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Ravi Zacharias International Ministries released a report related the late apologist’s patterns of sexual abuse over the past decade, and Southwestern has settled a lawsuit with a charitable foundation and regained control over its assets.

• Investigation reveals Zacharias’ years-long history of sexual abuse of women – https://bit.ly/3da06lU
• Settlement returns Riley Foundation control to SWBTS, Baylor – https://bit.ly/3qeECbn
• TRUSTEES: IMB appoints 30 missionaries, celebrates $5 billion in cumulative Lottie gifts – https://bit.ly/2Zo5YA5
• IMB announces George Liele Scholarship – https://bit.ly/3pf0xO7
• Arkansas Baptists surpass 2020 budget, send extra $1 million to IMB – https://bit.ly/2Z8bsPd
• Americans less optimistic about race relations, study shows – https://bit.ly/2ZbY8Ju

• Gardner-Webb College Seeking New Mascot
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/563,13-Feb-1957.pdf

• Amy: Gentle and Lowly
• Jonathan: Annual Ministry Reports

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It was a busy week in the SBC and there’s some big news from NAMB and the EC. Also, there are now five state conventions looking for an executive director.

• TRUSTEES: NAMB trustees see heartache and healing first-hand in New Orleans – https://bit.ly/2NZaKBk
• NAMB trustees unanimously affirm cooperation, mission strategy of leadership – https://bit.ly/36KC8cR
• Southern Baptists prepare to send 33 missionaries in virtual celebration – https://bit.ly/3rlkTa0
• ERLC-focused task force releases report – https://bit.ly/3trvHFt
• CP giving rebounds in January, above budget for fiscal year – https://bit.ly/2MzOpKo
• Racist letter sent to Black pastor condemned as ‘vile, sick and disgusting’ – https://bit.ly/3cOeT5L
• Rick Warren apologizes for children’s Sunday school video loaded with Asian culture stereotypes – https://bit.ly/36HppYq
• Churches celebrate first Baptist missionary and Black 18th Century pastor George Liele Feb. 7 – https://bit.ly/36IG6TA
• BCM/D introduces offering honoring George Liele – https://bit.ly/3aE9cUW
• Baptist New Mexican changing publication size, frequency – https://bit.ly/3aE9cUW
• Northwest Baptist Convention building to be sold – https://bit.ly/3aEqC3S
• Dakota Baptist Convention establishes positions to address pastors’ isolation –  https://bit.ly/3cIKfdW
• Ohio exec search team receiving resumes – https://bit.ly/36JjEte
• SBTC search team recommends Lorick as executive director – https://bit.ly/2O9pwWr
• McNeil announces retirement as Indiana Baptists’ executive director – https://bit.ly/3cJugw6
• Nevada state exec Kevin White resigns – https://bit.ly/36HpTxI
• Messenger, childcare pre-registration open for 2021 SBC Annual Meeting – https://bit.ly/3tpLBQC
• NAMB-IMB Send Conference registration opens – https://bit.ly/36JjEte

• This computer wouldn’t take yes for an answer
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/05-FEB-1996.PDF

• Amy: Ministers’ Wives Luncheon
• Jonathan: CP Digital Kit

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Lifeway has reached a sales agreement on its building, and trustees approved proposed changes to the publisher’s ministry assignments.

• TRUSTEES: Finances, building sale, audit report focus of Lifeway meeting – https://bit.ly/3t5Ot55
• Lifeway trustees approve revisions to mission and ministry statements – https://bit.ly/2Me0Fjz
• Lifeway building under contract, transitions to new work environment – https://bit.ly/3ad2i9g
• Urging cooperation, SBC EC issues white paper to NAMB, state executives – https://bit.ly/2NNT0ZN
• Leslie Osborn named new CFO for Oklahoma Baptists – https://bit.ly/3r1GLab
• Brand to be nominated as SBC 1st VP, Chavez as 2nd VP – https://bit.ly/3adEKkD

• Elliff declines FHB president nomination; search continues
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7503,29-Jan-1993.pdf

• Amy: SBC Life
• Jonathan: Early Work, Vol. 2 (2020 Versions)

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Ed Litton and Randy Adams announced this week that they, too, will be candidates for the SBC presidency when Southern Baptists meet this summer in Nashville.

• Litton to be nominated for SBC president – https://bit.ly/3c1bbFi
• Randy Adams announced as nominee for SBC president – https://bit.ly/2LUip3i
• Summit hires outside firm to review findings of internal investigation – https://bit.ly/39SIaJb
• Lifeway launches new branding, website enhancements – https://bit.ly/3sO5eBK
• IMB to host virtual Sending Celebration Feb. 3 – https://bit.ly/3sIASAB
• 2021 March for Life moves to virtual event – https://bit.ly/3sPnL0g
• Georgia Baptist building placed for sale – https://bit.ly/2Nk6fB2

• Graham Prays, Preaches at Bush Inauguration
  • https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/events-index/2001-george-w-bush-inauguration/

• Amy: Pray Every Day | Mary DeMuth on Etsy
• Jonathan: The Road to Nashville

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There’s another candidate for the 2021 SBC Presidential election after it was announced that Georgia pastor Mike Stone will be nominated. Also, the 2021 Resolutions Committee has been named with a new chairman who’s serving for the second time.

• Georgia pastor, former Executive Committee chairman Stone to be nominated for SBC president – https://bit.ly/3qtgiCh
• SBC Resolutions Committee stays in place, with changes – https://bit.ly/3qtgx09
• WMU board celebrates new initiatives, will explore sale of building – https://bit.ly/35JoMgy
• Florida church proclaims transparency, safety after lay pastor charged with child porn – https://bit.ly/2LU4pGe

• Crooks released from NOBTS
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/953,15-Jan-1958.pdf

• Amy: Women & Work Podcast
• Jonathan: NAMB Prayer Calendar

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The first week of 2021 gave us some tumultuous events in the SBC and in the nation. Amy and Jonathan also take a look at a few stories that may have gotten missed over the Christmas holidays.

• Southern Baptist leaders condemn storming of U.S. Capitol – https://bit.ly/3s5Utdu
• Moore addresses ‘chaos’ in D.C., calls for leadership, healing – https://bit.ly/3hXSKlV
• NAAF leaders, seminary presidents hold ‘honest and open conversation’ – https://bit.ly/2XpJJZq
• Designated giving remains strong, CP giving takes step backward in December report – https://bit.ly/35jEDCg
• Fire guts Cowpens church sanctuary on Christmas weekend – https://bit.ly/2KK8Xir
• LifeWay finalizes Ridgecrest sale – https://bit.ly/2JxlG7q
• Southern Baptist leaders remember Fred Wolfe’s impact for the Gospel – https://bit.ly/39bVND3
• Judson College to open for spring 2021 – https://bit.ly/35jSDMb
• Western Recorder to cease monthly publication – https://bit.ly/3bgwbHQ

• 22-Year-Old Mission Check Found In Files
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/553,06-Jan-1957.pdf

• Amy: The Essential It’s a Wonderful Life: A Scene-by-Scene Guide to the Classic Film
• Jonathan: Bible Reading Plans

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2020 is over—thankfully. On this week’s episode, Amy and Jonathan look ahead to 2021 and what lies ahead for the SBC in the new year.

1. How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect us in 2021?
2. Will we see more diverse first- and second-chair leaders? (SBTC, Ohio, NC, Guidestone)(provost at SWBTS, other state staff)
3. What will the Annual Meeting look like?
4. Who will be nominated for SBC offices in Nashville?
5. How will the Send Conference be received in place of the pastors’ conference?
6. How will the major launch of Go2 affect sending numbers in coming years?
7. Will the AAEO rebound?
8. Will LMCO meet their 175M goal?
9. How will Southern Baptists respond to potential legislation from the Biden administration that could infringe on our beliefs and religious liberties?
10. What will be the surprise story of 2021?

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2020 was quite the year. On this year-end recap episode, Amy and Jonathan cover the top stories of the year, answer their 10 questions for 2020, and Amy shares her 10 most fascinating Southern Baptists of the year.

1. How will American politics affect the SBC in 2020?
2. Will we see more diverse first-chair leaders?
3. Who will be nominated for SBC officers in Orlando?
4. How will the major launch of Go2 affect sending numbers in coming years?
5. Will we see any recommendations for disfellowship from the Credentials Committee?
6. What will be the outcome of the Baptism Sunday initiatives President Greear is promoting?
7. What will be the impact of LifeWay’s retail strategy?
8. Will we break $200M in national CP receipts this budget year?
9. Will the AAEO hit another record high?
10. Will we hit 10K messengers in Orlando?

1. COVID-19 – a global pandemic arrives
2. Cancellation of the 2020 SBC Annual Meeting
3. Racial tension and the SBC’s response
4. LifeWay agrees to sell Ridgecrest
5. SBC entities go to court
6. Withdrawing fellowship
7. Presidential election, Supreme Court shift
8. Historic election of SBC Executive Committee chairman
9. NAMB, IMB team up in partnership with Send Relief
10. Jerry Falwell Jr. resigns amid scandal

1. Brenda Gantt
2. Scott James
3. Renee Trewick
4. Charles Billingsley
5. Curtis James
6. Caleb Freeman
7. Abby Cavanaugh
8. Natalie Maxey
9. Jon Nelson
10. Rebekah Naylor

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The NAAF published a letter in response to a recent statement from the Council of Seminary Presidents and a group of pastors have issued a statement in support of the NAAF letter.

• NAAF, Ausberry respond to seminary presidents’ statement https://bit.ly/3aqsuii
• Group of Southern Baptists opposes those who ‘distract’ from racial reconciliation https://bit.ly/2KzQtke
• Stinson departs, Dockery named interim provost of Southwestern Seminary https://bit.ly/3apLbCU
• LifeWay donates nearly 30,000 Spanish Bibles to struggling Venezuelan communities https://bit.ly/2K87JNL
• Longtime Baptist editor, journalist joins Baptist Press https://bit.ly/38gdfpr
• Florida church fires pastor jailed on child pornography charges https://bit.ly/3p6i6Ag
• NAMB files motion, will petition Supreme Court in McRaney case https://bit.ly/34o9LzW
• Great Commission is ‘first priority,’ Allen tells MBTS graduates https://bit.ly/2KiPFQP
• ‘Great Commission DNA’ is Akin’s hope for SEBTS graduates https://bit.ly/34pjwhB
• Greear to be first SBC president to speak at March for Life https://bit.ly/38gdrFb
• Falwell drops defamation lawsuit against Liberty https://bit.ly/34sRcuu
• ERLC plans record 10 ultrasound donations https://bit.ly/2KgUzOo

• Viral Vitality

• Lottie Moon is born on December 12, 1840

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The official SBC calendar of activities for 2021 was released this week for churches to use to highlight the missions and ministries, and the ERLC clarified some issues related to a recent amicus brief.

• Addition of George Liele Day highlights 2021 SBC calendar – https://bit.ly/3a37zlo
• ERLC issues apology, explanation regarding amicus brief – https://bit.ly/342GaMw
• Despite pandemic challenges, CP giving above budget – https://bit.ly/3oITIoo
• ‘Love one another,’ Greenway charges SWBTS graduates – https://bit.ly/3qM5D6z
• NOBTS, North Greenville University sign articulation agreement – https://bit.ly/2Lrqtbg
• TRUSTEES: NOBTS approves new VP, student center renovation – https://bit.ly/2LtnoaD
• SBTS adds three to faculty – https://bit.ly/2LtnoaD
• GuideStone presidential search committee welcomes additional recommendations – https://bit.ly/3a0VD3n
• IMB missionaries and staff give more than $800,000 to LMCO – https://bit.ly/3a0VD3n

• Nativity Scene Baby Brings Christmas Joy
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4970,07-Dec-1979.pdf

• Amy: Historical White House Ornaments
• Jonathan: Rick Brewer Christmas CD