Jeff Vanderstelt of Soma Communities (Tacoma, WA) discussed living with gospel intentionality during Verge Conference’s 5th session. Here is what he said:

We are being active for Jesus’ sake and glory.

LISTEN: Part of our job is to listen well to the Word of God and the SPirit of God. We are good at talking to God but not listening to God. Scripture says where words are many, sin is not absent.

CELEBRATE: In every culture there are celebrations going on. Your job as a christian is to engage in the celebration with the people. We are to bring what is lacking.

BLESS: Bless your food. Physical hunger reminds us that we have a spiritual hunger for something external (God’s Word) to feed us daily.

EAT: Do what you already do but with gospel intentionality. You should be opening up your table regularly to those who don’t know Christ.

RECREATE: We should enjoy life and joyfully create and work as though its unto the Lord. What if Christians were the more creative, playful, and caring people in your community.