We recently got to go to an amazing conference in Tacoma, Washington put on by Soma, a local Church. It was so great and really inspiring! They really know how to live in community centered on the gospel, something that we seem to let slip all too often! Here are a few of the things we learned:
*First, the lost art of story telling. Our culture, like most cultures, connects with stories. So why do we primarily teach the Bible with an outline and bullet points? We got to experience hearing the full story of God, from beginning to end. At first we were skeptical, thinking we already know all the stories, but it was amazing and humbling how much the Lord taught us through it.
*And second, how to really create and live in community centered on the gospel. Most of us have settled for a shallow version, but when we truly become family with our brothers and sisters in Christ, and invite others into that family, it's pretty incredible!
These will definitely be a big part of our vision in the years ahead, so stay tuned for more writing on these topics!
*Awesome pic by: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashishmalgi/2694301620/
