1) Great models all have great clarity. The Soma model has a uniquely formed language that drives it’s culture. Two of the most common missing elements of vision (five questions of the Vision Frame) are modeled really well at Soma. The first is “when are we successful.” Soma articulates a four-fold missional life-mark as “Identity: Who we are.” The church is not successful based on attendance, buildings and cash, but on the development of identity. These are the kind of people, the kind of disciples, that the community produces.
- Family
- Missionaries
- Servants
- Learners
The other missing piece in many churches is strategy or “missional map.” How do we actually accomplish the mission on the broadest level? Soma has articulated a beautiful 6 component strategy that they call “Rhythms: How we live”
- Story-formed
- Listen
- Celebrate
- Bless
- Eat
- ReCreate
2) It is rare to see vision, thoughtfully integrated into communication.
Excerpts from Will Mancini's latest post which you find by clicking on the blogroll.
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