RESOURCES
Our hope is to connect you with resources that help you think theologically (Head), cultivate your affections for Jesus (Heart), and offer ideas and opportunities for action (Hands).
Theological Learning (Head)
Helpful Sites to Browse
The Gospel Coalition | Gospel-Centered Discipleship | Ligonier (all teaching content currently free)
Christian Creeds and Confessions
Apostles Creed | Nicene Creed | Heidelberg Catechism | Westminster Shorter Catechism | New City Catechism (great for all ages)
Experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus
Bible Project | Bible Project: Church at Home (free 8-week email program)
Free Online Courses
Gospel Coalition free online courses | The Bible Project free graduate-level courses | Western Seminary Biblical Theology
Spiritual Formation (Heart)
Daily Prayer and Scripture
The Bible App (tons of reading plans and daily reading guides) | Dwell Scripture Reading App (60 day free account from Soma Tacoma) | Tim Keller - Proverbs Daily Devotional | Psalms Daily Devotional | Marriage Daily Devotional
Daily Liturgy and Meditation & Podcasts
Bridgetown Church Daily | Coram Deo Church Daily Liturgy | Tin Man Podcast
Spotify Playlists Curated by Soma’s Worship Arts Team
Worship at Home | Praying Like The Beloved | Beloved | Joshua: Awesome Presence
Sunday Live Stream
Soma’s Scattered Gathering
Ideas and opportunities for Action (Hands)
Practical Ideas
Prayer Walk your neighborhood | Write or call elderly family members who might be isolated | Set a timer each day to pray for our world, city, church, and family | Set a daily schedule for your family (include scripture and prayer together)
Practical Ways to Love Your Neighbor (Article)
Utilize Skype / Zoom / Google Hangouts to get together with your family, friends, or Missional Community
Saturate - learnings from the Soma family of churches
If you are looking for a resource on a specific topic, email us and we will have our elders recommend something. This is a great time to learn.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
John Hopkins daily update | Washington State Department of Health | CDC
The Gospel Coalition: COVID-19 (Articles)
”Love in the Time of Coronavirus” (Article) | Desiring God: “The NPR Tsunami Interview” on suffering & sovereignty (Audio) | Anxiety, Waiting and the Coronavirus (Article) | Seeing the People in Front of You (Article)
CCEF (Christian Counseling & Education Foundation) COVID-19 Resources
Resources for Parents & CHILDREN
The Bible App for Kids | New City Catechism Curriculum | Pure Flix | The Story Of God For Kids (free e-book)
Resources for Soma Tacoma Leaders:
Counseling:
CCEF (Christian Counseling & Education Foundation) Resources
Soma Tacoma Professional Counseling Referral Network 2019 (PDF)
MC Leader Equipping:
Growing in Christ Together (great for DNA Groups) by Vanderstelt, Meysenberg, Watson, Kuravackal
Lead your MC through the 8-week Saturate Field Guide (guide and companion 9 videos)
Lead your MC through the 24-part How to Equip a Missional Community Video Series (24 videos and companion 24 PDF guides)
Discipleship Self-Assessment Questions (coming soon)
Written Development Plan Template (coming soon)
The Story of God (Link)
Baptism and the Gospel (PDF)
All Recent Teachings & Trainings (AUDIO)
Elder & Deacon Led Church (Link to sermon, 2015)
Videos From Soma Tacoma (VIDEO)