THE SARDIS EXPERIMENT

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Introducing the Sardis Experiment, a blog with stories about our church family, anecdotes from a small-church pastor, and reflections on sacred texts.

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Nov 2019
A State of Worship

A State of Worship I had the opportunity to officiate several weddings this past month. That’s not something I get to do often, and I enjoy it, especially because it’s a chance to be around people with whom I don’t regularly worship. The same is true of funerals, and Christmas Eve, and Easter, too. We celebrate and acknowledge monumental moments alongside extended family and friends, and almost inevitably, the congregation consists of as many strangers as regulars. And because I act in those settings just like I act on a normal Sunday......

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Moment of Mission

Moment of Mission

Today, I’m walking with Sardis Baptist Church, Charlotte in the Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk. Here’s one last appeal, the same appeal I’ll share with our congregation this morning. There’s a word we like to use: Hangry. It’s...


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Why I Walk

Why I Walk

In this age of polarization, there are very few things we can agree on, but some things transcend politics. One of those things is the right of all people, especially children, to have consistent...


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