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 22, 2017EC Meeting Recap & an Interview on Higher Education with Adam Greenway
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Episode #122
We recap the Executive Committee meeting this week and highlight the CP study group report. Dr. Adam Greenway also joins us to talk higher education in the SBC and its future in state conventions.
News Recap:
Cooperative Program:
Withholding found to be ‘lower than anticipated’ — http://bit.ly/2xVfMWq
Overage reallocation to aid hurricane survivors — http://bit.ly/2xVhhUG
Executive Committee:
Birthday party marks 100 years — http://bit.ly/2xVtusn
Young leaders, CP among Page’s topics at SEBTS — http://bit.ly/2xUaBG4
NOBTS: Adrian Rogers center dedicated — http://bit.ly/2xVOVJP
Kentucky: Man charged with murder in church killing — http://bit.ly/2xWvErC
Tennessee: Board learns Carson-Newman Univ. accepts BF&M — http://bit.ly/2xVC8qz
This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS.

An Interview with Dr. Adam Greenway
Dr. Adam W. Greenway is Dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also serves as the William Walker Brookes Associate Professor of Evangelism and Apologetics. Prior to joining the faculty of Southern Seminary in 2007, Dr. Greenway served for five years as senior pastor of The Baptist Church at Andover in Lexington, Kentucky. He has also served as interim pastor of churches in Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Texas, and Florida.
This Week in SBC History
Jimmy Allen meets with Israeli PM
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5330,21-Sep-1981.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Christology eBook
Jonathan: Global Hunger Relief
Photo by Morris Abernathy, courtesy of Baptist Press
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41min
September 15, 2017Gaines Advocates for Confederate Statue Removal; Platt to Join McLean Bible Church as Teaching Pastor
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Episode #121
Dr. Steve Gaines has joined more than 150 Memphis clergymen in calling for the removal of a confederate monument in the city and news broke of Dr. David Platt’s intention to join the staff at McLean Bible Church as Teaching Pastor.
News Recap:
SBC: President Steve Gaines joins more than 150 Memphis clergy members in support of moving Confederate statue — http://bit.ly/2jtyUnW
IMB:
David Platt to Be Voted on as Teaching Pastor at McLean Bible Church — http://bit.ly/2jvIabo
Trustees celebrate missionaries, approve balanced budget — http://bit.ly/2jvIozg
Oklahoma: Anthony Jordan to retire after ‘journey of a lifetime’ — http://bit.ly/2js3BKa
SBTS: Billy Graham School creates apologetics program, Blount appointed chair — http://bit.ly/2x3WOtm
Tennessee: TBMB receives report on Carson-Newman — http://bit.ly/2x4XZst
LifeWay Research: Pastors’ spouses experience mixed blessings — http://bit.ly/2jsZk9t
This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS.
This Week in SBC History
Baptists’ Opinions on Heart Transplants
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2658,12-Sep-1968.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: What Happened
Jonathan: Pray Like This
...more
34min
September 08, 2017NAMB Honored for Send Relief; An Interview with Jen Wilkin
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Episode #120
Following the massive relief response to Hurricane Harvey and the flooding in Texas, NAMB was honored at the White House. We also sit down with Jen Wilkin to talk parenting, Bible study, and women in ministry.
News Recap:
Ezell, other disaster relief leaders honored at the White House — http://bit.ly/2eRWysS
National Day of Prayer ordered by the president — http://bit.ly/2eRpG3x
National CP 4.2% over YTD projection — http://bit.ly/2eSakvD
As you may have heard if you were in Phoenix for the SBC Annual Meeting, we’ve all been invited go to Equip.SBTS.edu to download a free copy of Essential Reading on Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s new resource Southern Equip. Get your book now at equip.sbts.edu.
An Interview with Jen Wilkin
Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. She has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. She and her family call The Village Church home. Jen currently serves on the team of the Village Church Institute, with direct responsibility for adult classes at all campuses. Jen and her husband Jeff have four children and have been married for 23 years.
This Week in SBC History
Green Alert Implemented at IMB
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7206,06-Sep-1991.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: CSB Reader’s Bible
Jonathan: Portrait of a Pastor
...more
36min
September 01, 2017Hurricane Harvey and an Interview with James Merritt
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Episode #119
Hurricane Harvey recovery has resulted in a massive relief effort from Southern Baptists. Also, Dr. James Merritt joins us to talk about race, the SBC, and the future.
News Recap:
Texas: Southern Baptists ready for ‘long-term’ work after Hurricane Harvey — http://bit.ly/2gmM0yG
ERLC:
Conference urges parents to be models for children — http://bit.ly/2gmVo57
Trustee meeting report — http://bit.ly/2gmZ0UR
CBMW: Evangelicals counter ‘agree to disagree’ sexuality — http://bit.ly/2gmTK3D
SEBTS: Degree program launches for inmates — http://bit.ly/2gmS5Lp
WMU: Iron Stream Media acquires New Hope Publishers — http://bit.ly/2gmNcSG
LifeWay: Entity set for mid-November move — http://bit.ly/2gmTAco
NAMB: SBC’s Brotherhood fondly recalled at 20-year reunion — http://bit.ly/2gmPDVe
An Interview with Dr. James Merritt, pastor at Cross Pointe Church in Duluth, GA — Interview starts at 21:45.

This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS.
This Week in SBC History
Minnie Pearl Guests on Southern Baptist TV Show
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3642,28-Aug-1973.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: The Doctrine of the Christian Life
Jonathan: CSB Pastor’s Bible
...more
45min
August 25, 2017SBC Pastor Ronnie Floyd Named President of National Day of Prayer
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Episode #118
Ronnie Floyd has been named the president of the National Day of Prayer. We also discuss a huge scholarship gift for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and this week’s solar eclipse.
News Recap:
Arkansas: Floyd named National Day of Prayer president — http://bit.ly/2xw47cu
Texas: Gaines, McKissic, others talk race and SBC — http://bit.ly/2xvHmFo
NOBTS: ‘Million Dollar Monday’ to fund scholarships — http://bit.ly/2xvxtHT
NAMB: Lay missions pioneer Doyle Pennington dies at 75 — http://bit.ly/2xvMj11
Texas: Juan Sanchez to be nominated as SBTC president — http://bit.ly/2xvNkpG
Alabama: A look at the proposed 2018 state convention CP budget — http://bit.ly/2xw3Rdg
Mississippi: State Baptist Convention boots CBF church — http://bit.ly/2xw3T4S
SBTS: Boyce College adds classical education, vocation office, 2 profs — http://bit.ly/2xw4gN4
As you may have heard if you were in Phoenix for the SBC Annual Meeting, we’ve all been invited go to Equip.SBTS.edu to download a free copy of Essential Reading on Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s new resource Southern Equip. Get your book now at equip.sbts.edu.
This Week in SBC History
‘Evidences of Creator Overwhelming’: Von Braun
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4040,25-Aug-1975.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: ERLC Live Stream
Jonathan: Falls Creek 100th Celebration
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22min
August 18, 2017SBC Leaders React to Charlottesville Violence
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Episode #117
It has been a heavy week with violence in Charlottesville and Barcelona. We discuss the reaction to those events and cover the first meeting of the SBC evangelism task force.
News Recap:
Virginia: Amid Charlottesville violence, SBC leaders urge prayer — http://bit.ly/2x8JylQ
SBC: Evangelism task force holds first meeting – http://bit.ly/2x8nNmb
GuideStone: Trustees congratulates Hawkins on 20 years – http://bit.ly/2x8srkl
Vermont: Baptist college looks toward new campus – http://bit.ly/2x8EdeD
Seminaries: SEBTS announces three new position appointments; SBTS adds to faculty – http://bit.ly/2x8vWar
Dove Awards: Daigle again tops list of nominees – http://bit.ly/2x8LV8y
Washington D.C.: Museum of Bible to offer free admission – http://bit.ly/2x8n44P
LifeWay Research: Survey spotlights American views on sin – http://bit.ly/2x8Iy1f
WMU: VP of Missions Resources Center, Carol Causey, announces retirement
This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS.
This Week in SBC History
Volcanic Eruption Certain; Baptists Assist Evacuees
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4246,16-Aug-1976.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Nine Marks at Southeastern
Jonathan: Church Answers
photo credit: KarlaAnnCoté Charlottesville via photopin (license)
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31min
August 11, 2017Senator Ben Sasse to Speak at ERLC National Conference
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Episode #116
The ERLC announced this week that US Senator Ben Sasse will be speaking at their national conference later this month.
News Recap:
ERLC: Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) to speak at ERLC national conference – http://bit.ly/2wNkosR
SBTC: Viral adoption video garners ABC’s Persons of the Week – http://bit.ly/2wNEvaq
South Carolina: 8 from SCBC staff take early retirement option – http://bit.ly/2wNh2WZ
SBC:
‘The Lord blessed’ Vietnamese fellowship’s meeting – http://bit.ly/2wNCMCe
Hmong gather for missions, celebration, business – http://bit.ly/2wNkIrz
As you may have heard if you were in Phoenix for the SBC Annual Meeting, we’ve all been invited go to Equip.SBTS.edu to download a free copy of Essential Reading on Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s new resource Southern Equip. Get your book now at equip.sbts.edu.
This Week in SBC History
Nixon Resigns, Ford Assumes Presidency
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3834,12-Aug-1974.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: The Calling Podcast with Trevin Wax
Jonathan: No Silver Bullets by Daniel Im
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24min
August 04, 2017Walter Strickland Named Assoc. VP; A Discussion on Race and the SBC
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Episode #115
Walter Strickland, 1st VP of the SBC, has a new title at Southeastern. We also share our thoughts on a few articles that have recently discussed the issue of race and the SBC.
News Recap:
SEBTS:
Walter Strickland appointed as associate vice president of kingdom diversity initiatives — http://bit.ly/2vy1VE3
Kristen Kellen appointed to full-time Southeastern faculty — http://bit.ly/2vygqYB
SBC:
Phoenix registration total finalized, costs down — http://bit.ly/2u51TPZ
National CP 5.08% above projection — http://bit.ly/2u4OY08
2017 Baptist Associations Survey Results — http://bit.ly/2u4JL8P
BGR celebrates 10th anniversary — http://bit.ly/2u4TaNG
Florida: State paper operations to merge with state convention — http://bit.ly/2u4vEjO
LifeWay Research: 1 in 10 Churches Has Had Funds Stolen — http://bit.ly/2u4VBQf
A Discussion on Race and the SBC
Danny Akin: It’s Time to Listen — http://bit.ly/2wpPHKg
Lawrence Ware: Why I’m Leaving the Southern Baptist Convention — http://nyti.ms/2u5cLNy
Fred Luter: Don’t ditch your denomination — http://bit.ly/2u4YCQx
Dwight McKissic: I’m a black pastor. Here’s why I’m staying in the Southern Baptist Convention — http://wapo.st/2u4BC4k
Gabriel Stovall: Why I’m staying in the Southern Baptist Convention — http://bit.ly/2u4HFFR
This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS.
This Week in SBC History
Facts and Trends added to SBC Net
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7614,05-Aug-1993.PDF
Resources of the Week
Amy: Struck by Russ Ramsey
Jonathan: CP Calculator
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41min
July 28, 2017Send Conference Orlando Recap with Dustin Willis
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Episode #114
The final Send Conference of 2017 was held this week, so Dustin Willis joins us to recap it and to share what to look for in the future from NAMB and IMB.
News Recap:
NAMB: Send Conference recap with Dustin Willis
POTUS: Trump reverses Obama transgender military policy — http://bit.ly/2tNWKQe
Texas: Baptist-backed ‘bathroom bill’ advances — http://bit.ly/2tNWMaO
Missouri: Baptist named Supreme Court chief justice — http://bit.ly/2tO5Nk4
Florida: Kevin Bumgarner leaving the Florida Baptist Witness — http://bit.ly/2tPFn1l
Kentucky: Noah’s Ark park transfers land back to for-profit affiliate — http://bit.ly/2tOd0Ap
As you may have heard if you were in Phoenix for the SBC Annual Meeting, we’ve all been invited go to Equip.SBTS.edu to download a free copy of Essential Reading on Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s new resource Southern Equip. Get your book now at equip.sbts.edu.
This Week in SBC History
Bicentennial Tree Dedicated on the Campus of MBTS
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4233,26-Jul-1976.pdf
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2002/mar/26/storm_toppled_historic/
Resources of the Week
Amy: CSB Reader’s Bible
Jonathan: Kids Read Truth
...more
33min
July 21, 2017Nathan Lorick named Colorado Exec.; MBTS Makes Faculty Addition
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Episode #113
Texas evangelism leader Nathan Lorick has been named the new executive director of the Colorado state convention and MBTS has made some big name additions.
News Recap:
Colorado: Nathan Lorick new executive director — http://bit.ly/2ueYVee
MBTS: Matthew Barrett, H.B. Charles, Steven Smith named to roles — http://bit.ly/2ueYVee
LifeWay Research: Good Deeds Done by Christians Often Go Unseen — http://bit.ly/2uf7Hc4
Kentucky: Ark Encounter founder announces permanent rainbow light on facility — http://bit.ly/2ueWSXn
As you may have heard if you were in Phoenix for the SBC Annual Meeting, we’ve all been invited go to Equip.SBTS.edu to download a free copy of Essential Reading on Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s new resource Southern Equip. Get your book now at equip.sbts.edu.
This Week in SBC History
Baptist Historical Database Created
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/734,19-Jul-1958.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Showing neighborly love through literacy
Jonathan: Content Made Simple newsletter
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24min

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