FAQ’S

WHO FOUNDED THE G12 MODEL?

G12 was conceived by Pastor César Castellanos in 1983 after he received a vision from God instructing him to implement this structure of small groups of 12. It was first modeled in his church, Mission Charismatic International (MCI) in Bogotá, Colombia, which he started in his living room with just eight people and has now grown to over 150,000 members. Pastor Cesar Castellanos was born in Colombia and is a husband, father of five, grandfather of thirteen, pastor, writer, and a renowned international speaker. Pastor Cesar is Pastor Bert's pastor. He has been leading and discipling him for many years. Through their relationship, Pastor Bert adopted the G12 Vision for 3C. The G12 Vision has impacted lives all over the globe, and now here at 3C USA.  

WHAT DOES “G12” Mean?

G12 stands for Government of 12 and represents each disciple accepting Jesus Christ as the Lord of their life. It is focused on Jesus's command to the church to ‘go and make disciples of all nations. The overall aim of G12 is for everyone to learn how Jesus' love and power can transform lives. Great transformation and growth has been seen in churches who have followed this example of mentoring groups of 12. G12 is a vision to see the fulfilment of the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:16-20. It is founded upon the idea that every Christian can mentor and lead 12 people in Christian faith, following the example of Jesus. The Great Commission is found in Matthew 28:16-20.

WHAT IS THE G12 VISION?

It is important to understand that G12 is about having vision and strategy. A strategy works to achieve a specific goal, but vision entails a godly plan and dreams for every area of our lives. Throughout history, visionary men and women have stood out from the rest because of their ability to reach goals others thought impossible. Leadership is no different; people who change the world are people with a clear vision. We all want to see change in our families, cities, schools, systems in society, and personal lives. As hard as we work, we will not be the change until we are able to see where God is leading us. The G12 Vision is a good example of this. Not only that, but through discipleship, its members are empowered to live out the life God dreamed for them. The G12 Vision begins with the family. Before implementing the Ladder of Success in our cities, we are encouraged to win, consolidate, and disciple our family. Win their hearts with love, affection, positive words, and quality time. Consolidate, or care for them by building bridges of communication and investing in them for a long-lasting relationship. Disciple them with the Word of God, prayer, and times of fellowship at home. After this, the family is sent, or equipped, to walk out their calling. What happens at home ripples out to the community, city, and eventually the nation.

THE GLOBAL IMPACT

Thousands of churches across the world have adopted the G12 model as a way of building and spreading the gospel. From small churches in Sri Lanka to larger congregations of over 25,000 in South Africa, G12 has equipped churches of different sizes and denominations to be fruitful and multiply. The G12 community gathers throughout the year at regional and international conferences. The annual international conference is held in Bogotá, Colombia, in January, with others being held in Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and other parts of South America throughout the year.

 THE LADDER OF SUCCESS

win

The first step in the ladder of success is to win. Winning someone over to Jesus is exciting and can happen anywhere. Paul´s life shifted in a whole new direction after his encounter with Jesus Christ; he became a light to guide others to Jesus. He received forgiveness of his sins, acceptance, and love from the Father, as well as a personal call from Jesus Christ. He now had a story to share and could not stay quiet. What has God done in your life that you can’t stay silent about? There is someone who needs to hear how God healed your dad, how Jesus freed you from anxiety, and how He provided for you in a time of need. Share your story and invite them to church or your cell group. Winning is about telling others that they can be on life´s winning team thanks to Jesus! We win because Jesus said we are the light (Matthew 5:14).

consolidate

A new believer is like a newborn; they demand attention and special care, which is what we call consolidation. Consolidate means to solidify and strengthen, which is exactly what Lifeclass is all about. Lifeclass is a course curated for the new believer to help them solidify their relationship with Jesus and walk in freedom. We consolidate to make sure not even one person is lost, as Jesus told the Father in John 17:12.

DISCIPLE

After completing Lifeclass, the now-firm believer undergoes a process of discipleship. A quality that characterizes men and women who make an impact is that they never stop learning. That is why the G12 Vision is constantly innovating and renewing. Destiny Training is the perfect setting where church members can deepen their knowledge about the Bible and the Christian faith. After completing the course, members are sent out to complete the Great Commission Jesus left His disciples in Matthew 28:19–20. We disciple and are discipled because we never stop learning.

SEND

Jesus came to earth as the Son of God and the Son of Man, bearing the image of God's kingdom. During His time on earth, He lived out the model for multiplication and world transformation. We need to follow in His footsteps and continue to invade this world with the message of salvation, hope, freedom, and love. Second Timothy 2:2 motivates us to pass these teachings on to the next generation. We send out disciples because every church member can become a leader.