SOMA'S Vision

SOMA is a mission agency called by God to serve the Anglican Communion and the worldwide Church:

• by building up and equipping the Body of Jesus Christ
• through the renewing power of the Holy Spirit
• principally through short-term, cross-cultural missions
• for the transformation of individuals, churches and communities

SOMA'S core values

• Jesus Christ is the Lord, Redeemer and Saviour of the world. 
• The Bible is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice.
• Intercessory prayer is essential for releasing God’s power.
• Baptism in the Holy Spirit renews, heals and transforms lives and churches.
• The Holy Spirit enables repentance and growth in holiness. 
• Renewal leads to reconciliation, care and unity in the body. 
• Renewal empowers the Church for evangelism and mission. 
• Renewal seeks the transformation of communities as a sign of the coming Kingdom of God.
• Giving and receiving across cultures is part of God’s precious resource in renewal and mission.    
• Effective ministry flows from a servant heart and through loving relationships.