The BEMA Podcast

458: BEMA Kokomo — The Body of Christ

Jul 10, 2025
A vibrant group from Kokomo, Indiana shares how community has transformed their faith journeys. They discuss the power of vulnerability, inclusivity, and building supportive spaces among pastors. Personal stories about grief and loss resonate, especially during the Blue Christmas season. The importance of compassionate care for women and children is highlighted, along with the role of thoughtful leadership. Authentic connections and the impact of collective storytelling bring excitement to their experiences, illustrating the profound effects of fellowship.
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INSIGHT

What a Thriving Faith Community Really Looks Like

A diverse group from Kokomo, Indiana, has created a thriving, authentic faith community through their BEMA discussion group that has been meeting since 2021.

Their group includes pastors, healthcare professionals, musicians, and others from different walks of life, showing how people with varied backgrounds can come together around shared questioning and exploring of scripture.

They emphasize vulnerability, curiosity, and empathy, creating a safe space where even pastors leave their ego at the door to wrestle with big spiritual questions together.

The group has sustained deep connection over years, even offering community events like "Blue Christmas" to minister to those grieving or struggling.

Marty Solomon highlights this as a beautiful example of what the body of Christ can look like when fellowship and spiritual growth happen in a space of openness and shared exploration.

ANECDOTE

Organic Birth of BEMA Kokomo

  • Steve started the BEMA Kokomo group during a season of personal faith searching and deconstruction.
  • The group grew organically as members introduced friends, including pastors from different churches forming a unique community.
ADVICE

Effective Group Meeting Practices

  • Set clear but flexible time frames for meetings to allow connection and deep discussion.
  • Use shared tools like Google Docs to keep members organized and engaged.
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