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We are here to help you get connected with the vibrant life within the church. Getting plugged in with a group of like-minded people |
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Getting Connected: Church-in-action Groups (CG) |
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Church-in-action Groups in BBTC |
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BBTC aims to be a cell-based church where Christian character and ministry competence are cultivated through living and serving in the CGs. It is through the CGs that members are being Edified (encouraged) and Equipped (trained). The early church had already begun meeting in groups. Acts 2:42-47 says, "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and good, they gave to anyone as he had need. Everyday they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." The cell-based structure enables BBTC to function fully and effectively as God's apostolic community (i.e. a community that is sent out or called by God to accomplish a mission or a purpose) - Matthew 28:19-20. Hence as a cell-based church that is organized and functions in small groups, it also means that the cell-based church is not confined to a physical location or a building. CGs are the basic life form of the cell-based church, just as the cell is the basic life form of the human body. The life of the church flows in and through cells. People participate in the life of the church through joining CGs. |
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Benefits of joining a CG |
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1. You are a part of God's family. A CG, comprising about 7 to 15 persons who meet regularly, allows a person to know a fellow believer and build relationships. There are opportunities to feel belonged and to participate in activities that are being organized. Bonding takes place and one is able to share with one another and be encouraged, thus providing excellent support in times of stress, crisis or difficulties. CG also provide platform to celebrate & share joys, victories etc. Through this, the CG facilitates Accountability and Covering (Hebrews 13:17) as well as Prayer and Communication (Ephesians 6:18), so that Christian character and ministry competence are cultivated and nurtured, and pastoral care is provided for every cell member. 2. You will understand the Bible. At the same time, spiritual development takes place through the CGs. You can ask questions, participate actively in the discussions, and hear others share about their insights of the truth as well. In this way, you will learn the Word of God and apply it for life change (Colossians 3:16 -17). 3. You will be able to praise and worship God. As the Holy Spirit ministers to every cell member, we will be able to see the greatness of God and praise His marvelous Name (Psalms 9:1, 2). God is the focus, and through praise and worship, we seek to lift up the Name of Jesus and glorify Him (Psalms 29:2). 4. You will be able to share the Good News with others. The cell member will have every opportunity to share this wonderful experience and the joy of the good news with someone else. Well, God did tell us to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matthew 5:13 -14, 1Peter 2:9) .... And through this, His Name shall be magnified! |
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How do I join a CG? |
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People are ministered, lives are transformed, the body life of the church grows, and the angels in the heavens rejoice.... Many are blessed, and because of them, others are blessed too. If you are a non-Christian, and would like to find out more and get connected in a CG, do call us too. There are CGs catering for the youth, singles, married couples, adults, Mandarin-speaking, etc. Well, surely members have their privileges - would you like that too? Sign up now to join a CG if you are not already in one. |
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| For more information, please contact our church office at 6442 9472 or email: admin@bbtc.com.sg | |