gospel formation
formation answers a specific question: ‘what kind of person am I going to be?’ everyone gets spiritual formation; it’s just a matter of which one you get.
— Dallas Willard
soma’s discipleship pipeline:
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course
Gospel Basics
Gospel Basics is a 10-week course offered twice each year, designed to teach and remind us of all that Jesus has done on our behalf - and how those truths profoundly change our lives. All people at Soma are encouraged to take Gospel Basics!
201
course
Equip Year
Equip Year is a 9-month-long intermediate course, forming disciples in 9 core areas of holistic maturity. Participants form small workgroups and read through 9 month-long modules together, meeting monthly with the larger class to discuss.
301
course
Leader Cohort
Leader Cohort is a year-long advanced course, training disciples for leadership in the local and global mission of Jesus. Participants meet weekly to read, discuss, and practice leadership principles from scripture.