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SBC This WeekState Leadership Changes in Arizona and Alaska; Annual Meeting Survey ResultsThis episode is sponsored by the Israel Ministry of Tourism - https://holyland.israel.travel/In this episode of SBC This Week, hosts Laura Erlanson and Jonathan Howe discuss various topics related to the Southern Baptist Convention, including insights from a recent survey about the annual meeting, the Week of Prayer for North American Missions, leadership transitions in state executives, updates on the Department of Justice investigation, and new initiatives from Guidestone. They also cover financial updates regarding the Cooperative Program, Brad Graves' prayer in the U.S. Senate, and the implications of an executive order on...
2025-03-0748 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSWBTS trustee report; Interview with Shane Pruitt Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #505 Southwestern’s trustee report showed a dramatic increase in financial stability and enrollment for the seminary. Also, Shane Pruitt joined Brandon for an interview about Student Baptist Sunday in the SBC. Also, Jonathan and Laura discuss new research from Barna and Lifeway.
2024-10-2536 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekEC meeting recap & Episode 500 with Jonathan Howe and Amy Whitfield Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #500 The September 2024 EC meeting was packed full of business as well as the installation service for new EC president Jeff Iorg. Also, in celebration of episode 500 of the podcast, founding hosts Jonathan Howe and Amy Whitfield joined Brandon and Laura to look back on the history of the show, some of the more interesting moments, and how the podcast may have shaped the SBC over the past nine years.
2024-09-201h 04SBC This Week
SBC This WeekERLC leadership confusion & a fire at First Baptist Dallas Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #492 Last week saw a turbulent 24 hours for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission leadership, a massive church fires, and a major shakeup in the presidential race and much more. Also, Jonathan Howe steps in as co-host this week for Brandon Porter. News Links Leatherwood removed as ERLC president Leatherwood to remain ERLC president Smith resigns from ERLC board ERLC releases statement of clarity Fire at FBC Dallas FBC Dallas meets in convention center Pulpit survives fire Biden withdraws, endorses Harris Harris’...
2024-07-2625 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekHurricane Beryl hits Texas and an interview with Jonathan HoweDownload this episodeSubscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • SpotifyEpisode #490Former SBC This Week host Jonathan Howe joins the show to talk about what’s next for the podcast, and we cover how Southern Baptists are responding in the wake of Hurricane Beryl.
2024-07-1245 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekMcLaurin resigns, Howe named interim at SBC Executive Committee Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #445 The SBC Executive Committee announced that Willie McLaurin resigned from the interim president position after it was discovered that he had falsified his educational credentials and accomplishments. VP for Communications, Jonathan Howe, has been named the new interim president. Presenting Sponsor: The Hill The Hill is the TRUE life story of professional baseball player, Rickey Hill. Growing up poor in small-town Texas, young Rickey discovers his extraordinary ability for hitting a baseball. But with leg braces and a degenerat...
2023-08-1933 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekGuideStone trustee meeting recap and an interview with Rickey Hill, subject of the new movie ‘The Hill’ Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #443 Rickey Hill and Jeff Celentano joined the show to talk about the upcoming film ‘The Hill’ based on Rickey’s life. Also, GuideStone held their summer trustee meeting this week. Presenting Sponsor: The Hill This week’s show is presented by the upcoming film “The Hill” starring Dennis Quaid and Colin Ford. The Hill tells the story of Rickey Hill’s incredible journey to overcome health challenges in order to play professional baseball. The Hill is directed by Jeff Celentano an...
2023-08-0543 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSend Relief Backpacks and Global Hunger Relief: An Interview with Josh Benton Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #442 Josh Benton joined the show to discuss Send Relief and Global Hunger Relief Sunday that is coming up at the end of August. Also, Charleston Southern has a new president. News Recap SendRelief.org GlobalHungerRelief.org Charleston Southern University names new president – https://bit.ly/3QdTCWz Three longtime SEBTS faculty members retiring – https://bit.ly/44KPIcm Christian school volunteer arrested on sexual abuse charges – https://bit.ly/3OzunNp This Week in SBC History Hemphill Named President at SW...
2023-07-2837 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekLifeway reverses course on shuttering LifewayWorship.com Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #441 Ben Mandrell joined the show to discuss Lifeway’s reversal of their announced closing of LifewayWorship.com. Also, state convention season kicked off with the BGCT gathering in McAllen, and women in ministry was a topic of discussion. News Recap Lifeway reverses course, pauses shutdown of LifewayWorship.com – https://bit.ly/44TTHCX Texas Baptists’ Family Gathering celebrates unity in diversity – https://bit.ly/43CPQJB BGCT messengers adopt amended motion to affirm women in ministry – https://bit.ly/46W7k6y EC Search Team resume...
2023-07-2137 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekNAAF releases letter calling for time of prayer and dialogue over pastoral titles Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #440 The National African American Fellowship has called for a time of prayer and dialogue related to the recent passage of a proposed constitutional amendment regarding the use of the title “pastor” in non-senior pastor roles. Also, there was some big CP news this week. News Recap NAAF letter calls for ‘time of prayer and dialogue’ related to recent action on pastoral titles – https://bit.ly/43q0brZ CP giving remains above budget entering final quarter of fiscal year – https://bit.ly/43suYoj N.C...
2023-07-1425 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSWBTS student advances on America’s Got Talent Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #438 Lachune Boyd is moving to the next round of America’s Got Talent after a stunning rendition of Coldplay’s “Yellow” this past week. News Recap Southwestern student advances after audition on America’s Got Talent – https://bit.ly/3JBOQ0U Southwestern receives warning from accreditation agency – https://bit.ly/438YX4e Texas pastor Kie Bowman to lead EC prayer assignment – https://bit.ly/437hkXe Elevation Church withdraws from SBC cooperation – https://bit.ly/46vigYn This Week in SBC History SBC A...
2023-07-0121 minSBC This Week
SBC This Week2023 SBC Annual Meeting Recap Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #436 It was a busy week at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Amy and Jonathan recap the elections, amendments, resolutions, and even a change to the Baptist Faith & Message. News SBC23 Recap – https://bit.ly/3Pjdw2a Crowds – 12,737 & 18,901 – https://bit.ly/3Pg5CGE SBC Elections – https://bit.ly/3CDmyza Pastors’ Conference Election – https://bit.ly/443mYuv EC Officer Elections – https://bit.ly/3p2MT6W EC Church Removals Affirmed – https://bit.ly/3NbYWH4 ARITF Renewed – https://bit.ly/3XeqYq3 BFM Amended – https...
2023-06-1658 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSWBTS holds special trustee meeting; Lifeway opens new HQ Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #434 Southwestern Seminary held a special called meeting on May 30 to address recent allegations of financial impropriety. Also, Lifeway recently celebrated the opening of its new “teaming space” in the Nashville area. News Recap SWBTS board passes four motions in response to trustees’ claims – https://bit.ly/3IVfDoF Lifeway celebrates grand opening of new teaming space – https://bit.ly/3ISIeuT South Carolina youth pastor arrested after videotaping woman showering – https://bit.ly/3ISGZfe More victims of youth pastor’s voyeurism identified – https...
2023-06-0322 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSouthwestern to hold special trustee meeting; ARITF issues update on ministry check website Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #433 Southwestern Seminary will hold a special called meeting on May 30 to address recent allegations of financial impropriety. Also, the Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force released an important update on the coming ministry check website. News Recap Southwestern trustees call special meeting May 30 to discuss reports – https://bit.ly/45v39hh Sexual abuse ministry check website almost ready for launch, ARITF says – https://bit.ly/45xgXYF BCH board chairman resigns amid allegations of animal cruelty, communicating threats – https://bit.ly/45wAQPo Michael Ca...
2023-05-2619 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekNAMB responds to McRaney suit; IMB appoints 92 missionaries Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #432 The North American Mission Board responded to the claims in the ongoing lawsuit by Will McRaney. NAMB released its perspective on the claims for the first time since the legal battle began more than five years ago. Also, IMB has 92 missionaries waiting to be celebrated at the SBC Annual Meeting. News Recap NAMB files response in McRaney case – https://bit.ly/3WmMuIL IMB trustees appoint 92 missionaries, stay focused on Gospel advance – https://bit.ly/3MmYnJP You have ‘Good News for all the nati...
2023-05-2027 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekFlorida Baptists victimized by fraud; Illinois DR worker dies Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #431 The Florida Baptist Convention was the victim of financial fraud due to spoofing communications between Send Network Florida and NAMB. Also, a faithful disaster relief worker in Illinois was killed when a tree fell on him. News Recap Financial fraud committed against Florida Baptist Convention – https://bit.ly/3nNE93Z Convention Leadership Statement Regarding Financial Fraud – https://bit.ly/3nNEHa3 Illinois DR volunteer killed in accident – https://bit.ly/3BiNFPx ARITF close to completing sexual abuse prevention ‘tool box’ for churches – htt...
2023-05-1231 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekWellman recommendation declined by EC, new search team formed Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #430 Jared Wellman was brought forward as the recommended candidate to lead the SBC Executive Committee by the president search team, however the EC declined the recommendation. As a result a new search team has been named, and the process has been restarted. Also, CP numbers are in for April and giving is still above budget. News Recap SBC Executive Committee declines Wellman recommendation, forms new search committee – https://bit.ly/417cngb EC Chair David Sons speaks to search process past and...
2023-05-0524 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekStone to be nominated for SBC President, Rummage for Pastors’ Conference Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #429 Mike Stone announced he will once again run for the SBC presidency, and Oklahoma pastor Stephen Rummage will be nominated for the SBC Pastors’ Conference presidency. Also, The Mayor, Don Currence, will be renominated for the office of SBC Registration Secretary. News Recap Mike Stone to be nominated in New Orleans for SBC president – https://bit.ly/3VjbLD8 Don Currence to be renominated for SBC registration secretary – https://bit.ly/3NmrVcJ Rummage to be nominated for 2024 SBC Pastors’ Conference presidency –...
2023-04-2936 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekCharles Stanley dies; Dockery named president at SWBTS Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #428 Charles Stanley, the legendary pastor and TV preacher, died this past week at age 90. Also in the news, Southwestern has a new president and chancellor as David Dockery has been named the 10th president of the seminary with O.S. Hawkins joining him in the chancellor role. News Recap Charles Stanley, pivotal SBC president, TV preacher, dies – https://bit.ly/422taCf SBC leaders, former presidents react to death of Charles Stanley – https://bit.ly/3AcRZiK David S. Dockery elected 10th presid...
2023-04-2129 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSon-in-law of former SBTS president killed in Louisville shooting Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #427 A shooting at a Louisville bank took the lives of five people including the son-in-law of former SBTS president Roy Honeycutt. Also, pre-registration for the SBC Annual Meeting crossed 5,000. News Recap Shooting personal for at least three Kentucky Baptist churches – https://bit.ly/416hlKY Thomas Elliott, son-in-law of Roy Honeycutt, killed in bank shooting – https://bit.ly/3mzQRCK 2023 SBC Annual Meeting pre-registration tops 5,000 – https://bit.ly/40hJo9i BGCT director search committee reopens nominations – https://bit.ly/419Ou8u Frank Ingraham, influ...
2023-04-1418 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekEC to hold special meeting; Patterson case dismissed Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #426 The SBC Executive Committee’s search for a new president may be close to an end. A special meeting has been called May 1 in Dallas. Also, the Roe v. Patterson case was dismissed from federal court this week. News Recap SBC EC calls May 1 special meeting to consider presidential candidate – https://bit.ly/3UimnkY National CP giving tops $97 million at six-month mark – https://bit.ly/3ZS1crh MBTS trustee meeting features Getty concert, institutional updates – https://bit.ly/3UgljhF Claims against S...
2023-04-0827 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekFormer SBC President Johnny Hunt sues SBC, EC, Guidepost Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #424 Longtime pastor and former SBC President Johnny Hunt has filed suit against the SBC, the SBC Executive Committee (EC) and Guidepost Solutions. The suit seeks unspecified damages related to allegations of defamation and the invasion of privacy based on accusations made against Hunt in the 2022 Guidepost report stemming from an investigation into the alleged mishandling of sexual abuse by the SBC EC. News Recap Johnny Hunt sues SBC, EC and Guidepost – https://bit.ly/3K7qBZ6 Leatherwood installed as new ERLC presi...
2023-03-2425 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekCar crashes into NC church, catches fire; 2023 Serve Tour kicks off Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #423 A North Carolina church is under repair after an unconscious driver crashed his car into its worship center. Also, this week, John Mark Yeats was announced as the new president at Corban College. News Recap Man rescued from burning car after crashing into sanctuary – https://bit.ly/3FxB0eh Hundreds join Serve Tour in Montgomery – https://bit.ly/3mOS3lh Oklahoma Baptists celebrate $1 billion cumulative CP giving – https://bit.ly/3mZR2Hk John Mark Yeats named 11th president of Corban University...
2023-03-1723 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekYeats to leave Missouri Baptist post; Stolle to lead BCM/D Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #422 John Yeats announced this week that he will leave his position as the executive director of the Missouri Baptist Convention at the end of the year. Also, in Maryland/Delaware, Tom Stolle was unanimously elected as the new state exec. News Recap Yeats to transition out as Missouri Baptist exec – https://bit.ly/3yttxJb BCM/D board unanimously calls Tom Stolle as executive director – https://bit.ly/3kW4BqH Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention names interim executive-director – https://bit.ly/3JutFhK Cooperativ...
2023-03-1025 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekEC meeting recap and a history of Article III Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #420 This week’s EC meeting was one for the history books. Amy and Jonathan unpack the decisions made and what those decisions mean for the future of the SBC and provide a look back at the history of Article III of the SBC Constitution and how we got here. News Recap EC Meeting Recap Articles https://bit.ly/3XWZFPM https://bit.ly/3SqPAcw https://bit.ly/3SvlQeO https://bit.ly/3SzbRVF https://bit.ly/3SutC8M https://bit.ly/3Y0Xnit https...
2023-02-2458 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekAsbury revival; Barber to be re-nominated Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #419 Asbury University in Kentucky is experiencing a move of the Holy Spirit. Also, nomination have begun for the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting. We have two announcements including one for president. News Recap Asbury Revival https://bit.ly/413kwU2 https://bit.ly/3I2kanW https://bit.ly/3KhoDGf https://bit.ly/3KiFloG https://bit.ly/3YQ5Iq6 Louisiana pastor to nominate Barber for second term as SBC president – https://bit.ly/3I95C6e Fred Luter to nominate Jay Adkins for first vice pr...
2023-02-1726 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekNAMB, IMB hold trustee meetings; CP giving above budget Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #418 NAMB held their winter trustee meeting in Miami while IMB held theirs in Virginia a week prior. Also, CP giving has bounced above budget for the year after a slow start last fall. News Recap NAMB Trustees meet missionaries reaching Miami’s unique diversity – https://bit.ly/3HOHUw0 Ken Whitten joins NAMB to head up leadership ministry – https://bit.ly/3XnlMyz IMB trustees appoint 46 new missionaries, celebrate reports of increased engagement – https://bit.ly/3YHoBvq BGCT receives $28 million from Dukes estate – htt...
2023-02-1021 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekHunt invites lead to Credential Committee inquiries; 46 missionaries sent to the nations Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #417 A pair of churches who have issued preaching invites to Johnny Hunt are apparently under inquiry by the SBC Credentials Committee. Also, trustees at Lifeway and IMB met this week. News Recap Churches reported to SBC Credentials Committee over Johnny Hunt invites – https://bit.ly/3YjwNS5 Lifeway trustees celebrate momentum, new initiatives – https://bit.ly/3DDrVj8 Sending Celebration connects churches to the nations – https://bit.ly/3JFKRBC Online scammers steal $793K from N.C. church – https://bit.ly/3jvqEDM Trial date set f...
2023-02-0428 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekMullin named ERLC VP; MBTS lands $2.5M gift Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #416 The ERLC has a new chief of staff, and he is no stranger to Southern Baptists. Also, Midwestern Seminary announced a massive gift to spur missionary training and sending from the school. News Recap ERLC trustees elect Mullin as chief of staff – https://bit.ly/3JfnKNY MBTS’ $2.5 million ‘missions moonshot’ – https://bit.ly/3wzBP17 Birmingham area youth director arrested on child pornography charges – https://bit.ly/3HANDq5 Texas Baptist College student arrested on sexual abuse charges – https://bit.ly/40aaWya This Week in...
2023-01-2715 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekPair of plane crashes claim lives of Southern Baptists Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #415 A plane crash in Georgia and another in Texas claimed the lives of Southern Baptist church leaders and pastors this week. Also, the WMU was able to hold an in-person board meeting for the first time in three years. News Recap Clint Clifton, NAMB staffer, dies in plane crash – https://bit.ly/3XmZjCh Texas plane crash kills four members of Tennessee church – https://bit.ly/3J1xyed WMU leaders meet in person for the first time in three years – https://bit...
2023-01-2018 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekStand for Life launches; Send Relief update from Ukraine Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #414 The ERLC has helped launch a new life initiative with a host of partners to help fight abortion in America. Also, Send Relief work continues across Ukraine. News Recap Stand for Life launches with ERLC help – https://bit.ly/3QDwMFW Sexual abuse hotline, ‘fully confidential,’ task force says – https://bit.ly/3QyMuCp Illinois pastor charged with two counts of grooming – https://bit.ly/3X63FNX Southern Baptists provide food, shelter, generators as Ukraine enters winter during war – https://bit.ly/3vVyI3n This W...
2023-01-1321 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekMartin to leave Hawaii-Pacific post; Bobbye Rankin dies Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #413 Chris Martin, the executive director of the Hawaii-Pacific Baptist Convention is headed back to the mainland to take a job with the IMB. Also, Bobbye Rankin, wife of former IMB president Jerry Rankin, passed away this week at the age of 78. News Recap Martin leaving Hawaii-Pacific post for new role at IMB – https://bit.ly/3IuQ1Qj Bobbye Rankin, wife of former IMB president, dies – https://bit.ly/3vIaBFh December Cooperative Program Allocation Budget giving total highest this fiscal year – https...
2023-01-0614 minSBC This Week
SBC This Week10 questions for the SBC in 2023 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #412 Amy and Jonathan take a look ahead into the future and ask their questions for 2023. Questions for 2023 What will be the next steps taken in abuse reform and response? Who will be elected to lead the EC? Will we see more diversity in first and second chair roles in the SBC? Will we top 10,000 messengers in New Orleans?  Will the upward trends in giving continue for CP, LMCO, and AAEO? How will the Saddleback/women pastor conversation be resolved? How wi...
2022-12-3019 minSBC This Week
SBC This Week2022: The Year in Review in the SBC Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #411 Amy and Jonathan take a look back at the year in Southern Baptist life and answer their questions for the year. Amy also shares her most fascinating Southern Baptists of 2022. Questions for 2022 What will be the outcome of the Guidepost investigation of the SBC Executive Committee’s handling of reports of sexual abuse? Who will be elected to lead the ERLC and EC? Will we see more diversity in first and second chair roles in the SBC? Will we top 10,000 mes...
2022-12-2355 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSeminaries host graduations; African American leadership institute set to launch Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #410 Five Southern Baptist seminaries hosted graduation as more than 1,000 graduates received degrees this fall. Also, the BCMD announced the launch of an African American leadership institute in early 2023. News Recap Iorg to grads: Be like Simeon, introduce Jesus to people – https://bit.ly/3WcBQTw Dew reminds graduates ‘no greater need’ than now – https://bit.ly/3ht1LaH God’s calling is the greatest calling, Akin tells graduates – https://bit.ly/3BEwWXq Graduates will impact the 22nd Century, Mohler tells record fall class – h...
2022-12-1622 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekPaul Chitwood discusses LMCO and IMB in 2022; Amy Grant honored Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #409 IMB president Paul Chitwood joins the show to discuss Ukraine, Send Relief, a record LMCO year, the missionary pipeline and so much more on this week’s episode. Also, Amy Grant was honored this week alongside Bono, Gladys Knight, and George Clooney. News Recap November Cooperative Program Allocation Budget report shows impact of economic woes – https://bit.ly/3F8h8NE Amy Grant, ‘queen of Christian pop,’ feted at Kennedy Center Honors – https://bit.ly/3Pc6uKo Chandler returns to Village Church...
2022-12-0935 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekBarber issues statement on Hunt “restoration”; Sills files suit over abuse allegations Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #408 SBC President Bart Barber issued a statement on the “restoration” of Johnny Hunt to ministry calling the move “repugnant.” Also, former SBTS professor David Sills has filed a defamation lawsuit against 11 defendants as a result of being named in the Sexual Abuse Task Force report this past May. News Recap Barber criticizes announcement of Hunt ‘restoration’ as ‘repugnant’ – https://bit.ly/3gYINIHCriticism of Johnny Hunt ‘restoration’ grows; preaching slot canceled – https://bit.ly/3VKmkhjSills files defamation suit against SBC, Lyell, others – https://bit.ly/3im...
2022-12-0235 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekThanksgiving & state annual meetings Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #407 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. News Recap STATE MEETINGS: Kentucky, South Carolina – https://bit.ly/3VqV3k0STATE MEETINGS: Tennessee, BGAV – https://bit.ly/3icf1ApSTATE MEETINGS: Ohio, Oklahoma – https://bit.ly/3U3lJpFFormer Texas student minister gets five years in guilty sex abuse plea – https://bit.ly/3XxLstgBaptist historian Albert Wardin dies at 94 – https://bi...
2022-11-2626 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekChurches are open, but attendance has not returned; State convention recaps aplenty Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #405 New research from Lifeway shows that while 100% of churches have reopened following the pandemic, only about 85% of attendees have returned. Also, state conventions are happening across the country and attendance at the meetings is on the rise. News Recap Churches are open but still recovering from pandemic attendance losses – https://bit.ly/3G6j5fJOctober Cooperative Program giving 5 percent below budget – https://bit.ly/3NWtEnrMichigan celebrates diversity, increases CP percentage – https://bit.ly/3DXJn0ZWest Virginia Baptists rally around three-year coo...
2022-11-1131 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekBroadmoor responds to abuse case; Politics driving church affinity more than before Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #404 Broadmoor Baptist Church in Jackson, Miss., issued a response to a decades-old report of sexual abuse at the church. In doing so, they may have become the model for how to properly report older cases. News Recap Mississippi church commits to ‘more thorough response’ for 1980s abuse case – https://bit.ly/3t3yC84Middle school principal, Baptist youth volunteer arrested on child sex-related charges – https://bit.ly/3fArmxqChurchgoers increasingly prefer a congregation that shares their politics – https://bit.ly/3U7MNVCSouthern Baptis...
2022-11-0429 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSouthwestern announces staff reduction; Dove Award winners announced Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #403 Southwestern Seminary announced they had begun cutting staff in efforts to reduce seminary operating expenses by 10%. Also, winners of the annual Dove Awards were announced. News Recap Southwestern Seminary announces layoffs – https://bit.ly/3W78wyFSaddleback pastor says he’ll encourage women to preach but ‘doesn’t want to engage in denominational battles’ – https://bit.ly/3SFUG3jDove Award winners include CeCe Winans, Phil Wickham, Anne Wilson – https://bit.ly/3U3pXybUnify Project weeks from launch, Litton says – https://bit.ly/3gV5IodNevada se...
2022-10-2822 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSWBTS announces leadership plans; IMB trustees meet, commission 24 new missionaries Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #399 Several changes were announced that reversed some previous decisions by the trustees at Southwestern Seminary and the International Mission Board. Also, at the IMB’s trustee meeting a huge announcement was made about the 2021-22 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. News Recap Hawkins, Dockery announced as joint interim leadership at SWBTS – https://bit.ly/3E0xmtjGreenway not going to IMB – https://bit.ly/3fwoIs8Chitwood says Greenway to bring ‘invaluable’ experience to IMB – https://bit.ly/3rghwDlIMB trustees share good news reports, remain f...
2022-09-3021 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekLeatherwood elected ERLC president; Carter joins Send Network team Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #397 The Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission has a new permanent president in Brent Leatherwood. Also, Matt Carter has retired from pastoring to join the North American Mission Board News Recap Leatherwood named ERLC president – https://bit.ly/3RIcFq1Interim leadership led to Leatherwood’s ERLC election – https://bit.ly/3xt6HBjMatt Carter of Houston’s Sagemont Church named mobilization VP of Send Network – https://bit.ly/3xu37qAKentucky Disaster Relief trains more than 200 volunteers in weekend event – https...
2022-09-1626 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSBC23 hotel info released; Remembering Queen Elizabeth II Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #396 Hotel information for the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting has been released by the SBC Executive Committee. Also, Amy and Jonathan reminisce about the life and death of Queen Elizabeth II. News Recap Hotel information for SBC23 released – https://bit.ly/3D9eJmnWith one month left in fiscal year, CP giving above budget by nearly $9.7 million – https://bit.ly/3QwMNw3Texas Baptists partner with Send Relief to launch ministry center in Laredo – https://bit.ly/3RLMyOuOuachita Baptist defensive lineman Clark Yarbrough dies – http...
2022-09-0923 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekTucker announces retirement; Chandler to take leave of absence Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #395 Arkansas state exec Sonny Tucker announced his retirement, and another state convention has a new exec chosen. Also, Texas pastor Matt Chandler is stepping away for a season at The Village Church. News Recap Sonny Tucker, ABSC executive director, announces retirement – https://bit.ly/3B7sDEnBGAV Executive Board Approves Executive Director Nominee – https://bit.ly/3RtTlfzSearch for new SCBC executive director-treasurer begins – https://bit.ly/3CRrlyDMatt Chandler to take leave of absence following ‘inappropriate messaging’ – https://bit.ly/3cCrLybFormer student pastor...
2022-09-0223 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSBC pastor pay report; SBC23 kickoff Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #394 A new study from Lifeway Research shows that while the cost of living has increased dramatically in the past few years, pay for Southern Baptist pastors has not followed suit. Also, a kickoff event was held this past week in New Orleans in preparation for the 2023 Annual Meeting and Pastors’ Conference. News Recap SBC pastor pay stuck at same level since 2018 – https://bit.ly/3cruXfWEnthusiasm, hopes for ‘fertile soil’ highlight annual meeting planning in New Orleans – https://bit.ly/3dMKnvlKody Gibson nam...
2022-08-2627 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekDOJ to investigate SBC; Baylor, BGCT relationship to be examined Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #393 The SBC Executive Committee announced last week that the United States Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the Convention regarding sexual abuse. Also, Baylor and the BGCT announced this week that they are reevaluating their relationship. News Recap SBC leaders respond to DOJ investigation – https://bit.ly/3AabTueExecutive Committee, no individuals subpoenaed in DOJ investigation – https://bit.ly/3pAJNmYBGCT considering change in relationship with Baylor – https://bit.ly/3CirryI2022 SBC Annual available online – https://bit.ly/3dEuY07 This Week i...
2022-08-1920 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekBarber names ARITF; Missionary scholarships increased Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #392 SBC president Bart Barber named the full Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force. Also, a pair of seminaries announced an increase in missionary scholarships to the schools. News Recap Barber names abuse task force members – https://bit.ly/3pyduFDBarber says implementation task force strengthened by different perspectives, backgrounds – https://bit.ly/3C3jiOGSWBTS announces 100 percent scholarship for IMB missionaries – https://bit.ly/3dtP5y9NOBTS scholarship increase for active missionaries – https://bit.ly/3JQRWgC This Week in SBC History New Orleans Acq...
2022-08-1220 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekARITF chair, vice chair named; Barber, Keahbone highlight resolution on Native Americans Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #391 Marshall Blalock and Mike Keahbone will lead the soon-to-be-named ARITF for Southern Baptists. Also, Keahbone and SBC president Bart Barber participated in Indian Falls Creek this week and highlighted a resolution passed at SBC22. News Recap Blalock, Keahbone to head Abuse Response Implementation Task Force – https://bit.ly/3SqR46dBarber and Keahbone discuss resolution dealing with Native peoples – https://bit.ly/3bEHxrwCP giving above budget by $10.4 million through July – https://bit.ly/3A0dfsUSouthern Baptist chaplain inducted into Army Ranger Hall of F...
2022-08-0522 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekWashington joins NAMB for personal evangelism; Acts2 to stream state annual meetings Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #389 NAMB has a new director of personal evangelism, and your state convention annual meeting could be streamed this fall in the Acts2 app. News Recap Washington to champion personal evangelism in new role at NAMB – https://bit.ly/3RS71lFState conventions signing up for ACTS2 platform to host annual meetings – https://bit.ly/3zrH1XfMission:Dignity recipients in New Mexico to receive 13th Check in 2022 – https://bit.ly/3zrH1XfFormer youth ministry leader pleads guilty to sexual abuse charges – https://bit...
2022-07-2319 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSEBTS to require sexual abuse prevention course; Resolution used to minister to Native Americans Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #388 Southeastern Seminary has implemented a new required course for all students in preventing sexual abuse and caring for survivors. Also, Mike Keahbone is ministering to other abuse victims thanks to a newly passed SBC resolution. News Recap SEBTS launches mandatory sexual abuse prevention and response course – https://bit.ly/3IFT4TzKeahbone uses Native American resolution to minister to survivors of forced conversion – https://bit.ly/3PtEUqPLongtime pastor and SBTS alum joins faculty – https://bit.ly/3IFD2ciPastor’s teen daughters, sister...
2022-07-1521 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekPastors’ Conference theme, officers announced; Oklahoma summer camper dies Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #387 SBC Pastors’ Conference president Daniel Dickard has announced who will serve as fellow officers as well as what the theme of the 2023 conference will be. Also, a camper at Falls Creek in Oklahoma lost his life after experiencing a cardiac event at the camp. News Recap 2023 SBC Pastors’ Conference theme, officers announced – https://bit.ly/3RhlG9NNational CP giving reflects slowing economy – https://bit.ly/3yRfQEOFalls Creek camper dies after ‘major cardiac event’ – https://bit.ly/3bZP58iChelsea Sobolik to join Lifeline Chil...
2022-07-0819 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSend Relief establishes fund to support sexual abuse survivors; Louisiana church has 35-week baptism streak Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #385 Send Relief has officially established a sexual abuse survivor care fund for Southern Baptists to donate to, and a Louisiana church has baptized someone for 35 weeks in a row totalling 99 baptisms already in 2022. News Recap Send Relief establishes fund to support survivors of sexual abuse – https://bit.ly/3Airr0MLouisiana church celebrates 35 consecutive Sundays of baptisms – https://bi.ly/3IaCOJWPatriotic displays common in July 4th church services – https://bit.ly/3nz14fo This Week in SBC History 5,000 Rooms Available For 1...
2022-07-0122 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekRoe overturned by SCOTUS; EC search team seeks recommendations Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #384 Today was a monumental day for Southern Baptists and for all Americans as the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and ruled in favor of Dobbs. Also this week, the SBC Executive Committee President Search Team announced they are now accepting submissions. News Recap Supreme Court overturns Roe abortion decision – https://bit.ly/3Nii4RBExtremist pro-choice groups push ‘night of rage’ as probable Roe reversal nears – https://bit.ly/3OzftUgExecutive Committee president search team receiving recommendations – https://bit.ly/3HNHEglBoswell, Lino j...
2022-06-2422 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSBC22 Recap Episode: Barber elected SBC President Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #383 SBC22 is in the rearview mirror, and Jonathan and Amy recap all the events of the week including the SBC presidential election, the resolutions passed in Anaheim, and Jonathan’s big blunder of the week. News Recap Messengers lament, take steps to address sexual abuse – https://bit.ly/39yIsZNBART BARBERBarber elected SBC president after runoff – https://bit.ly/3y1ThNbChurches have been ‘hunting ground’ for predators, new SBC president says – https://bit.ly/3OnbJ8yDETAILSGeorgia pastor Frank Cox announced as last minute ca...
2022-06-1853 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSBC22 preview episode Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #381 The 2022 SBC Annual Meeting is almost here. Get all the information you need for Anaheim. Amy and Jonathan cover the Pastors’ Conference, the Annual Meeting, messenger information, ancillary events, and much more on this year’s preview episode. Important Links SBC Annual Meeting AppActs2 AppSBC Annual Meeting WebsiteSATF Information This June, thousands of Southern Baptists will gather in Anaheim for the SBC Annual Meeting, and Southwestern Seminary wants to see you there. Tickets are on sale now for Southwestern Semina...
2022-06-0647 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekACP report shows increase in baptisms, giving, churches Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #377 The 2021 SBC Annual Church Profile results were released this week. While they did show a continued decline in membership, baptisms bounced back following last year’s significant dip due to the COVID-19 pandemic. News Recap Southern Baptists see baptisms, giving rebound in 2021 – https://bit.ly/39j1tyBPete Ramirez elected executive director of California Southern Baptist Convention – https://bit.ly/3Lb9hzUDon Currence to be nominated for SBC registration secretary in Anaheim – https://bit.ly/3l861Le‘It’s exhilarating to represent t...
2022-05-1321 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSBC Presidential Candidate forum hosted in Keller, Texas Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #376 First Baptist Church Keller hosted a presidential candidate forum this past week, and there are some new giving totals that should encourage Southern Baptists. News Recap SBC presidential candidates share competing visions in church-hosted forum – https://bit.ly/38ayGMGSBC presidential candidates discuss CRT, financial transparency in forum – https://bit.ly/3vRJPuYAn interview with Robin Hadaway – https://bit.ly/3P0vjbDAn interview with Bart Barber – https://bit.ly/3w6jmswAn Interview with Tom Ascol – https://bit.ly/3yjein3LMCO, AAEO, CP up a combined $2...
2022-05-0623 minSBC This Week
SBC This Week2023 Annual Meeting moved to New Orleans; An interview with Charles Billingsley Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #375 The SBC Executive Committee voted to move the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting from Charlotte to New Orleans this week. Also, Charles Billingsley stopped by to talk about his latest project. News Recap SBC Executive Committee approves 2023 Annual Meeting move, provides financial update – https://bit.ly/3F8HPBpCommittee on Nominations report released – https://bit.ly/3vugw1eDavid Roach to be nominated for recording secretary – https://bit.ly/3F3FSGc2022 SBC Annual Meeting app updated and available – https://bit.ly/3LzqrrOHollingsworth to step down as leader...
2022-04-2942 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekEC calls special meeting to move 2023 Annual Meeting; An interview with David Roach Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #374 The SBC Executive Committee has called a special meeting to propose a relocation of the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting from Charlotte to New Orleans. Also, David Roach shares about his new book related to the SBC and civil rights. News Recap SBC Executive Committee to hold special called meeting – https://bit.ly/38YgqGfBigger crowds lead to tough, necessary decision for the SBC – https://bit.ly/3rJIcg6NOBTS trustees approve $12 million campus renovation plan, rename student center in honor of Fred Luter – https...
2022-04-2236 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSBC Annual Meeting to be streamed on ACTS2 app; Committee on Committees named Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #373 The SBC Annual Meeting has a new home for live streaming this year, and SBC President Ed Litton has named his Committee on Committees for 2022. News Recap Stream SBC 2022 on smart TVs, other devices with new ACTS2 app – https://bit.ly/3jJJByULitton names 2022 Committee on Committees – https://bit.ly/3JSmqgMNOBTS creates Jim Henry Leadership Institute, revises master’s programs in ‘extensive’ meeting – https://bit.ly/3JYhTtfHemphill rejoins SWBTS faculty to lead center bearing his name – https://bit.ly/3vk6cHUTexas Supreme Court all...
2022-04-1523 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekRice withdraws, Barber enters race for SBC president Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #372 There was a shakeup in the race for SBC president this week and Willy Rice withdrew from consideration and Bart Barber entered the mix. Also, Amy and Jonathan cover trustee meetings from three seminaries. News Recap Rice withdraws as SBC presidential candidate – https://bit.ly/36YR0b9Texas pastor Bart Barber announced as candidate for SBC president – https://bit.ly/3NWUXxGSBC Pastors’ Conference to hold presidential election only – https://bit.ly/375nWyrNational CP giving nearly $11M above budget halfway through fiscal...
2022-04-0834 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSouthern Baptist astronaut headed to space; More candidates for #SBC22 announced Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #371 Bob Hines, member of University Baptist Church in Houston is headed, on a 144-day trip to the International Space Station. Also, there were more SBC22 candidates for office announced this week. News Recap Texas church commissions SpaceX astronaut for upcoming mission – https://bit.ly/3qVRxkFNew England board votes for name change, gift allocation, adds seven churches – https://bit.ly/3LCSIgZAlex Sands to be nominated for SBC second vice president – https://bit.ly/3Lx3XHBGeorgia pastor Javier Chavez to be nominated for reco...
2022-04-0131 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekCrawford to lead BCM/D; Dickard to be nominated for pastors’ conference Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #369 Maryland-Delaware has a new state executive director, and it’s a familiar face to those in the two-state convention. Also, we have our first nomination announcement related to the 2023 Pastors’ Conference. News Recap Crawford named executive director of BCM/D – https://bit.ly/367kbbrDickard to be nominated for Pastors’ Conference president – https://bit.ly/3wqhnkeHannibal-LaGrange University faces severe budget shortfall – https://bit.ly/3u1EZZSGuidepost begins drafting final sex abuse study report – https://bit.ly/3MXEn09Former Christianity Today editor Mark Galli accus...
2022-03-1825 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekRobinson to chair EC president search; call for prayer issued Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #368 Chicago-area pastor Adron Robinson has been announced as the chair of the SBC EC President Search Team. Also, the team has issued a 21-day call to prayer in support of their work. News Recap EC president search team names chair, plans season of prayer – https://bit.ly/3pVKb0iEC president search team issues call to prayer – https://bit.ly/3MHs9ZiYeats will not seek reelection – https://bit.ly/3tPil6JLifeway trustees name first Black woman chair – https://bit.ly/3tPil6JCalifornia So...
2022-03-1120 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekLitton forgoing second term; Rice to be nominated for SBC president Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #367 SBC President Ed Litton announced this week he would not seek a second term in office, and Clint Pressley announced he would nominate Willy Rice this summer in Anaheim for the spot. Also, Hance Dilbeck officially took the reins of GuideStone March 1. News Recap Litton announces ‘Gospel-based reconciliation initiative,’ will not seek second term as SBC president – https://bit.ly/3tC5PHYFlorida pastor Willy Rice to be nominated for SBC president – https://bit.ly/3KlqjeLCP giving climbs even higher with February re...
2022-03-0427 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekMcLaurin named EC interim president; CP up 12% over budget Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #363 Willie McLaurin has been named the interim president of the SBC Executive Committee becoming the first non-Anglo to lead an SBC entity. Also, giving through the Cooperative Program hit a milestone this month by topping $21 million for the month. News Recap McLaurin named SBC Executive Committee interim president/CEO – https://bit.ly/3HHLXJjAgee announces retirement from CSBC – https://bit.ly/3gl22Z1CP giving soars to more than 12% above budget – https://bit.ly/3rpVZJ548 IMB missionaries recognized at Sending Celebration –...
2022-02-0427 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekPearson to Leave EC; Sanchez Joins SWBTS Faculty Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #362 Jeff Pearson, the CFO at the Executive Committee, is stepping away, and Juan Sanchez is joining the faculty at Southwestern. News Recap Pearson to resign as SBC Executive Committee CFO – https://bit.ly/3riTushHannibal-LaGrange president resigns – https://bit.ly/3g5dFTRSánchez joins SWBTS faculty – https://bit.ly/3g5dFTRGod’s provision and future decisions frame Lifeway trustee meeting – https://bit.ly/3g2zEelGov. Lee speaks at Psalm 139 dedication in Murfreesboro – https://bit.ly/32GH3Nb This Week in SBC History Life of...
2022-01-2831 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekAAEO materials available; SBC Pastors’ Conference to use historic pulpit Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #361 The North American Mission Board released the 2022 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering promotional materials this week, and SBC Pastors’ Conference President Matt Henslee made a big announcement. News Recap Annie Armstrong Easter Offering promotional materials available https://bit.ly/3nObCYNSBC Pastors’ Conference update – https://bit.ly/3H5ssKpNewsom named Caskey Center director at NOBTS – https://bit.ly/3FOzd1uNAMB celebrates 30-year ministry of Carlos Ferrer – https://bit.ly/3FP5wgI This Week in SBC History Clinton rescinds abortion policies; pro-lifers won’...
2022-01-2221 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekCP giving up 10%; Tennessee church gives $425K to LMCO Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #359 Cooperative Program giving is up more than 10% year over year, and Southern Baptists have another reason to cheer: a Tennessee church gave more than $425,000 to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering including a special $100,000 check presented to IMB President Paul Chitwood. News Recap CP giving finishes first quarter 10 percent above last year, 5 percent above budget – https://bit.ly/34ooNbPTennessee church presents Chitwood with $100,000 for Lottie offering – https://bit.ly/3t6FkvyFelix Cabrera joins SWBTS Hispanic Programs; Eric Smith joins SBTS faculty – http...
2022-01-0722 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekQuestions for 2022 in the Southern Baptist Convention Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #358 Amy and Jonathan look ahead to 2022 and ask their questions for the year. Questions for 2022 What will be the outcome of the Guidepost investigation of the SBC Executive Committee’s handling of reports of sexual abuse?Who will be elected to lead the ERLC and EC? Will we see more diversity in first and second chair roles in the SBC?Will we top 10,000 messengers in Anaheim? Will the upward trends in giving continue for CP, LMCO, and AAEO?Will Southern Bapt...
2021-12-3121 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekThe Year in Review in the SBC Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #357 Amy and Jonathan take a look back at the year in Southern Baptist life and answer their questions for the year. Questions for 2021 How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect us in 2021?Will we see more diverse first- and second-chair leaders?What will the Annual Meeting look like?Who will be nominated for SBC offices in Nashville?How will the Send Conference be received in place of the pastors’ conference?How will the major launch of Go2 affect sending numbers in coming...
2021-12-2740 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekMost Fascinating Southern Baptists of 2021 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #356 Amy shares her 10 most fascinating Southern Baptists of the year, and there’s an update from the SBC Sexual Abuse Task Force. News Recap SATF update: Review, search terms in electronic documents underway – https://bit.ly/3Fox3q9Longtime Baptist leader T.C. Pinckney dies – https://bit.ly/3yUOw7dMBTS celebrates fall graduates; Dighton encourages students to remain faithful – https://bit.ly/32xm4vJSEBTS celebrates 237 fall graduates – https://bit.ly/3yR6szz24 inmates awarded BA degree in pastoral ministry will serve NC pr...
2021-12-2343 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekPastors’ Conference speakers announced; CP giving remains above budget Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #354 SBC Pastors’ Conference President Matt Henslee has announced the speakers for the 2022 SBCPC, and Cooperative Program giving is above budget after the first two months of the fiscal year. News Recap SBC Pastors’ Conference speakers spread across multiple ministry settings – https://bit.ly/3GBqII5CP giving continues strong start to fiscal year; above budget by nearly 5 percent – https://bit.ly/3lSWrwaVBS Previews set to help churches ‘maximize kingdom impact’ – https://bit.ly/3rOmYPgMBTS announces Fusion:Masters program – https://bit.ly/3lVqUtPComfort God’s peo...
2021-12-1131 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSupreme Court arguments in Dobbs case, Pitman to lead Send Network Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #353 All eyes were on the Supreme Court this week for the oral arguments in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health. Also, Send Network has a new leader. News Recap Pro-lifers hopeful after high court abortion arguments – https://bit.ly/3GcmdDCOral arguments: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health – https://bit.ly/3DmzaJ1Vance Pitman to lead NAMB’s Send Network – https://bit.ly/3ErGpRlMission:Dignity gives thanks for $1 million in gifts on #GivingTuesday – https://bit.ly/31hdlhfGiving Tuesday offers prime chance to support SBC e...
2021-12-0321 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekCP giving strong to start fiscal year; Georgetown College president fired after sexual assault allegations Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #348 A new fiscal year has started in the SBC, and giving for the the first month came in strong. Also, a Kentucky college fired their president this week after credible allegations for sexual assault were filed against him. News Recap CP giving starts strong to begin fiscal year – https://bit.ly/3EDqU8GGeorgetown College fires president after sexual assault allegations – https://bit.ly/3k5AbhKFormer Lifeway Credit Union employee charged with fraud – https://bit.ly/3ELnQr1STATE ANNUAL MEETINGS: Missouri, U...
2021-11-0537 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekEC meets, announces new legal agreements; State convention recaps Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #347 The SBC Executive Committee met this week and announced a couple of new legal arrangements to represent the entity. Also, state convention annual meetings are in full swing. News Recap EC calls special meeting to address ‘legal, audit and personnel’ matters – https://bit.ly/3jMwPjJEC meets to address legal, personnel issues – https://bit.ly/3q2dIpZSex abuse task force motions fail at Missouri, Mississippi state meetings, pass in California, Arkansas – https://bit.ly/3pMLfE9STATE ANNUAL MEETINGS: Indiana, Minnesota-Wisconsin – htt...
2021-10-3031 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekFloyd resigns as EC president; Committee on Cooperation named Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #345 SBC Executive Committee President Ronnie Floyd announced he would be leaving the EC at the end of October. Also, the Committee on Cooperation members have been named by Rolland Slade and the Sex Abuse Task Force. News Recap Floyd resigns as leader of SBC Executive Committee – https://bit.ly/3aKHEh6Committee on Cooperation named in conjunction with Guidepost contract – https://bit.ly/3vdaKzoGuenther, Jordan withdraw as legal counsel, end long relationship with Southern Baptists – https://bit.ly/3AKWgaQIn a return ‘home,’ Mike...
2021-10-1538 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekEC approves Guidepost contract; CP, LMCO, AAEO giving updates Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #344 The SBC Executive Committee finalized a contract with Guidepost Solutions to begin work on an independent review of the EC. Also, there is some great news about giving around the SBC. News Recap EC approves Guidepost contract, agrees to waive privilege – https://bit.ly/3AoAKsnIndependent review of Executive Committee underway – https://bit.ly/3llBPgdCooperative Program giving tops $192 million, exceeds budget projections for the year – https://bit.ly/3BqPbNULMCO total exceeds goal, reflects commitment to be a Great Commission people – https://bit...
2021-10-0827 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSouthern Baptists respond to Hurricane Ida; Litton makes first committee appointments Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #339 Southern Baptist Disaster Relief and Send Relief were busy this week responding to damage caused by Hurricane Ida. Also, SBC President Ed Litton has made his first appointments. News Recap At least 80 Louisiana churches damaged; Hurricane Ida relief ramps up – https://bit.ly/3kLNQdwNOBTS avoids significant damage, awaits return of electricity – https://bit.ly/3kPmP9cSmall communities bear brunt of Hurricane Ida; Southern Baptists ready to help – https://bit.ly/3kPO5EuMore than 20 deaths after Ida remnants slam Northeast – https://b...
2021-09-0346 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekLitton visits border, announces theme for #SBC22 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #336 SBC President Ed Litton announced the theme for next year’s SBC Annual Meeting at a pastors’ luncheon this week in Southern California. Later in the week Litton and Southern Baptist leaders went to the border to showcase work happening to aid in migrant care. News Recap Litton joins California Baptists in migrant ministry on border – https://bit.ly/3gfciT6Unity comes from a focus on Jesus, Litton says – https://bit.ly/3mkvK4SCalifornia pastors begin planning for SBC ‘22 – https://bit.l...
2021-08-2025 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekDove Award nominees announced; California wildfire destroys church Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #335 Zach Williams and Elevation church racked up on Dove Award nominations this week, and the Dixie fire severely damaged a Northern California church. Southern Baptists also lost a pair of legends. News Recap Elevation Worship, Zach Williams, for KING & COUNTRY lead Dove nods – https://bit.ly/3xDObDDFire destroys portion of Northern California church – https://bit.ly/3yJTu5RDon Stewart, professor emeritus at NOBTS, dies at 85 – https://bit.ly/3sdrNjaBowden saw his players as more than a jersey, says longtime FSU chaplain...
2021-08-1326 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSBC Annual Meeting messenger breakdown; New research from Lifeway on sex abuse and pastors Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #328 This year’s SBC Annual Meeting was the largest in 25 years. On this episode, Amy and Jonathan breakdown the messenger composition and discuss why so many messengers attended the meeting. Also, Lifeway has some new research on pastoral disqualification for sexual sin. News Recap Largest SBC gathering in 25 years spurred by first-time messengers, geographical proximity to Nashville – https://bit.ly/3qrQ3NuWomen gather at SBC to celebrate theological scholarship – https://bit.ly/3qtH9PUU.S. Protestant pastors say sexually abusive mini...
2021-06-2529 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekDockery to be nominated for 1VP; CP giving stable after six months Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #316 Anthony Dockery will be nominated for 1VP of the SBC in June, and CP giving remains above budget halfway through the fiscal year. News Recap Anthony Dockery to be nominated for SBC 1st VP – https://bit.ly/3cZz7ZQHollifield to assist NAMB in state convention partnerships – https://bit.ly/322yBUuJudson College trustees vote to keep the school open – https://bit.ly/3mwacjECP giving steady in March, above budget after six months – https://bit.ly/3mxrahsJonathan Falwell named new Campus Pastor at Libert...
2021-04-0934 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSouthern Baptists speak out on D.C. chaos; NAAF & CSP meet Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #303 The first week of 2021 gave us some tumultuous events in the SBC and in the nation. Amy and Jonathan also take a look at a few stories that may have gotten missed over the Christmas holidays. News Recap Southern Baptist leaders condemn storming of U.S. Capitol – https://bit.ly/3s5UtduMoore addresses ‘chaos’ in D.C., calls for leadership, healing – https://bit.ly/3hXSKlVNAAF leaders, seminary presidents hold ‘honest and open conversation’ – https://bit.ly/2XpJJZqDesignated giving remains strong, CP giving tak...
2021-01-0933 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekGiving totals for 2020 show generosity and faithfulness of Southern Baptistshttps://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/sbc-this-week.s3.amazonaws.com/Episode290.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #290 Giving totals are in for CP, LMCO, and AAEO for 2020, and Southern Baptists have shown their generosity and faithfulness through their giving. News Recap Cooperative Program giving in 2019-20 testament to Southern Baptists’ faithfulness https://bit.ly/2FfKlLN Lottie Moon Christmas Offering total exceeds goal at $159.5M https://bit.ly/3nIR4zg Ezell: ‘Greatest Annie Offering ever’ despite steep decline https://bit.ly/3lm5L9...
2020-10-1024 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSouthwestern, Baylor file suit, allege “secret coup”; Addison named EVPhttps://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode286.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #286 Southwestern and Baylor are suing a foundation that was set up to benefit the schools after a change in its governing docs has jeopardized millions. Also, Greg Addison is moving to the SBC Executive Committee as its new Executive Vice President. News Recap Southwestern, Baylor file suit, allege “secret coup” https://bit.ly/2DNRDWe Addison named SBC Executive Committee executive vice pres...
2020-09-1128 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekState convention annual meeting plans continue to change; CP hits $16M for second consecutive monthhttps://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode285.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #285 The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed how many states will meet this fall and has also led to the cancellation of several meetings. Also, there’s good news regarding CP giving. News Recap Most state conventions redesign or cancel annual meetings during COVID-19 https://bit.ly/32W2YfA Cooperative Program giving tops $16M for second consecutive month https://bit.ly/2GrvHRH Sex ab...
2020-09-0523 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekGeorge Floyd death draws response from Southern Baptist leadershttps://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode271.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #271 On the fifth anniversary of the launch of the podcast, Amy and Jonathan reminisce about some of their favorite moments from the past five years and discuss the death of George Floyd. News Recap Pastors urge prayer, Gospel outreach as outrage grows over George Floyd’s death https://bit.ly/2MakNiM Youth pastor charged with soliciting male prostitute https://bit.ly/2XbNNx1 Ju...
2020-05-3030 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSBC entities respond to ongoing COVID-19 pandemichttps://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode261.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #261 SBC entities are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with resources, training, and much more. News Recap NAMB spending changes aimed at keeping missionaries on field https://bit.ly/2WqMoTo Seminaries offer studios to pastors to record sermons https://bit.ly/2wrPBHw Southwestern Seminary announces Virtual Preview initiative https://bit.ly/2wrPBHw Southwestern Seminary launches 8-week online courses https://bit.ly/2UpWXmW A le...
2020-03-2034 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSouthern Baptists well represented at ETShttps://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode244.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #244 At the recent annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, nearly 200 Southern Baptist scholars gave academic presentations. News Recap: Southern Baptist scholars featured at ETS meeting http://bit.ly/2R0GeGY Pastor indicted on rape charge still at church, association http://bit.ly/2L2AatD Arizona Baptists celebrate record missions giving http://bit.ly/2OMpSPa Tennessee Baptists increase budget, CP allocation h...
2019-11-2929 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekPastor accused of abuse top candidate at Tennessee churchhttps://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode241.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #241 FBC Clarksville (TN) has chosen as its top pastoral candidate a man being accused of sexual abuse by two young women. Amy and Jonathan also discuss another pastoral resignation due to sex abuse and the cancellation of John Crist’s upcoming tour for the same. News Recap: Pastor accused of abuse top candidate at Tenn. church http://bit.ly/2CoWEAr Chicago pa...
2019-11-0830 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekMohler to be nominated for SBC presidenthttps://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode240.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #240 SBTS president R. Albert Mohler Jr. has been announced as a candidate for the presidency of the SBC. Amy and Jonathan also continue their state convention recaps and discuss a new diversity initiative at the EC. News Recap: H.B. Charles Jr. to nominate Al Mohler as SBC President in 2020. http://bit.ly/2PDtoO8 SBC Executive Committee announces staff retirements htt...
2019-11-0126 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekGreenway inaugurated as ninth Southwestern presidenthttps://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode239.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #239 Southwestern Seminary had a busy week as they hosted an inauguration for new president Adam W. Greenway as well as their trustee meeting. Amy and Jonathan also recap a few state conventions and report on some personnel transitions around the SBC. News Recap: Greenway inaugurated as ninth Southwestern president http://bit.ly/2Wh4aGv SWBTS faculty affirm women colleagues McCoy, Stovall...
2019-10-2536 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekShane Pruitt named NAMB next gen evangelism directorhttps://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode238.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #238 Several transitions were announced including Shane Pruitt, the new next generation evangelism leader at NAMB. Amy and Jonathan also recap a trio of seminary trustee meetings. News Recap: Shane Pruitt named NAMB next gen evangelism director http://bit.ly/2prMRpU Florida Baptist Financial Services names Wheeler as president and CEO http://bit.ly/31jS7Jq Veteran Southern Baptist journalist James A. Smith...
2019-10-1826 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekAAEO Sets New Record with $62.2M; Caring Well Conference Recaphttps://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode237.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #237 NAMB announced a new record high for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering of $62.2 million. Also, Amy and Jonathan share a recap of the Caring Well Conference. News Recap: Annie Offering totals record high $62.2 million http://bit.ly/31bGnc5 NAMB celebrates offering, meets missionaries http://bit.ly/2pdJjau NOBTS approves new mission statement, faculty http://bit.ly/2M68BQX Cedarville University rece...
2019-10-1121 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekBaptism Sunday Recap; SBC Pastor Lost to Suicidehttps://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode233.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #233 This past Sunday in the SBC was Baptism Sunday. Amy and Jonathan recap reports from around the country, explore a major decision by FBC Jacksonville, and much more. News Recap: Baptism Sunday sees ‘tremendous momentum’ http://bit.ly/309RzW4 FBC Jacksonville downsizes to serve city http://bit.ly/30dbdjN Jarrid Wilson tweeted hope before tragic death http://bit.ly/30eNBLA Dorian relief...
2019-09-1330 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSBC Executive Committee Names Jonathan Howe as Vice President of Communicationshttps://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode232.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #232 SBC This Week’s very own Jonathan Howe was named Vice President of Communications for the SBC Executive Committee this week. We cover that and more on this week’s episode. News Recap: Howe named EC VP of communications http://bit.ly/2zUvNLa Nat’l CP 2.05% over YTD budget projection http://bit.ly/2zUwaFy Dorian crawls northward, Baptists prepare response http://bit.l...
2019-09-0624 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSeminary Reports, Women Pastors, and the IMB Live Streamhttp://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode022.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #022 A recap of recent seminary trustee meetings as well as some news from the states involving women pastors and the upcoming IMB Live Stream. Also, Jonathan’s daughter makes an appearance in the podcast as some background noise. This is what happens when you record at home and have four kids. News Recap SWBTS: Southwestern to establish School of Preaching — http://bit.l...
2015-10-2323 minSBC This Week
SBC This WeekSeminary Trustee Meetings Recap and a Big Night for Lecraehttp://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode021.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #021 A recap of the recent seminary trustee meetings as well as Lecrae’s big night at the Dove Awards. Also, we find out what President Harry Truman did to set off Baptists in Waco, TX, when he was campaigning for Kennedy. News Recap SEBTS: Whitfield elected VP for academic administration — http://bit.ly/1k8AO8Y SBTS: Southern sees record student enrollm...
2015-10-1618 min