The Government of 12 (G12) is
a cell church model started by Cesar Castellanos, Senior Pastor
of International Charismatic Mission (MCI) in Bogota, Colombia.
The G12 model enhances the current FCBC cell church system
and allows it to disciple leaders and multiply groups.
The basis for the number 12 is
the example of Jesus and his 12 disciples. He chose 12 to
be his helpers in ministering to the masses (see Matt 9:35-10:1).
He stayed with them continually, hence, there is a permanence
of relationship. He imparted himself and modelled his life
for them to follow so that in turn they were able to lead
and disciple others.
Interestingly, after the death
of Judas, the 11 disciples filled the position of the 12th
disciple in the person of Matthias (see Acts 1:20-26). Only
then, did the Holy Spirit descend and empower them.
Other major reasons for the number
12 are that it is the Biblical number for governance: •
Israel was organised into 12 tribes (see Num:1-2) •
Solomon had 12 governors (see 1 Kgs 4:7)
