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SOMA

Building a Kingdom Community
Christian Formation for the 21st Century

Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
1 Corinthians 12:27

In Soma
we come together as Christ’s church,
the body of believers.
In our journey we are growing in relationship
with God and one another as
God’s Kingdom community.
The word soma in Greek means body.
It often refers to the physical body of an individual.
Sometimes it is used metaphorically to refer to the church,
the Body of Christ.

SOMA¹ – Initial Phase

Three-Month Journey of Christian Spiritual Formation

Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
1 Corinthians 12:27

Teaching Series

  1. Gain a deeper understanding of the biblical term Kingdom of God
  2. Discover the relevance of the Kingdom of God in the 21st century

Retreat Experience

  1. Practice God’s presence
  2. Intersperse Community, Prayer, and Solitude

Small Group Emphasis

  1. Explore the Spiritual Disciplines
  2. Grow in Christ-likeness through the experience of the disciplines
  3. Learn the value of community and support of one another

  1. Prayer Partners

    1. Pray for one another
    2. Encourage one another

The word SOMA in Greek means body.
It often refers to the physical body of an individual.
Sometimes it is used metaphorically to refer to the church,
the Body of Christ.

SOMA² – Phase Two

Three-Month Journey of Christian Spiritual Formation

Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
1 Corinthians 12:27

Teaching Series

  1. Gain a deeper understanding of the biblical term Kingdom of God
  2. Discover the relevance of the Kingdom of God in the 21st century

Encourage One Another

  1. Spiritual Mentoring
  2. Develop rapport and trust with a Christian mentor
  3. Cultivate and deepen healthy spiritual habits

Small Group Emphasis

  1. Explore the Spiritual Disciplines
  2. Grow in Christ-likeness through the experience of the disciplines
  3. Learn the value of community and support of one another

Prayer Partners

Pray for one another

The word SOMA in Greek means body.
It often refers to the physical body of an individual.
Sometimes it is used metaphorically to refer to the church,
the Body of Christ.

SOMA CORE

Development of Core Leadership for Spiritual Formation Journey
One-Month Advance Preparation

Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
1 Corinthians 12:27

Leadership Preparation for Soma¹ and Soma²

  1. Gain understanding in leading groups in the spiritual disciplines
  2. Refine small group and community relationship forte
  3. Develop mentoring skills

Individuals presenting mature Christian grounding are encouraged to participate.
Soma Core participants will provide vital leadership to the spiritual formation journey.

The word soma in Greek means body.
It often refers to the physical body of an individual.
Sometimes it is used metaphorically to refer to the church,
the Body of Christ.