SBC This Week

By Brandon Porter & Laura ErlansonReligion & Spirituality Christianity Government

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May 31, 2021#SBC21 Preview Episode
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Episode #324
The 2021 SBC Annual Meeting is just around the corner. On this episode, Jonathan and Amy tell you everything you need to know about #SBC21 and the great city of Nashville.
#SBC21 Preview
Messenger Info
Technological advancements, changes in store for 2021 Annual Meeting messengers – https://bit.ly/2RT4OvY
Event Schedule & Program
Send Conference – https://bit.ly/3yHNXgw
Annual Meeting – https://bit.ly/2RRTtfR
Elections
SBC elections not lacking candidates in 2021 – https://bit.ly/3fNBFKT
Business
Southern Baptists prepare to vote on revised ministry assignments for Lifeway, NAMB – https://bit.ly/3hYGCDc
Rewritten Business & Financial Plan awaits adoption by SBC messengers – https://bit.ly/3wzzdyc
Vision 2025 – http://sbc.net/vision2025
Events
Send Conference en Español promises to be ‘historic event’ – https://bit.ly/2RRT8tB
NAAF pursues cross-cultural cooperation and understanding – https://bit.ly/3hW4veA
First Asian American Collective gathering to be among several Asian meetings in Nashville – https://bit.ly/3wFKWev
SBC exhibits: Vision 2025, diversity, panels and resources on tap – https://bit.ly/3yQBeZ1
Messengers presented with host of events presented by SBC entities – https://bit.ly/2ROTRf4
Women’s groups, others plan events around SBC meeting – https://bit.ly/3hWUZrN
Evangelists, associational leaders, other SBC groups to reconnect in Nashville – https://bit.ly/3bSPuGH
SBC This Week is sponsored by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where you can get the theological training and the hands-on experience you need to thrive in ministry. Wherever and however God is calling you to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission, SWBTS offers a degree path to equip you. Whether you are pursuing a bachelor, masters, or doctoral degree, Southwestern Seminary is here to walk alongside you as you live your calling. Learn more at swbts.edu/.
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May 28, 2021Gateway celebrates 10,000th graduate; SBTC gives $500,000 to Cooperative Program
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Episode #323
Gateway Seminary celebrated a milestone this spring, and the SBTC made a generous gift to Southern Baptist missions and ministry.
News Recap
Gateway celebrates 10,000th graduate; Iorg urges graduates to press into challenges – https://bit.ly/3vu2lGZ
SBTC gives $500,000 grant to SBC national and global missions – https://bit.ly/3oX3OD7
Gateway names Tong new VP of business services – https://bit.ly/3oVTCuJ
Austin appointed SBTS senior VP for institutional administration – https://bit.ly/3oVTCuJ
Greear hosts first joint prayer time for SBC meeting – https://bit.ly/2QVhoui
Carter to be nominated for president of Pastors’ Conference – https://bit.ly/2R0qNkq
Andrews to be nominated for Pastors’ Conference president – https://bit.ly/34pbZyF
Boswell to be nominated as Pastors’ Conference treasurer – https://bit.ly/3fqFkPO
SBC This Week is sponsored by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where you can get the theological training and the hands-on experience you need to thrive in ministry. Wherever and however God is calling you to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission, SWBTS offers a degree path to equip you. Whether you are pursuing a bachelor, masters, or doctoral degree, Southwestern Seminary is here to walk alongside you as you live your calling. Learn more at swbts.edu/.
This Week in SBC History
Cornerstone laid at missionary training center
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5650,25-May-1983.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: SBC Annual Meeting Twitter Account
Jonathan: 2021 Book of Reports
22 min
May 22, 2021Moore leaves ERLC; Dilbeck named president-elect at GuideStone
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Episode #322
Russ Moore is leaving the ERLC and GuideStone has a new president-elect. Also, the SBC Pastors’ Conference has some new officer nominees.
News Recap
Russell Moore announces departure from ERLC helm – https://bit.ly/3fB7tT1
GuideStone Trustees elect Dilbeck as President-elect – https://bit.ly/3wmCXmK
Lifeway finalizes building sale – https://bit.ly/3hJainC
Dew calls NOBTS, Leavell College grads to heed the Lord’s prayer as model for life – https://bit.ly/3bJXZ6S
IMB trustees appoint 68 missionaries, announce new affinity – https://bit.ly/3wsKgJF
Missionary Jim Flora dies at age 63 – https://bit.ly/3hHJJ2c
Southern Baptists grow in number of churches, plant 588 new congregations amid COVID-19 pandemic – https://bit.ly/2RzWmlj
A call to prayer and fasting for SBC ‘21 – https://bit.ly/3ysoMOB
California pastor Davidson to be nominated for Pastors’ Conference president – https://bit.ly/2RzWtNL
Triggs, Chayasirisobhon to be nominated for Pastors’ Conference VP – https://bit.ly/3hJcxHO
Greer to be nominated as treasurer of SBC Pastors’ Conference – https://bit.ly/3fF0Gb7
Greear announces appointees to 2021 Registration Committee – https://bit.ly/3yw5Ka2
Tellers named for 2021 SBC in Nashville – https://bit.ly/3fuA0cU
SBC This Week is sponsored by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where you can get the theological training and the hands-on experience you need to thrive in ministry. Wherever and however God is calling you to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission, SWBTS offers a degree path to equip you. Whether you are pursuing a bachelor, masters, or doctoral degree, Southwestern Seminary is here to walk alongside you as you live your calling. Learn more at swbts.edu/.
This Week in SBC History
Brotherhood Nominee Withdraws; Search Committee Reorganized
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4846,18-May-1979.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: SBC Annual Meeting App
Jonathan: The Anthropocene Reviewed
33 min
May 15, 2021Send Conference schedule released; Judson trustees vote to close college
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Episode #321
NAMB and IMB released the final schedule for the Send Conference this week and it includes a big change. Also, Judson college is closing after 183 years.
News Recap
New Send Conference special guests, additional seating capacity announced – https://bit.ly/3uM9MJq
Judson College board votes to close school – https://bit.ly/3tJpbIZ
Saddleback ordination service sparks SBC discussion over women and title of pastor – https://bit.ly/33JfXC4
SBTC endowment to benefit non-South state conventions – https://bit.ly/3orU2sN
Mohler urges graduates to keep eternal perspective – https://bit.ly/2RO9LGa
Greenway to graduates: ‘Make the most of the time’ – https://bit.ly/3odVnTQ
In-person graduation ceremonies bring sense of normalcy to MBTS – https://bit.ly/33ISi4Q
NOBTS student dismissed after arrest on child pornography charges – https://bit.ly/33GWyl0
Cockes joins Baptist Press as staff writer – https://bit.ly/33G9Pun
SBC This Week is sponsored by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where you can get the theological training and the hands-on experience you need to thrive in ministry. Wherever and however God is calling you to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission, SWBTS offers a degree path to equip you. Whether you are pursuing a bachelor, masters, or doctoral degree, Southwestern Seminary is here to walk alongside you as you live your calling. Learn more at swbts.edu/MDIVMBA.
This Week in SBC History
Roy Rogers to Testify on Youth Night
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/336,13-May-1951.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Billy Graham documentary explores evangelist’s career, political involvement
Jonathan: IMB Annual Statistical Report
22 min
May 08, 2021NAMB requests collegiate ministry assignment, CP giving above budget
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Episode #320
Trustees for the North American Mission Board met last week and requested the collegiate ministry assignment. Also, CP giving continues to stay above budget for the year.
News Recap
NAMB trustees celebrate Boston church planters, OK collegiate ministry assignment request – https://bit.ly/2SCCv5j
NAMB requests SBC collegiate ministry assignment transfer – https://bit.ly/33gDsSE
National CP giving above monthly budget once again, up 2.64% for the year – https://bit.ly/3f4saq2
SBC presidential candidates share testimonies, visions in online forum – https://bit.ly/3xWWxr5
FROM THE SEMINARIES: MBTS announces faculty additions; SBTS offers new online degrees; SEBTS adds 5-year MA plan – https://bit.ly/3bcv0rU
North Carolina pastor arrested on sexual exploitation charges – https://bit.ly/3b9lKoE
India COVID-19 surge prompts Southern Baptists to prayer, action – https://bit.ly/3eTEUQc
As crisis continues in India, Send Relief brings aid to those in need – https://bit.ly/2R0ZM0a
Indian hospitals under strain as COVID surges – https://bit.ly/3xTokJ5
SBC This Week is sponsored by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where you can get the theological training and the hands-on experience you need to thrive in ministry. Wherever and however God is calling you to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission, SWBTS offers a degree path to equip you. Whether you are pursuing a bachelor, masters, or doctoral degree, Southwestern Seminary is here to walk alongside you as you live your calling. Learn more at swbts.edu/MDIVMBA.
This Week in SBC History
Five Major Questions Will Confront S.B.C.
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/856,05-May-1957.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: SEBTS Magazine
Jonathan: The Method of Christian Theology: A Basic Introduction
32 min
April 30, 2021SBC Annual Meeting schedule released; Yeats to be nominated for Recording Secretary
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Episode #319
The SBC Committee on Order of Business released the proposed schedule for the 2021 SBC Annual Meeting this week, and an announcement was made that John Yeats will be renominated to serve a 24th term as Recording Secretary.
News Recap
2021 SBC Annual Meeting program released – https://bit.ly/3gYcSWm
2021 SBC: Executive Committee, boards, commission, seminaries, committee nominees announced – https://bit.ly/3gPBJf6
Longtime SBC recording secretary John Yeats to be renominated – https://bit.ly/3gPYBLr
Altered for pandemic, Crossover will precede Nashville SBC Annual Meeting – https://bit.ly/3xA1WUU
19 downtown Nashville hotels available for SBC messengers Monday – https://bit.ly/3eMiNLJ
Roger Alford named editor of The Christian Index – https://bit.ly/3aQysIS
Contract signed for sale of Georgia Baptist Building – https://bit.ly/3aSwEyL
SBC This Week is sponsored by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where you can get the theological training and the hands-on experience you need to thrive in ministry. Wherever and however God is calling you to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission, SWBTS offers a degree path to equip you. Whether you are pursuing a bachelor, masters, or doctoral degree, Southwestern Seminary is here to walk alongside you as you live your calling. Learn more at swbts.edu/MDIVMBA.
This Week in SBC History
Herbert Hoover to Get Honorary Degree
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1899,01-May-1964.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Trevor Lawrence story
Jonathan: National Day of Prayer
28 min
April 23, 2021Houston’s First shatters missions offering goal; Seminary trustee recaps
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Episode #318
Houston’s First Baptist Church recently raised $2,628,946 for world missions, and we have reports from three seminary trustee meetings.
News Recap
Houston’s First shatters World Mission Offering goal – https://bit.ly/2QQWqMK
‘Handshake agreement’ between city, historic Black church in jeopardy – https://bit.ly/3ngqSvL
TRUSTEES: Gateway elects new VP of academic services – https://bit.ly/3dHgGJN
TRUSTEES: NOBTS approves new degrees and online Spanish initiative – https://bit.ly/32IXg0F
TRUSTEES: SBTS celebrates God’s grace, is ‘stronger than ever’ – https://bit.ly/2QScw93
SBC This Week is sponsored by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where you can get the theological training and the hands-on experience you need to thrive in ministry. Wherever and however God is calling you to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission, SWBTS offers a degree path to equip you. Whether you are pursuing a bachelor, masters, or doctoral degree, Southwestern Seminary is here to walk alongside you as you live your calling. Learn more at swbts.edu/MDIVMBA.
This Week in SBC History
Single microphone will service hundred wire recorders at convention sessions
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/225,21-Apr-1949.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: CP Sunday
Jonathan: Prayer Events
23 min
April 16, 2021Annual Meeting moved to Music City Center; Committee on Committees announced
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Episode #317
The 2021 SBC Annual Meeting has been moved from the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center to the Music City Center in downtown Nashville. Also, there are some incredible updates from three of our Southern Baptist seminaries.
News Recap
2021 SBC Annual Meeting to remain in Nashville, shift venues – https://bit.ly/3sqauKn
Diversity of SBC on display in 2021 Committee on Committees – https://bit.ly/32kfvJN
SBC resolutions submission portal opens – https://bit.ly/3tr7EWD
Lifeway offers VBS options for varied pandemic contexts – https://bit.ly/3smoW68
Lifeway gears up for summer camps with COVID precautions, protocols in place – https://bit.ly/32o2grz
TRUSTEES: SEBTS approves budget, faculty, curriculum changes – https://bit.ly/3siKPTO
TRUSTEES: MBTS celebrates financial health, record enrollment – https://bit.ly/3toYLNp
TRUSTEES: God is doing ‘fresh, marvelous’ work on Seminary Hill, Greenway says – https://bit.ly/32kWJSy
Long Hollow revival steeped in prayer sees 1,000 baptisms since December – https://bit.ly/3do7SZ1
Tennessee 6-year-old inspires church with Annie Offering gift – https://bit.ly/3do3XeP
SBC This Week is sponsored by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where you can get the theological training and the hands-on experience you need to thrive in ministry. Wherever and however God is calling you to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission, SWBTS offers a degree path to equip you. Whether you are pursuing a bachelor, masters, or doctoral degree, Southwestern Seminary is here to walk alongside you as you live your calling. Learn more at swbts.edu/MDIVMBA.
This Week in SBC History
Survey results call for more counseling, diverse approaches
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7962,13-Apr-1995.PDF
Resources of the Week
Amy: Every Moment Holy, Volume 2
Jonathan: The Secular Creed
48 min
April 09, 2021Dockery to be nominated for 1VP; CP giving stable after six months
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Episode #316
Anthony Dockery will be nominated for 1VP of the SBC in June, and CP giving remains above budget halfway through the fiscal year.
News Recap
Anthony Dockery to be nominated for SBC 1st VP – https://bit.ly/3cZz7ZQ
Hollifield to assist NAMB in state convention partnerships – https://bit.ly/322yBUu
Judson College trustees vote to keep the school open – https://bit.ly/3mwacjE
CP giving steady in March, above budget after six months – https://bit.ly/3mxrahs
Jonathan Falwell named new Campus Pastor at Liberty University – https://bit.ly/39Y69rd
SBC This Week is sponsored by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where you can get the theological training and the hands-on experience you need to thrive in ministry. Wherever and however God is calling you to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission, SWBTS offers a degree path to equip you. Whether you are pursuing a bachelor, masters, or doctoral degree, Southwestern Seminary is here to walk alongside you as you live your calling. Learn more at swbts.edu/MDIVMBA.
This Week in SBC History
1950 Headquarters Hotel Largest In Convention
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/281,10-Apr-1950.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Her-Story: 366 Devotions from 21 Centuries of the Christian Church
Jonathan: Buck & Bette
35 min
April 02, 2021Unzicker announced as NC Baptist nominee; Medina candidate for SBC 2VP
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Episode #315
Todd Unzicker will be recommended as the next state executive director in North Carolina, and we have a third announced candidate for second vice president of the SBC.
News Recap
Todd Unzicker named nominee for executive director of N.C. Baptists – https://bit.ly/3drqvdp
Alaska Baptists celebrate 75th anniversary, look to the future – https://bit.ly/3ufGmTm
Ramón Medina to be nominated for SBC 2nd vice president – https://bit.ly/3ftywRQ
SBC This Week is sponsored by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where you can get the theological training and the hands-on experience you need to thrive in ministry. Wherever and however God is calling you to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission, SWBTS offers a degree path to equip you. Whether you are pursuing a bachelor, masters, or doctoral degree, Southwestern Seminary is here to walk alongside you as you live your calling. Learn more at swbts.edu/MDIVMBA.
This Week in SBC History
Over half of SBC churches have full-time preaching
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1725,29-Mar-1963.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: 14 Journeys: Learning to Engage with Christian Civility and Charity in an Increasingly Pluralistic World
Jonathan: Resurrection Letters Live Stream
22 min