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Soma Church

3302 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406
Soma Tacoma — in active merger with New Community Church; site now redirects to ncctacoma.org; re-review NCC as successor entity
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Jeff Vanderstelt (Founder, departed 2015); current leadership transitioning to NCC merger
Founded Unknown
Denomination Acts 29 Network (Non-denominational)
Service Times Sunday 4:00 PM at 918 Division Ave, Tacoma (NOTE: merging with New Community Church)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.somatacoma.org
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Orthodox evangelical.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Affirms biblical authority.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No men's ministry found — red held.
WARNING!
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Evangelical; Reformed-leaning.
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Yellow — verify specific stance.
Yellow — verify specific stance.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Merger with New Community Church now active; homepage directs readers to ncctacoma.org for gathering times. Soma Tacoma as a distinct entity is sunsetting — future reviews should target ncctacoma.org, not somatacoma.org.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Yellow — transitional leadership.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Green — Soma is a global family of churches; strong missional DNA.
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Missional community model in transition; verify successor posture at NCC.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Acts 29 historical affiliation; successor entity's network ties unverified.
Caution
Assessment
Soma Tacoma is a missional community church founded by Jeff Vanderstelt as part of the Soma family of churches. Vanderstelt left in 2015. As of late 2024, Soma Tacoma is merging with New Community Church (ncctacoma.org). Church is in transition — visit ncctacoma.org for current status. Missional DNA is strong but the transition makes it hard to evaluate current pastoral leadership and direction.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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