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 04, 2015An Open Letter from David Platt to the SBC
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Episode #015
We recap this week’s news, further discuss the major restructuring at IMB, and take a look at the open letter David Platt penned to the SBC.
News Recap
SBC: National CP YTD 1.13% over projection — http://bit.ly/1JCw3fO
South Carolina: North Greenville University states expectations of administration, faculty – http://bit.ly/1hy1jD1
LifeWay: Research Finds Few Pastors Give up on Ministry – http://lfwy.co/1NV3zkJ
GGBTS: Students in Vt. get Calif. music resources — http://bit.ly/1Oh0vgE
Georgia: Baptist church in hot water over baptism video — http://bit.ly/1LPlvLk
IMB Realignment
Open Letter from Dr. David Platt to the Southern Baptist Convention — http://bit.ly/1LPltmG
This Week in SBC History
IMB Commissions Its First Missionary
On September 1, 1845, the Foreign Mission Board appointed its first missionary, Samuel C. Clopton. He was from Virginia and was a graduate of Columbian College. He was sent to China, which Southern Baptists had designated as the first strategic location for missions. He represents the beginning of what we called “one sacred effort, for the propagation of the Gospel.”
For 170 years, we have believed that we can do more together than we can do apart. When we think about the experience of the commissioning service at the SBC Annual Meeting every year, that is such a special moment for the messengers in attendance. The July 1846 issue of the Southern Baptist Missionary Journal gives a report on the very first meeting of the SBC. In it, there’s a paragraph that reads,
“Another circumstance served to swell the interest and pleasure of the meeting. Brethren Clopton and Pearcy, with their companions, expecting in a few days to embark for the distant land of China, were present, and mingling very probably for the last time with their brethren. During the progress of the meeting, brother Clopton was solemnly set apart, by the laying on of the hands of the presbytery, to the work of the Christian ministry. The services were witnessed by a crowded, solemn, and deeply attentive auditory.” Later, it said “Of all the meetings held in our city during the recent session of the Convention, none surpassed this in interest. The scenes of that occasion will be long remembered, as affording new evidence of the divine favor on our efforts, and of the increasing desire of God’s people to give the nations of the earth the blessed gospel of the Son of God. We had assembled to commemorate a new era in the history of missions.” That same journal had an article about their departure: “Their remarks were brief but pertinent. They concluded with asking that Christians at home would pray God to bestow on them His sustaining grace. The wives of the missionaries were then affectionately addressed and the scene closed by singing the hymn “Hail, sweetest, dearest tie that binds;” while one after another of the congregation, amid floods of tears, bid a long adieu to the brethren and sisters whom they never expected to meet on earth.”
I still believe today that we can do more together than we can do apart. We have had a lot to talk about in the last couple of weeks, and many people are thinking about the best ways to move forward. But the truth is that the Lord has done and is doing a great, great work through the thousands upon thousands of people that have been sent on mission through the IMB. And it all started this week in SBC history.
Resources of the Week
Amy: The Baptist Story
Jonathan: Christianity Today
Photo courtesy of Union University
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August 28, 2015IMB Restructuring and Budget Balancing
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Episode #014
A recap of this week’s news, discuss the major restructuring at IMB and introduce a new segment on SBC history.
News Recap
Guidestone
Injunction extended while GuideStone awaits appeal — http://bit.ly/1EptOh6
SBC entities back GuideStone at high court — http://bit.ly/1EptVcu
Planned Parenthood Protests
Planned Parenthood protest includes seminary contingent — http://bit.ly/1EptZZG
In Memoriam
Sheri Allen, wife of Dr. David Allen, dies at age 57 — http://bit.ly/1Epvo2s
Dr. John Gibson, professor at NOBTS, passes away — http://bit.ly/1EpverW
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Midwestern receives $7M gift toward student center — http://bit.ly/1EpvHu8
North Carolina
Couple accused of stealing from church they helped plant — http://bit.ly/1EpvQxC
LifeWay
Rainer: LifeWay, at ‘hinge moments,’ moving forward — http://bit.ly/1EpvYNU
Florida
Increases proposed for SBC, Fla. ministry — http://bit.ly/1JqLmbj
IMB Realignment
IMB leaders announce plan to balance budget, prepare for future — http://bit.ly/1EpwcV4
FAQs related to IMB organizational reset — http://bit.ly/1Epw5ZD
This Week in SBC History
Hurricane Katrina
On the 10th Anniversary of Katrina — http://bit.ly/1KSZUyl
KATRINA 2005-15: NOBTS counts blessings, not losses — http://bit.ly/1KT01de
Resources of the Week
Amy: Baptist Press Daily News Update
Jonathan: War Room, the Movie
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August 21, 2015A Great Commission Resurgence: Five Years Later
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Episode #013
This week’s news and discuss the results of the Great Commission Resurgence after five years.
News Recap
Missionary remembered as godly mother, wife — http://bit.ly/1Kcn9Yi
Danny Lotz, 78, Husband of Anne Graham Lotz, Drowns in Family Pool — http://bit.ly/1KcmUMY
Parliamentarian Barry McCarty now a Baptist — http://bit.ly/1KcngmR
SEBTS Announces Chuck Quarles as New Ph.D. Director — http://bit.ly/1Kcnbzw
Kentucky’s Sunrise Children’s Services elects new president — http://bit.ly/1KcnmuA
Great Commission Resurgence
Alabama Baptist Convention proposed budget continues toward SBC parity — http://bit.ly/1Kcnom4
SBTC beyond-budget receipts recommended for SBC — http://bit.ly/1KcnpXg
GCR after 5 years: ‘satisfied’ but still challenges — http://bit.ly/1KcnDh5
Resources of the Week
Amy: Eric Peters: Far Side of the Sea
Jonathan: Rainer on Leadership
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August 14, 2015Hispanic Diversity in the SBC – An Interview with Juan Sanchez
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Episode #012
A feature an interview with Juan Sanchez and a story about a new Hispanic affinity group in the SBC.
News Recap
Tennessee: Union U. Quits CCCU Over Mennonite Members’ Same-Sex Marriage Moves — http://bit.ly/1TvEHiF – 01:12
Oklahoma: Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry Welcomes Heath Thomas as Dean — http://bit.ly/1TvFboW – 04:21
IMB & ERLC: IMB, ERLC support Baptist schools in brief — http://bit.ly/1TvEyf7 – 05:42
Missions visionary Mike Barnett, 62, dies — http://bit.ly/1TvEMD1 – 07:11
LifeWay: Americans split when it comes to views on divorce — http://bit.ly/1TvF7FV – 08:30
Guidestone: GuideStone progresses in 100-year plan — http://bit.ly/1TvF4tz – 10:52
Hispanic Baptist pastors align behind BF&M 2000 — http://bit.ly/1TvEzje – 33:24
An Interview with Juan Sanchez, pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church
Interview starts at 12:24
Follow Juan on Twitter at @ManorJuan
“It is both biblical and healthy to understand who you are responsible for as a pastor.”
“The eternal purpose of God is to unite all things to Him through Christ.”
“Diversity in a denomination starts with diversity in the local church.”
“The prosperity gospel is a parasite on poor people.”
“My concern is pushing diversity for the sake of diversity is typically not a good thing.”
Resources of the Week – 36:17
Amy: The Original Jesus by Dan Darling
Jonathan: Christ-Centered Expositional Commentary Series
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August 07, 2015Send Conference Recap
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Episode #011
A look at both the Send Conference and the ERLC National Conference and highlight all that’s going on around the SBC regarding the Planned Parenthood videos and a new resource from LifeWay on the sanctity of human life.
News Recap
Satanist statue prompts Michigan Bapt. response — http://bit.ly/1IN6QvH
CP 1.40 percent ahead of YTD budget projection — http://bit.ly/1MS86EX
Cross Church gives $1 million to CP this year — http://bit.ly/1MS893s
Fight to defund PPFA ‘far from over’ — http://bit.ly/1MS8tiA
LifeWay offers free sanctity of human life studies — http://bit.ly/1MSejAJ
The sessions for each curriculum are available at http://lfwy.co/1MSeWu5
Thom Rainer breakout session recap on Millennials – http://thomrainer.com/send2015
Resources of the Week
Amy:Alliance Defending Freedom website
Jonathan: Onward, Dr. Russell Moore
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39min
July 31, 2015Global Hunger Relief & New Research from LifeWay
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Episode #010
We discuss some fascinating new research from LifeWay Research about the perceptions of religious rights in America. We also talk with Jill Waggoner about Global Hunger Relief and make up for leaving off a few selections coffee, burgers, and more in this episode of SBC This Week.
News Recap
LifeWay Research: Americans Sure of Religious Freedom but Unsure Muslims are Welcome — http://bit.ly/1MXBF4Q
Texas Supreme Court Ruling: Repeal or vote on Houston ordinance — http://bit.ly/1LRE2aA
Send Conference: More than 13,000 registered for Send Conference — http://bit.ly/1LRE7uU
Interview with Jill Waggoner, lead brand strategist for Global Hunger Relief
One in seven Americans access food banks on a regular basis.
89% of those using food banks in the US don’t know where their next meal is coming from.
Global Hunger Sunday – October 11 – Find out more at GlobalHungerRelief.com
100% of the funds provided to GHR go to fighting hunger. 80% goes overseas and 20% is used to fight hunger in the US.
GHR Thunderclap: https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/29332-end-global-hunger
Preview of Nashville (continued)
Gabby’s Hamburgers
Monell’s
LoveLess Cafe
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken
Prince’s Hot Chicken
Arnold’s
Hermitage Cafe
Oscar’s Tacos
The Flipside
Resources of the Week
Amy: Hebrews: A 12-Week Study, by Matt Capps
Jonathan: Unleashed, by Eric Mason
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July 24, 2015Previewing Nashville for the Send Conference
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Episode #009
A few news items to discuss from the week and spend the bulk of the time on a preview of Nashville ahead of the Send Conference. Find out where to find the best coffee, burgers, and more in this episode of SBC This Week.
Entity News
IMB: Jeannie Elliff dies at 69 of cancer – http://bit.ly/1LHCTCA
Video we mentioned by Rad Sadler with Tom Elliff – http://bit.ly/1LHEPej
LifeWay: LifeWay HQ property sale, incentives approved – http://tnne.ws/1LHD7tk
LifeWay: Brandon Smith joins LifeWay as Brand Manager for the HCSB and Bibles – http://bit.ly/1LHDfZV
ERLC:
Russell Moore To Interview Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio at Sold-Out Conference In Nashville On August 4 – http://bit.ly/1LHDowm
Why I’m Hosting Presidential Candidates – http://bit.ly/1LHDvrO
Preview of Nashville
Coffee
CoffeeShoppers.net
Eighth & Roast
Barista Parlor
Crema
Tin Cup
Frothy Monkey
Dunn Brothers
Bongo Java
Red Bicycle
JJ’s Market
The Post East
Restaurants
Baja Burrito
The Pharmacy
Burger Up
Burger Republic
The Pub
Cantina Laredo
Kayne Prime
Jack’s Barbecue
Puckett’s Grocery
The Arcade
Athens Diner
The Smiling Elephant
Edley’s BBQ
Martin’s BBQ
Husk
Midtown Cafe
Jeni’s Ice Cream
Las Paletas
Mike’s Ice Cream
Attractions
Country Music Hall of Fame
Schermerhorn
Parthenon
Nashville Parks
Children’s Science Museum
Resources of the Week
Amy: TheWardrobeDoor.com
Jonathan: CoffeeShoppers.net
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July 17, 2015Planned Parenthood and an interview with Dan Darling from ERLC
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Episode #008
We cover the release of the Planned Parenthood video from this week and talk with Dan Darling, VP at ERLC, about the appropriate response needed as well as some upcoming ERLC events.
Entity News
Guidestone: GuideStone loses on abortion mandate – http://bit.ly/1Sqt7F9
NAMB: Quadriplegic NAMB missionary receives $26 million settlement after crash – http://bit.ly/1SqsJGH
LifeWay: LifeWay selects partners for new headquarters – http://bit.ly/1HzaCeI
Denominational News
Boy Scouts of America: Baptists not shocked by latest Scout vote – http://bit.ly/1Sqt9gg
Planned Parenthood News
Washington Post: Covert Video Targets Planned Parenthood Fetal-parts Policy – http://wapo.st/1HDRXfv
Ed Stetzer: Where are the Mainline and Progressive Evangelical Voices? – http://bit.ly/1HDPnGv
Russell Moore: Planned Parenthood and the Atrocity of Corpse-Selling – http://bit.ly/1Hsn6EI
Interview with Dan Darling, VP of Communication, ERLC
@DanDarling on Twitter
Outraged at Planned Parenthood? Here are 6 Things You Can Do Now – http://bit.ly/1HzgxAn
Adopted for Life
Orphanology
Evangelicals for Life
ERLC National Conference
Engage
The Original Jesus
DanielDarling.com
Resources of the Week
Amy: The Road to Character – http://amzn.to/1HDT0w2
Jonathan: I Will – http://thomrainer.com/iwill
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July 10, 2015Hip Hop, New Hires, and an Interview with Kevin Smith
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Episode #007
A highlight of the SBC’s connection to several Christian hip hop stars, discuss new hires, and feature an interview with SBTS professor Kevin Smith.
Denominational News
NAMB establishes fund for burned churches – http://bit.ly/1LW9THr
CP 1.45% above projection at FY three-quarter mark – http://bit.ly/1LWaeds
State Convention News
Houston Baptist University and East Texas Baptist University appealing to Supreme Court over Obamacare mandate – http://bit.ly/1LWakl4
Baylor University Eliminates Homosexual Acts from Conduct Policy – http://bit.ly/1Hi9Ct2
Entity News
LifeWay: Ed Stetzer named as BGCE Senior Fellow – http://bit.ly/1Hi92M0
ERLC: Steven Harris joins as advocacy director – http://bit.ly/1Hi8XrG
ERLC: Russ Moore cameo in new Flame music video – http://bit.ly/1LWceCp
Baptist Press: How Lecrae’s ‘Church Clothes’ caught hip-hop’s ear – http://bit.ly/1Hi95ax
SBTS: Ibrahim to lead Southern Seminary’s Jenkins Center – http://bit.ly/1gqDuNf
Interview with Kevin Smith
@SmithBaptist on Twitter
“People who do ministry bi-vocationally are typically very excited about being a part of ministry.”
“We should be winsome warriors when it comes to culture.”
“Bi-vocational church planters will spice up the game.”
“The bi-vocational minister has a certain evangelistic credibility that full-time pastors may not have.”
Resources of the Week
Amy: Exploring Hope YouTube Channel – http://bit.ly/1L2Otb1
Jonathan: 5 Leadership Questions Podcast – http://apple.co/1Hi9xFL
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July 03, 2015Send Conference Preview & an Interview with Kevin Ezell
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Episode #006
We talk Fourth of July plans, preview the Send Conference, and discuss progress being made at NAMB with Kevin Ezell.
Church News
Briar Creek Road Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC, the victim of arson – http://bit.ly/1JHoMeu
Matt Mason named pastor at the Church at Brook Hills – http://bit.ly/1JHufSC
Baptist College News
Union University – Ernest Easley named Professor of Evangelism – http://bit.ly/1JHp0Cm
Entity News
ERLC: Here We Stand statement on marriage – http://bit.ly/1JHum0x
LifeWay: Is Islam a Threat to Religious Freedom? New Data from LifeWay Research – http://bit.ly/1JHuwoG
NOBTS:New Orleans adds new ministry program, faculty – http://bit.ly/1JHvwck
Send Conference Preview
Schedule
Registration
Speakers
ERLC National Conference – The Gospel and Politics
Schedule
Registration
Speakers
Interview with Kevin Ezell
@KevEzell on Twitter
“We aren’t trying to join IMB and NAMB, just do ministry together as best we can.”
“We are trying to help churches find the ‘easy button’ for church planting.”
“We you get your church to start looking outward instead of inward, your church becomes healthier.”
“I’m more excited about being a Southern Baptist today than ever before.”
Resources of the Week
Amy: IMB Women – women.IMB.org
Jonathan: Change Management – http://amzn.to/1JHASEv
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