SBC This Week

By Brandon Porter & Laura ErlansonReligion & Spirituality Christianity Government

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March 17, 2017Meeting Between Moore and Page Signals Unity
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Episode #094
Dr. Russell Moore and Dr. Frank Page met this week and released a statement of unity at the conclusion of the meeting. We also discuss upcoming deadlines for the SBC Annual Meeting.
News Recap:
SBC: Page & Moore: ‘We fully support one another’ — http://bit.ly/2mOHeyk
SWBTS: Seminary launches Center for Early Christian Studies — http://bit.ly/2mOBJ2L
Tennessee: Bellevue reaches $1M in Cooperative Program gifts — http://bit.ly/2mOE6Cy
SBC: Disciple-making task force to work additional year — http://bit.ly/2mOKqKt
Illinois: Dockery recuperating after ‘mild heart attack’ — http://bit.ly/2mOKk5i
LifeWay Research: March Mildness? Americans Say Sports Isn’t All About Winning — http://bit.ly/2mOHGMY
This Week in SBC History
SWBTS Trustees Approve the D. Min. Program in 1972
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3346,17-Mar-1972.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Center for Baptist Renewal
Jonathan: Pastor Talk with Marty Duren
24 min
March 10, 2017McNeil Named New Indiana Exec; EC Names Ad Hoc Committee Members
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Episode #093
We continue our coverage of the Executive Committee’s ad hoc committee and congratulate Steve McNeil on being named the new state exec in Indiana.
News Recap:
Indiana: Steve McNeil new executive director — http://bit.ly/2mpSPn5
GuideStone: Hawkins signals 2017 as ‘Year of Innovation’ — http://bit.ly/2mpFxaa
IMB: Board appoints 29 new missionaries — http://bit.ly/2mpKQGN
SBC: CP escrow study set to begin — http://bit.ly/2mpPLHF
NOBTS: Seminarians push back at former SBC president escrowing Cooperative Program funds — http://bit.ly/2mpLT9G
In Memoriam:
Jack B. Johnson, last RTVC president, dies at 82 — http://bit.ly/2mpSoJB
Robert Parham, moderate Baptist ethics leader, dies — http://bit.ly/2mpNMmB
ERLC & LifeWay: Religious liberty curriculum released — http://bit.ly/2mpPO6s
This Week in SBC History
BFM 1963 Report Released
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1713,07-Mar-1963.pdf
Bumper Stickers Available
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1715,09-Mar-1963.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Ronnie Floyd on Life and Leadership Today
Jonathan: The Curious Christian by Barnabas Piper
31 min
March 03, 2017Executive Committee Chairman Stephen Rummage Discusses CP Escrowing
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Episode #092
Last week, the Executive Committee announced the formation of an ad hoc committee and a study by the officers in response to Prestonwood’s escrowing of CP funds. This week, we talk with Dr. Stephen Rummage, chairman of the EC, about these study groups.
An Interview with Dr. Stephen Rummage:
About Dr. Rummage
Stephen Rummage is the senior pastor of Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Brandon, Florida, a multi-campus church with over 9,000 members in the Tampa Bay area. He is a frequent guest speaker for churches and conferences across the United States. He and his wife, Michele, live near Brandon, along with their son, Joshua.
Questions answered by Dr. Rummage
The SBC bylaws state two important functions for the Executive Committee regarding entities (see below). How do these efforts to study the current situation fit within the role of the Executive Committee?
Bylaw 18.E.5: To act in an advisory capacity on all questions of cooperation among the different entities of the Convention, and among the entities of the Convention and those of other conventions, whether state or national.
Bylaw 18.E.9: To maintain open channels of communication between the Executive Committee and the trustees of the entities of the Convention, to study and make recommendations to entities concerning adjustments required by ministry statements or by established Convention policies and practices, and, whenever deemed advisable, to make recommendations to the Convention. The Executive Committee shall not have authority to control or direct the several boards, entities, and institutions of the Convention. This is the responsibility of trustees elected by the Convention and accountable directly to the Convention.
While not as publicly as Prestonwood has done, churches routinely change their CP allocations or giving levels. Churches also leave the SBC, and others join the SBC on a weekly basis. In the eyes of the EC, what about this particular event merited an ad hoc committee?
There are two efforts to study this concern—one by an ad hoc committee and the other by the officers. You were quoted in Baptist Press as saying these efforts are complementary and would “inform one another.” Can you expand on how the two actions can work together?
Suppose the issues are resolved prior to the June EC board meeting and Prestonwood discontinues its escrowing of CP funds. Would full reports still be brought from the ad hoc committee and officers or would the matter be considered closed?
Is there a concern that this action by Prestonwood could lead to a pattern of churches escrowing CP funds should they disagree with actions from an entity or leader?
News Recap:
Gateway: Former Seminary president dies at 81 – http://bit.ly/2lizkyb
SBC: National CP 4.86% ahead of projection – http://bit.ly/2lizh5t
NAMB & Executive Committee: Young leader initiative announced – http://bit.ly/2lik97X
Executive Committee: SBC’s ethnic diversity leaves EC ‘grateful to God’ – http://bit.ly/2livXHp
Tennessee: Association trains Hispanic pastors – http://bit.ly/2litA7q
Oklahoma: disaster relief gets rare recycling unit – http://bit.ly/2liv9Cg
B&H Academic launches ‘Lost Sermons’ of Spurgeon – http://bit.ly/2liveWs
SBC: Frank Page’s witness fruitful after 35 years – http://bit.ly/2livGUZ
Virginia: Liberty announces move to FBS in 2019 – http://usat.ly/2liuHE1
This Week in SBC History
President Signs New GI Bill For Education
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2165,03-Mar-1966.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Prayer by Tim Keller
Jonathan: Next by William Vanderbloemen and Warren Bird
35 min
February 24, 2017Prestonwood Announces Escrow of CP Funds; SBC Executive Committee Responds
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Episode #091
The announcement by Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX, that it would be escrowing CP funds indefinitely brought about a swift response from the Executive Committee this week.
News Recap:
Texas:
Prestonwood escrows CP funds, cites ERLC actions – http://bit.ly/2mhmcpN
Politics, homosexuality, roil competing Baptist bodies in Texas – http://bit.ly/2lA8mic
SBC:
CP escrowing by churches draws study – http://bit.ly/2mhx8n9
Singing ‘Down on My Knees,’ Gaines exhorts SBC to pray – http://bit.ly/2lAiNm5
Baptists must be ‘correct,’ Page says of stewardship – http://bit.ly/2mh8Qd8
SEBTS:
Southeastern begins Persian leadership program – http://bit.ly/2lAafvr
Women’s academic society forms at Southeastern – http://bit.ly/2mhmgWz
Tennessee: 2nd West Tennessee evangelism rally March 5 – http://bit.ly/2lAafvr
GuideStone: Employee Benefits Summit slated March 27–29 – http://bit.ly/2ldMsk0
LifeWay Research: Good Intentions, Lack of Plans Mark Church Response to Domestic Violence – http://bit.ly/2ldOAYJ
South Carolina: Gene Fant named President at North Greenville University – http://bit.ly/2l7Oxx1
This Week in SBC History
Southern Baptists Speak Out ’66 Results Announced
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2341,22-Feb-1967.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Wilson by A. Scott Berg
Jonathan: Reformation 500
35 min
February 17, 2017SBC President Steve Gaines Speaks Out on Convention Issues
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Episode #090
SBC President Steve Gaines spoke with state Baptist paper editors this week on a wide range of topics relevant to the SBC.
News Recap:
SBC: Gaines shares opinions on Baptist hot topics in meeting with state paper editors – http://bit.ly/2kuEeaV
Washington: State Supreme Court rules against Christian florist in same-sex marriage case – http://bit.ly/2kuEgzj
MBTS: Midwestern launches in-the-field M.Div. – http://bit.ly/2kuGC1h
Missouri: Independent church aligns with Missouri Baptists/SBC – http://bit.ly/2kusWDn
Kentucky: Gov. Bevin honored by Ky. Baptists – http://bit.ly/2kuFxGA
NAMB: Missions board approves Send Relief ministry hubs – http://bit.ly/2kuHHWE
LifeWay: New Bible, building top LifeWay reports – http://bit.ly/2kuw0iS
Georgia: Pastor in discrimination case to collect $225,000 – http://bit.ly/2kuyHkm
California: Wiley Drake fights to reopen church homeless shelter – http://bit.ly/2kuLnYy
LifeWay Research: Lent has narrow appeal, LifeWay Research reports – http://bit.ly/2kuGIpE
This Week in SBC History
General Douglas MacArthur writes SBC President Dr. Louie D. Newton concerning Japanese spiritual growth
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/178,18-Feb-1948.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Citizen Archivist
Jonathan: To the Cross by Christopher J. H. Wright
31 min
February 10, 2017Multi-Racial SBC Church Merger in Jacksonville, FL
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Episode #089
Pastor HB Charles II and the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL, made news this week following a church merger with a church in Orange Park, FL.
News Recap:
Florida: What happened when a black and white church merged in Florida
Politics: Congress proposes Johnson Amendment overhaul
GuideStone: Trump’s potential impact on markets sparks discussion
NAMB/IMB: Send Conference-Southern California urges redefining moment
Louisiana: Tornado destroys church, delays NOBTS chapel
SBTS: Modular Th.M. to provide advanced distance learning
This Week in SBC History
TruthQuest: California wins NRB People’s Choice Award
http://www.bpnews.net/15221/truthquest-california-garners-peoples-choice-award-at-nrb
Cast:
Andy Botts
Cara (Yates) Maddox
Chip Luter
David Hicks
Freeman Field
Janie Jo (Allen) Burkett
Josh Merritt
Katie (Royals) Howe
Sarah Brown
Shanna (Hawkins) Lee
Richard Sparkman
Tim Harms
Resources of the Week
Amy: White House Dinner Dash
Jonathan: Keep Asking – The LifeWay Research podcast
29 min
February 03, 2017CP Back Above Budget; SEBTS Hires New Diversity Director
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Episode #088
Crisis has been averted it seems as Cooperative Program giving has regained the momentum we saw in much of 2016. Total CP gifts are now 3.11% above budget for FY 2017.
News Recap:
SBC: Nat’l CP 3.11% ahead of projection
ERLC:
EFL speakers promote ‘womb to tomb’ dignity
‘Life is winning,’ VP Pence says at March for Life
IMB: Mosque case prompts IMB policy tweak
SEBTS: Seminary hosts GO Conference, adds Echevarria in Hispanic leadership
Annual Meeting:
SBC 2017 Phoenix registration opens Feb. 1
SBC child care, children, youth reg. opens Feb. 1
This Week in SBC History
FBC Charlottesville Burns
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4349,03-Feb-1977.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: Ellie Holcomb – Red Sea Road
Jonathan: CSBible App
20 min
January 27, 2017VP Mike Pence and March for Life Highlight Evangelicals for Life Conference
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Episode #087
Vice President Mike Pence is among this week’s participants at the March for Life, which is held in conjunction with ERLC’s Evangelicals for Life Conference. Also, we talk Super Bowl and churches thanks to some new LifeWay Research.
News Recap:
News: Vice-President Mike Pence To Make History and Speak In Person At March For Life
ERLC:
Commission deploys online effort for PPFA defunding
Digital petition to defund Planned Parenthood
Former Tennessee GOP executive director joins ERLC
Arkansas: Steven Smith named pastor at Immanuel Baptist in Little Rock, AR
Send Relief: Tornadoes hit Southeast US; 2 Georgia Baptists killed; cleanup begins
IMB: Pastor resigns from IMB Trustee Board • Response from Bart Barber
Tennessee: Baptist & Reflector launched podcast
LifeWay: Publisher releases new Christian Standard Bible
LifeWay Research: Most Churches Hold Sunday Services, Super Bowl or Not
This Week in SBC History
President Lyndon Johnson Dies; Baptists Participate in Funeral
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3519,26-Jan-1973.pdf
Resources of the Week
Amy: How Should We Then Live? by Francis Schaeffer
Jonathan: Harvard Business Review
25 min
January 20, 2017Abortion Rate at New Low; ERLC Policy Agenda Set for 2017
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Episode #086
On this inauguration day, we cover encouraging new abortion stats, the ERLC legislative agenda, and examine the cabinet appointees for President Trump.
News Recap:
News: Abortion rate hits all-time low
ERLC: Focus for policy agenda in 2017 is on life and liberty
California: Cal Baptist to join NCAA Division 1 and the Western Athletic Conference
Georgia: Brewton-Parker cleared by SACSCOC
Louisiana: Louisiana College receives grant for Master of Social Work program
This Week in SBC History
Jimmy Carter Inauguration
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4340,21-Jan-1977.pdf
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4341,24-Jan-1977.pdf
https://www.amazon.com/Residence-Inside-Private-World-White/dp/0062305204/
Resource of the Week
CSB Translation – CSBible.com
26 min
January 13, 2017The Gettys to Lead Worship at 2017 SBC Pastors’ Conference
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Episode #085
The Gettys will be headlining the SBC Pastors’ Conference in 2017. We also catch up on the news to start 2017 in the SBC.
News Recap:
Kentucky:
Governor signs bills to protect unborn babies
Attorney General won’t defend new late-term abortion
SBC:
National CP .04% above last year’s 1st quarter
Over half states boost CP sending to SBC causes
Texas: Single-day missions offering: Church exceeds $1M
Washington D.C.: Church’s lesbian co-pastors spark ‘concern’
LifeWay:
Carol Pipes to lead LifeWay communications
Stores plan nationwide Bible study workshop
South Carolina: Executive Board concludes year with restructuring, reports, election of 2017 officers
Pennsylvania/South Jersey: Whitworth elected convention executive director
Colorado: Baptists seek new executive director
NOBTS: Seminary receives accreditation reaffirmation
LifeWay Research: Where do Americans look to solve nation’s woes?
In Memoriam:
John Herbert Sailhamer
Paul Powell
This Week in SBC History
W.A. Criswell Dies
Resource of the Week
Amy: Enjoy by Trillia Newbell
Jonathan: Bullet Journaling
33 min