Revival Times 2017 January 2017 | Page 12

insight through the gospel, he did not intend that we simply get involved by working in the church. His purpose was to put the church to work in the world. The cell ministry seeks to fulfil the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20), not just in the church building, but through the cells at the point of their greatest influence. Cells reach people where they are. We equip our members to ‘take the giants’ for God. The giants of our society are the great institutions and professions which exercise the most influence ove r our lives. We hold regular ‘giants forums’ in which cell members from each of the major professional or occupational groupings can get together to encourage one another and to find ways of influencing their environment. That way we are facilitating cells in every major profession and section in society. The giants of influence: 1 Business and Finance 2 Ecology and Environment 3 Education and Training 4 Law and Order 5 Marriage and Family 6 Media and Arts 7 Medicine and Health 8 Politics and Government 9 Religion and Belief 10 Science and Technology 11 Sport and Leisure 12 Thought and Philosophy. As believers become active witnesses to the kingdom of God, people are won to Christ, discipled, and begin to exercise a godly influence over these giants. It is not just about having Christians working in these sectors, but disciples influencing their environment for Christ. We are aiming for the total transformation of our society. That is exactly what the body of Christ is called to do. ❖ 12 Revival Times January 2017