SBC This Week

By Brandon Porter & Laura ErlansonReligion & Spirituality Christianity Government

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March 24, 2023Former SBC President Johnny Hunt sues SBC, EC, Guidepost
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Episode #424
Longtime pastor and former SBC President Johnny Hunt has filed suit against the SBC, the SBC Executive Committee (EC) and Guidepost Solutions. The suit seeks unspecified damages related to allegations of defamation and the invasion of privacy based on accusations made against Hunt in the 2022 Guidepost report stemming from an investigation into the alleged mishandling of sexual abuse by the SBC EC.
News Recap
Johnny Hunt sues SBC, EC and Guidepost – https://bit.ly/3K7qBZ6
Leatherwood installed as new ERLC president – https://bit.ly/40hoQyk
ERLC trustees OK senior staff additions, award recipients – https://bit.ly/3K5KL5S
Author, ethicist Jason Thacker Joining Boyce Faculty – https://bit.ly/3z6vQlA
Wolfe elected as new South Carolina Baptist exec – https://bit.ly/3TKPPjh
Former SBCV executive Doyle Chauncey dies – https://bit.ly/3lMAQZz
Longtime NOBTS registrar Paul Gregoire dies – https://bit.ly/3JJGbsx
Former SWBTS professor of missions Samuel Shahid dies at 87 – https://bit.ly/3JJGbsx
This Week in SBC History
Billy Graham to speak at SBC Annual Meeting
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/326,23-Mar-1951.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: A story with a nice ring to it
Jonathan: Lawyer views role on EC as that of ‘servant,’ not ‘savior’
26 min
March 17, 2023Car crashes into NC church, catches fire; 2023 Serve Tour kicks off
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Episode #423
A North Carolina church is under repair after an unconscious driver crashed his car into its worship center. Also, this week, John Mark Yeats was announced as the new president at Corban College.
News Recap
Man rescued from burning car after crashing into sanctuary – https://bit.ly/3FxB0eh
Hundreds join Serve Tour in Montgomery – https://bit.ly/3mOS3lh
Oklahoma Baptists celebrate $1 billion cumulative CP giving – https://bit.ly/3mZR2Hk
John Mark Yeats named 11th president of Corban University – https://bit.ly/3ZU36Zi
Herbert Brisbane, trailblazing Black evangelism leader, dies at 68 – https://bit.ly/40dR78r
This Week in SBC History
Hotel Shortage in Oklahoma City
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/219,16-Mar-1949.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: March Madness – North Greenville Band subbing for Furman
Jonathan: I Am Second video featuring Tyler and Bethany Toney
24 min
March 10, 2023Yeats to leave Missouri Baptist post; Stolle to lead BCM/D
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Episode #422
John Yeats announced this week that he will leave his position as the executive director of the Missouri Baptist Convention at the end of the year. Also, in Maryland/Delaware, Tom Stolle was unanimously elected as the new state exec.
News Recap
Yeats to transition out as Missouri Baptist exec – https://bit.ly/3yttxJb
BCM/D board unanimously calls Tom Stolle as executive director – https://bit.ly/3kW4BqH
Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention names interim executive-director – https://bit.ly/3JutFhK
Cooperative Program giving exceeds monthly budget again, up 2.35% for the year – https://bit.ly/3J83UT0
GuideStone trustees affirm strategic plan, elect officers, announce Hawkins fund – https://bit.ly/3FeQJhZ
Changes in key GuideStone leadership roles – https://bit.ly/3JpmXJQ
Spurgeon College basketball coach Billy Livezey wins Coach of the Year Award – https://bit.ly/3YFrs7n
Lottie Moon letter donated to SEBTS displays Moon’s courage, influence – https://bit.ly/3mIHMaw
McRaney/NAMB court date moved to August – https://bit.ly/3ZGF4Ru
This Week in SBC History
Survey Reveals Few Church Visitors
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/143,08-Mar-1954.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Send the Light: Lottie Moon’s Letters and Other Writings
Jonathan: The Wolf in Their Pockets – https://amzn.to/402Dglv
26 min
March 03, 2023Wolfe named SC exec candidate; CBU lands record $28.5M gift
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Episode #421
Tony Wolfe was revealed this week as the candidate to succeed Gary Hollingsworth as the executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, and California Baptist University announced a record-breaking $28.5 million gift to rename their events center.
News Recap
Tony Wolfe named as candidate for South Carolina exec position – https://bit.ly/3YhynUh
Jeff Robinson named editor of Baptist Courier – https://bit.ly/3J9h9UV
ARITF shares new information on proposed Ministry Check website – https://bit.ly/3YdqwHs
ARITF releases video interview with Samantha Kilpatrick of Guidepost’s ‘Faith-Based Solutions’ – https://bit.ly/3SGh5ix
Gateway Seminary to fund short-term mission trips for all students – https://bit.ly/3ZdWzZ7
Southwestern Seminary accepts City of Fort Worth offer for purchase of Carroll Park – https://bit.ly/3miHbvM
California Baptist University receives historic $28.5M gift – https://bit.ly/3ZfwMPY
Former youth pastor sentenced to 60 years for sex-related crimes – https://bit.ly/3mexT3X
This Week in SBC History
James Sullivan Named BSSB President
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/59,04-Mar-1953.pdf
https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/james-l-sullivan-the-tower-is-gone-legacy-remains/
https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/first-person-remembering-a-great-man-james-l-sullivan/
https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/james-sullivans-faith-wit-leadership-remembered-at-service/
https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/james-l-sullivan-former-president-of-sbc-baptist-sunday-school-board-dies-at-94/
Resources of the Week
Amy: Mourning the Presidents
Jonathan: Send Luncheon Registration – https://bit.ly/3mdaU9j
27 min
February 24, 2023EC meeting recap and a history of Article III
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Episode #420
This week’s EC meeting was one for the history books. Amy and Jonathan unpack the decisions made and what those decisions mean for the future of the SBC and provide a look back at the history of Article III of the SBC Constitution and how we got here.
News Recap
EC Meeting Recap Articles
https://bit.ly/3XWZFPM
https://bit.ly/3SqPAcw
https://bit.ly/3SvlQeO
https://bit.ly/3SzbRVF
https://bit.ly/3SutC8M
https://bit.ly/3Y0Xnit
https://bit.ly/3IqY3YQ
https://bit.ly/3Y0XtGR
https://bit.ly/3m43J3m
Nathan Finn to be re-nominated for SBC Recording Secretary – https://bit.ly/3ExMhuz
This Week in SBC History
This Week – A look at Article III
1845 – “shall consist of members who contribute funds” — after that, it’s basically about $$$ for the first one hundred years
1925 – Baptist Faith and Message and Cooperative Program
1948 – “for each regular Baptist church which is in friendly cooperation with this Convention and sympathetic with its purposes and work“
1992 – TC Pinckney proposes constitutional amendment at an EC meeting- “Homosexuality was being promoted and was making progress … and we wanted to protect the Southern Baptist Convention from [a] nickel and dime whittling away of standards and promoting acceptance of homosexuality” – http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7395,19-Feb-1992.PDF
1993 – Constitutional amendment passes for the second time and goes in
“Is in friendly cooperation with the Convention and sympathetic with its purposes and work. Among churches not in cooperation with the Convention are churches which act to affirm, approve, or endorse homosexual behavior.”
1999 – T.C. Pinckney proposes Baptist Faith and Message committee
2000 – Baptist Faith and Message – clear at the time that it was “not binding on local congregations”
Acknowledgement of female pastors, including Fern Creek – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/sbc-life-articles/sbc-and-women-pastors/
2004 – starts showing up in state conventions
Michigan, Florida: changed bylaws to say they could expel congregations that did not adhere to the BFM; other states followed suit, also some local associations
2007 – Garner motion – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/bfm-motion-grabs-attention-at-sbc/
2014 – new proposal for cooperating standards, primarily financial, about upping the minimum giving standards… BUT it adds the BFM 2000
Original: Has not intentionally operated in any manner demonstrating opposition to the doctrine expressed in the Convention’s most recently adopted statement of faith. (By way of example, churches which act to affirm, approve, or endorse homosexual behavior would be deemed not to be in cooperation with the Convention.)
Text gets changed to: “Has a faith and practice which closely identifies with the Convention’s adopted statement of faith. (By way of example, churches which act to affirm, approve, or endorse homosexual behavior would be deemed not to be in cooperation with the Convention.)”
2017 – constitutional amendment to add racism is declined – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/ec-wrap-up-cp-escrowing-by-churches-draws-study/
2018 – Raleigh White Baptist Church – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/ec-disfellowships-ga-church-honors-mohler/
2019 – Constitutional amendments and Bylaw 8
Round 1 amendments – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/wrap-up-sex-abuse-prevention-tops-sbc-exec-comm-agenda/
Possible revision – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/sbc-ec-may-revise-sex-abuse-prevention-proposal/
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February 17, 2023Asbury revival; Barber to be re-nominated
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Episode #419
Asbury University in Kentucky is experiencing a move of the Holy Spirit. Also, nomination have begun for the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting. We have two announcements including one for president.
News Recap
Asbury Revival
https://bit.ly/413kwU2
https://bit.ly/3I2kanW
https://bit.ly/3KhoDGf
https://bit.ly/3KiFloG
https://bit.ly/3YQ5Iq6
Louisiana pastor to nominate Barber for second term as SBC president – https://bit.ly/3I95C6e
Fred Luter to nominate Jay Adkins for first vice president – https://bit.ly/3lzOpLu
Florida church responds to Credential Committee inquiry – https://bit.ly/3lEK4Xv
ARITF meeting with SBC Credentials Committee, abuse survivors – https://bit.ly/3Z3oWbX
This Week in SBC History
National WMU Executive Director announces retirement, engagement
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/6744,17-Feb-1989.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Jesus Revolution
Jonathan: 250th anniversary of Amazing Grace
27 min
February 10, 2023NAMB, IMB hold trustee meetings; CP giving above budget
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Episode #418
NAMB held their winter trustee meeting in Miami while IMB held theirs in Virginia a week prior. Also, CP giving has bounced above budget for the year after a slow start last fall.
News Recap
NAMB Trustees meet missionaries reaching Miami’s unique diversity – https://bit.ly/3HOHUw0
Ken Whitten joins NAMB to head up leadership ministry – https://bit.ly/3XnlMyz
IMB trustees appoint 46 new missionaries, celebrate reports of increased engagement – https://bit.ly/3YHoBvq
BGCT receives $28 million from Dukes estate – https://bit.ly/3JXXB6B
January Cooperative Program giving rebounds, above budget for fiscal year – https://bit.ly/3YJ2bKf
Crawford resigns as Maryland-Delaware exec after ‘marital indiscretions’ – https://bit.ly/3RT1WtF
NOBTS’ sold-out Abide conference inspires women to live ‘missionally’ – https://bit.ly/3S4xnS9
Midwestern Seminary student Caylee Dugger killed in accident – https://bit.ly/3xgnt6d
This Week in SBC History
Bed-ridden patient delivers lesson
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/270,06-Feb-1950.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Downplaying the Sin of Homosexuality Won’t Win the Next Generation
Jonathan: BP Toolbox – BaptistPress.com/toolbox
22 min
February 03, 2023Hunt invites lead to Credential Committee inquiries; 46 missionaries sent to the nations
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Episode #417
A pair of churches who have issued preaching invites to Johnny Hunt are apparently under inquiry by the SBC Credentials Committee. Also, trustees at Lifeway and IMB met this week.
News Recap
Churches reported to SBC Credentials Committee over Johnny Hunt invites – https://bit.ly/3YjwNS5
Lifeway trustees celebrate momentum, new initiatives – https://bit.ly/3DDrVj8
Sending Celebration connects churches to the nations – https://bit.ly/3JFKRBC
Online scammers steal $793K from N.C. church – https://bit.ly/3jvqEDM
Trial date set for case involving Patterson, SWBTS – https://bit.ly/3wTiBDK
This Week in SBC History
FMB Moves into New Home in Richmond
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/808,01-Feb-1959.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Essential Christianity by J.D. Greear
Jonathan: ERLC Racial Unity web event
29 min
January 27, 2023Mullin named ERLC VP; MBTS lands $2.5M gift
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Episode #416
The ERLC has a new chief of staff, and he is no stranger to Southern Baptists. Also, Midwestern Seminary announced a massive gift to spur missionary training and sending from the school.
News Recap
ERLC trustees elect Mullin as chief of staff – https://bit.ly/3JfnKNY
MBTS’ $2.5 million ‘missions moonshot’ – https://bit.ly/3wzBP17
Birmingham area youth director arrested on child pornography charges – https://bit.ly/3HANDq5
Texas Baptist College student arrested on sexual abuse charges – https://bit.ly/40aaWya
This Week in SBC History
Nashville Paper Pushes Church News
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/53,26-Jan-1953.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: George Liele Church Planting, Evangelism, and Missions Sunday resources
Jonathan: The Road to New Orleans
16 min
January 20, 2023Pair of plane crashes claim lives of Southern Baptists
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Episode #415
A plane crash in Georgia and another in Texas claimed the lives of Southern Baptist church leaders and pastors this week. Also, the WMU was able to hold an in-person board meeting for the first time in three years.
News Recap
Clint Clifton, NAMB staffer, dies in plane crash – https://bit.ly/3XmZjCh
Texas plane crash kills four members of Tennessee church – https://bit.ly/3J1xyed
WMU leaders meet in person for the first time in three years – https://bit.ly/3Wn7MEj
FBI offers $25k reward for information on pregnancy support center attacks – https://bit.ly/3kwMCGs
Brentwood Baptist pastor announces retirement – https://bit.ly/3Xne3Bm
BGCT Executive Director Search Committee now accepting nominations – https://bit.ly/3XpVEDY
This Week in SBC History
Church installs television receiver in youth center
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/213,20-Jan-1949.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: The Life We’re Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World – https://amzn.to/3ZI9N0G
Jonathan: BP Audio Articles – BaptistPress.com
19 min