Bellevue Baptist faces sex abuse lawsuit; SWBTS passes budget, hires new faculty

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Episode #278

Bellevue Baptist is facing a sex abuse lawsuit related to actions by a former part-time employee. Also, Southwestern Seminary has passed a budget for 2020-21 and hired three new faculty members.

News Recap

• Bellevue Baptist faces civil suit stemming from sexual battery by former employee https://bit.ly/2OCayoA
• Alabama church forgives flag thief, extends invitation to church https://bit.ly/2OxQTGH
• California churches ordered to cancel indoor worship in at least 30 counties https://bit.ly/3fEcSrg
• Gateway buildings close as California renews lockdowns https://bit.ly/3945LWy
• Southwestern Seminary approves reduced budget, sees ‘encouraging signs’ https://bit.ly/3fEcTeO
• Southwestern Seminary fills three ‘key vacancies’ https://bit.ly/2OLNxA1
• Spurgeon College announces bachelor’s program updates https://bit.ly/3945LWy
• SBTS adds three online doctoral concentrations https://bit.ly/3eDGVhB
• Southeastern partners with Fruitland to offer degree in pastoral ministry https://bit.ly/3eDGVhB
• NOBTS reimagines programs for women, introduces ‘Prepare Her’ website https://bit.ly/3eCSrtt
• Chowan University renames Helms Center https://bit.ly/3eDH0lp

This Week in SBC History

• Supreme Court Split Votes May Show Trends of Rights
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Resources of the Week

• Amy: The Baptist Association
• Jonathan:
  • Send Relief Sunday: Practical steps churches can take to serve their communities https://bit.ly/2ZEP7dc
  • Children’s Ministry Day: Stories of hope and salvation motivate children’s ministers https://bit.ly/3fEdeOC