SBC This Week

By Brandon Porter & Laura Erlanson

A weekly news roundup from the Southern Baptist Convention as well as guest interviews from today's top church leaders.... more

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September 26, 2020EC adopts FY21 budgets; Pearson named CFO
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Episode #288
The SBC Executive Committee met to approve the CP Allocation Budget and the EC operating budget. Also, there’s a new CFO coming to the EC.
News Recap
SBC Executive Committee adopts CP budget cut by 5% during COVID https://bit.ly/3676TJB
Jeff Pearson named SBC Executive Committee chief financial officer https://bit.ly/304upmE
Gateway Seminary professor and missionary Lisa Hoff dies https://bit.ly/33ZShJh
LifeWay sells Wordsearch to Logos Bible Software creator Faithlife https://bit.ly/367qWYs
Florida State Board celebrates continued Kingdom ministry https://bit.ly/3mZZwKb
Capitol Hill Baptist Church sues D.C. on COVID order https://bit.ly/3mR5v3J
Steve Ballew to be nominated as New Mexico executive director https://bit.ly/2HwlxQq
This Week in SBC History
Carson-Newman loses on fumble
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1200,24-Sep-1961.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Lisa Hoff interview
Jonathan: Abby’s Challenge
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27min
September 19, 2020Annual Meeting theme announced; Hurricane Sally hits Gulf Coast
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Episode #287
We have an annual meeting theme for 2021, and there’s been a shakeup at First Baptist Atlanta. Also, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams are working across the country in multiple states.
News Recap
Greear announces 2021 Annual Meeting theme https://bit.ly/3kyAGP9
Gospel defines priorities, Moore tells ERLC https://bit.ly/33GXfus
Southern Baptists prepare Hurricane Sally response, serve disaster survivors coast-to-coast https://bit.ly/32H5NSy
Hurricane Sally unleashes flooding along the Gulf Coast https://bit.ly/2FyNab3
Georgia Baptists make financial adjustments in light of 20-year audit study https://bit.ly/35Nqcr3
NAMB launches Next Step Leader for pastors https://bit.ly/2RGAtxb
Charles Stanley transitions to pastor emeritus at First Baptist Atlanta, Anthony George named senior pastor https://bit.ly/3hz2AsM
Key VP transitions begin at Gateway Seminary https://bit.ly/2FFq4zm
This Week in SBC History
Brotherhood Building Open House Oct. 11
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1346,17-Sep-1959.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: The Only Plane in the Sky
Jonathan: 2021 SBC Annual Meeting Online Rally
...more
28min
September 11, 2020Southwestern, Baylor file suit, allege “secret coup”; Addison named EVP
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Episode #286
Southwestern and Baylor are suing a foundation that was set up to benefit the schools after a change in its governing docs has jeopardized millions. Also, Greg Addison is moving to the SBC Executive Committee as its new Executive Vice President.
News Recap
Southwestern, Baylor file suit, allege “secret coup” https://bit.ly/2DNRDWe
Addison named SBC Executive Committee executive vice president https://bit.ly/3hmLb6e
Floyd to host online rally for SBC Annual Meeting https://bit.ly/2FqRloy
Georgia pastor Fred Evers dies of cancer https://bit.ly/2Fp5jYa
Florida Pastor Heath Lambert to have brain surgery https://bit.ly/2Fp5jYa
Laura’s toll includes 140 Louisiana Baptist churches https://bit.ly/2RfPo0Y
This Week in SBC History
Christ’s Patrol Evangelizes ‘Outlaw Bikers’ to Christ
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4260,08-Sep-1976.pdf
Rebels on Wheels
Resources of the Week
Amy: Americans are buying, building, converting backyard sheds into home offices
Jonathan: IMB, Barna Group discuss engagement of next generation in global missions
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29min
September 04, 2020State convention annual meeting plans continue to change; CP hits $16M for second consecutive month
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Episode #285
The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed how many states will meet this fall and has also led to the cancellation of several meetings. Also, there’s good news regarding CP giving.
News Recap
Most state conventions redesign or cancel annual meetings during COVID-19 https://bit.ly/32W2YfA
Cooperative Program giving tops $16M for second consecutive month https://bit.ly/2GrvHRH
Sex abuse charge dropped against former children’s minister https://bit.ly/3jOHCau
Liberty announces independent investigation https://bit.ly/32St3Mq
Southern Baptists serve meals, clear debris in aftermath of Hurricane Laura https://bit.ly/2Z9Bgee
1 pastor dead, Cameron remains flooded, many churches damaged by Laura https://bit.ly/3lY1s5p
SBTC teams working in southeast Texas https://bit.ly/2EOuK5H
Trinity Baptist Church | Send Relief
This Week in SBC History
Panacea For Communism Not Painless, Simple
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1630,31-Aug-1962.pdf
https://issuu.com/southeasternseminary/docs/sebtsmag_fall2014web
Resources of the Week
Amy: Caring Well Hiring Guide
Jonathan: SBCAnnualMeeting.net
...more
24min
August 28, 2020LifeWay makes cuts for FY21; Falwell out at Liberty
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Episode #284
LifeWay trustees met this week to pass a “bridge year” budget, and Jerry Falwell Jr. is no longer president at Liberty University.
News Recap
LifeWay cuts budget, plans for ‘bridge year’ in 2021 https://bit.ly/3b3nezi
Falwell resigns as president of Liberty https://bit.ly/2Qx75sz
Charles Grant named executive director of African American relations and mobilization https://bit.ly/3hFQnTY
Virtual town hall highlights diverse African American perspectives in the SBC https://bit.ly/3gFw8Em
‘Everyone serves the churches’ in new structure approved by SBTC executive board https://bit.ly/3gEq5Qx
Southwestern Seminary launches Women’s Leadership Institute https://bit.ly/31zIz07
WMU Foundation grants national WMU $45,000 https://bit.ly/31zIz07
SWBTS mourns the death of Tony Maalouf https://bit.ly/2QuDqAg
This Week in SBC History
Hurricane Andrew makes landfall in Louisiana, Florida
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7238,28-Aug-1992.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Andrew
Resources of the Week
Amy: State conventions work together to offer one-day women’s training event
Jonathan: LifeWay releases ‘Holy Land Illustrated Bible’
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35min
August 21, 2020Body of pastor’s wife found; Townes announces retirement
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Episode #283
The body of the wife of a Kansas City-area pastor has been found after she went missing more than three weeks ago. Also, longtime EC CFO Bill Townes announced his impending retirement this week.
News Recap
Body of missing SBC pastor’s wife found
Townes announces retirement from SBC Executive Committee
Oklahoma Baptists, NAMB announce new church planting network
Webb to lead new Send Relief crisis response team
Rebekah Naylor named first female distinguished professor at SWBTS
Southwestern Seminary appoints seven administrative staff to faculty
Southwestern Seminary’s Brent Ray dies
Midwestern Seminary’s Spanish Studies Department grows, reorganizes staff
This Week in SBC History
Wyoming convention formedhttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5313,19-Aug-1981.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: NAAF Webinar
Jonathan: ERLC Webinar
...more
23min
August 15, 2020Trustee meetings moved online; Falwell on administrative leave at Liberty
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Episode #282
The continuing COVID-19 global pandemic has forced most SBC entities to move their fall trustee meetings to online meetings. Also, Liberty University has placed its president, Jerry Falwell, Jr., on administrative leave.
News Recap
SBC entity trustee meetings move primarily online due to COVID-19 restrictions https://bit.ly/3g22etE
Falwell to take indefinite leave of absence from Liberty https://bit.ly/3kItZLr
Liberty University appoints acting president https://bit.ly/2Y2Co2v
NAMB files en banc request, First Liberty Institute joins case https://bit.ly/33Zv0Je
Chinese Baptist leader Simon Tsoi dies https://bit.ly/33ZwxyJ
Director of missions for Mississippi’s Rankin Baptist Association dies of COVID-19 https://bit.ly/3iLgIQB
Nancy Sullivan, ministers’ wives pioneer, dies https://bit.ly/3kEWjhT
This Week in SBC History
Home Mission Board Picks Rutledge As Head
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1775,15-Aug-1964.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Holly Dolly Christmas
Jonathan:
Restoration, return unclear for adulterous pastors, new survey finds
http://lifewayresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/March-2016-Pastor-Views-on-pastor-misconduct.pdf
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31min
August 08, 2020WMU to offer voluntary retirement; Pastor gets camel
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Episode #281
The Woman’s Missionary Union announced this week that it will offer employees a voluntary retirement as the missions organization deals with the financial impact from the COVID-19 global pandemic. Also, there’s quite a bit of discussion about animals on the show this week.
News Recap
WMU announces voluntary retirement plan amid COVID financial crisis https://bit.ly/2PxwbHj
Cooperative Program giving rebounds in July for highest monthly total since February https://bit.ly/30CmHB5
SBC Executive Committee launches new branding, websites https://bit.ly/3a4HxvT
Kansas pastor’s wife goes missing on drive to Alabama https://bit.ly/3gP0Mfi
73-year-old grandmother launches Facebook cooking show and spikes online viewership at rural Alabama church https://bit.ly/3a61D8Y
Retiring pastor receives send-off complete with camel https://bit.ly/3a41nY6
Ouachita hires Shepherd to support students, faculty, staff of color https://bit.ly/3a5E2VT
Thornton named SEBTS associate director of Ph.D. studies, director of Th.M. program https://bit.ly/3fChmxG
LifeWay moves major women’s events online for fall 2020 https://bit.ly/3a4mIAI
This Week in SBC History
Students Remodel Chicken Coop Into Prayer Chapel
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3226,05-Aug-1971.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Richard Ross article
Jonathan: Holly Meyer article
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31min
July 31, 2020Pastor resigns after event celebrating Confederate general, KKK leader; COVID outbreak hits Alabama church
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Episode #280
An Alabama pastor resigned after controversy arose following his involvement in an event honoring Nathan Bedford Forrest. Also in Alabama, a church has seen ana COVID-19 outbreak affect more than 40 members.
News Recap
Pastor resigns after celebrating KKK leader https://bit.ly/2CWMxXu
COVID outbreak of more than 40 cases tied to revival at rural Alabama church https://bit.ly/3jS4t69
Campers test positive for COVID-19 after attending evangelical youth camp in Texas https://bit.ly/33ezTxK
Jack Kwok, Ohio state exec, announces retirement https://bit.ly/2EDjOaw
Ben Mitchell reflects upon 40-year ministry https://bit.ly/314h4dL
Fire guts Illinois church building https://bit.ly/2CZfNge
Former NAMB Send Relief president is new Georgia Baptist COO https://bit.ly/30ZuOXe
Three resign from Arkansas Baptists’ Camp Siloam to pursue other opportunities https://bit.ly/30ZuOXe
This Week in SBC History
Every SBC church has a staff of 660 missionaries
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/194,28-Jul-1948.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy:
Go2 Webinar
Black Church Leadership and Family Conference
Jonathan: NAMB Evangelism Kits
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22min
July 24, 2020Texas church planter hit and killed by 18-wheeler
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Episode #279
Tragedy struck the Southern Baptist family this week as Texas church planter and pastor John Powell was killed after being hit by a semi-truck while helping a stranded motorist.
News Recap
Southern Baptist church planter dies after being hit by semi-truck https://bit.ly/32VEoga
NAMB lawsuit dismissal reversed, case remanded back to lower court https://bit.ly/2CJ1N9Z
Greg Wilton named Send Relief’s national director for refugees and internationals https://bit.ly/2Cyhzon
Mississippi’s The Baptist Record goes fully digital https://bit.ly/32Q6Y2v
N.C. board president appoints team to find next state exec https://bit.ly/3hxgonW
Whitfield to be nominated SEBTS provost https://bit.ly/2CG0MiY
This Week in SBC History
Last agency survey made in Depression
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/478,21-Jul-1956.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: My Dear Hamilton: A Novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton
Jonathan: Chris Renzema, Let the Ground Rest
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29min

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