SBC This Week

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December 15, 2017Judge Paul Pressler Accused of Sexual Assaulting a 14-year-old Boy
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Episode #134
Shocking news out of Texas this week as Judge Paul Pressler, one of the two main architects of the Conservative Resurgence, has been sued for sexual assault on a 14-year-old boy.
News Recap:
Texas: Paul Pressler sued over alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy — http://bit.ly/2BmQwtv
Alabama: Doug Jones elected to Senate over Southern Baptist Roy Moore — http://bit.ly/2Brk2hw
Arizona: Congressman Trent Franks, who asked staffers if they would bear his child as a surrogate, says he will resign — http://wapo.st/2Bqgyfu
SBC: Evangelism task force discusses recommendations — http://bit.ly/2BohCAf
Georgia: Charles Stanley succession plan at First Baptist Atlanta — http://bit.ly/2Bqzv1y
Oklahoma: Hance Dilbeck elected as executive director — http://bit.ly/2Bq2UJm
In Memoriam:
Greg Wood — http://bit.ly/2Bpgo80
R.C. Sproul — http://bit.ly/2Bpgyw8
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.
Other links mentioned in this episode
Behold the Lamb of God
Lottie Moon Articles
https://www.imb.org/2017/11/21/you-asked-for-ourlmco-stories-heres-a-start/
https://www.imb.org/2017/11/15/effect-missions-education/
https://www.imb.org/2017/10/31/luther-rice-legacy/
https://www.imb.org/2017/09/21/boats-martyrs-this-is-us/
https://www.imb.org/2017/11/06/irreverence-lottie-moon/
https://www.imb.org/2017/11/17/what-lottie-moon-taught-me-about-injustice-and-the-gospel/
This Week in SBC History
Survey Shows Most Baptists Willing to Restrict Rights
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3305,16-Dec-1971.pdf
#MyLottieStory – Keith and Amy Whitfield
Give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at imb.org/LMCO
39 min
December 08, 2017New IMB Chairman Named and a Discussion on Israel
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Episode #133
The IMB has a new chairman of the board, and we discuss some new research on the perception of Israel among Evangelicals.
News Recap:
IMB: Rick Dunbar to succeed Hance Dilbeck as board chair — http://bit.ly/2jwjNaT
SBC: National CP 5.67% under projection — http://bit.ly/2jvR2eF
LifeWay Research:
Support of Israel wanes among younger evangelicals — http://bit.ly/2jwIYdk
Evangelical label, beliefs often at odds — http://bit.ly/2jvxhn8
Florida: Sermon in Spanish marks a first for convention — http://bit.ly/2jvPKjD
In Memoriam: Marvin Watson, former DBU president, dies — http://bit.ly/2jvDJLc
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
Samford Divinity School Officially Named Beeson Divinity School
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/6708,08-Dec-1988.pdf
#MyLottieStory from J.D. Greear
28 min
December 01, 2017Dilbeck Recommended to Lead Oklahoma Baptists, a Discussion on Sexual Harassment, and #MyLottieStory
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Episode #132
Hance Dilbeck has been tapped to succeed Anthony Jordan in Oklahoma, and more state convention recaps came in. Also, we take a few minutes to discuss sexual harassment in culture and the church and introduce our 2017 LMCO campaign #MyLottieStory.
News Recap:
Oklahoma: Dilbeck recommended as next BGCO executive director — http://bit.ly/2AlIP3F
LifeWay: Ceremony marks dedication of new campus — http://bit.ly/2An0sQJ
SBC: Survey seeks qualities of effective DOMs — http://bit.ly/2AlXZWO
Louisiana: Baptists urge prayer, ‘aggressive going’ — http://bit.ly/2AmxLDm
Alabama: Baptists spotlight CP, Samford relationship — http://bit.ly/2ApiqCl
Georgia: Baptists honor White; add college budget goals — http://bit.ly/2AlzBV3
Arkansas: Baptists begin new CP formula for SBC causes — http://bit.ly/2AlA1uB
Ohio: Baptists hold to 50-50 SBC distribution — http://bit.ly/2AnHitY
Arizona: Baptists increase CP, report church planting — http://bit.ly/2AmIeik
Virginia: Responding to God’s call focus of BGAV — http://bit.ly/2Amy9li
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.
A Discussion on Sexual Harassment
New research from Barna Group
https://www.barna.com/research/behaviors-americans-count-as-harassment/
This Week in SBC History
New campus for Union University approved
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2685,18-Nov-1968.pdf
#MyLottieStory – Dr. Ronnie Floyd
Give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at imb.org/LMCO
51 min
November 24, 2017State Convention Recaps, Museum of the Bible, and US Presidents
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Episode #131
More state convention recaps are on the docket this week. We also discuss the opening of the Museum of the Bible and some US presidential history relevant to Thanksgiving week.
News Recap:
Virginia: Baptists decry racism in Charlottesville resolution — http://bit.ly/2hJWLvS
Oklahoma: Anthony Jordan delivers final address as BGCO executive director — http://bit.ly/2hJX7Te
Maryland-Delaware: Baptists raise CP budget 4.5% to SBC causes — http://bit.ly/2hJga03
Illinois: Churches prepare for new ministry frontiers — http://bit.ly/2hJXcGq
Minnesota-Wisconsin: Churches elevate CP giving from 22 to 32% — http://bit.ly/2hKUGzW
Tennessee: Baptists adopt resolution against racism — http://bit.ly/2hIPeNV
Texas:
SBTC messengers encouraged in wake of Harvey, tragedy — http://bit.ly/2hIPDzV
BGCT ‘compelled’ theme underscores living for Christ — http://bit.ly/2hKqcOE
Washington D.C.: ‘Must-see’ Bible museum opens to public — http://bit.ly/2hJ1FJA
NOBTS: Atonement sparks discussion at forum — http://bit.ly/2hJhQqc
IMB: Platt welcomes 32 new missionaries — http://bit.ly/2hJi7JK
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
J.D. Tippit Dies at the Hands of Lee Harvey Oswald
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1829,27-Nov-
1963.pdfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._D._Tippit
Resources of the Week
Amy: https://storycorps.org/participate/the-great-thanksgiving-listen/
Jonathan: Jen Wilkin at Advance the Church
Photo courtesy of Baptist Press
39 min
November 17, 2017State Convention Meeting Recaps from Sea to Shining Sea
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Episode #130
State convention annual meetings are in full swing across the SBC. We have updates from all over the denomination.
News Recap:
Kentucky: Baptists urge evangelism, pledge to monitor CBF — http://bit.ly/2hwXmB1
Mississippi: Baptists unanimous on 2018 budget of $31.4M — http://bit.ly/2hwXu3t
Northwest: Baptists’ 70th meeting renews ‘blessing’ theme — http://bit.ly/2hwXDnx
Pennsylvania-South Jersey: Baptists increase CP, launch simulcast — http://bit.ly/2hvO6gt
Hawaii: Baptists restructure budget, urge cooperation — http://bit.ly/2hzla7u
West Virginia: Baptists ‘all in,’ tackle opioid crisis — http://bit.ly/2hx8duR
New England: Baptists seek next generation, denounce racism — http://bit.ly/2hxl0xl
Iowa: Baptists note church growth, increased giving — http://bit.ly/2hwcbE3
New Mexico: Baptists increase CP, hear Spanish sermon — http://bit.ly/2hwcw9N
Michigan: Baptists pledge prayer for Sutherland Springs — http://bit.ly/2hyBPrQ
Tennessee: Church with a woman pastor declined by convention — http://bit.ly/2hx1zEH
Arkansas: Jones leaving Williams Baptist College for California post — http://bit.ly/2hyCfOW
NOBTS: Seminary mourns loss of beloved professor — http://bit.ly/2hyCqK6
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 campus for Union University approved
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2685,18-Nov-1968.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: On Guard
Jonathan: SBC.net sexual abuse resources
35 min
November 10, 2017Tragedy Strikes in Texas; Financial Woes at SWBTS
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Episode #129
Tragedy struck a Southern Baptist church this week when a gunman opened fire and killed 26 in a rural church outside of San Antonio. We also discuss at length the NC annual meeting and financial cutbacks being made at Southwestern.
News Recap:
Texas:
Tragedy strikes as 26 killed in church shooting — http://bit.ly/2hfOoYA
SBC leaders to visit grieving pastor, church — http://bit.ly/2hfuZai
Kentucky: Man arrested for threatening to burn down church — http://bit.ly/2hhwFjI
SWBTS: Seminary cuts staff due to rising costs, low revenue — http://bit.ly/2hh1Qvk
North Carolina:
Baptists pray for revival, pass record budget — http://bit.ly/2hgvBg1
Resolution denounces racism — http://bit.ly/2hf3cH7
Wyoming: Baptists adopt new convention name — http://bit.ly/2hfPIL2
Tennessee: Baptists unfriend church with female pastor — http://bit.ly/2hf3Wfn
LifeWay:
Nationwide Bible drive hosted by LifeWay stores — http://bit.ly/2hgg13O
New downtown Nashville store opens — http://bit.ly/2hiaWbx
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
Arkansas Baptists Pass Resolution Against Nuclear War
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1660,11-Nov-1962.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Magnolia Record Club
Jonathan: Grant by Ron Chernow
32 min
November 03, 2017CP Giving Drops to Start the Fiscal Year; FBC Columbia Denies Abuse Claims
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Episode #128
Cooperative Program giving is down more than 5% to begin the fiscal year. We also have updates from Tennessee, Missouri, and South Carolina.
News Recap:
SBC: National Cooperative Program giving 5.53% under first month projection — http://bit.ly/2hy9lif
Tennessee: Union to open R.G. Lee birthplace November 11 — http://bit.ly/2hzodNk
Missouri: Baptists pursue synergy for transforming lives — http://bit.ly/2hy9T7N
GuideStone: Protection benefits changes announced — http://bit.ly/2hyaiHl
South Carolina: Columbia’s First Baptist Church fights back, denies charges in child sex-abuse suit — http://bit.ly/2hzOPxH
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
Presidents with Baptist Ties, Harding and Polk, Born
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_G._Harding
https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2015/10/americas-first-baptist-president
https://baptistnews.com/article/church-severs-sbc-ties/#.WftkiBNSyuU
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_K._Polk
https://baptiststoday.org/religion-and-the-american-presidents-james-k-polk-1845-1849/
Resources of the Week
Amy: The Last Castle
Jonathan: Reformation 500 coverage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu4dL4AloKM
23 min
October 27, 2017Tennessee Baptists Speak Out Against Racist Rallies
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Episode #127
Tennessee Baptists spoke out against two white supremacist rallies that are scheduled this weekend in the state. We also recap more state annual meetings from across the country.
News Recap:
Tennessee: As protests loom, Baptists denounce racism — http://bit.ly/2yVIMNp
NOBTS: Centennial funding challenge embraced — http://bit.ly/2yUXh4c
LifeWay: Resource provider move; Draper Tower set for implosion — http://bit.ly/2yWeIB4
California: Baptists highlight ‘The Power of One’ — http://bit.ly/2yVJ9aL
Utah-Idaho: Baptists report numeric & financial gains — http://bit.ly/2yUQgjF
Kansas-Nebraska: Baptists increase CP 1.5 percent — http://bit.ly/2yUH7rA
Indiana: Baptists meet at camp’s new worship center — http://bit.ly/2yTCeil
Nevada: Baptists called ‘pacesetter’ for CP giving — http://bit.ly/2yUeoTq
Ohio: Orville Griffin, former state exec, dies at 85 — http://bit.ly/2yU595I
Pastor Hector Belmonte delivering the 2017 Annual Sermon in Spanish @ State Convention in Bloomfield. A first in the history of the SBC. pic.twitter.com/WVf2BG9c85
— Dr. Joseph Bunce (@DrJosephBunce) October 25, 2017
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
California College Becomes Accredited
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1219,27-Oct-1961.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Living Doctrine
Jonathan: LifeWaySocial.com
Photo by Corinne Rochotte, Baptist and Reflector
34 min
October 20, 2017Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Hits Record High; An Interview with Nathan Lorick
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Episode #126
Incredible news from NAMB kicks off this week’s episode, and we talk all things Colorado with its new state exec, Nathan Lorick.
News Recap:
NAMB: Largest Annie Armstrong Easter Offering in History Announced — http://bit.ly/2gnPstj
Dove Awards: MercyMe, Williams, Winans have big night — http://bit.ly/2xT8Dq3
California: Disaster relief begins, former Gateway campus a shelter — http://bit.ly/2xTAmXH
South Carolina: Lawsuit accuses Columbia’s First Baptist Church of history of covering up child sex abuse — http://bit.ly/2xU8pyL
Montana: Prayer, new partnerships highlight annual meeting — http://bit.ly/2xUEQgq
Colorado: Baptists seek revival, anticipate building sale — http://bit.ly/2xT8Klt
SWBTS:
Mathena Hall, officially dedicated — http://bit.ly/2xSBquS
Trustees elect new VP, respond to SBC motion — http://bit.ly/2xTM2cY
Gateway: Iorg reports seminary is trending well — http://bit.ly/2xU2MRi
SEBTS: Trustees receive updates on record enrollment and capital campaign — http://bit.ly/2xU3YnK
SBC: 30th Anniversary of the Humphreys-Patterson Debate — http://bit.ly/2xSzJxp
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 Nathan Lorick
Nathan Lorick serves as the executive director of the Colorado Baptist general Convention. He is a graduate of East Texas Baptist University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned both a Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degree. Nathan is the author of Dying to Grow as well as the initiator of the 1Cross app that shares the gospel in over 60 languages and the “Game Plan” evangelism initiative. He also holds an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Louisiana Baptist University.

This Week in SBC History
Awesome Challenge Faces Baptist Literacy Missions
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3461,19-Oct-1972.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Spurgeon Study Bible
Jonathan: Gospel Conversations App
39 min
October 13, 2017Minister’s Housing Allowance in Jeopardy Again; An Interview with Dr. Taffey Hall
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Episode #125
Dr. Taffey Hall gives us the scoop on the Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives, and we discuss the news of the week including a big court ruling in Wisconsin.
News Recap:
NEWS:
Clergy housing allowance struck down again — http://bit.ly/2xyCgg9
Housing allowance defense joined by ERLC & GuideStone — http://bit.ly/2xyC2Wl
SBTS: School adopts gender, sexuality statement — http://bit.ly/2xA1KcQ
NAMB: Montreal’s need, progress highlight meeting — http://bit.ly/2xAOvsI
LifeWay: Social-media coaching now available — http://bit.ly/2xzFRug
MBTS: Spanish-language master’s degrees now available — http://bit.ly/2xAKynK
Alaska: Baptists celebrate outreach to highways, hedges — http://bit.ly/2xBrpBU
An Interview with Dr. Taffey Hall of the SBHLA
SBHLA.org
Church Archives Information
FB Live tour of the archives
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
Dr. Paige Patterson Inaugurated at SEBTS
https://archive.org/stream/outlook3843sout#page/n229/mode/2up
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7269,15-Oct-1992.PDF
Resources of the Week
Amy: The Littlest Watchman
Jonathan: The Lost Sermons of Charles Spurgeon, Volume Two
Pic courtesy The Posterity Project
36 min