 Alright, welcome back. Let's look at Kennedy's question. So Kennedy asks two questions. How do you handle the issues of individualism and coercion in a cell church which can be negative? So I just put the meaning of coercion here, the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats. Now, when it comes to individualism, you know, we are very clear. Some of the things that we always do is we, when we are training our cell group leaders, we tell them that it's, you know, our vision, we tell them why we are doing what we're doing and we enforce that vision, that mission into them, right? So that is why, you know, we have certain criterias to become a cell church leader, right? So as I've mentioned, right, you will have to be a part of APC for one year and then six months you have to be part of a cell group. Now, many times, you know, believers have, you know, church people, folks may not like it, right? Why should I be part of a church for one year? Because I already know everything. I already may say, you know, immediately put me into leadership. There are times that happens, right? Can you make me a leader immediately? So we are very, that's why we have these guidelines. We let them know that, hey, that's wonderful. But as a church, this is something that we do. So even after that, if we feel that, you know, maybe, you know, the cell members may come and say, you know, this person, he's doing it this way. He's only, only he's speaking most of the time. And, you know, he's not letting us to go to the pastor and talk to the pastor. He's forcing us to share everything about, you know, about our personal lives to him or her. If we get to know about it right through the cell group members, first thing we do is call the cell group leader and talk to them. We call the cell group leader, talk to them, ask them what happened? Why do you feel this way? Why is it that you are not giving others an opportunity? Why is it that you're, you know, coercing people to, you know, only come to you? So we give them, you know, we let them know that this is not right. And so in APC, right, this is APC, this is something that we follow. We follow a two strike policy, right? So it's two strikes and then the third time we take serious action, right? So the first time we talk to them, right? We, we talk to them, we ask them, why, why is it, what is, what is the reason that you're, you know, not letting others to discuss, we talk to them. Many times they'll say, okay, I didn't realize that I'm doing this. Okay, I'll stop. Or sometimes they'll say, no, I don't think I've done that. I've given everyone an opportunity. So sometimes people may justify it. So it's alright, right? But you let the person know that let's not repeat this, give everyone an opportunity, give everyone freedom to go speak to any pastor within the church. Don't control, don't be, you know, don't hold them, you know, only need, they should only come to you. Right? So we let them know. Now, if it continues to happen, we give them a warning, second time, right? We say, see, this is a warning. You've already been corrected. Second time, we're getting the same report from the cell members, you know, you're not, you're doing the same thing. So one more time, if this report comes, we will have to request you to step down from this role of leadership. Right? So that's how we handle it, Kennedy. So there are churches which have one strike policy, two strike policy, there are people, certain ministries that, you know, they're okay with it. So this is something that we do at APC, Kennedy. So first, we talk to them. And then also, while we talk after talking to the leader, we also inform the cell group members that we have spoken action has been taken, we have discussed about it. And so we let them know that, you know, now you're free to share your thoughts, share your discussions, free to meet with any of them in the church. So we let them know. And then when they come back and report the same thing, then we take action. So that is your first question, Kennedy. I hope that answers your question. Do you have any other question? Yeah. And the second part of your question, what is the difference between a cell church and a satellite church? Okay, it's a good question. Now, a cell church is a church which functions primarily out of the cell group. So everything that is being done is done through the cell group. Right? Example, weekend school, foundations, you know, even the Sunday celebrations can be within the church, communion, water baptism, everything is done through the cell groups. That's a cell church. Right? Now a cell church could have 20,000 people with 10,000 cell groups. Right? It's not necessary. They all meet together at one place at one time, not necessary. If they have it, it's good. Right? But most of their programs and events are run through the cell group. That's a cell church. Right? So for example, there's a church with, you know, thousand people with 50 cell groups. So within that 50 cell groups, all the events and programs will happen. Now the thousand people may meet also every Sunday. Right? That's good. Right? I hope you're getting what I'm saying. But the most of the programs and events and studies, Bible studies, everything happens through the cell group. Now a satellite church, for example, there's a church or there's a ministry that is, that has 10,000 people in the church. It's a huge church. It's a mega church. It's, now they know that they can impact different cities, different parts of the nation. So what they do is they usually take up smaller spaces. Right? So for example, there's a church in one city, 10,000 people, but they know that, you know, we can also reach out to these 10 other cities. So they probably hire a place. Right? Usually it's usually, okay, not always, but usually it is college campuses or, you know, smaller office spaces. They hire the place. And here's what happens. Okay? In a satellite church. Now there are different kinds of satellite churches. I'll talk to you about some of them that I have read about. First one is the satellite church, where from the main church, the mega church where 10,000 people, the Sunday sermons are watched on the big screen. Right? So what happens is, so for example, the service starts at eight o'clock with worship. Right? Here in the satellite church, there will be eight o'clock worship here as well. Right? Now they are not streaming into the main service here where the worship is happening. Now, many churches follow the same set list also. The song list is the same. But they know, okay, eight to 845 is worship. So there's worship here. There's worship here. Right? Now after that, there'll be probably announcements or whatever that has, you know, giving to the Lord, all of that. And then the Sunday sermon is watched via satellite through the main church. So there's nobody preaching here in the small church. Nobody's preaching. Right? So there may be, for example, 150 people in this campus, smaller satellite church. So all of them are watching the Sunday sermon, which is being aired at the main church. Right? But there will also be pastors and associate pastors, leaders in this small church. So for example, the Sunday, they've watched the whole sermon. Right? It goes into ministry time. So then the pastors from this church will go be available to minister. And you know, conducting a satellite church is quite, we need to be very meticulous, right? Because the timing must be exact. Now, there are some churches which follow the same song list. And they follow the same structure that is happening in this church and even in the satellite church, like the same song list, same structure. Right? So basically, these satellite churches are offshoots or smaller churches. Now we know that this, you know, the main pastor, the pioneer of the church cannot come to this city. But they would like to hear this pastor preach. So they have it on the screen through via satellite. They watch it. But they also have ministry teams. They have sound and set up. They have worship teams, volunteer teams, life groups, everything is happening. Right? But they are part of this mega church. And so it is convenient. Right? And it's something that at ABC that we were also discussing and we haven't really come to anything, but maybe hopefully it is something that we can do. Right? It's wonderful satellite churches. So I hope that answers your question, Kennedy. Yeah. Okay. All right. Okay, let me just present the notes. Okay, next one, prayer and more prayer. Now, as a cell group leader, as a church, we must pray for each other, pray for your cell groups, pray every day, pray regularly. But pray for your cell groups. Remember that prayer is the foundation of your ministry. Whether there's 10 people, whether there's 10,000 people, prayer is the foundation. And we must never, you know, I was reminded of this whole thing that happened in things in the book of John where Martha and Mary, Jesus comes and visits them. And I forget the chapter and the portion, but let me tell you that story. Jesus comes and visits them. Martha's busy doing what, you know, what is very important as well, right? Making something, making some preparations for the, for the guests who have come important. Mary is sitting at the feet of Jesus. Was the preparation of the food important? Yeah, she was being hospitable. She, she knew that, okay, when guests come, you have to, you know, look after them well. Mary was sitting at Jesus's feet. Now, what is the, what is the main principle behind this? The main principle is sometimes we may get busy working that could include doing things in the ministry that can stop us from spending time in the presence of God. And it's a dangerous thing. Right? Because usually what happens is we started church, we started life group, we start praying earnestly. But as the ministry grows or life group grows, we have a lot of things to do, right? Which are important by raising up leaders, delegating responsibilities, all of that is important. But if I don't pray, if I don't spend time in God's presence, all these works, though it's important, will not be too effective because I've not spent time in prayer. So as leaders, as people who are in the ministry, pray, praying is the number one priority for us as believers. And out of that is the outflow of your ministry. The amount of time you spend in God's presence will show in your public ministry. It will show. Now, you may not feel it, but those who are there, who are listening to you, who are in your life group or in your church, in your ministries, they will know it. I don't think that they won't know they will know it. You can easily find out. Because when we pray, we will experience the anointing of the Holy Spirit in everything that we are doing and saying. God will give us the wisdom to handle problems, to handle challenges, to handle conflicts, to, you know, to share the word in wisdom, to share the right word at the right time, right, praying for members. So, you will begin to see a work of God. And what happens if we don't pray? We can still do all of this and God will still work. But we need to know that our ministry is an overflow of our time spent with God. A strong prayer platform in the church or in ministry provides the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Then there's protection, very, very important. You know, the enemy comes in different ways through different mediums, through different tactics to bring us down as leaders. He knows that if I can get this leader, then the entire ministry is in shambles or the entire ministry can get affected. So, what he does, he tries to bring troubles and, you know, difficulties, but the Lord will protect you and protect your ministry because you have covered it in prayer. Thirdly is unity. Now, unity is something that cannot be forced on people. Only if you're united, I will share the sermons. Only if all of you are united together, you know, the church will grow. We cannot force it on people. Unity is a being united is a virtue. It's a character that it's developed. People watch it. People watch what's happening in the church and by our prayer, we pray, God, unite our members, help us all to have one heart, one spirit to fulfill the vision that you have. All of a sudden, you'll see that in the church, in the ministry, people are so united to each other and working together and it's a wonderful feeling, especially as a pastor or a ministry leader. It's a wonderful feeling when you see the unity of the faith, right? Now, that can come only through prayer because you're spending time in God's presence. Fourthly, when we pray, we'll see salvations, we'll see healings and miracles. God begins to pour out his Holy Spirit. God begins to, you know, minister to people through healings and miracles. Our prayer that we have made for people in the in the church, in the life groups, can break the hardest heart and bring people to Christ, right? So, as leaders, pray for specific goals, pray for specific things within the settle church or within your ministries, right? Pray specifically. God, I want to see this happening in the church. I want to see people united. I want to see people receiving, you know, many people are sick. They're going through sicknesses for many years, right? Their families are unwell. I want to see miracles. I want to see healings. I want to see testimonies, right? Now, many of them are being oppressed by the devil. God, I want to, I pray that you will protect them from the schemes of the enemy. Cover them with your blood. So, what are we doing? We are praying specific goals for individuals, for the settle group and for the church. So, what is important for that? Individual prayer is important but also corporate prayer. So, what you can do is get people together in your settle group, in your church. Have prayers, extended time of prayers. Some of the things that we do at APC, we initially had the whole night of prayer. Then we had five days of prayer, fasting and prayer. Then we have 21 days of fasting and prayer. And so, next month, March 1st onwards, we're going to have a month of prayer, a whole month of march. Because prayer is what will, you know, take us through. Keep us safe, keep us strong, keep us focused on the vision and the mission. So, involve people in prayer. And now with online, through Zoom and Google classrooms, each of us can, you know, really reach out and, you know, people can join online and prayer can be so much more, you know, effective, people coming together. And, you know, even this coming month in March, we're going to have it online as well, 31 days of prayer. Just praying for the needs, praying for people, praying for the church, praying for things of God. So, what's happening? Your ministry is strong, your life group is strong. Prayer is the foundation that can keep us going. And out of that comes, you know, reading the word, meditating on God's word, all of that is part of it. Right. So, have focused times of prayer meetings, spend time in his presence. If there are things that are, taking most of your time, oh, thank you for putting the chapter on was there, Luke 10, 38 to 42. Yeah. If there are things that are taking your time, and you feel, oh, this is taking too much of my time, not able to spend time in prayer, it's okay to step back for a while. Right. And, you know, with leadership comes responsibilities. And those responsibilities must be done. But don't, for the sake of responsibilities and tasks and works to get done, don't sacrifice on your personal time with God. Right. You may have to change timings. If you're praying in the morning, if you feel praying in the night is good, you can do that. Or even in the afternoon, if you feel that's a possibility, do it. But your focus is not just doing the works, but praying for the ministry that God has given you. Right. Now, you may be part of the church. You may not be a pioneer in the ministry, maybe just a leader in the church, or even an associate pastor in the church. You got to pray for the ministry. Now, you have 12 people under you, or whether you have 100 people, pray for the anointing of God, for the protection, for the unity of the faith, and for working on miracles. Right. And that's when, when we do that, we will see the fruit of the ministry. It's always beautiful to see fruit in everything that we do. So, any questions? I thought we'll stop today. We'll pick up from next week. I know this is just a short class, but we'll pick up from next week. Any questions? Any thoughts? No questions. Okay. All right. Let's just close in prayer. Let's just thank the Lord. Take maybe two minutes. Thank the Lord, three minutes. Thank the Lord for everything that he's doing in our lives, for the ministries, for the, for the opportunities that he's given us, and spray and say, God, I thank you, pray for each one of us here, that God will, you know, use us for his glory, and everything that we do, prayer will be the center. And Jesus will be the center of our lives, of our ministries, families. So, maybe one of us, or two of us, can pray and then we'll close. Yes. Can any, two of us can pray and be close. Go ahead. Father, God, we bless you for the wonderful class that you had today. It's by your grace, it's by your mercy. You have taught us a lot of miseries, and God, we know that you love us, and you want to transform our lives through knowing this service group, and how to save you in small areas. God, we bless you because you have given our past support, wisdom, and knowledge to teachers, so that we can be good leaders impacting the kingdom. God, we pray that every one among us is going to understand these secrets of the kingdom, and let your kingdom be expanded for your glory. Father, we thank you because you are good, and you are loving God, and we pray that all that you have learned today to put into practice, and the Holy Spirit you're going to make us in the impacting lives of, of surroundings, people through this self-scroop and the small churches. God, we praise you because you are mighty, in the mighty move Jesus Christ, I pray and believe in you. Amen. Amen. Yes, one more person can pray. Precious Father, we thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Lord. Thank you for your grace and your favor and your love, Lord Master, which is brought upon our life for Father God. Thank you, Father God, for the, for your blood is washing us and cleansing our sins, and strengthening us, so Father God, in the midst of our weaknesses, Father God. We just thank you, Father God, for teaching us such a lot, Master, deep revelation. I pray that, Father God, let it be God, Master, helpful for each one of us, not only in our ministry, but in our personal life of Father God, so that we can able to so much tune and, Father God, with the Holy Spirit and with your word of Father God. Give us more grace in these days of Father God, that we can able to dwell in your word and dwell in your presence, so that we can be more fruitful and useful for your purpose and for your kingdom of God. Thank you, Father God, for your servant, Lord Master, strengthening him, strengthening his family. We thank you for, Lord Master, all the people who are there with us, Father God, and you are blessing their families and their ministries of God, Master. Once again, I humble before you, and I thank you for everything what you're doing in each one of our life of God. In Jesus' most holy and virtuous name we pray. Amen. Amen. Amen. Thank you, Master. Amen. Thank you, Sri Kumar. Thank you, Hope. Thank you, everyone. Have a great week ahead, and I'll see you next week. God bless. Thank you, Master. Thank you, Lord. God bless you, Master. God bless.