The SBC Executive Committee met for five hours on Tuesday, but ultimately agreed on no concrete action, instead opting for another 7-day extension to negotiate a deal with the Sex Abuse Task Force. Also, there is reason to celebrate as CP giving topped $2 billion since its inception 96 years ago.

EC extends negotiations again; CP giving passes $20 billion all-time

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Proposed resolutions for the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting have been released to the public for review. Also, Jared Wellman and Andrew Walker stop by to discuss the Cooperation Group report and recommendations.

Resolutions and a conversation with the Cooperation Group

Former Southwestern professor and administrator Matt Queen has been indicted on one count of falsifying records in the federal investigation into the Southern Baptist Convention. Also, there was a shakeup in the race for SBC 1VP.

Queen indicted in federal investigation

A statue of Billy Graham was unveiled in the nation's capitol, and the IMB commissioned dozens of new missionaries to the nations. Also, Jay Adkins stops by the pod to give insight into the GCR Task Force report.

Billy Graham statue unveiled; IMB commissions 83 missionaries

The 2023 SBC Annual Church Profile has been released and the results are encouraging. They show a 26% spike in baptisms and increases in both worship attendance and small group Bible study attendance.

ACP results show spike in baptisms, growth in attendance

The Cooperation Group has released their report with various recommendations geared toward potential governing document changes. Also, there's another candidate for SBC 2VP.

EC extends negotiations again; CP giving passes $20 billion all-time

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