Understanding Modalic and Sodalic Spaces

The concept of modalic and sodalic spaces is crucial to the life of a microchurch, representing the dual aspects of community and outreach. Modalic spaces offer a safe environment for belonging, healing, and deep worship, often taking place in familiar settings like living rooms where members can freely share and pray for each other. In contrast, sodalic spaces emphasize risk and adventure, focusing on outreach to those outside the church, such as engaging with non-believers in less conventional environments. Recognizing the need for both spaces allows microchurches to avoid conflating the two, which can lead to feelings of sluggishness and ineffectiveness in ministry.