This model sees small groups as the centerpiece of congregational life. Some advocates teach that “the church is the cell; the cell is the church.” They emphasize that evangelism, worship, communion, and Bible study all take place in the group. Let’s face it. Regardless of the model you choose—church with, of, or is—your theology of the church will influence your decision. Some theologians believe a small group represents all the fullness of the bride of Christ. Others, however, would argue that