SOMA Missions

We send SOMA mission teams to where they are invited. Teams share in the ministry of the church in different countries. They learn with those they minister to and with, and bring back hope from around the world.

Team members form learning cohorts to work together and use their gifts to give, learn, receive and amplify what God is doing in the global church.

What is a SOMA mission?

SOMA Missions can be anything from 6 days to two weeks. We work at the invitation of a local Anglican Bishop/Archbishop and bring renewal teaching and ministry to their dioceses. Teams will always have an experienced leader, current church leader and a mix of lay and ordained team members and are often drawn together from more than one nation. 

For each Mission we build a unique programme to address current issues identified by the inviting Bishop that are faced by the Diocese and delegates. As the Mission progresses, we adapt the programme as led by the Holy Spirit through intercessors, delegates and the team.

Congo Nile Church, Rwanda

Join a team

We are always seeking team members for SOMA missions, we operate within an Anglican context but welcome team members from other denominations. So, if you are willing to take a step of faith into the unknown and move out of your comfort zone, then joining a SOMA team could be for you!

Of course, teams include those who can teach and preach, but if you can tell your faith story and pray with others you could be part of a team too. Team members raise funding for their travel and accommodation, yet in the past ten years not one person who has said ‘yes’ in faith to being on a team has not seen the Lord’s provision, sometimes in remarkable ways.

Rwanda team

What does being on a SOMA team mean?

Being on a SOMA team is about far more than a two-week trip. Team members come together as a learning cohort — preparing, growing and serving side by side. Whether you’ve been in ministry for decades or this is your first mission experience, we all have something to learn. These cohorts are designed as both an opportunity and a process: a chance to invest deeply in your spiritual life and leadership, and to learn from the Church in the Global South.

As part of your cohort, you’ll engage with the teaching and experiences you’ll encounter on mission before you even arrive. You’ll receive access to all SOMA preparation materials, including nine video sessions covering our core teaching on the spiritual realm, with contributions from leaders around the world.

Your questions will be supported by our Mission Handbook, online resources and ongoing guidance from our office team. Together, these tools will prepare you to play your part in bringing lasting transformation — before, during and long after the mission.

Greg preaching in Rwanda

Ready to join a team?

There’s never been a better time to see what God is doing around the world and to bring back olive branches of hope to your own context.

Take a look at our upcoming missions and register your interest in joining a team by filling out the form on this page.

Still got questions? Visit our Mission FAQs or read Jonathan’s story of joining a team.

Mission FAQs

Upcoming missions

  • Uganda

    Sept/Oct 2026

    We have a multinational team going to Kiryandongo Refugee Camp. The team will be facilitating small group discussions helping to train and develop leaders.

    We have one more space on this team, so please get in touch if you are interested.

  • Burundi

    Autumn 2026

    Kevin Roberts is leading a team to Rutana, Burundi. Following on from the amazing mission last year they are going back to build on the conference last year.

    We are currently recruiting for team members so get in touch if you want to know more.

  • Rwanda

    November 2026

    Will Pearson-Gee is leading a team a Buckingham Parish Church Mission to Rwanda. They will be splitting their time between two Dioceses; Shyogwe and Karongi.

    We are excited to see what God has in store for this mission!

  • Coming Soon

    August 2026
    Kenya Meta Mission

    October 2026
    Sabah, Malaysia

    January 2027
    Liwolo, South Sudan
    Kasese, Uganda

    Spring 2027
    South Africa
    Pakistan
    Sweden

    Missions are being explored in:
    India
    ‍Argintina
    Liberia
    Egypt
    Malawi‍

Need help with your mission planning?

SOMA can help you organise your mission trip. Previously we have worked with parishes, discipleship year groups, and dioceses to facilitate a group mission trip. If you would like our expertise to help you connect with a parish link, get in touch.

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