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Five Southern Baptist seminaries hosted graduation as more than 1,000 graduates received degrees this fall. Also, the BCMD announced the launch of an African American leadership institute in early 2023.

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IMB president Paul Chitwood joins the show to discuss Ukraine, Send Relief, a record LMCO year, the missionary pipeline and so much more on this week’s episode. Also, Amy Grant was honored this week alongside Bono, Gladys Knight, and George Clooney.

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SBC President Bart Barber issued a statement on the “restoration” of Johnny Hunt to ministry calling the move “repugnant.” Also, former SBTS professor David Sills has filed a defamation lawsuit against 11 defendants as a result of being named in the Sexual Abuse Task Force report this past May.

• Barber criticizes announcement of Hunt ‘restoration’ as ‘repugnant’ – https://bit.ly/3gYINIH
• Criticism of Johnny Hunt ‘restoration’ grows; preaching slot canceled – https://bit.ly/3VKmkhj
• Sills files defamation suit against SBC, Lyell, others – https://bit.ly/3imdDvc
• STATE MEETINGS: Georgia, Northwest, SBCV – https://bit.ly/3Vss3Zk | https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3513041122254057
• Louisiana church witnesses 58 straight weeks of baptisms – https://bit.ly/3AYWQVF
• Annel Robayna named IMB’s Hispanic church mobilization strategist – https://bit.ly/3HdN6um

• 40 years of sermons stolen from car
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1392,02-Dec-1959.pdf

• Amy: The Wingfeather Saga – https://bit.ly/3VLRMf7
• Jonathan: Behold the Lamb of God Livestream – https://bit.ly/3VPQhfQ

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With Thanksgiving upon us, Amy and Jonathan discuss the holiday, some state convention recaps, a rather large Thanksgiving celebration back in 1981, and one of the best scenes in West Wing lore.

• STATE MEETINGS: Kentucky, South Carolina – https://bit.ly/3VqV3k0
• STATE MEETINGS: Tennessee, BGAV – https://bit.ly/3icf1Ap
• STATE MEETINGS: Ohio, Oklahoma – https://bit.ly/3U3lJpF
• Former Texas student minister gets five years in guilty sex abuse plea – https://bit.ly/3XxLstg
• Baptist historian Albert Wardin dies at 94 – https://bit.ly/3EXBDOg

• Thanksgiving Feast at First Baptist Ft. Lauderdale
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5369,25-Nov-1981.pdf

• Amy: Christmas at Home – https://michaelwsmith.shop/product/pre-order-christmas-at-home/
• Jonathan: Preparing for a Season of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love Advent Devotional – https://bit.ly/3EXzCSc

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While state convention recaps dominate this episode, there is much to celebrate with the opening of a new Send Relief center in Puerto Rico as well as the Jesus Film being translated into its 2,000th language by a Southern Baptist seminary student.

• Send Relief celebrates opening of Puerto Rico ministry center – https://bit.ly/3OiIBjS
• Unify Project set to launch with widespread participation – https://bit.ly/3UKKqse
• Historic election of N.C. convention’s first Black president put into perspective with Facebook post – https://bit.ly/3tFdwgX
• Louisiana Baptists discuss cooperation at annual meeting – https://bit.ly/3TMCfdO
• SBTC messengers conduct business, pursue God’s presence – https://bit.ly/3TMCfdO
• BGCT celebrates unwavering commitment to sharing Christ, showing love – https://bit.ly/3UP0wkJ
• At 199th annual meeting, Alabama Baptists praise God’s work — past, present, future – https://bit.ly/3UP0wkJ
• Historic election of officers, missionary commissioning highlight Arizona meeting – https://bit.ly/3EHiGzg
• Florida Baptists approve budget, sexual abuse committee report – https://bit.ly/3EHiGzg
• Iowa Baptists’ generous giving continues – https://bit.ly/3gfpEC0
• Maryland-Delaware Baptists mobilizing churches for mission – https://bit.ly/3gfpEC0
• New England Baptists celebrate ethnic ministries leading in evangelism – https://bit.ly/3gfpEC0
• Illinois meeting spotlights missions, new projects – https://bit.ly/3TMMMpd
• ‘God’s Spirit is moving’ in Wyoming, messengers hear – https://bit.ly/3TMMMpd
• SWBTS student narrates ‘Jesus’ film in its 2,000th language – https://bit.ly/3goqZq9

• Adrian Rogers dies
  • https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/adrian-rogers-longtime-bellevue-pastor-and-leader-in-conservative-resurgence-dies/

• Amy: Heaven and Nature Sing: 25 Advent Reflections to Bring Joy to the World – https://amzn.to/3OhJrgS
• Jonathan: World Cup

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New research from Lifeway shows that while 100% of churches have reopened following the pandemic, only about 85% of attendees have returned. Also, state conventions are happening across the country and attendance at the meetings is on the rise.

• Churches are open but still recovering from pandemic attendance losses – https://bit.ly/3G6j5fJ
• October Cooperative Program giving 5 percent below budget – https://bit.ly/3NWtEnr
• Michigan celebrates diversity, increases CP percentage – https://bit.ly/3DXJn0Z
• West Virginia Baptists rally around three-year cooperative vision – https://bit.ly/3DXJn0Z
• N.C. Baptists elect first African American president, celebrate being ‘On Mission Together’ – https://bit.ly/3g2fuED
• Hawaii Pacific Baptists focus on unity – https://bit.ly/3g2fuED
• MWBC highlights relationships, honors Endel – https://bit.ly/3hCHC1x
• Missouri Baptists ‘Reflecting Christ to a watching world’ – https://bit.ly/3hCHC1x
• Arkansas Baptists cooperate through service – https://bit.ly/3TsTzV4
• New Mexico Baptists turn eyes toward God – https://bit.ly/3TsTzV4
• Executive Committee presidential search team set to interview finalists – https://bit.ly/3WSjEQe
• Blue Mountain College becomes Blue Mountain Christian University – https://bit.ly/3Tw926u
• Southern Baptist library and archives honored for decades of success – https://bit.ly/3O00Omj
• Illinois children’s home worker sentenced on sexual assault charges – https://bit.ly/3UwaB5J

• Cherries rejected by boarding school
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/306,13-Nov-1950.pdf

• Amy: Church Communications – https://amzn.to/3tpDoxa
• Jonathan: But God – https://amzn.to/3Uwg6S8

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Broadmoor Baptist Church in Jackson, Miss., issued a response to a decades-old report of sexual abuse at the church. In doing so, they may have become the model for how to properly report older cases.

• Mississippi church commits to ‘more thorough response’ for 1980s abuse case – https://bit.ly/3t3yC84
• Middle school principal, Baptist youth volunteer arrested on child sex-related charges – https://bit.ly/3fArmxq
• Churchgoers increasingly prefer a congregation that shares their politics – https://bit.ly/3U7MNVC
• Southern Baptist Disaster Relief receives $400,000 from State of Florida – https://bit.ly/3E0adGR
• Barber, Wellman issue statement on proposed constitutional amendment – https://bit.ly/3DDemPA
• California Baptists celebrate being ‘Better Together’ – https://bit.ly/3DD30ep
• Utah, Idaho partner in advancing the Gospel – https://bit.ly/3DD30ep
• Indiana Baptists resource each other – https://bit.ly/3fxvPkv
• Mississippi Baptists increase budget, unveil new logo – https://bit.ly/3fxvPkv
• ‘In Jesus’ Name’: Southern Baptists observe global prayer day – https://bit.ly/3FKV4dV

• Ants cause false fire alarm at Golden Gate
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3089,05-Nov-1970.pdf

• Amy:
  • SEBTS professor continues musical legacy as ‘The Ambassador’
  • New Summit Worship Album
• Jonathan: Calling Out the Called – https://amzn.to/3FKJjV0

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Southwestern Seminary announced they had begun cutting staff in efforts to reduce seminary operating expenses by 10%. Also, winners of the annual Dove Awards were announced.

• Southwestern Seminary announces layoffs – https://bit.ly/3W78wyF
• Saddleback pastor says he’ll encourage women to preach but ‘doesn’t want to engage in denominational battles’ – https://bit.ly/3SFUG3j
• Dove Award winners include CeCe Winans, Phil Wickham, Anne Wilson – https://bit.ly/3U3pXyb
• Unify Project weeks from launch, Litton says – https://bit.ly/3gV5Iod
• Nevada sets renewed focus on discipleship – https://bit.ly/3TEFrsB
• ‘Church Forward’ launches new season of ministry for Kansas, Nebraska – https://bit.ly/3TEFrsB
• Alabama pastor arrested on child sex-related charges – https://bit.ly/3W9Kvqx
• Former South Carolina youth pastor charged with criminal sexual conduct of minor – https://bit.ly/3WekiHc

• George Schroeder named Brotherhood Commission Exec
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/370,30-Oct-1951.pdf

• Amy: Gloria Gaynor story – https://bit.ly/3gVhj6n
• Jonathan: Student Baptism Sunday – https://bit.ly/3DHMgEj

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The trustees at Southwestern Seminary met for their regularly called meeting and covered a number of issues last week at the campus in Fort Worth. Also, state convention recaps continue this week.

• SWBTS ‘not in a crisis,’ but financial challenges must be addressed, Dockery tells trustees – https://bit.ly/3CMCKho
• Gateway’s present strength has historic foundations, trustees told – https://bit.ly/3CSwxAH
• MBTS trustee meeting includes 10-year celebration, newly endowed chair, five-year plan – https://bit.ly/3CSwxAH
• Send Relief Serve Tour completes 2022 events, looks toward 2023 – https://bit.ly/3TFWI4h
• Baptist Resource Network meeting emphasizes missions, love – https://bit.ly/3F0UfNO
• Colorado Baptists celebrate church planting – https://bit.ly/3F0UfNO
• Montana announces sale of its building – https://bit.ly/3F6dllL
• Dakota Baptist Convention gathers in celebration – https://bit.ly/3F6dllL
• Matz named HLGU President, turnaround called ‘miracle’ – https://bit.ly/3F6dq93
• 2022 Lottie Moon offering and week of prayer resources available from IMB – https://bit.ly/3z0o3pW

• Missionary Kids Learn Manners
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3270,22-Oct-1971.pdf

Preview Days are your opportunity to see first-hand all that Southwestern Seminary has to offer. During your visit, you’ll tour the campus, speak with faculty members, chat with fellow students, and experience the unique campus community of Southwestern Seminary.

And, all Preview Day attendees will have a chance to win a $1500 scholarship!

Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at swbts.edu/preview.

• Amy: The Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar, 25th Anniversary: Retrospect and Prospect
• Jonathan: ACTS2 TV Network

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SBC President Bart Barber was featured last week on the CBS news show 60 Minutes. Also, SBDR hit a milestone in its response to Hurricane Ian serving more than half a million meals in Florida.

• SBC President Bart Barber featured on CBS’ 60 Minutes – https://bit.ly/3CU6hqF
• Barber’s 60 Minutes interview brings positive reviews from SBC leaders – https://bit.ly/3ECmG4q
• SBDR nears 500,000 meals prepared, relief for hundreds – https://bit.ly/3CYds16
• Ezell issues statement for He Gets Us webinar – https://bit.ly/3CZgQIU
• Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College Celebrate Tenth Consecutive Year of Record Enrollment – https://bit.ly/3EHv8iU
• SWBTS trustees to receive crucial update next week – https://bit.ly/3EHv8iU
• Fall trustee meeting recap from SBTS – https://bit.ly/3g6ZLE2
• Fall trustee meeting recap from SEBTS – https://bit.ly/3g17pzH
• IMB to host annual Missions College – https://bit.ly/3rVtylL
• Chinese Fellowship installs new executive director – https://bit.ly/3CYyoVI
• North Greenville University mourns death of baseball player – https://bit.ly/3yBLllB

• Baker James Cauthen Elected Foreign Mission Secretary
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/106,14-Oct-1953.pdf

Preview Days are your opportunity to see first-hand all that Southwestern Seminary has to offer. During your visit, you’ll tour the campus, speak with faculty members, chat with fellow students, and experience the unique campus community of Southwestern Seminary.

And, all Preview Day attendees will have a chance to win a $1500 scholarship!

Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at swbts.edu/preview.

• Amy: Political Gospel: Public Witness in a Politically Crazy World
• Jonathan: A biblical resource for pastors on gender and sexuality