SBC This Week

In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter talk about the Cooperative Program Centennial Celebration in Memphis this week, the release of the 2025 Book of Reports, the celebration of CP100 in Dallas; the many salvations from the Serve Tour in Evansville and an evangelistic ministry at horse racing tracks. 

In this episode, D.J. converses with Dr. Dwayne Milioni, Lead Pastor of Open Door Church in Raleigh, NC, and Associate Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Celebrating 25 years of pastoral leadership, Dr. Milioni shares his journey from growing up in a Christian home to becoming a passionate mentor for the next generation of preachers. With over 20 church plants and 100 international workers sent out under his leadership, and as founder of the Pillar Church Planting Network, his impact spans the globe. Tune in to hear about his heart for ministry, the importance of training future leaders, and the joy of family that fuels it all.

In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson discuss the recent news that baptisms and church attendance was up in Southern Baptist churches in 2024, how dozens of International Mission Board missionaries are giving thanks for cooperation as they approach retirement, Supreme Court cases that are hitting close to home, the retirement of Hispanic leader Bobby Sena and marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. 

In this episode, Brandon and Laura look back at how God worked on Easter Sunday and give a preview of Baptism Sunday, look at two religious liberty legal cases, discuss a NOBTS trustees report, celebrate Adam Groza's first year at Gateway and reflect on Southeastern Seminary's Keith Harper.

Brandon and Laura talk about the announced nomination of Clint Pressley for his second term as SBC president, entity trustee reports, the Serve Tour in Virginia Beach, and why Prestonwood's Jeremiah Johnston says the Resurrection needs to be emphasized.

This week on SBC This Week, we’ve got the latest updates as preparations ramp up for the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas — including hotel availability, volunteer opportunities, and the launch of this year’s app. We cover nomination news for SBC Recording Secretary, leadership transitions in West Virginia, and encouraging reports of financial stability and enrollment growth from Southwestern and Midwestern seminaries. Plus, we discuss recent legislative moves in Texas and Missouri to nullify NDAs in abuse cases, creative ways churches welcome guests, and five key religious liberty cases pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Finally, we take a look at a unique musical project bringing a third-century Christian hymn back to life just in time for Easter.

Brandon Porter and Jonathan Howe share the preliminary 2025 SBC Annual Meeting schedule, provide details about the 2025 Crossover event and introduce a potential 2nd vice president candidate.

In this episode, D.J. introduces David Woo Joon Kim, whose journey of faith spans continents. Born in South Korea and raised in Guatemala, David was the first Korean student in the history of Guatemala. His parents, driven by a missional heart, planted a church where just two families began worshiping together—eventually growing into a church community. David’s life took a transformative turn at a high school retreat in Texas, where he met the Lord and answered the call to ministry. Now serving as the Senior Pastor of Good Community Church of Torrance and active in the Southern Baptist community, David shares his story of surrender, faith, and the daily pursuit of God’s will. Join us as he reflects on how small we are and how great our God is.