SBC This Week

SBC This Week episodes:

• 04.19.2024

  Groza elected Gateway president; Spencer to be nominated for SBC president

  Adam Groza was unanimously elected as president of Gateway Seminary. Also, it was announced that Dan Spencer, pastor at First Baptist Sevierville, TN, will be nominated for SBC president this summer at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting.

  
• 04.12.2024

  Solar Eclipse and Baptism Sunday

  Churches across the Convention celebrated Baptism Sunday with hundreds and hundreds of baptisms right before the solar eclipse provided outreach opportunities aplenty for many churches in the path of totality.

  
• 04.05.2024

  Groza nominated to lead Gateway

  Adam Groza will be nominated to succeed Jeff Iorg as the next president of Gateway Seminary later this month. Also, Florida state exec Tommy Green announced he will retire at the end of 2024.

  
• 03.29.2024

  Easter week and ERLC headlines

  It's Eastertide and churches across the world are celebrating the resurrection of Christ. Also, the ERLC was in the headlines this week with their stances on the new budget and an event announcement for the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting that...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Iorg unanimously elected to lead SBC Executive Committee

  Jeff Iorg, the current president of Gateway Seminary, was unanimously elected to lead the SBC Executive Committee during a special called EC meeting in Dallas. Also, Charles Smith was named the new president at the University of Mobile.

  
• 03.16.2024

  IVF conversation centerpiece of ERLC work

  In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has taken the center stage in ethics and politics discussions over the last month. The ERLC has recently released an explainer to help Southern Baptists in the national conversation.

  
• 03.08.2024

  AAEO Season & Committee on Resolutions named for SBC24

  It's Annie Armstrong Easter Offering season, and we have great news about that and CP giving from February. Also, SBC President Bart Barber has announced the Committee on Resolutions for the SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis.

  
• 03.01.2024

  Iorg announced as EC president/CEO candidate

  Outgoing president of Gateway Seminary, Jeff Iorg, has been identified as the nominee for the president/CEO role at the SBC Executive Committee. The EC will meet March 21 to vote on Iorg.

  
• 02.23.2024

  EC meets, announces potential presidential candidate meeting

  The EC met in Nashville and heard updates from the ARITF, SBC President Bart Barber, and the President Search Team. As a result, there is the potential for a special called meeting in March to elect a new EC president.

  
• 02.16.2024

  IMB appoints 62 new missionaries; Henry Blackaby dies

  IMB held a commissioning service in Phoenix and sent 62 new missionaries to the nations. Also, Henry Blackaby, author of Experiencing God, went to be with the Lord.

  
• 02.09.2024

  CP update and a candidate for the 2025 Pastors’ Conference

  CP giving results were posted and the YTD total is tracking below budget still. Also, Georgia pastor Brad Whitt will be nominated for the presidency of the 2025 SBC Pastors' Conference in June.

  
• 02.02.2024

  Keahbone to be nominated for SBC President

  Oklahoma pastor Mike Keahbone has been announced as a candidate for the SBC presidency at this summer's SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. Also, Lifeway held its winter trustee meeting.

  
• 01.26.2024

  Hammond withdraws from consideration for EC presidency

  Georgia Baptist state executive director Thomas Hammond pulled his name from consideration for the presidency of the SBC Executive Committee. Also, The Road to Indy has started with the Annual Meeting on the horizon.

  
• 01.19.2024

  Southern Baptists respond to cold weather across the nation

  Winter weather affected much of the country this past week and Southern Baptists were ready to serve those affected by the frigid temperatures and record snowfall. Also, Southern Baptists joined others in standing against abortion.

  
• 01.12.2024

  EC to present presidential candidate in February

  The SBC Executive Committee's president search team has announced they plan to bring forward a candidate for the entity's vacant presidency at its scheduled February meeting. Also, GuideStone announced it will be the benefits provider for the Global United Methodist...

  
• 01.05.2024

  Junior Hill dies at age 87

  Legendary Southern Baptist evangelist Junior Hill passed away January 3 leaving behind a legacy of Kingdom work. Also, December CP receipts came in above budget to close out the year.

  
• 12.22.2023

  Top ten stories of 2023 & an interview with Bart Barber

  In this final episode of 2023, Brandon Porter recaps the biggest stories of the year and sits down with SBC President Bart Barber for a mid-year update on the Convention.

  
• 12.15.2023

  Tornadoes sweep across Tennessee; Missouri church ransacked

  Tornadoes in the Middle Tennessee area killed six and left a path of destruction affecting neighborhoods, business, schools and churches. Also, a Missouri church was ransacked by vandals and police have no leads.

  
• 12.08.2023

  IMB Week of Prayer and SBC task force updates

  This past week was the IMB Week of Prayer for International Missions in support of the 2023 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Also, there were several updates from Convention task forces this week including the ARITF.

  
• 12.04.2023

  EC president search update; Rosalynn Carter dies

  The search team tasked with finding the next SBC Executive Committee president released a significant update this week about their timeline. Also, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter passed away this week.

  
• 11.24.2023

  Gaines announces cancer diagnosis; An interview with Amy Whitfield

  IMB held a sending celebration this week in which they sent nearly 50 missionaries to the nations. Also, Aaron Meraz stops by the podcast to talk about the great work of Mission:Dignity.

  
• 11.17.2023

  IMB sends 49 to the nations; An interview with Aaron Meraz

  IMB held a sending celebration this week in which they sent nearly 50 missionaries to the nations. Also, Aaron Meraz stops by the podcast to talk about the great work of Mission:Dignity.

  
• 11.10.2023

  State convention leaders file amicus brief against NAMB, Pressley open to SBC presidency

  A Randy Adams-led coalition has filed an amicus brief against NAMB in Will McRaney's lawsuit appeal. Also, North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley has announced his openness to being nominated for SBC president.

  
• 11.03.2023

  $4.8 million gift kicks off LMCO season for IMB

  The IMB got a massive gift—the second largest single gift ever—to kick off the 2024 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering season. Also, the North Carolina state government granted $5 million to North Carolina Baptists on Mission for disaster relief.

  
• 10.28.2023

  Southern Baptist elected Speaker of the House; Amicus brief raises concern

  Mike Johnson (R, La.) was elected Speaker of the House this week, and he's a member of a Louisiana Baptist church. Interestingly enough, he replaced a California Southern Baptist, Kevin McCarthy, in the role. Also, an amicus brief filed by...

  
• 10.20.2023

  Israel-Hamas war sparks worldwide interest; Seminary trustee recaps

  The eyes of the world are focused on Israel's war with Hamas, and Southern Baptists are responding to the humanitarian needs that have resulted from the conflict. Also, several Southern Baptist seminary trustee board met this week—including SBTS who honored...

  
• 10.14.2023

  Statement of support for Israel released and an interview with Dan Darling

  Following the terrorist attacks on Israel by Hamas, several evangelical leaders released a statement of support for Israel and a call for peace in the region. Dan Darling stopped by the show to discuss the statement with Brandon and Laura.

  
• 10.06.2023

  Giving totals announced, AAEO hits record high

  Giving totals for the year are out and while both Cooperative Program giving and the Lottie Moon Christmas offering both topped $190 million, the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering set a new record with more than $70.2 million given to support...

  
• 09.29.2023

  IMB trustees meet, SBC24 theme announced, and an interview with Jay Adkins

  The International Mission Board met this week and commissioned a set of new missionaries. Also, there was a big announcement about the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, and Jay Adkins stopped by the show to talk with Brandon and...

  
• 09.22.2023

  September EC Meeting Recap

  Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson are hosting again this week and there's a lot of news in the SBC to cover. The EC was forced to cut staff and CP is below budget heading into the last month of the...

  
• 09.15.2023

  SBC EC Reduces Staff; An Interview with Jared Wellman

  Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson are hosting again this week and there's a lot of news in the SBC to cover. The EC was forced to cut staff and CP is below budget heading into the last month of the...

  
• 09.09.2023

  Southern Baptists respond in wake of Hurricane Idalia

  Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson are back this week and have an update on Southern Baptist work in response to the destructions left by Hurricane Idalia.

  
• 09.01.2023

  ARITF Update, Lifeway Trustees Meet

  Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson are back this week and have an update from the ARITF and a full report from Lifeway's trustee meeting. George Schroeder also joins for an interview about the new BP Sports podcast—Gridiron & The Gospel.

  
• 08.25.2023

  Credential Committee leaders announced; Dockery installed at SWBTS

  Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson fill in this week and cover the news of the week including some developments at Southwestern as well some new leadership on the Credentials Committee.

  
• 08.19.2023

  McLaurin resigns, Howe named interim at SBC Executive Committee

  The SBC Executive Committee announced that Willie McLaurin resigned from the interim president position after it was discovered that he had falsified his educational credentials and accomplishments. VP for Communications, Jonathan Howe, has been named the new interim president.

  
• 08.11.2023

  Barber names new ARTIF chair, cooperation chair

  SBC President Bart Barber named Josh Wester as the new chairman of the ARITF, and Jared Wellman was announced as the chairman of a to-be-appointed Cooperation Group that will look at cooperation in the SBC as well as the relationship...

  
• 08.04.2023

  GuideStone trustee meeting recap and an interview with Rickey Hill, subject of the new movie ‘The Hill’

  Rickey Hill and Jeff Celentano joined the show to talk about the upcoming film 'The Hill' based on Rickey's life. Also, GuideStone held their summer trustee meeting this week.

  
• 07.28.2023

  Send Relief Backpacks and Global Hunger Relief: An Interview with Josh Benton

  Josh Benton joined the show to discuss Send Relief and Global Hunger Relief Sunday that is coming up at the end of August. Also, Charleston Southern has a new president.

  
• 07.21.2023

  Lifeway reverses course on shuttering LifewayWorship.com

  Ben Mandrell joined the show to discuss Lifeway's reversal of their announced closing of LifewayWorship.com. Also, state convention season kicked off with the BGCT gathering in McAllen, and women in ministry was a topic of discussion.

  
• 07.14.2023

  NAAF releases letter calling for time of prayer and dialogue over pastoral titles

  The National African American Fellowship has called for a time of prayer and dialogue related to the recent passage of a proposed constitutional amendment regarding the use of the title "pastor" in non-senior pastor roles. Also, there was some big...

  
• 07.07.2023

  Healthy Ministry Collaboration Between Seasoned & Emerging Pastors

  We will pick up with the regular format next week when Amy returns from vacation, but today we have included a recent CP stage discussion on ministry collaboration.

  
• 06.30.2023

  SWBTS student advances on America’s Got Talent

  Lachune Boyd is moving to the next round of America's Got Talent after a stunning rendition of Coldplay's "Yellow" this past week.

  
• 06.23.2023

  Former SWBTS president Russell Dilday dies at 92

  Southwestern Seminary's sixth president, Russell Dilday, passed away at the age of 92. Also, Wyoming has a new state exec, and a Baptist college in Arkansas received a massive gift toward the construction of a new student wellness center.

  
• 06.16.2023

  2023 SBC Annual Meeting Recap

  It was a busy week at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Amy and Jonathan recap the elections, amendments, resolutions, and even a change to the Baptist Faith & Message.

  
• 06.07.2023

  2023 SBC Annual Meeting Preview

  The 2023 SBC Annual Meeting is just around the corner. Join us as we discuss everything you need to know as we head to New Orleans.

  
• 06.03.2023

  SWBTS holds special trustee meeting; Lifeway opens new HQ

  Southwestern Seminary held a special called meeting on May 30 to address recent allegations of financial impropriety. Also, Lifeway recently celebrated the opening of its new "teaming space" in the Nashville area.

  
• 05.26.2023

  Southwestern to hold special trustee meeting; ARITF issues update on ministry check website

  Southwestern Seminary will hold a special called meeting on May 30 to address recent allegations of financial impropriety. Also, the Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force released an important update on the coming ministry check website.

  
• 05.20.2023

  NAMB responds to McRaney suit; IMB appoints 92 missionaries

  The North American Mission Board responded to the claims in the ongoing lawsuit by Will McRaney. NAMB released its perspective on the claims for the first time since the legal battle began more than five years ago. Also, IMB has...

  
• 05.12.2023

  Florida Baptists victimized by fraud; Illinois DR worker dies

  The Florida Baptist Convention was the victim of financial fraud due to spoofing communications between Send Network Florida and NAMB. Also, a faithful disaster relief worker in Illinois was killed when a tree fell on him.

  
• 05.05.2023

  Wellman recommendation declined by EC, new search team formed

  Jared Wellman was brought forward as the recommended candidate to lead the SBC Executive Committee by the president search team, however the EC declined the recommendation. As a result a new search team has been named, and the process has...