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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April 13, 2018Draper Named SBC EC Ambassador; LMCO Receipts up 4.4%
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Episode #152
The Executive Committee named former SBC President Jimmy Draper as an ambassador this week. We also dive deeper into the procedure for next week’s SBC EC presidential search committee meeting.
News Recap:
SBC:
Jimmy Draper named Executive Committee ambassador — http://bit.ly/2GXkOTf
Gaines names Committee on Committees — http://bit.ly/2GXl6JP
IMB:
LMCO gifts 4.4% ahead of last spring’s receipts — http://bit.ly/2GV8hzr
Presidential nominations accepted through May 15 — http://bit.ly/2GXQA2r
SEBTS: Endowed post, female board chair named — http://bit.ly/2GVvLEx
SWBTS: Scholarships added to aid African Americans – http://bit.ly/2GVvVvD
MBTS: Köstenberger named to faculty, college renamed — http://bit.ly/2GVHgMn
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
11-Year Old Completes CWT Course
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/12-APR-1996.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: William Howard Taft by Jeffrey Rosen
Jonathan: Leading Major Change in Your Ministry by Jeff Iorg
...more
38min
April 06, 2018Georgia Baptist Church Expelled from Local Association over Racist Actions
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Episode #151
A local association in Georgia expelled a church this week for what they deemed racist actions toward another church in the associations. Also, we have updates on the Executive Committee’s search for a new president.
News Recap:
Georgia: Association disfellowships church over racism charges — http://bit.ly/2EonWFB
Tennessee: MLK honored on 50th anniversary of death — http://bit.ly/2uNdc41
Executive Committee
Executive VP Augie Boto named interim president — http://bit.ly/2uQpJnh
EC to hold called meeting — http://bit.ly/2uTzCR8
Colorado: State reports baptism increase of 80% — http://bit.ly/2EpmORW
SBC: National CP 4.90% ahead of mid-year projection — http://bit.ly/2uPvBNv
Texas: Affidavit alleges unwanted sexual encounter with former judge Paul Pressler — http://bit.ly/2uNdE2d
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
New York Area Baptists Take Convention Formation Steps
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2579,09-Apr-1968.pdf
Resources of the Week:
Amy: Mentor by Chuck Lawless
Jonathan: Removing the Stain of Racism from the Southern Baptist Convention
...more
25min
March 30, 2018Frank Page Resigns as Executive Committee President, Confesses to Moral Failure
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Episode #150
The SBC was rocked this week by the sudden resignation of Executive Committee President Frank Page as he confessed to a “personal failing.”
News Recap:
SBCEC:
Frank Page resigns over ‘personal failing’ – http://bit.ly/2E70g8u
Special meeting called for April 17
The Process for Finding a New SBC Executive Committee President
SBC:
Committee on Resolutions named for 2018 – http://bit.ly/2E6SsDw
Oklahoma pastor Felix Cabrera to be 2nd VP nominee – http://bit.ly/2uwD9Vf
New Mexico: 23 churches plan simultaneous revivals – http://bit.ly/2uAAIkC
Texas: FBC Sutherland Springs launches building project – http://bit.ly/2uCeA9k
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
SBC Housing Not Critical, Committee Chairman Says
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2750,31-Mar-1969.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: MLK50 Livestream sponsored by SEBTS
Jonathan: Barna Research on the Great Commission
...more
41min
March 23, 2018Campaigning Takes the Spotlight in SBC President Race
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Episode #149
A website for Ken Hemphill’s SBC presidential nomination started a discussion on where campaigning fits within the denomination. We also have some updates on some previously covered stories, and Amy made the news again this week.
News Recap:
Louisiana:
Hemphill unveils campaign website backed by Louisiana Baptists — http://bit.ly/2pxE1UO
No CP funds used for SBC candidate website — http://bit.ly/2pwLDXo
Texas: Pressler lawsuit moved to federal court — http://bit.ly/2px2ERq
Kentucky: CT Calls for Independent Investigation of Sovereign Grace — http://bit.ly/2pAnC1Z
Alabama: Longtime editor announces retirement — http://bit.ly/2py5Hc5
Arkansas: Stan Norman named Williams College president — http://bit.ly/2pxST5s
SEBTS: East Asia Leadership Initiative Launches — http://bit.ly/2pwMp6K
Film: MercyMe saga opens big with two more faith films due — http://bit.ly/2py3Xjd
SBC: Women & the SBC, 100 yrs. of ‘extraordinary’ input noted — http://bit.ly/2pvYI3o
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
New President Named at North Greenville
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1557,25-Mar-1962.pdf
Resources of the Week:
Amy: CT Billy Graham issue
Jonathan: Facts & Trends online
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35min
March 16, 2018Two IMB Missionaries Killed in Africa
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Episode #148
We received some tragic news this week from the IMB as two missionaries were killed in an automobile accident in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
News Recap:
IMB: Missionaries Randy and Kathy Arnett Killed in Automobile Accident in DRC
https://www.imb.org/2017/01/12/disciple-making-among-followers-of-traditional-religion/
http://news.sbts.edu/2009/11/19/missionaries-reside-at-southern-while-preparing-for-imb-post/
Georgia: State Exec Robert White announces plans to retire — http://bit.ly/2FEy5mT
California: Pastor A.B. Vines to be 1st VP nominee — http://bit.ly/2FD1UV5
Missouri: Church treasurer accused of embezzling CP funds — http://bit.ly/2paYb6O
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
Searcy S. Garrison announces retirement as Georgia exec.
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5025,17-Mar-1980.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Why Should the Devil Have all the Good Music
Jonathan: Free church security training
...more
28min
March 09, 2018Danny Wood to Be Nominated for Pastors’ Conference; CP Giving Ahead of Budget
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Episode #144
We’re drawing ever closer to the SBC Annual Meeting, and that means nomination announcements start coming. This week, it’s Danny Wood for the pastors’ conference presidency. Also, CP giving is way ahead of budget—and that’s good for everyone.
News Recap:
SBC Pastors’ Conference: Danny Wood to be nominee — http://bit.ly/2G90IWj
SBC:
ERLC, Village Church to co-host conference in Dallas — http://bit.ly/2G911Ar
National CP 6.59% ahead of projection — http://bit.ly/2G7tgiY
GuideStone: 2018 year of ‘new beginnings’ — http://bit.ly/2GabSKI
Kentucky: CJ Mahaney withdraws from T4G conference — http://bit.ly/2G93gDY
US: Billy Graham holiday petition climbing toward 150,000 goal — http://bit.ly/2GcEjHX
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
Korean King’s Descendant to Enter Baptist College
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/436,08-Mar-1956.pdf
Resources of the Week:
Amy: Eschatological Discipleship
Jonathan: Go and Tell Kids
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27min
March 02, 2018IMB Presidential Search Team Announced
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Episode #146
At their trustee meeting this week, the International Mission Board announced the search team to find a successor for President David Platt. They also commissioned 20 missionaries to serve around the world.
News Recap:
IMB: Trustees appoint missionaries, name presidential search committee — http://bit.ly/2oKFCFp
Virginia: BGAV to stop forwarding churches’ gifts to CBF — http://bit.ly/2oJqyYF
LifeWay: Beth Moore’s Living Proof Live conference marks 20 years — http://bit.ly/2oIgCyQ
Nation: Thousands pay respect to Billy Graham in U.S. Capitol — http://bit.ly/2oGxKoq
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
Longest Rail Ride to Convention Is 43 Hours
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/435,03-Mar-1956.pdf
Resources of the Week:
Amy: I Can Only Imagine
Jonathan: SBC FAQs
...more
23min
February 26, 2018 An Interview with Dr. David Sills
Dr. David Sills joins us for an extended interview about the IMB, global missiology, and a way forward for the IMB in light of the announcement that Dr. David Platt will be leaving the organization in the near future.
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30min
February 23, 2018Rev. Billy Graham Passes Away at 99
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Episode #144
With the passing of Rev. Billy Graham, we look back on his life and legacy. We also cover the continued fallout from the Illumination Project and the possibility of the SBC losing an affiliated state convention.
News Recap:
Billy Graham:
Evangelist passes away at 99 — http://lfwy.co/2BKGKkv
BP story archives — http://bit.ly/2BKEQQX
SBTS tribute and media archives — http://www.sbts.edu/graham/
Executive Committee: Board considers DC convention, mission board merger — http://bit.ly/2or90Av
Texas: BGCT removes CBF from giving form, affirms view of biblical marriage — http://bit.ly/2BMzUv7
Alabama: SBOM holds ribbon-cutting ceremony — http://bit.ly/2BIYNHY
Louisiana: Coach suing school Louisiana College for discrimination — http://bit.ly/2BLuksP
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
Billy Graham speaks at Gardner-Webb
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3144,26-Feb-1971.pdf
Resources of the Week:
Amy: A Prophet With Honor
Jonathan: Becoming a Welcoming Church
...more
33min
February 16, 2018David Platt to Leave IMB; SBC Pastors’ Conference Lineup Announced
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Episode #143
This week saw the announced departure of David Platt from the International Board, the announcement of the Pastors’ Conference lineup, a response from Sovereign Grace Church, and much more. It was a busy one.
News Recap:
IMB: David Platt to transition out of presidency — http://bit.ly/2oaNpvR
Illumination Project:
CBF nixes ‘absolute’ LGBT hiring ban, maintains it for leaders — http://bit.ly/2o9LoA6
CBF relaxes policy on hiring LGBTQ staff, but maintains some restrictions — http://bit.ly/2oax3DI
Texas Baptist convention takes note of more inclusive hiring policy by CBF — http://bit.ly/2oaRi43
Kentucky: A Response to Allegations Against Sovereign Grace Churches — http://bit.ly/2ocogkq
SBC:
The 2018 SBC Pastors Conference: Fulfill Your Ministry — http://bit.ly/2ocnzrk
Gaines reflects on IMB search, SBC presidency — http://bit.ly/2o9WoxB
Florida: Churches weep & minister after school shooting — http://bit.ly/2oax8Hw
FEMA: Funds for disaster-stricken churches now law — http://bit.ly/2o85Q4w
Religious Liberty: T-shirts now in battle’s spotlight — http://bit.ly/2o6fRiC
Trustee Reports:
NAMB introduces ‘Send Puerto Rico’ — http://bit.ly/2o9LNTr
LifeWay shares new vision for stores — http://bit.ly/2o9WDJ1
North Carolina: Gardner-Webb’s Frank Bonner sets retirement — http://bit.ly/2oaOdRp
South Carolina: Finn named Provost at North Greenville — http://bit.ly/2C2bRJk
MBTS: Seminary announces organizational changes — http://bit.ly/2ocnPqi
SBC: Church compensation survey underway — http://bit.ly/2o7HTtW
Oklahoma: ‘Worshiping Jesus,’ Shane Hall defies cancer’s toll — http://bit.ly/2oaOAeL
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
Olympics match Baptist chaplain with Costa Rican skier
http://www.bpnews.net/22634/olympics-match-baptist-chaplain-with-costa-rican-skier
Resources of the Week
Amy: Resurrection Letters Prologue
Jonathan: Shane Hall at the 2017 Pastors’ Conference
...more
39min

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