4. What is the purpose of the Jethro
12 (J12) Equipping Steps?
• To equip the saints for the work
of the ministry.
• To train up the body of Christ
rapidly and effectively as co-
laborers and leaders in the Cell
Church environment.
• Provide a perpetual motion for
training up of co-laborers and
potential Cell Leaders.
5. The J12 Equipping Steps consists of 4 Steps
• Each STEP consists of a process booklet and a weekend
encounter.
• The process booklet must first be read and understood
before entrance is allowed to the weekend encounter.
Understanding the material is quantified by the reader
completing the questions at the end of each chapter.
• Completing the process booklet is the entrance ticket to
the weekend encounter. The Cell leader signs a certificate
of completion at the back of each process booklet. This is
shown to the District Pastor when the person registers at
the weekend encounter.
• At the end of the weekend encounter, the person is then
given the next process booklet to read before the next
encounter.
6. Who can do the J12 Equipping Steps?
When does a person receive his/her first
process booklet?
• Anyone and everyone is encouraged to join
the process..
• When a person joins the Church they are invited to
the “Welcome Encounter”. Each one is given the first
process booklet, “Welcome To Your New Family”,
during the “Welcome Encounter” the J12 Equipping
Steps is explained.
• Existing cell members are identified as potential
leaders and then challenged to complete the J12
Equipping Steps. The booklet is made available in
the Home Cell via the Home Cell leader.
7. The 4 Steps explained
STEP 1
Process booklet 1 - “Welcome To Your New Family” deals
with basic principles.
Encounter 1 (E1) manual - “Spiritual Formation
Encounter” deals with some of these principles in more
detail and how they can be practically applied.
9. Advance to the next step . . .
STEP 2
Process booklet 2 - “Spiritual Victory Guidebook” shares
basic concepts and values on how to be free from sin.
Encounter 2 (E2) manual - “Spiritual Formation
Encounter” deals with some of these principles in more
detail and is practically applied.
11. STEP 3
Process booklet 3 - “Reaching The Lost” explains the
great commission and how to practically win souls to the
Lord.
Encounter 3 (E3) manual - “Evangelism Encounter” deals
with some of these principles in more detail and is
practically applied.
Advance to the next step . . .
13. STEP 4
Process booklet 4 - “Developing Your Leadership
Potential” deals with important principles on how to be an
effective leader.
Encounter 4 (E4) manual - “Champions Encounter” deals
with the roles and functions of a Cell Leader and practical
guidelines on how to operate as one as well as how to
operate a Home Cell.
Advance to the next step . . .
15. You are now a Champion!
You can now…
…become the next
Cell Leader of your
existing Cell...
...OR...
…start a new Cell in
your neighborhood or
work place.
16. The J12 Equipping Steps
is built on foundation
blocks. (shown in Yellow)
Studying
the Word
of God
Striving
for
spiritual
perfection
Being a
witness
for
Christ
Desiring
Spiritual
Gifts
Estab-
lishing a
healthy
prayer
life
Regular
Cell
and
Church
atten-
dance
A rapid and effective
training system
designed to expand
the kingdom of God
through the Cell
Church structure.
17. The J12 Equipping Steps repeats itself
throughout the year.
January February March April May June
July August September October November December
E1
E3
E2
E4
E3
E1
E4
E2
E1
E3
E3
E1
E4
E2
E1
E3
E2
E4
E2
E4
18. The J12 Equipping Steps repeats itself
throughout the year.
January February March April May June
July August September October November December
E1
E3
E2
E4
E3
E1
E4
E2
E1
E3
E3
E1
E4
E2
E1
E3
E2
E4
E2
E4
Cycle 1
19. The J12 Equipping Steps repeats itself
throughout the year.
January February March April May June
July August September October November December
E1
E3
E2
E4
E3
E1
E4
E2
E1
E3
E3
E1
E4
E2
E1
E3
E2
E4
E2
E4
Cycle 1
Cycle 2
Cycle 3
Cycle 4
Cycle 5 start
Cycle 5 end
20. The J12 Equipping Steps can be completed
at the person’s convenience.
January February March April May June
July August September October November December
E1
E3
E2
E4
E3
E1
E4
E2
E1
E3
E3
E1
E4
E2
E1
E3
E2
E4
E2
E4
23. Zone Supervisor’s
Training
A Cell Leader who bears fruit is identified and approved
by the Leadership and then promoted to the Zone
Supervisor level. The “Zone Supervisor Manual” (E5)
and “Essentials of a Cell Church” developed by LFCC
must be completed.
A Higher Level of
commitment, atten-
dance of prayer
meetings and Church
services is required
from Zone Super-
visors and their
spouses.
24. Zone Supervisor’s
Roles and Responsibilities
In the Areas of :
• Meetings
• Cell evaluation
• Multiplication
• Equipping process
• Administration
• Personal commitment • General
25. Zone Supervisor’s
MEETINGS
• Meet with Cell Leaders and their families at least once a
month and contact on a weekly basis
• Meet with your Zone Pastor or/and District Pastor at
least once a month and contact on a weekly basis
• Attend meetings arranged by the Senior Pastor
• Attend Church services regularly
• Attend as many prayer meetings as possible
26. Zone Supervisor’s
CELL EVALUATION
• Make weekly Cell visits and to evaluate cell life and cell
formats (4 W’s: Welcome, Worship, Word & Works)
• Model the 4 W’s if necessary
• Participate in evangelistic/social events arranged by a
Cell group and take part in the planning of prayer walks
• Model, as a lifestyle, friendship evangelism
• Motivate and encourage Cell Groups to attend events
and/or outreaches as arranged by the Church
• Initiate zone community based outreaches, e.g.
hospitals, institutions etc.
• Monitor and support all Cells under your care.
Monitor follow-ups given to Cell Leaders.
27. Zone Supervisor’s
MULTIPLICATION
• Encourage Cell Leaders and Cell Members to multiply
• Assist in setting realistic multiplication target dates
• Be present at the multiplication and assist the process
• Encourage and take good care of the newly born Cell as
well as its mother Cell
28. Zone Supervisor’s
EQUIPPING PROCESS
• Encourage Cell Leaders and Cell Members to complete
the “Equipping Steps”
• Monitor the progress of each member in your zone that
is taking part in the training
• Ensure the availability of the “Process 1” booklet
“Welcome To Your New Family” to all members.
• Encourage all Cell Leaders, Interns and spouses to
attend special training days arranged by the Church
• You and your spouse need to attend these special
training days arranged by the Church
29. Zone Supervisor’s
ADMINISTRATION
• Remove all materials from your post box and collect a
new ZS feedback form.
• Return the ZS feedback form to your Zone Pastor after
completing it
• Keep a register of your zones equipping progress
30. Zone Supervisor’s
PERSONAL COMMITMENT
• Read your Bible and pray on a daily basis
• Pray for the Leaders and members in your zone
according to the “Prayer Shield” and keep guard over
you, your family and zone members.
• Be an active financial partner of this ministry
• Work as part of a team for the extension of God’s
Kingdom
• Accept the discipline of this Church if necessary
• Be faithful and diligent as unto God in serving the
people in your zone
• Be a representative of God and the Church Leadership,
promoting peace, unity and love, encouraging others by
sound doctrine and refuting those who oppose it
31. Zone Supervisor’s
GENERAL
• Provide pastoral care, elementary counselling, visiting
the sick and seeing to the needs in your zone
• Communicate difficult cases to your Zone Pastor for
guidance and assistance
• Assist with deliverance and house cleansing (removal
of occultic contact points) in your zone
• Assist your Cell Leaders in making new members feel
welcome and encouraging them to attend the “Welcome
Encounter”
• Monitor the retention of new members (Did we lose
them?)
• Help with funeral arrangements in your zone
33. Zone Supervisors
need to obtain a
“Diploma in
Ministry” or other
suitable
qualification
before they will be
considered for
Pastoral level.
Zone Supervisor’s
PROMOTION TO PASTOR
COLLEGE FOR
ADVANCED CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION
34. College for Advanced
Christian Education
The Bible College has University status and consists of
the following:
1. “Certificate in Ministry” course
2. “Diploma in Ministry” course
3. “Bachelor of Ministry” degree
4. Thereafter Masters and Doctorate can be obtained.
• The Bible College can be completed by anyone at
anytime, (before, during or after the J12 Equipping
Steps).
• To advance to Pastoral level, a Diploma in Ministry or
higher must be obtained.
35. The Bachelor of Ministry Degree
The Bachelor of Ministry Degree, under the auspices
of the Faculty of the Commonwealth Open University
and the University of Pretoria:
•Can only be completed if the Diploma has been
completed.
• Is a correspondence course with a Student
Leader appointed to assist students
• Must be completed in 18 months
• Is administered by College for Advanced
Christian Education
University Level
36. General:
• A student leader is appointed for a group of students
• They get together for discussions and work sessions
on a regular basis
• They have access to research material kept at the
College
• Assignments are marked by lecturers of the College
for Advanced Christian Education
The Bachelor of Ministry Degree
University Level
37. Zone Supervisor’s
PROMOTION TO PASTOR
Pastors are exclusively identified by the Senior Pastor
and he himself grooms and trains such a person. (A
LFCC manual for Pastors is currently being developed)
The “Shepherd’s
Guidebook” by Dr.
Ralph W. Neighbour
is an excellent book
for part of the
Pastor’s training
process
38. For more information:
Contact Little Falls Christian Centre
P.O. Box 6322, Westgate 1734
Tel: +27 (0)11 958-1250
Fax: +27 (0)11 958-1592
E-mail: email@littlefalls.co.za
Web site: www.littlefalls.co.za
