With Thanksgiving upon us, Amy and Jonathan discuss the holiday, some state convention recaps, a rather large Thanksgiving celebration back in 1981, and one of the best scenes in West Wing lore.

Thanksgiving & state annual meetings

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Former Southwestern professor and administrator Matt Queen has been indicted on one count of falsifying records in the federal investigation into the Southern Baptist Convention. Also, there was a shakeup in the race for SBC 1VP.

Queen indicted in federal investigation

A statue of Billy Graham was unveiled in the nation's capitol, and the IMB commissioned dozens of new missionaries to the nations. Also, Jay Adkins stops by the pod to give insight into the GCR Task Force report.

Billy Graham statue unveiled; IMB commissions 83 missionaries

The 2023 SBC Annual Church Profile has been released and the results are encouraging. They show a 26% spike in baptisms and increases in both worship attendance and small group Bible study attendance.

ACP results show spike in baptisms, growth in attendance

The Cooperation Group has released their report with various recommendations geared toward potential governing document changes. Also, there's another candidate for SBC 2VP.

Cooperation Group releases report and recommendations

Longtime Southern Baptist missions leader Clyde Meador passed away at age 79 following a battle with cancer. Also, SBC President Bart Barber has named the 2023 Committee on Committees and the Committee on Nominations has released their initial report.

Thanksgiving & state annual meetings

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