sermon is presented on the weekend. A hard
copy will also be available in the library. Additional
resources related to the sermon topic including children
resources will also be highlighted. Click here to find
out more about curriculum. If you have any
questions regarding cell groups please contact Tim
Ketchersid.
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