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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January 25, 2019Curtis Woods Named Resolutions Committee Chairman
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Episode #198
Curtis Woods has been named the chairman of the Resolutions Committee for the 2019 SBC Annual Meeting in Birmingham making him only the second African American to hold the prestigious position.

News Recap:
KBC’s Woods to chair 2019 SBC Resolutions Committee http://bit.ly/2FWb9hW
Stephen Rummage to preach in view of call at Quail Springs http://bit.ly/2G2yZIK
Jack Harwell, champion for an uncensored Baptist press, dies at 86 http://bit.ly/2FYpASA
Kammerdiener leaves legacy of service to missions http://bit.ly/2FYoC96
Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu.

This Week in SBC History
Phone Scam Attempts to Get Money from Churches
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/6912,24-Jan-1990.pdf
Resources of the Week:
Amy:
Suffering Is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot
Devotedly by Valerie Elliot Shepard
Jonathan: Church Grammar
...more
26min
January 18, 2019Former SBC President Bailey Smith Dies; MacDonald to Take Indefinite Sabbatical
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Episode #197
We were saddened to learn of the passing of former SBC president Bailey Smith this week. Also, James MacDonald is in the news and LifeWay announced a major shakeup regarding its retail stores.
News Recap:
Bailey Smith, early SBC conservative president, dies http://bit.ly/2FxGA2H
SBC president who said God hears only Christian prayers dead at 79 http://bit.ly/2Fx4g7r
James MacDonald takes ‘indefinite sabbatical’ http://bit.ly/2FBeTpC
LifeWay to reduce ‘brick-and-mortar channel’ http://bit.ly/2FxGHeD
DeMoss to close prominent PR firm March 29 http://bit.ly/2FxH34X
Church dropout rate among young adults studied http://bit.ly/2FvqXsN
Boyce College, the undergraduate school of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary recently announced a new bachelor’s degree program communication. Because if your students are going to work in the business or professional worlds, they won’t need less theology—they’ll need more. This new program promises cutting-edge training in the complexities of communication fields in the 21st century with the biblical and theological studies you would expect from Southern Seminary and Boyce College. You can find more information about this new program at boycecollege.com/communication

This Week in SBC History
Southern Baptists Respond to Ratification of 18th Amendment
http://media2.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/tbarchive/1919/TB_1919_01_23.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Uncommontary Podcast
Jonathan: Within Reach by Ben Trueblood
...more
39min
January 11, 2019SBC President J.D. Greear Launches Evangelism Initiative
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Episode #196
SBC President J.D. Greear announced the launch of an evangelism initiative for the denomination. We also cover a few more transitions in Baptist life and the loss of a leader.

News Recap:
Greear to launch ‘Who’s Your One?’ with associations http://bit.ly/2Fjd4gZ
New SBC efforts focus on evangelism http://bit.ly/2FjdbZX
Nat’l CP 4.5% under YTD budget projection http://bit.ly/2FlKqvR
Federal judge dismisses second lawsuit challenging Glorieta sale http://bit.ly/2Flt2Ye
Rash begins 2019 as Alabama Baptist’s new editor http://bit.ly/2Fkc8ZN
OBU president David Whitlock steps down http://bit.ly/2FnLteG
Jimmy Allen, SBC pres. & ‘energetic dreamer,’ dies http://bit.ly/2FjCCe0
Jimmy Allen, visionary denominational leader, dies http://bit.ly/2FjCDyA
Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu.

This Week in SBC History
Wayland College Names McClung New President
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1691,10-Jan-1963.pdf
Resources of the Week:
Amy: Afraid of All the Things by Scarlet Hiltibidal
Jonathan: Evangelicals for Life
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27min
January 04, 201910 Questions for the SBC in 2019
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Episode #195
Every January, we share our 10 questions for the SBC for the coming year. This year, we get more specific than we have been in the past as we look to a year that will be filled with new beginnings.
News Recap:
Who will be selected to lead our entities in 2019?
How will continuing healthcare changes and new product offerings affect GuideStone?
Who will be nominated for SBC officers in Birmingham?
How will the revamped schedule be received at the SBC Annual Meeting?
What changes will Paul Chitwood bring to the IMB (if any)?
How will Southern Baptists respond to the changing political landscape in the U.S.?
How will the conversation regarding abuse and assault continue to play out in 2019? What will the Sexual Abuse Advisory Committee recommend for churches at the SBC Annual Meeting?
Will we see an increase in diversity across all levels of convention life?
Will we break $200M in national CP receipts this budget year?
Will any other entities or groups in the SBC commission reports on their history of racism and slavery? How will SBTS respond to its own report?
Honorable mention question: Will Wiley Drake come to Birmingham?
Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu.

This Week in SBC History
Bill Tolar Dies at 90
http://bpnews.net/52176/bill-tolar-prof-who-stands-large-in-sbc-dies
Resources We Are Looking Forward to in 2019
Amy: God of Covenant
Jonathan: The Gospel-Driven Church
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48min
December 28, 20182018 – The SBC Year in Review
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Episode #194
We take a look back on 2018 and answer our questions from the beginning of the year as well as discuss our top stories of the year and most fascinating Southern Baptists of the year.
Our Top 10 Stories of the Year:
Election of J.D. Greear as SBC President
Vice President Pence Speaks at the Annual Meeting
Leadership Transitions in the SBC
Sexual Abuse in the SBC
SBC Expels Church Over Racism
Billy Graham Dies at Age 99
GuideStone Sells Headquarters Building, Relocates in Dallas
Data Breach at IMB
Illumination Project Passed by the CBF and the Resulting Fallout
CP Exceeding Budget Again, Record AAEO, and Second-Best LMCO
Our 10 Most Fascinating Southern Baptists of 2018
Bart Barber
Jeff Bingham
Marshall Blalock
Felix Cabrera
William and Heidi Haun
Ken Hemphill
Zak McCullar
Marvin Parker
Scott Pruitt
Women of the SBC
(Read the full post on the most fascinating Southern Baptists of 2018 here)

Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu.

Resources of the Year:
@SarahESmith23
@SBCExplainer
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December 21, 2018MacDonald Steps Down from Pastors’ Conference; Aderholdt Indicted for Sexual Assault
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Episode #193
James MacDonald announced this week that he was stepping down from speaking at this June’s SBCPC and a former youth pastor has been indicted for an alleged sexually assault of a 16-year old youth group member when he was 25.
News Recap:
Pastors’ Conf.: MacDonald out, Andrew Brunson added http://bit.ly/2EDX48p
MacDonald withdraws from SBC Pastors’ Conference http://bit.ly/2EC9Kwd
Former Baptist leader indicted for sexual assault http://bit.ly/2ExBmCV
Former Southern Baptist missionary indicted for sexual assault allegation initially unreported to police http://bit.ly/2ED45Gy
Dave Ramsey partners with 16 state conventions http://bit.ly/2EC9Ofr
Bob Anderson, friend to fellow pastors, dies http://bit.ly/2EBpvnl
Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu.

This Week in SBC History
Home Missions Board Holds Video Call with Chicago Association
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4978,20-Dec-1979.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: The Migrant Caravan, Christmas, and Ministry at the Border http://bit.ly/2EKQ5vh
Jonathan: Thom Rainer’s LifeWay Legacy http://bit.ly/2EI2HmE
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28min
December 14, 2018Fire at FBC Bossier City; SBTS Releases Report on Slavery and Racism
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Episode #192
This week in the SBC brought a deluge of difficult news on many fronts.
News Recap:
Fire burns older part of First Baptist Bossier City http://bit.ly/2rzbGxV
Seminary releases ‘honest lament’ on slavery, racism http://bit.ly/2rzKnDx
Former Houston’s First minister admits embezzlement http://bit.ly/2ryDEK2
Jess Moody, pastor with education & movie sway, dies http://bit.ly/2rCA8P6
Female youth worker at Baptist church accused of statutory rape http://bit.ly/2rz0GRj
Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu.
This Week in SBC History
Representatives meet with Martin Luther King, Sr.
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2312,13-Dec-1966.pdf
Resources of the Week:
Amy: Fundamental Baptist church pastors cover up sex abuse, rape http://bit.ly/2rA2l8Y
Jonathan: Hard times at Harvest http://bit.ly/2rB2JnJ
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40min
December 07, 2018Felix Cabrera Named New Exec in Puerto Rico; CP Bounces Back
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Episode #191
Puerto Rico has a new executive director, and there was a nice bounce in CP giving in November.
News Recap:
Felix Cabrera new Puerto Rico executive director http://bit.ly/2G3Souy
Advancement council deploys data in diversity strategy http://bit.ly/2G65gjS
Nat’l CP 2.47% under YTD budget projection http://bit.ly/2G1yfFK
Bush 41 remembered as ‘at home’ with So. Baptists http://bit.ly/2G65h7q
W.C. Fields, SBC public relations pioneer, dies at 96 http://bit.ly/2Ggt2Kn
W.C. Fields, advocate for a free Baptist press, dead at 96 http://bit.ly/2G1yEbe
Charles Sullivan, former Indiana exec, dies at 88 http://bit.ly/2G65kjC
BGAV ‘Living the Story’ at 195th annual meeting http://bit.ly/2GgtEQb
Ohio Baptists add a day for family Bible conference http://bit.ly/2GgtOaf
Ariz. So. Baptists climb toward 50/50 CP split http://bit.ly/2GcVtsC
NW Baptists debate CP, increase local ministry funds http://bit.ly/2G75Ttx
MBTS’ Spurgeon College to offer communications degree http://bit.ly/2G5XuXv
Women’s support coordinator appointed at SBTS http://bit.ly/2G4Uv1d
Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu.

This Week in SBC History
Dan Quayle Invited to Speak at SBC Annual Meeting
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7356,09-Dec-1991.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Behold the Lamb of God Live Stream
Jonathan: City Church Advent Devotional
...more
43min
November 30, 2018Bryant Wright Begins Succession Plan at Johnson Ferry; State Convention Recaps
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Episode #190
Bryant Wright announced the beginning of a succession plan at Johnson Ferry Baptist Press this past week, and we recap more state meetings.
News Recap:
Bryant Wright says ‘it’s time’ to find a successor http://bit.ly/2FMQlLr
Rainer to teach at Southeastern part-time http://bit.ly/2FNxkbN
NASA astronaut speaks at Southern http://bit.ly/2FNxkbN
Louisiana search committee accepting nominations http://bit.ly/2FMQrmh
Puerto Rico Baptists expanding Kingdom post-Maria http://bit.ly/2FOcOYv
Miss. Baptists allocate CP gifts, elect officers http://bit.ly/2FNthvS
Hawaii Baptists get missions training, tweak budget http://bit.ly/2FN03xu
Minn.-Wis. Baptists continue CP climb http://bit.ly/2FQzszu
Neighbors, nations not alone, SBC Va. proclaims http://bit.ly/2FN0kAw
Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu.
This Week in SBC History
Genesis Commentary Disappears from LifeWay Library
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3699,30-Nov-1973.pdf
Resources of the Week:
Amy: The Littlest Watchman: Watching and Waiting for the Very First Christmas
Jonathan: Norton Hall Band
Image courtesy of SBTS
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40min
November 23, 2018ETS and 2018 State Convention Annual Meeting Recaps
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Episode #189
On this special holiday week, we recap several state convention meetings that took place in November and congratulate SBTS president Dr. Albert Mohler on his election as ETS VP.
News Recap:
ETS meeting includes 190 Southern Baptist presenters – http://bit.ly/2Rc7WxL
Dilbeck installed as Okla. Baptist state exec. – http://bit.ly/2R7DGnA
Southern Baptists of Texas celebrate 20th anniversary – http://bit.ly/2R5FvkT
La. Baptists hear call to reach the next generation – http://bit.ly/2R5UVFO
Ala. reaches longtime 50/50 CP goal – http://bit.ly/2R7oEOC
Leaders highlight faithfulness at Fla. convention – http://bit.ly/2R3NLli
Ga. Baptists urged to reach ‘Generation Yet’ – http://bit.ly/2R75rN3
S.C. Baptists build Gospel bridges spanning barriers – http://bit.ly/2R3O4ws
Maryland/Delaware Baptist meeting: ‘United in Prayer’ – http://bit.ly/2R7w0Bw
‘WinTN’ messages undergird Tennessee annual meeting – http://bit.ly/2R3OhzK
History visits annual meeting of Ill. Baptists – http://bit.ly/2R75uIJ
Iowa Baptists cast vision for ‘Reaching Iowa ‘– http://bit.ly/2R8u8c2
Mich. Baptists authorize building sale, affirm women – http://bit.ly/2R3bTEJ
Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu.

This Week in SBC History
1918 Tennessee Baptist Annual Meeting Recap
http://media2.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/tbarchive/1918/TB_1918_11_21.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Eliza Hamilton
Jonathan: Happy Birthday Wiley Drake
Image via Baptist Press
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47min

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