Biblical Foundations for the Cell-Based Church: New Testament Insights for the Twenty-First Century Church

Biblical Foundations for the Cell-Based Church

By Joel Comiskey, Ph.D.

Why Cell Church?

Is it because David Cho’s church is the largest in Christian history? Or because many “great” churches embrace this model? No. The real answer is deeper: biblical truth is the only lasting foundation. Without it, our ministry lacks strength and direction. With it, we can endure anything, knowing God is calling us to live and lead biblically.

What’s Inside

In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Joel Comiskey shows how the Bible itself demands small group community:

• The Trinity — our perfect model for community.

• The Old Testament family — the root image of God’s people.

• Jesus and His new family — disciples meeting in homes.

• The early church — house churches that multiplied leaders, shared mission, and gathered for celebration.

Finally, Comiskey brings these truths into today’s context, giving practical steps for building a church that looks and acts like the New Testament community.

Praise for This Book

“Joel Comiskey effectively draws upon the skills of a careful interpreter, the heart of a pastor, and the experience of a missionary. An attentive reading will challenge traditional church models and inspire biblical community.”
— Joe Hellerman, Ph.D., Professor, Talbot School of Theology

“This passionate appeal for the rediscovery of the dynamic early church begins with solid Trinitarian theology and ends with timely, practical advice. Required reading for pastors and leaders everywhere.”
— Gilbert Bilezikian, Professor Emeritus, Wheaton College

Joel Comiskey (Ph.D. Fuller Seminary) is an internationally recognized cell church coach and consultant and founder of Joel Comiskey Group. He has served as a missionary with the C&MA in Quito, Ecuador, started a cell-based church in Southern CA, and now coaches pastors in cell group ministry. 425,000 copies of Joel's books have sold worldwide. His titles include Home Cell Group Explosion (Touch Publications, 1998), How to Lead a Great Cell Group (Touch Publications, 2001), and An Appointment with the King (Chosen Books, 2002). Joel is an adjunct professor at Tozer Seminary and lives with his wife and three daughters in Moreno Valley, California.