Episode 137: Live theatre is building the body of Christ and making disciples in Atlanta (Sheri Gilbert-Wilson)

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One Church of Christ congregation in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, is going all in on producing live theatre for its community. Since giving its first stage production a try, Bouldercrest Church of Christ is attracting casts and crews comprising Church of Christ members from all over the city. And thousands are attending performances like Scenes from the Life of Christ.

In this episode, we hear from the woman at the center of it all. Sheri Gilbert-Wilson is a professional actor, director and writer who felt the nudge to bring the story of God and God's people to the stage at Bouldercrest.

Gilbert-Wilson shares how putting on a live stage production turns out to be a powerful body (of Christ)-building, disciple-making experience. And how it attracts and connects with people who would otherwise never step foot in a church building. She also tells the story of how she gave up a successful paralegal career at age 48 to go "all in" on theatre.

Link to Calvin Cockrell's Christian Chronicle story about Sheri Gilbert-Wilson and the burgeoning live theatre ministry at Bouldercrest Church of Christ

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Chapters

1. Welcome to the Christian Chronicle Podcast (00:00:00)

2. From Paralegal to Professional Actor (00:09:48)

3. Finding Courage to Follow Your Calling (00:16:36)

4. Building a Theater Ministry at Church (00:29:42)

5. Bringing 70 People Together for Christ (00:37:56)

6. How Theater Reaches People Differently (00:45:53)

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