If you are a baptist or have grown up in a baptist(ic) church the terms "liturgy", "lent", and "lectionary" might be a bit foreign to you. If you have heard of them at all, it might have actually been in a negative or cautionary context.
In this episode, we hear from Matthew Wireman who is a pastor of a Christ the Redeemer, a baptist church in Greenville SC, that utilizes the lectionary as a guide throughout the year and even observes Lent. Intrigued? I hope so. This conversation will be helpful for anyone who has been curious about how and why a church may use the church calendar or a lectionary.
You can find out more about Matthew Wireman at matthewwireman.com, and you can find out more about his church at redeemergreenville.com.
The articles that Matthew wrote that served as a starting point can be found here as well. Why Baptists can Follow the Lectionary and Why Baptists can use the Church Calendar.
The books that were mentioned written by James K A Smith can be found here. Use the promo code SURPRISEDBYLIGHT to receive a 30% discount when you purchase.
Desiring the Kingdom
Imagining the Kingdom
You Are What You Love
As always, the song Sometimes a Light Surprises was written by Mike and Allie Murphy. You can find out more about them at MikeandAllieMurphy.com.
The music for the song "Sometimes a Light Surprises" used in this podcast was written and produced by Mike and Allie Murphy.
