Small Groups Leadership Training 22.02.2012
Lesson 2 - The Church Structure & G-12
Lesson 2: The Church Structure and G-12
The vision of the church is to go to the nations, set them free by the power of the Holy Ghost, train them
as disciples, lead them into true joyful worship and into prosperity in order to destroy the enemy's
Kingdom on earth - marking them for eternity.
At the forefront of this vision is the head pastor. The first level are 12 disciples of the head pastor (pastor
Eric, Elder Oliver, Elder Paul, etc). The second level are the 12 disciples of the 12 disciples of the head
pastor (12 disciples of pastor Eric, etc)
G-12 is not just a church program, but a strategy of salvation for the nation. If all of us are to take part so
that each member trains his or her 12 disciples then the results would be following:
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
Level from head pastor
Level from head pastor
Generation
Generation
Generation
Generation
Generation
= 12
= 144
= 1 728
= 20 736
= 248 832
= 2 985 984
= 35 831 808
disciples;
disciples;
disciples;
disciples;
disciples;
disciples;
disciples;
Germany has 82 Million people.
The advantages of the G-12 System
1. G-12 is a system of multiplication and not division, like the classical house fellowship system.
In the classical house fellowship system there is often insecurity and breakdown after the group
has been divided. The G-12 system guarantees friendship even for life. The apostles kept the
number 12 even after Judas Iscariot had hanged himself (Acts 1:15-36)
2. G-12 presents a simple transparent system of accountability. Why is this important? Because
we all are the body of Christ. Just like the physical body which has got a strict structure of organs
and systems:- cells build up tissues, tissues in turn build up organs and organs together form the
body (organism). They all carry responsibilities and have their place and assignments.
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This unity of diversity and accountability to one another create anointing (Psalm 133:1-2). The
anointing starts from the head and flows down on the whole body. If you don't like the system of
being accountable to someone and humbling yourself to receive from your leaders then you
cannot receive the anointing which is being poured on the church through the head pastor.
G-12 is a system of leadership. Everyone can be a leader - there is no limit. When people join
your group, you can tell them that they would become leaders in the future.
G-12 is also a leadership school. We don't only take care of each other, pray and serve one
another, but also raise up leaders. There shall be courses on the foundations of the christian
faith, sanctification, etc. All groups would be required to go through the curriculum and at the end
train their members to run their own groups.
G-12 gives the opportunity to be in a group with friends, relatives and other people
irrespective of where they live. House fellowships were formed based only on territories. With G12 your family together with relatives can even be a group.
G-12 gives the opportunity to form groups based on common interests. E.g. for young
mothers, business people, musicians, youth, etc.. Such groups move in one direction and
become more effective in whatever they do.
The G-12 system gives you the freedom to have 2 or more groups - all according to your
capacity. E.g. leading new converts on one day and running another group for leaders another
day.
G-12 gives you the skills needed to work with people even at your place of work. The
knowledge and practice you gain in your G-12 would help you to relate better to people at your
work or school. Relating and working with people is not easy. Firms cherish people who have
such abilities. Remember the bible says that if you are faithful in small things and in another
person's work then God will put you in charge of greater things and will give you your own
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Lesson 2 - The Church Structure & G-12
(Lk16:10,12).
9. G-12 helps you to release your potential. This happens in a pleasant environment where
people would be ready to forgive you if you made a mistake.
10. In the G-12 one is able to develop the best qualities one could find in man - manifest the
character of Jesus. The mercy of God allows us to serve anybody at all in the church through
loving, taking care of each other and not living like an egoist.
11. G-12 gives you the opportunity to become a source of river flowing to people. When there
is no movement, then a body of water becomes stagnant and starts to die. In order not to be
stagnant one needs to move - give something to others!
12. G-12 gives us a unique chance of growing exponentially. This system causes a "chain
reaction". Our focus is not just the number but the desire to help and establish people - love. You
are to serve your disciples and not they serving.
13. G-12 helps to "kill" rebellion within you. Because you are accountable to someone else, this
teaches humility. Maybe you know something better than your leader or you speak better than
him - this would help you battle pride and develop humility.
14. G-12 is the place where people help each other to fulfill their purpose in life
Home Work
1. Tell somebody about the advantages of having G-12. Prove to them that it is vital for YOU
yourself.
2. Write down which of the listed advantages of G-12 that were not formally clear to you or you
didn't know them. How do you understand them now?
3. Take the forms of new converts who have come to your group before. Look out for their
particulars and contact them, not necessarily inviting them to church. Just fellowship with them
showing genuine interest in their lives. Show love and care.
4. Every day pray at least 5 minutes (better 1 hour) asking God to show you a vision of your life, just
like how He showed Abraham in Genesis 17:4-6.
5. Get near to people who receive Christ during service. Get into contact with the leader of the
Guest Centre so that you could interact with new people. Don't be in a hurry to get out of church
after service. Come early to church so that you can notice people who are coming to church for
the first time.
Practicals
A. Evangelism
With a focused intention try and get into contact with all your neighbors living in your house or
block and give them evangelistic tracts in their hands. Get to know them personally and tell them
that you are a believer. According to the opportunity you get, pray for their needs and lead them
to Christ. You are recommended to keep a diary of people you have visited, their reaction and
needs. Pray for them continuously.
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B. Worship
Pray for the needs of the people found in your visitation diary
As a leader you need to pray first for yourself, for your leader and then for your disciples (spiritual
children): Jesus prayed for His disciples (Jn 17:2-3, 11, 17, 20-21, 24, 26; Mt 11:25-26). The
prayer of apostle Paul for his disciples (2 Tim 1:3; 2 Thess 1:3-5; 1 Thess1:2-4; 2:13; 3:9-13;
Col 1:3-12; Philip. 1:3-7, 8-11; Eph 3:14-19; Eph 1:15-19; 1 Cor 1:4-8; Ro 6:17; Ro 1:8-12). How
others prayed for the disciples (3 Jn 1:2; Ps 22:30-31; Ps 144:1-2; 12-14; Isaiah 43:6-7; 44:25)
When people become born again try as much as possible that they would be baptized in the Holy
Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongue. You may speak to your leader about this.
C. Teaching
Do the first lesson of the of the first semester of the ACBF bible School with your group.
Invite people to church
In your first meeting let people introduce themselves. Give ample time for fellowship. In
subsequent meetings always make time for fellowship and testimonies about how lives have
been changed.
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