SBC This Week

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode141.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #141 Preparation for the SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas is in full swing as two SBC presidential nominees were announced this week. News Recap: SBC18: Greear to be SBC president nominee — http://bit.ly/2s0btqO Gaines, Greear united in nomination announcement — http://bit.ly/2s0bvyW Ken Hemphill to be SBC president nominee — http://bit.ly/2nC8Q8P Dallas registration opens Feb. 1 — http://bit.ly/2rTJVDp Child care, children, youth reg. opens Feb. 1 — http://bit.ly/2rTJV6n News: Late-term abortion ban fails in Senate — http://bit.ly/2rTA1S9 Missouri: SBU President C. Pat Taylor to retire — http://bit.ly/2rYJRSy Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Supreme Court To Review ‘Moment Of Silence’ Law http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/6319,28-Jan-1987.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Plain Theology for Plain People Jonathan: They Spoke of Me by Brandon Smith

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode140.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #140 Legal updates dominate the news this week as the SBC was added as a defendant in the Pressler sexual assault lawsuit. Also, a lawsuit against NAMB was allowed to proceed to the next stage. News Recap: SBC added as defendant in Pressler lawsuit — http://bit.ly/2rEYD0P Judge says employment interference lawsuit against NAMB can proceed — http://bit.ly/2rFUcTx Highpoint Church confirmed as non-SBC The Summit climbs toward 1,000 new churches — http://bit.ly/2rBj3aW Evangelicals for Life addresses ‘pro-life ethic’ — http://bit.ly/2rItBoC ERLC names Leadership Council for 2018 — http://bit.ly/2rIkjsW Brownback confirmed on Pence tie-breaker — http://bit.ly/2rHje4r Black church, family conference marks 25 years — http://bit.ly/2rEwuqy 100 years of LifeWay Architecture — http://bit.ly/2rBjt10 Kody Gibson named SBTS communications VP — http://bit.ly/2rEYDOn Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Church Bulletins Said to Be History Data Source http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1420,27-Jan-1960.pdf Resources of the Week: Amy: Now That I’m Called: A Guide for Women Discerning a Call to Ministry Jonathan: The Prayer That Turns the World Upside Down

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode139.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #139 IMB reported that LMCO gifts for Q1 were up 4.1% over the previous year, also the theme and logo for SBC18 were released this week. News Recap: IMB: Lottie Moon offering 4.1% above last year’s pace — http://bit.ly/2FTYQjQ SBC: 2018 Dallas theme: Testify! Go. Stand. Speak — http://bit.ly/2FTKgsA NOBTS: 2-year-old dies at preschool center — http://bit.ly/2FUYR6T Hawaii: Missile alert spurred witness, goodbyes to family — http://bit.ly/2FW85jC Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Preacher’s Sermon Gets Timely Illustrationhttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1693,16-Jan-1963.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Philippians, a focus 15 study Jonathan: Evangelicals.Life

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode138.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #138 GuideStone surprised folks this week by announcing they had sold their headquarters in Dallas and are moving to a new location in the Metroplex. News Recap: GuideStone: Hawkins announces new location in Dallas – http://bit.ly/2EvWgir SBC: National CP 0.98% above last year’s 1st quarter — http://bit.ly/2EvWh5Z 2017 Pastors’ Conference issues financial report — http://bit.ly/2Ez4h6h LifeWay: Draper Centennial Tower came down ‘really fast’ — http://bit.ly/2ExiRuW In Memoriam: Youth leader, NOBTS student, dies on mission field — http://bit.ly/2EySDIL Awana co-founder Art Rorheim dies at 99 — http://bit.ly/2Ey56fs Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Peace Committee Discusses Report http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/6312,12-Jan-1987.pdf Resources of the Week: Amy: Scratch-off World Map Jonathan: Supernatural Power for Everyday People by Jared C. Wilson

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode137.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #137 As is our custom, we assess 10 questions for the upcoming year in the Southern Baptist Convention. 10 Questions for 2018: What will be the result of the IMB board’s trial period for David Platt serving as teaching pastor at McLean Bible Church? How will economic changes in the US impact church finances? Will giving meet the 2018 Cooperative Program Allocation Budget? Will the LMCO rebound after the normalization in 2017? Will the AAEO continue its growth in 2018? Who will be the next chairman of the Executive Committee of the SBC? How will healthcare changes affect GuideStone? What does 2018 look like for SBC seminaries? How much progress will be made in Send Cities in 2018? What will be the decision on Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, and what will be its impact on religious liberty in the US? Will the ministers’ housing allowance be repealed? Who will run for SBC president and what will be the outcome of the election? Will we break the 10,000 messenger mark in Dallas? Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. Resources of the Week: Amy: Together on God’s Mission Jonathan: SBC FAQs

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode136.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #136 In our final episode of 2017, we look back on the year, its stories, and name our resource of the year. Questions for 2017: What will be the response to the revamped Pastors Conference in Phoenix? — top stories Will we start to see leadership transitions in southern states? How will a Trump presidency affect religious liberty? How will the new CSB translation from LifeWay be received? — top stories Will the LifeWay building be occupied in 2017? How will the changing online education landscape affect SBC seminaries and baptist colleges? Will limitless missionaries start to become a reality in 2017? Will we continue to see increasingly diverse representation on trustee boards? How might GuideStone and their constituents be impacted by changes in health care and the possible elimination of the ACA? How will the rural/urban divide in America influence SBC churches and revitalization efforts? Top Stories for 2017: IMB President David Platt accepts teaching pastor role at McLean Bible Church (read more) Gunman opens fire at FBC Sutherland Springs, TX, and kills 26 church members in early November (read more) Resolutions are passed across the SBC related to the Alt-right and racism (read more) Conservative Resurgence architects Judge Paul Pressler and Paige Patterson and others are named in a lawsuit related to the alleged molestation of a 14-year old boy (read more) Escrowing of Cooperative Program funds led to the appointment of a special task force of the Executive Committee to examine the causes and effects (read more) A record Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American missions was collected (read more) Finances at every level continue to be ongoing topic of discussion in SBC life (read more) Send Relief works overtime in response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma; gets recognized by the White House (read more) LifeWay releases the Christian Standard Bible; specialty versions become some of the best-selling and most desired Bibles of the past decade The “small church pastor” SBCPC is a roaring success under Dave Miller’s leadership as president and H.B. Charles III becomes its first African-American president (read more) Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. Resource of the Year She Reads Truth CSB Bible Inspired by the She Reads Truth mission of “Women in the Word of God every day,” the She Reads Truth Bible is thoughtfully and artfully designed to highlight the beauty, goodness, and truth of Scripture.

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode135.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #135 Southern Baptists have a new prayer emphasis for 2018, and we discuss our 10 most fascinating Southern Baptists of the year. News Recap: SBC: ‘In All Things Pray’ opens 2018 for Southern Baptists — http://bit.ly/2p30JpS Texas: ‘Worst kept secret in Houston:’ Defamation suit emerges against Woodfill, Pressler — http://bit.ly/2oXzD3v Nation: Housing allowance order stayed for now; appeals likely — http://bit.ly/2oXzXzf SBC: State convention building sales accumulate — http://bit.ly/2p2EP6k Racism addressed in 10 state convention resolutions — http://bit.ly/2p5DOun 20 states boost CP sending to SBC causes — http://bit.ly/2p33LdE Seminary Winter Graduations: Gateway — http://bit.ly/2p33Wpk Midwestern — http://bit.ly/2p11Nun New Orleans — http://bit.ly/2p31DTi Southeastern — http://bit.ly/2p121BJ Southern — http://bit.ly/2p0cbmi Southwestern — http://bit.ly/2oYNKpp 10 Most Fascinating Southern Baptists of 2017: Jerry Falwell Jr. Steve Green Shane Hall James Lankford Dwight McKissic Roy Moore Scott Pruitt Madeline Ray Dabo Swinney Jim Wells Click here to read the full details Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Samford Divinity School Officially Named Beeson Divinity School http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/6708,08-Dec-1988.pdf #MyLottieStory from Bart Barber

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode134.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #134 Shocking news out of Texas this week as Judge Paul Pressler, one of the two main architects of the Conservative Resurgence, has been sued for sexual assault on a 14-year-old boy. News Recap: Texas: Paul Pressler sued over alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old boy — http://bit.ly/2BmQwtv Alabama: Doug Jones elected to Senate over Southern Baptist Roy Moore — http://bit.ly/2Brk2hw Arizona: Congressman Trent Franks, who asked staffers if they would bear his child as a surrogate, says he will resign — http://wapo.st/2Bqgyfu SBC: Evangelism task force discusses recommendations — http://bit.ly/2BohCAf Georgia: Charles Stanley succession plan at First Baptist Atlanta — http://bit.ly/2Bqzv1y Oklahoma: Hance Dilbeck elected as executive director — http://bit.ly/2Bq2UJm In Memoriam: Greg Wood — http://bit.ly/2Bpgo80 R.C. Sproul — http://bit.ly/2Bpgyw8 Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. Other links mentioned in this episode Behold the Lamb of God Lottie Moon Articles https://www.imb.org/2017/11/21/you-asked-for-ourlmco-stories-heres-a-start/ https://www.imb.org/2017/11/15/effect-missions-education/ https://www.imb.org/2017/10/31/luther-rice-legacy/ https://www.imb.org/2017/09/21/boats-martyrs-this-is-us/ https://www.imb.org/2017/11/06/irreverence-lottie-moon/ https://www.imb.org/2017/11/17/what-lottie-moon-taught-me-about-injustice-and-the-gospel/ This Week in SBC History Survey Shows Most Baptists Willing to Restrict Rights http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3305,16-Dec-1971.pdf #MyLottieStory – Keith and Amy Whitfield Give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at imb.org/LMCO

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode133.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #133 The IMB has a new chairman of the board, and we discuss some new research on the perception of Israel among Evangelicals. News Recap: IMB: Rick Dunbar to succeed Hance Dilbeck as board chair — http://bit.ly/2jwjNaT SBC: National CP 5.67% under projection — http://bit.ly/2jvR2eF LifeWay Research: Support of Israel wanes among younger evangelicals — http://bit.ly/2jwIYdk Evangelical label, beliefs often at odds — http://bit.ly/2jvxhn8 Florida: Sermon in Spanish marks a first for convention — http://bit.ly/2jvPKjD In Memoriam: Marvin Watson, former DBU president, dies — http://bit.ly/2jvDJLc Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Samford Divinity School Officially Named Beeson Divinity School http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/6708,08-Dec-1988.pdf #MyLottieStory from J.D. Greear

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode132.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #132 Hance Dilbeck has been tapped to succeed Anthony Jordan in Oklahoma, and more state convention recaps came in. Also, we take a few minutes to discuss sexual harassment in culture and the church and introduce our 2017 LMCO campaign #MyLottieStory. News Recap: Oklahoma: Dilbeck recommended as next BGCO executive director — http://bit.ly/2AlIP3F LifeWay: Ceremony marks dedication of new campus — http://bit.ly/2An0sQJ SBC: Survey seeks qualities of effective DOMs — http://bit.ly/2AlXZWO Louisiana: Baptists urge prayer, ‘aggressive going’ — http://bit.ly/2AmxLDm Alabama: Baptists spotlight CP, Samford relationship — http://bit.ly/2ApiqCl Georgia: Baptists honor White; add college budget goals — http://bit.ly/2AlzBV3 Arkansas: Baptists begin new CP formula for SBC causes — http://bit.ly/2AlA1uB Ohio: Baptists hold to 50-50 SBC distribution — http://bit.ly/2AnHitY Arizona: Baptists increase CP, report church planting — http://bit.ly/2AmIeik Virginia: Responding to God’s call focus of BGAV — http://bit.ly/2Amy9li Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. A Discussion on Sexual Harassment New research from Barna Group https://www.barna.com/research/behaviors-americans-count-as-harassment/ This Week in SBC History New campus for Union University approved http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2685,18-Nov-1968.pdf #MyLottieStory – Dr. Ronnie Floyd Give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at imb.org/LMCO

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode131.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #131 More state convention recaps are on the docket this week. We also discuss the opening of the Museum of the Bible and some US presidential history relevant to Thanksgiving week. News Recap: Virginia: Baptists decry racism in Charlottesville resolution — http://bit.ly/2hJWLvS Oklahoma: Anthony Jordan delivers final address as BGCO executive director — http://bit.ly/2hJX7Te Maryland-Delaware: Baptists raise CP budget 4.5% to SBC causes — http://bit.ly/2hJga03 Illinois: Churches prepare for new ministry frontiers — http://bit.ly/2hJXcGq Minnesota-Wisconsin: Churches elevate CP giving from 22 to 32% — http://bit.ly/2hKUGzW Tennessee: Baptists adopt resolution against racism — http://bit.ly/2hIPeNV Texas: SBTC messengers encouraged in wake of Harvey, tragedy — http://bit.ly/2hIPDzV BGCT ‘compelled’ theme underscores living for Christ — http://bit.ly/2hKqcOE Washington D.C.: ‘Must-see’ Bible museum opens to public — http://bit.ly/2hJ1FJA NOBTS: Atonement sparks discussion at forum — http://bit.ly/2hJhQqc IMB: Platt welcomes 32 new missionaries — http://bit.ly/2hJi7JK This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS. This Week in SBC History J.D. Tippit Dies at the Hands of Lee Harvey Oswald http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1829,27-Nov- 1963.pdfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._D._Tippit Resources of the Week Amy: https://storycorps.org/participate/the-great-thanksgiving-listen/ Jonathan: Jen Wilkin at Advance the Church Photo courtesy of Baptist Press

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode130.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #130 State convention annual meetings are in full swing across the SBC. We have updates from all over the denomination. News Recap: Kentucky: Baptists urge evangelism, pledge to monitor CBF — http://bit.ly/2hwXmB1 Mississippi: Baptists unanimous on 2018 budget of $31.4M — http://bit.ly/2hwXu3t Northwest: Baptists’ 70th meeting renews ‘blessing’ theme — http://bit.ly/2hwXDnx Pennsylvania-South Jersey: Baptists increase CP, launch simulcast — http://bit.ly/2hvO6gt Hawaii: Baptists restructure budget, urge cooperation — http://bit.ly/2hzla7u West Virginia: Baptists ‘all in,’ tackle opioid crisis — http://bit.ly/2hx8duR New England: Baptists seek next generation, denounce racism — http://bit.ly/2hxl0xl Iowa: Baptists note church growth, increased giving — http://bit.ly/2hwcbE3 New Mexico: Baptists increase CP, hear Spanish sermon — http://bit.ly/2hwcw9N Michigan: Baptists pledge prayer for Sutherland Springs — http://bit.ly/2hyBPrQ Tennessee: Church with a woman pastor declined by convention — http://bit.ly/2hx1zEH Arkansas: Jones leaving Williams Baptist College for California post — http://bit.ly/2hyCfOW NOBTS: Seminary mourns loss of beloved professor — http://bit.ly/2hyCqK6 Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History New campus for Union University approved http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2685,18-Nov-1968.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: On Guard Jonathan: SBC.net sexual abuse resources

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode129.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #129 Tragedy struck a Southern Baptist church this week when a gunman opened fire and killed 26 in a rural church outside of San Antonio. We also discuss at length the NC annual meeting and financial cutbacks being made at Southwestern. News Recap: Texas: Tragedy strikes as 26 killed in church shooting — http://bit.ly/2hfOoYA SBC leaders to visit grieving pastor, church — http://bit.ly/2hfuZai Kentucky: Man arrested for threatening to burn down church — http://bit.ly/2hhwFjI SWBTS: Seminary cuts staff due to rising costs, low revenue — http://bit.ly/2hh1Qvk North Carolina: Baptists pray for revival, pass record budget — http://bit.ly/2hgvBg1 Resolution denounces racism — http://bit.ly/2hf3cH7 Wyoming: Baptists adopt new convention name — http://bit.ly/2hfPIL2 Tennessee: Baptists unfriend church with female pastor — http://bit.ly/2hf3Wfn LifeWay: Nationwide Bible drive hosted by LifeWay stores — http://bit.ly/2hgg13O New downtown Nashville store opens — http://bit.ly/2hiaWbx This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS. This Week in SBC History Arkansas Baptists Pass Resolution Against Nuclear War http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1660,11-Nov-1962.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Magnolia Record Club Jonathan: Grant by Ron Chernow

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode128.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #128 Cooperative Program giving is down more than 5% to begin the fiscal year. We also have updates from Tennessee, Missouri, and South Carolina. News Recap: SBC: National Cooperative Program giving 5.53% under first month projection — http://bit.ly/2hy9lif Tennessee: Union to open R.G. Lee birthplace November 11 — http://bit.ly/2hzodNk Missouri: Baptists pursue synergy for transforming lives — http://bit.ly/2hy9T7N GuideStone: Protection benefits changes announced — http://bit.ly/2hyaiHl South Carolina: Columbia’s First Baptist Church fights back, denies charges in child sex-abuse suit — http://bit.ly/2hzOPxH Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Presidents with Baptist Ties, Harding and Polk, Born https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_G._Harding https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2015/10/americas-first-baptist-president https://baptistnews.com/article/church-severs-sbc-ties/#.WftkiBNSyuU https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_K._Polk https://baptiststoday.org/religion-and-the-american-presidents-james-k-polk-1845-1849/ Resources of the Week Amy: The Last Castle Jonathan: Reformation 500 coverage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mu4dL4AloKM

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode127.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #127 Tennessee Baptists spoke out against two white supremacist rallies that are scheduled this weekend in the state. We also recap more state annual meetings from across the country. News Recap: Tennessee: As protests loom, Baptists denounce racism — http://bit.ly/2yVIMNp NOBTS: Centennial funding challenge embraced — http://bit.ly/2yUXh4c LifeWay: Resource provider move; Draper Tower set for implosion — http://bit.ly/2yWeIB4 California: Baptists highlight ‘The Power of One’ — http://bit.ly/2yVJ9aL Utah-Idaho: Baptists report numeric & financial gains — http://bit.ly/2yUQgjF Kansas-Nebraska: Baptists increase CP 1.5 percent — http://bit.ly/2yUH7rA Indiana: Baptists meet at camp’s new worship center — http://bit.ly/2yTCeil Nevada: Baptists called ‘pacesetter’ for CP giving — http://bit.ly/2yUeoTq Ohio: Orville Griffin, former state exec, dies at 85 — http://bit.ly/2yU595I Pastor Hector Belmonte delivering the 2017 Annual Sermon in Spanish @ State Convention in Bloomfield. A first in the history of the SBC. pic.twitter.com/WVf2BG9c85 — Dr. Joseph Bunce (@DrJosephBunce) October 25, 2017 This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS. This Week in SBC History California College Becomes Accredited http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1219,27-Oct-1961.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Living Doctrine Jonathan: LifeWaySocial.com Photo by Corinne Rochotte, Baptist and Reflector

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode126.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #126 Incredible news from NAMB kicks off this week’s episode, and we talk all things Colorado with its new state exec, Nathan Lorick. News Recap: NAMB: Largest Annie Armstrong Easter Offering in History Announced — http://bit.ly/2gnPstj Dove Awards: MercyMe, Williams, Winans have big night — http://bit.ly/2xT8Dq3 California: Disaster relief begins, former Gateway campus a shelter — http://bit.ly/2xTAmXH South Carolina: Lawsuit accuses Columbia’s First Baptist Church of history of covering up child sex abuse — http://bit.ly/2xU8pyL Montana: Prayer, new partnerships highlight annual meeting — http://bit.ly/2xUEQgq Colorado: Baptists seek revival, anticipate building sale — http://bit.ly/2xT8Klt SWBTS: Mathena Hall, officially dedicated — http://bit.ly/2xSBquS Trustees elect new VP, respond to SBC motion — http://bit.ly/2xTM2cY Gateway: Iorg reports seminary is trending well — http://bit.ly/2xU2MRi SEBTS: Trustees receive updates on record enrollment and capital campaign — http://bit.ly/2xU3YnK SBC: 30th Anniversary of the Humphreys-Patterson Debate — http://bit.ly/2xSzJxp This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS. An Interview with Nathan Lorick Nathan Lorick serves as the executive director of the Colorado Baptist general Convention. He is a graduate of East Texas Baptist University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned both a Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degree. Nathan is the author of Dying to Grow as well as the initiator of the 1Cross app that shares the gospel in over 60 languages and the “Game Plan” evangelism initiative. He also holds an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Louisiana Baptist University. This Week in SBC History Awesome Challenge Faces Baptist Literacy Missions http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3461,19-Oct-1972.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Spurgeon Study Bible Jonathan: Gospel Conversations App

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode125.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #125 Dr. Taffey Hall gives us the scoop on the Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives, and we discuss the news of the week including a big court ruling in Wisconsin. News Recap: NEWS: Clergy housing allowance struck down again — http://bit.ly/2xyCgg9 Housing allowance defense joined by ERLC & GuideStone — http://bit.ly/2xyC2Wl SBTS: School adopts gender, sexuality statement — http://bit.ly/2xA1KcQ NAMB: Montreal’s need, progress highlight meeting — http://bit.ly/2xAOvsI LifeWay: Social-media coaching now available — http://bit.ly/2xzFRug MBTS: Spanish-language master’s degrees now available — http://bit.ly/2xAKynK Alaska: Baptists celebrate outreach to highways, hedges — http://bit.ly/2xBrpBU An Interview with Dr. Taffey Hall of the SBHLA SBHLA.org Church Archives Information FB Live tour of the archives This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS. This Week in SBC History Dr. Paige Patterson Inaugurated at SEBTS https://archive.org/stream/outlook3843sout#page/n229/mode/2up http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7269,15-Oct-1992.PDF Resources of the Week Amy: The Littlest Watchman Jonathan: The Lost Sermons of Charles Spurgeon, Volume Two Pic courtesy The Posterity Project

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode124.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #124 The fiscal year for Cooperative Program giving has ended and the result is a good one. Also, we sit down and talk college ministry with Jeff Dodge of the Salt Network. News Recap: SBTS: 30 years later, SBC leader says Peace Committee was destined to fail — http://bit.ly/2y2SdKv SBC: National CP ends fiscal year 4.31% over goal — http://bit.ly/2y3fJa4</li> Dallas SBC 2018 hotel registration opens — http://bit.ly/2y367w5 CBF: Committee to propose homosexuality policy in February — http://bit.ly/2y1MKDM Nevada: Las Vegas pastors counter ‘brokenness’ with ‘hope’ — http://bit.ly/2y2jLzE Tennessee: Netland selected as provost at Union University — http://bit.ly/2xnEDgQ Missouri: Judge rules in favor of MBC in Baptist Home, MBU case — http://bit.ly/2y3gj7K NOBTS: Celebrating 20 years of women’s ministry — http://bit.ly/2y1N4lL Florida: Mac Brunson, Heath Lambert to be FBC JAX co-pastors — http://bit.ly/2y35d2R Dakotas: CP percentage raised, convention welcomes new pastors — http://bit.ly/2y1YOow New York: Baptists add marriage, gender to constitution — http://bit.ly/2y36hnb This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS. An Interview with Jeff Dodge Jeff Dodge was privileged to jump into Cornerstone Church (Ames, Iowa) and The Salt Company (Iowa State University) beginning in 1996. Having come to Christ as a university student, Jeff’s passion is to reach next-generation leaders to establish churches in university communities throughout the Midwest. Jeff received his MDiv from The Master’s Seminary, a DMin from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is in pursuit of a PhD (MBTS). He and his wife, Teresa, have four grown children and are multiplying grandkids. Jeff has a shameless theological crush on Abraham Kuyper. This Week in SBC History Interfaith Witness Pioneer Dies in Pennsylvania http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4505,10-Oct-1977.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: The Lifegiving Table: Nurturing Faith through Feasting, One Meal at a Time Jonathan: Revitalize & Replant

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode123.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #123 Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr., joins us today to discuss the 30th anniversary of the Peace Committee report, the Glorieta Statement, and the Conservative Resurgence. Also, a new open letter to President Trump has been released calling for him to denounce the “alt-right” movement. News Recap: SBC: Evangelicals urge more action from Trump against ‘alt-right’ — http://cnn.it/2xGP0Om Read the letter and sign on — UnifyingLeadership.org SEBTS: Baptist historian at SBC seminary says Civil War monuments should be taken down — http://bit.ly/2xGEJlp Women Around Southeastern: a renewed focus on women’s discipleship — http://bit.ly/2xHfEXD Arkansas: Williams Baptist College to be renamed Williams Baptist University — http://bit.ly/2xFvUZ0 Georgia: Brewton-Parker athlete shot, killed at off-campus party — http://bit.ly/2xEH3t3 IMB: David Platt ‘all in’ as IMB president as he accepts teaching pastor role — http://bit.ly/2xI9ZR1 This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS. This Week in SBC History Ad Hoc Committee Forms SBC-Wide Video Network http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5129,24-Sep-1980.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Infants and Children in the Church Jonathan: God’s Very Good Idea: A True Story of God’s Delightfully Different Family

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode122.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #122 We recap the Executive Committee meeting this week and highlight the CP study group report. Dr. Adam Greenway also joins us to talk higher education in the SBC and its future in state conventions. News Recap: Cooperative Program: Withholding found to be ‘lower than anticipated’ — http://bit.ly/2xVfMWq Overage reallocation to aid hurricane survivors — http://bit.ly/2xVhhUG Executive Committee: Birthday party marks 100 years — http://bit.ly/2xVtusn Young leaders, CP among Page’s topics at SEBTS — http://bit.ly/2xUaBG4 NOBTS: Adrian Rogers center dedicated — http://bit.ly/2xVOVJP Kentucky: Man charged with murder in church killing — http://bit.ly/2xWvErC Tennessee: Board learns Carson-Newman Univ. accepts BF&M — http://bit.ly/2xVC8qz This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS. An Interview with Dr. Adam Greenway Dr. Adam W. Greenway is Dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also serves as the William Walker Brookes Associate Professor of Evangelism and Apologetics. Prior to joining the faculty of Southern Seminary in 2007, Dr. Greenway served for five years as senior pastor of The Baptist Church at Andover in Lexington, Kentucky. He has also served as interim pastor of churches in Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Texas, and Florida. This Week in SBC History Jimmy Allen meets with Israeli PM http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5330,21-Sep-1981.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Christology eBook Jonathan: Global Hunger Relief Photo by Morris Abernathy, courtesy of Baptist Press

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode121.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #121 Dr. Steve Gaines has joined more than 150 Memphis clergymen in calling for the removal of a confederate monument in the city and news broke of Dr. David Platt’s intention to join the staff at McLean Bible Church as Teaching Pastor. News Recap: SBC: President Steve Gaines joins more than 150 Memphis clergy members in support of moving Confederate statue — http://bit.ly/2jtyUnW IMB: David Platt to Be Voted on as Teaching Pastor at McLean Bible Church — http://bit.ly/2jvIabo Trustees celebrate missionaries, approve balanced budget — http://bit.ly/2jvIozg Oklahoma: Anthony Jordan to retire after ‘journey of a lifetime’ — http://bit.ly/2js3BKa SBTS: Billy Graham School creates apologetics program, Blount appointed chair — http://bit.ly/2x3WOtm Tennessee: TBMB receives report on Carson-Newman — http://bit.ly/2x4XZst LifeWay Research: Pastors’ spouses experience mixed blessings — http://bit.ly/2jsZk9t This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS. This Week in SBC History Baptists’ Opinions on Heart Transplants http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2658,12-Sep-1968.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: What Happened Jonathan: Pray Like This

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode120.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #120 Following the massive relief response to Hurricane Harvey and the flooding in Texas, NAMB was honored at the White House. We also sit down with Jen Wilkin to talk parenting, Bible study, and women in ministry. News Recap: Ezell, other disaster relief leaders honored at the White House — http://bit.ly/2eRWysS National Day of Prayer ordered by the president — http://bit.ly/2eRpG3x National CP 4.2% over YTD projection — http://bit.ly/2eSakvD As you may have heard if you were in Phoenix for the SBC Annual Meeting, we’ve all been invited go to Equip.SBTS.edu to download a free copy of Essential Reading on Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s new resource Southern Equip. Get your book now at equip.sbts.edu. An Interview with Jen Wilkin Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. She has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. She and her family call The Village Church home. Jen currently serves on the team of the Village Church Institute, with direct responsibility for adult classes at all campuses. Jen and her husband Jeff have four children and have been married for 23 years. This Week in SBC History Green Alert Implemented at IMB http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7206,06-Sep-1991.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: CSB Reader’s Bible Jonathan: Portrait of a Pastor

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode119.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #119 Hurricane Harvey recovery has resulted in a massive relief effort from Southern Baptists. Also, Dr. James Merritt joins us to talk about race, the SBC, and the future. News Recap: Texas: Southern Baptists ready for ‘long-term’ work after Hurricane Harvey — http://bit.ly/2gmM0yG ERLC: Conference urges parents to be models for children — http://bit.ly/2gmVo57 Trustee meeting report — http://bit.ly/2gmZ0UR CBMW: Evangelicals counter ‘agree to disagree’ sexuality — http://bit.ly/2gmTK3D SEBTS: Degree program launches for inmates — http://bit.ly/2gmS5Lp WMU: Iron Stream Media acquires New Hope Publishers — http://bit.ly/2gmNcSG LifeWay: Entity set for mid-November move — http://bit.ly/2gmTAco NAMB: SBC’s Brotherhood fondly recalled at 20-year reunion — http://bit.ly/2gmPDVe An Interview with Dr. James Merritt, pastor at Cross Pointe Church in Duluth, GA — Interview starts at 21:45. This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS. This Week in SBC History Minnie Pearl Guests on Southern Baptist TV Show http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3642,28-Aug-1973.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: The Doctrine of the Christian Life Jonathan: CSB Pastor’s Bible

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode118.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #118 Ronnie Floyd has been named the president of the National Day of Prayer. We also discuss a huge scholarship gift for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and this week’s solar eclipse. News Recap: Arkansas: Floyd named National Day of Prayer president — http://bit.ly/2xw47cu Texas: Gaines, McKissic, others talk race and SBC — http://bit.ly/2xvHmFo NOBTS: ‘Million Dollar Monday’ to fund scholarships — http://bit.ly/2xvxtHT NAMB: Lay missions pioneer Doyle Pennington dies at 75 — http://bit.ly/2xvMj11 Texas: Juan Sanchez to be nominated as SBTC president — http://bit.ly/2xvNkpG Alabama: A look at the proposed 2018 state convention CP budget — http://bit.ly/2xw3Rdg Mississippi: State Baptist Convention boots CBF church — http://bit.ly/2xw3T4S SBTS: Boyce College adds classical education, vocation office, 2 profs — http://bit.ly/2xw4gN4 As you may have heard if you were in Phoenix for the SBC Annual Meeting, we’ve all been invited go to Equip.SBTS.edu to download a free copy of Essential Reading on Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s new resource Southern Equip. Get your book now at equip.sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History ‘Evidences of Creator Overwhelming’: Von Braun http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4040,25-Aug-1975.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: ERLC Live Stream Jonathan: Falls Creek 100th Celebration

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode117.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #117 It has been a heavy week with violence in Charlottesville and Barcelona. We discuss the reaction to those events and cover the first meeting of the SBC evangelism task force. News Recap: Virginia: Amid Charlottesville violence, SBC leaders urge prayer — http://bit.ly/2x8JylQ SBC: Evangelism task force holds first meeting – http://bit.ly/2x8nNmb GuideStone: Trustees congratulates Hawkins on 20 years – http://bit.ly/2x8srkl Vermont: Baptist college looks toward new campus – http://bit.ly/2x8EdeD Seminaries: SEBTS announces three new position appointments; SBTS adds to faculty – http://bit.ly/2x8vWar Dove Awards: Daigle again tops list of nominees – http://bit.ly/2x8LV8y Washington D.C.: Museum of Bible to offer free admission – http://bit.ly/2x8n44P LifeWay Research: Survey spotlights American views on sin – http://bit.ly/2x8Iy1f WMU: VP of Missions Resources Center, Carol Causey, announces retirement This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS. This Week in SBC History Volcanic Eruption Certain; Baptists Assist Evacuees http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4246,16-Aug-1976.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Nine Marks at Southeastern Jonathan: Church Answers photo credit: KarlaAnnCoté Charlottesville via photopin (license)

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode116.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #116 The ERLC announced this week that US Senator Ben Sasse will be speaking at their national conference later this month. News Recap: ERLC: Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) to speak at ERLC national conference – http://bit.ly/2wNkosR SBTC: Viral adoption video garners ABC’s Persons of the Week – http://bit.ly/2wNEvaq South Carolina: 8 from SCBC staff take early retirement option – http://bit.ly/2wNh2WZ SBC: ‘The Lord blessed’ Vietnamese fellowship’s meeting – http://bit.ly/2wNCMCe Hmong gather for missions, celebration, business – http://bit.ly/2wNkIrz As you may have heard if you were in Phoenix for the SBC Annual Meeting, we’ve all been invited go to Equip.SBTS.edu to download a free copy of Essential Reading on Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s new resource Southern Equip. Get your book now at equip.sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Nixon Resigns, Ford Assumes Presidency http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3834,12-Aug-1974.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: The Calling Podcast with Trevin Wax Jonathan: No Silver Bullets by Daniel Im

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode115.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #115 Walter Strickland, 1st VP of the SBC, has a new title at Southeastern. We also share our thoughts on a few articles that have recently discussed the issue of race and the SBC. News Recap: SEBTS: Walter Strickland appointed as associate vice president of kingdom diversity initiatives — http://bit.ly/2vy1VE3 Kristen Kellen appointed to full-time Southeastern faculty — http://bit.ly/2vygqYB SBC: Phoenix registration total finalized, costs down — http://bit.ly/2u51TPZ National CP 5.08% above projection — http://bit.ly/2u4OY08 2017 Baptist Associations Survey Results — http://bit.ly/2u4JL8P BGR celebrates 10th anniversary — http://bit.ly/2u4TaNG Florida: State paper operations to merge with state convention — http://bit.ly/2u4vEjO LifeWay Research: 1 in 10 Churches Has Had Funds Stolen — http://bit.ly/2u4VBQf A Discussion on Race and the SBC Danny Akin: It’s Time to Listen — http://bit.ly/2wpPHKg Lawrence Ware: Why I’m Leaving the Southern Baptist Convention — http://nyti.ms/2u5cLNy Fred Luter: Don’t ditch your denomination — http://bit.ly/2u4YCQx Dwight McKissic: I’m a black pastor. Here’s why I’m staying in the Southern Baptist Convention — http://wapo.st/2u4BC4k Gabriel Stovall: Why I’m staying in the Southern Baptist Convention — http://bit.ly/2u4HFFR This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS. This Week in SBC History Facts and Trends added to SBC Net http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7614,05-Aug-1993.PDF Resources of the Week Amy: Struck by Russ Ramsey Jonathan: CP Calculator

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode114.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #114 The final Send Conference of 2017 was held this week, so Dustin Willis joins us to recap it and to share what to look for in the future from NAMB and IMB. News Recap: NAMB: Send Conference recap with Dustin Willis POTUS: Trump reverses Obama transgender military policy — http://bit.ly/2tNWKQe Texas: Baptist-backed ‘bathroom bill’ advances — http://bit.ly/2tNWMaO Missouri: Baptist named Supreme Court chief justice — http://bit.ly/2tO5Nk4 Florida: Kevin Bumgarner leaving the Florida Baptist Witness — http://bit.ly/2tPFn1l Kentucky: Noah’s Ark park transfers land back to for-profit affiliate — http://bit.ly/2tOd0Ap As you may have heard if you were in Phoenix for the SBC Annual Meeting, we’ve all been invited go to Equip.SBTS.edu to download a free copy of Essential Reading on Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s new resource Southern Equip. Get your book now at equip.sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Bicentennial Tree Dedicated on the Campus of MBTS http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4233,26-Jul-1976.pdf http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2002/mar/26/storm_toppled_historic/ Resources of the Week Amy: CSB Reader’s Bible Jonathan: Kids Read Truth

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode113.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #113 Texas evangelism leader Nathan Lorick has been named the new executive director of the Colorado state convention and MBTS has made some big name additions. News Recap: Colorado: Nathan Lorick new executive director — http://bit.ly/2ueYVee MBTS: Matthew Barrett, H.B. Charles, Steven Smith named to roles — http://bit.ly/2ueYVee LifeWay Research: Good Deeds Done by Christians Often Go Unseen — http://bit.ly/2uf7Hc4 Kentucky: Ark Encounter founder announces permanent rainbow light on facility — http://bit.ly/2ueWSXn As you may have heard if you were in Phoenix for the SBC Annual Meeting, we’ve all been invited go to Equip.SBTS.edu to download a free copy of Essential Reading on Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s new resource Southern Equip. Get your book now at equip.sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Baptist Historical Database Created http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/734,19-Jul-1958.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Showing neighborly love through literacy Jonathan: Content Made Simple newsletter

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode112.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #112 Samford University has opted out of SBC state funding after they affirmed a LGBT-focused student group. News Recap: Alabama: Samford to withdraw from state convention funding channel — http://bit.ly/2ummSAq NAMB: Sam Porter named national director for disaster relief — http://bit.ly/2umiCRz MBTS: James Kragenbring named institutional administration VP — http://bit.ly/2um58W5 News: Eugene Peterson’s views on same-sex marriage spark online debate – http://bit.ly/2um4ZC3 CBF: Texas Baptists Committed ceases operations — http://bit.ly/2um560r Group seeks direction amid diverse views on LGBT issues — http://bit.ly/2umbFAc As you may have heard if you were in Phoenix for the SBC Annual Meeting, we’ve all been invited go to Equip.SBTS.edu to download a free copy of Essential Reading on Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s new resource Southern Equip. Get your book now at equip.sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Reagan Proposes Revised School Prayer Amendment http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5680,13-Jul-1983.PDF http://www.sbc.net/resolutions/862 Resources of the Week Amy: Steal Away Home Jonathan: EvangelismRenewal.com – BP Story

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode111.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #111 More than 5,500 artifacts have been forfeited by Hobby Lobby and they’ve been fined $3 million. We discuss this and update you on the FY17 cooperative program budget plus much more. News Recap: Oklahoma: Hobby Lobby to forfeit Bible artifacts, pay $3M fine — http://bit.ly/2tSzwap SBC: National CP 5.96% above projection — http://bit.ly/2tSfQDt Louisiana: ‘Chaplain of Bourbon Street’ dies at 89 — http://bit.ly/2tSdiW0 Maryland: Pastor confident he’ll redeem ‘Annie’s Church’ — http://bit.ly/2tSlpC1 Kentucky: Noah’s ark to celebrate 1st anniversary July 7 — http://bit.ly/2tSlDsS Alabama: Children’s home went ‘above, beyond’ for twins in its care – http://bit.ly/2tSA5B3 As you may have heard if you were in Phoenix for the SBC Annual Meeting, we’ve all been invited go to Equip.SBTS.edu to download a free copy of Essential Reading on Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s new resource Southern Equip. Get your book now at equip.sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Arthur Flake dies in Memphis http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/22,03-Jul-1952.pdf http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/files/lwcf_crd_ss_5stepformula_fullbooklet_pdf.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: https://blogs.thegospelcoalition.org/evangelical-history/2017/07/05/the-reading-list-for-a-phd-seminar-on-the-history-of-american-fundamentalism-and-evangelicalism/ Jonathan: The Imperfect Disciple by Jared C. Wilson

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode110.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #110 Judicial rulings involving religious liberty dominated the news wires this week. We also have a contest for listeners to win a banner from SBC17. Be sure to listen for the details of that. News Recap: SCOTUS: High court backs church in public benefits case — http://bit.ly/2upFyMy North Carolina: Federal court upholds North Carolina religious liberty law — http://bit.ly/2upLxRM Mississippi: Religious liberty law in Mississippi upheld on appeal — http://bit.ly/2upt7Ax Arkansas: Ten Commandments monument toppled at Arkansas Capitol — http://bit.ly/2upGqkh Oklahoma: Oklahoma Baptist baseball wins NCCAA crown — http://bit.ly/2upb4ue 100 years of Falls Creek sparks summer-long celebration — http://bit.ly/2upGnF7 SBTS: Charles W. Draper, beloved scholar-teacher, dies at 70 — http://bit.ly/2upo4zY As you may have heard if you were in Phoenix for the SBC Annual Meeting, we’ve all been invited go to Equip.SBTS.edu to download a free copy of Essential Reading on Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s new resource Southern Equip. Get your book now at equip.sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Draft Status Changes for SBC Lay Leaders http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/20,26-Jun-1952.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: WACriswell.com Jonathan: Spurgeon.org

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode109.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #109 Outgoing SBC Registration Secretary Jim Wells passed away this week. We discuss his contributions to SBC life and recap an otherwise slow news week in the SBC. News Recap: SBC: Jim Wells, outgoing SBC registration secretary, dies at 69 – http://bit.ly/2sX1WiS SBCAL group to study DOM title change – http://bit.ly/2sXarKR Filipino Baptists delay vote on executive director – http://bit.ly/2sXhkf5 Resolution against ‘alt-right’ prompts NAAF statement – http://bit.ly/2sXczCr Prayer, evangelism highlight SBC 2017 recap video – http://bit.ly/2sX7udh NAMB: Gospel conversations critical, Ezell says – http://bit.ly/2sWHmz9 As you may have heard if you were in Phoenix for the SBC Annual Meeting, we’ve all been invited go to Equip.SBTS.edu to download a free copy of Essential Reading on Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s new resource Southern Equip. Get your book now at equip.sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Resolution On Moral Stewardship And The Disney Company http://www.sbc.net/resolutions/436/resolution-on-moral-stewardship-and-the-disney-company Resources of the Week Amy: Power in the Pulpit & Progress in the Pulpit Jonathan: IMB at SBC17 Annual Meeting Recap Video photo courtesy Missouri Baptist Pathway

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode108.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #108 We recap the events, motions, resolutions, elections, and reports from SBC 17. We also talk about food a lot this week. News Recap: In lieu of news and links, we share our thoughts on: Phoenix Events CP Stage Motions Resolutions Reports IMB Sending Service Elections Dallas Crossover and much more As you may have heard if you were in Phoenix for the SBC Annual Meeting, we’ve all been invited go to Equip.SBTS.edu to download a free copy of Essential Reading on Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s new resource Southern Equip. Get your book now at equip.sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Baptist Press Live Blog – http://www.bpnews.net/49021/2017-sbc-blog SBC Annual Meeting Video Archives – http://live.sbc.net Resources of the Week Amy: She Reads Truth Jonathan: imb.org/next

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode107.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #107 SBC17 is upon us but first, we have updates on the ACP report, Lottie Moon offering, and CP giving plus much more as we head to Phoenix. News Recap: SBC: ACP Report shows churches up in 2016; baptisms, membership decline — http://bit.ly/2s1Q6DM IMB: Lottie Moon offering nears $153 million — http://bit.ly/2s1NDJx SBC: Nat’l CP 3.64% ahead of budget projection — http://bit.ly/2s1D8G4 Alabama: Huntsville student missions team involved in deadly bus accident near Atlanta — http://bit.ly/2t08OJ3 Maryland: Annie Armstrong’s home church at risk of foreclosure — http://bit.ly/2s1R9DN SBC17: Pro-LGBT group plans protest at SBC 2017 — http://bit.ly/2s21Xl2 NOBTS: Seminary adds faculty member, approves curriculum changes — http://bit.ly/2s1MpOb Tennessee: State missions offering gets $1.75M endowment — http://bit.ly/2s1HJrN Oklahoma: Tom Elliff weds Diana Barber — http://bit.ly/2s22pQg LifeWay: Retail chain adds 4 stores — http://bit.ly/2s22pQg Carol Pipes is evangelical association’s president-elect — http://bit.ly/2s22pQg 2018 VBS aims to help kids get their ‘game on!’ — http://bit.ly/2s1DUTu SBC: Executive Committee marks 100 years ‘behind the scenes’ — http://bit.ly/2s1Fgxo Interested in Christian college or seminary? Swing by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College booth (#1231) while in Phoenix for the SBC. Get more information at sbts.edu/SBC. This Week in SBC History “Good News” — A New Beat For Southern Baptist Youth http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2541,05-Feb-1968.pdf http://artistictheologian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-Vol-5-Artistic-Theologian-Bishop-Were-Gonna-Change-This-Land.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Jefferson: Architect of American Liberty Jonathan: Looking for a New Pastor

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode106.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #106 It’s a slow news week, but there’s a big announcement about the “dress code” for the SBC Annual Meeting and an update on a big story we’ve been tracking for the past 18 months. News Recap: SBC: Business casual, no ties recommended for Phoenix — http://bit.ly/2qFPDU7 SBTS: Parker, Hall appointed as senior VPs — http://bit.ly/2qG0spq New Jersey: Mosque backed by Baptists wins in lawsuit settlement — http://bit.ly/2qG22r8 Interested in Christian college or seminary? Swing by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College booth (#1231) while in Phoenix for the SBC. Get more information at sbts.edu/SBC. This Week in SBC History Southern Baptist Convention Sets Its Sight on New Territory http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/229,01-Jun-1949.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Legacy of Faith Jonathan: Overcome

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode105.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #105 NAMB has filed a response to the Will McRaney lawsuit and requested it be moved to a Georgia court. Also, we sit down with Nate Millican to talk all things Phoenix ahead of next month’s SBC Annual Meeting. News Recap: NAMB responds to McRaney lawsuit — http://bit.ly/2rDOXT0 SBC Exhibits highlight cooperative success — http://bit.ly/2rDYSrK Women’s Advisory Council prepares final report — http://bit.ly/2rE5vuh Gaines calls for 21-day fast before Phoenix SBC — http://bit.ly/2rDRHzK PrayerLink expresses its mission in logo’s redesign — http://bit.ly/2rEasmz Grady Cothen, former pres. of 2 SBC entities, dies — http://bit.ly/2rDZ5v2 Alaska: ‘Miracle man’ Stewart continues ministry after accident — http://bit.ly/2rEfwrj SBTS: Wilsey and Wittman to join Southern Seminary faculty — http://bit.ly/2rDRZqk Seminary marks 20-year nurture of ministers’ wives — http://bit.ly/2rDVGfQ Interested in Christian college or seminary? Swing by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College booth (#1231) while in Phoenix for the SBC. Get more information at sbts.edu/SBC. An Interview with Nate Millican @NMillican Freddy T. Wyatt’s post on Phoenix hot spots This Week in SBC History Paul Harvey speaks at pastors’ conference http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2162,28-Feb-1966.pdf https://beta.worldcat.org/archivegrid/collection/data/414543227 Resources of the Week Amy: CSB Study Bible Jonathan: Removing the Stain of Racism from the Southern Baptist Convention: Diverse African American and White Perspectives

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode104.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #104 SBC President Steve Gaines joined us this week to discuss his first year as president and his upcoming nomination for a second year. He also provided some details on the annual meeting schedule and components of the meeting next month in Phoenix. News Recap: SBC17: Gaines to be nominated for 2nd term as SBC president – http://bit.ly/2pXgATb Credentials Committee for 2017 announced – http://bit.ly/2pXKrum Tellers named for 2017 SBC in Phoenix – http://bit.ly/2pXA6if Louisiana: Executive Board concludes study of ERLC – http://bit.ly/2pXHUR4 Interested in Christian college or seminary? Swing by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College booth (#1231) while in Phoenix for the SBC. Get more information at sbts.edu/SBC. This Week in SBC History Executive Committee of the SBC established http://media2.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/annuals/SBC_Annual_1917.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: At Home in the World: Reflections on Belonging While Wandering the Globe Jonathan: ERLC National Conference

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode103.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #103 Nominations for SBC17 continue to roll in. This week, three nominations and one withdrawal highlight the news. News Recap: SBC17: H.B. Charles to be Pastors’ Conference nominee; Graves Drops Out — http://bit.ly/2r7Ko0f Pastors’ Conference reaches 60 scholarships awarded — http://bit.ly/2r7voPM SEBTS’ Strickland to be 1st VP nominee — http://bit.ly/2r7DcB7 Florida pastor Jose Abella to be 2nd VP nominee — http://bit.ly/2q6DM1U California: Bill Agee named state convention executive director — http://bit.ly/2r7vaIq Gateway: Budget, Chinese director approved — http://bit.ly/2r7upz8 Florida: 1,285 baptized on ‘Acts 2:41 Sunday’ — http://bit.ly/2r7LtoX LifeWay: Forbes names LifeWay one of America’s top employers — http://bit.ly/2r7QRIG She Reads Truth Bible arrives with a flurry for B&H — http://bit.ly/2r7AsDI Updates: Julian Carroll vows to challenge $240K contract for Bevin’s adoption ‘czar’ — http://cjky.it/2r7ABae Army secretary nominee retreats, blaming attacks on his religion — http://bit.ly/2r7zqI3 Interested in Christian college or seminary? Swing by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College booth (#1231) while in Phoenix for the SBC. Get more information at sbts.edu/SBC. This Week in SBC History Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary Approved http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/6185,07-May-1986.PDF Resources of the Week Amy: God and the Problem of Evil Jonathan: Pastoral Theology

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode102.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #102 The nominations for SBC trustees have been released. We cover that slate of potential trustees and discuss a new young pastors initiative in North Carolina with pastors Matt Capps and John Mark Harrison. News Recap: SBC17: Nomination Committee report announced – http://bit.ly/2q5iDbp Yeats, at 20 years in SBC post, to be re-nominated – http://bit.ly/2q4WSbD SBC: Cooperative Program 4.18% ahead of projection – http://bit.ly/2q4SzNA SBTS: Seminary VP named to Ky. adoption/foster care post – http://bit.ly/2q4Viq4 South Carolina: Baptist Convention to offer ‘voluntary early retirement incentive’ to some employees – http://bit.ly/2q51YVe Mississippi: Baptist health care systems set merger – http://bit.ly/2q4YwtT Alabama: Samford considers pro-LGBT student group – http://bit.ly/2q5383a An Interview with Matt Capps and John Mark Harrison @MattCapps @JMHarrison https://brnow.org/News/April-2017/Young-Pastors-Network-promotes-cooperation This Week in SBC History Plan Unveiled To Extend SBC Seminary Education http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5054,05-May-1980.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Adopting and Fostering Home Podcast Jonathan: The Potluck Podcast

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode101.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #101 On this special episode, we break down the schedule for the SBC Annual Meeting and the events revolving around the meeting. General Information Pastors Conference Schedule: http://bit.ly/2pk3r8E Annual Meeting Schedule: http://bit.ly/2pk8ar6 Registration Information: http://bit.ly/2qm4tzg Childcare Information: http://bit.ly/2qmsx59 Entity Events WMU Missions Celebration – http://bit.ly/2pk6CNw NAMB Luncheon (Monday) – http://bit.ly/2pk7GkL SWBTS Tea at Three – http://bit.ly/2pkc7Mm IMB Dinner (Monday) – http://bit.ly/2pkgffi LifeWay Breakfast (Tuesday) – http://bit.ly/2pkbJxj For the Church Lunch (Tuesday) – http://bit.ly/2pkhbA7 Global Hunger 5K (Wednesday) – http://bit.ly/2pPIS5n SEBTS Women’s Leadership Breakfast (Wednesday) – http://bit.ly/2pkgxmf Seminary Luncheons (Wednesday) – http://bit.ly/2qm0q6f GuideStone Booth – http://bit.ly/2pkfhj4 Ancillary Events Talk CP Stage (Monday-Wednesday) – TalkCP.com Pastors’s Wives Conference (Monday) – http://bit.ly/2pkei2c Nine Marks at Nine (Monday & Tuesday) – http://bit.ly/2pkvogD Ministers’ Wives Luncheon (Tuesday) – http://bit.ly/2pkei2c B21 Luncheon (Tuesday) – http://bit.ly/2pkg0k9 Affinity Groups Associational Leaders – http://bit.ly/2pkaQoh Evangelists – http://bit.ly/2pkgt6h Koreans – http://bit.ly/2pkey1r Native Americans – http://bit.ly/2pk10D2 Filipinos – http://bit.ly/2pk62j6 Chinese – http://bit.ly/2pkaheh Hispanics – http://bit.ly/2pkapKX National African American Fellowship – http://bit.ly/2pkdc6X National Asian American Fellowship – http://bit.ly/2pkgaYV Other Events of Note College Fellowships – Mississippi College, Luther Rice, Mid-America Seminary, New England Baptist College, Union, Samford State Fellowships – Virginia, Tennessee, Texas Connect 316 LifeWay Film Screening Leadership Pipeline NAMB Chaplain Fellowship NAMB Bivocational Pastor Fellowship

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode100.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #100 Prestonwood pastor Jack Graham announced the end of their escrowing of CP funds this week, Southwestern President Paige Patterson issued an apology after a picture of their faculty drew online backlash, and we sat down with Danny Akin for an extended interview to celebrate our 100th episode. News Recap: Texas: Prestonwood to resume CP giving ‘without designation’ — http://bit.ly/2qclhZI SWBTS: Seminary apologizes for Twitter photo — http://bit.ly/2qcmnV6 Alabama: State Convention responds to Samford action to affirm LGBT student group — http://bit.ly/2qcDx5g & http://bit.ly/2qcDYfU Church police department would be U.S. first under Alabama bill — http://bit.ly/2qcuxwJ SBC: Fred Powell, behind-the-scenes stalwart, dies at 86 — http://bit.ly/2qcCZMO ‘SBC This Week’ podcast reaches 100th episode — http://bit.ly/2qcjgfZ An Extended Interview with Dr. Danny Akin @dannyakin In the interview, we discuss Dr. Akin’s history in the SBC, the GCR, diversity at Southeastern, and his heroes of the faith. This Week in SBC History Arrangements made for handheld recording devices http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/186,27-Apr-1948.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: The Money Challenge by Art Rainer Jonathan: Revitalize by Andrew M. Davis

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode099.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #099 NAMB is facing a lawsuit from a former state executive director. Also, trustee reports are in from SEBTS and NOBTS, and we have our first nominee for a convention officer in 2017. News Recap: NAMB: Former Maryland/Delaware executive sues NAMB, claims libel — http://bit.ly/2osdRQT SEBTS: Spring trustee meeting recap — http://bit.ly/2os4VLh Leadership restructure emphasizes spiritual formation — http://bit.ly/2osdZjl NOBTS: Lemke named to assessment role — http://bit.ly/2orYUhH BGCT: Convention aligns with groups seeking to limit abortion — http://bit.ly/2os6NDz Texas: Baylor’s first woman president guided by faith commitment — http://bit.ly/2orYeJc Tennessee: Baptists partner with foster care system — http://bit.ly/2oscP76 SBC: AVANCE 2017 will hear from Edgar Aponte of IMB — http://bit.ly/2os85OV Brad Graves to be Pastors’ Conference nominee — http://bit.ly/2os86lX D.C.: LGBT military community upset with Trump’s Army secretary pick — http://bit.ly/2oscUYs This Week in SBC History Baptist Sunday School Board Buys Land Adjacent to Downtown Nashville Property http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/449,19-Apr-1956.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: http://www.reachingthenations.net/ Jonathan: Southern Baptist Convention Annuals Motion of the Week – from the 1995 SBC Annual Meeting

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode098.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #098 Dr. Gaines has named the 2017 Committee on Committees and there are several seminary trustee meeting recaps to cover on this week’s episode—all with major news. News Recap: SBC: Gaines names 2017 Committee on Committees — http://bit.ly/2pypcig SBTS: Steve Gaines named SBTS visiting professor — http://bit.ly/2pyC6wN SWBTS: College named for L.R. Scarborough — http://bit.ly/2pyxoip Gateway: Seminary dedicates Bay Area campus — http://bit.ly/2pyr5LQ Texas: Wife of church bus driver killed in South Texas crash found dead in home — http://bit.ly/2pypwNV Foster care ministry accused of sexual abuse — http://bit.ly/2pypyp6 Alabama: Governor’s resignation yields call to prayer — http://bit.ly/2pytTbY Murder charges dropped against former pastor — http://bit.ly/2pyG5cH This Week in SBC History Adoniram Judson Dies at Sea http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/issues/issue-90/man-who-gave-bible-to-burmese.html Resources of the Week Amy: Mere Civility Jonathan: The Gospel For Life series

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode097.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #097 News from both Southeastern and Midwestern seminaries highlight this week’s episode as well as a major announcement from ERLC and TGC about a conference slated for next April. Also, a state convention executive director got an airplane this week in 1957. News Recap: SEBTS: Seminary offers minority mission trip assistance — http://bit.ly/2nGWPgC ERLC: ’MLK50′ conf. set on anniversary of King’s death — http://bit.ly/2nHh2mx SBC: National CP 4.07 ahead of projection at mid-year point — http://bit.ly/2nHj7i1 MBTS: Trustees celebrate Mathena Student Center groundbreaking, record enrollment, and faculty reelections — http://bit.ly/2nJmIfO South Carolina: Charleston Southern begins Jairy Hunter’s transition — http://bit.ly/2nH3dnY Virginia: Baptist groups among faith organizations opposing Johnson Amendment repeal – http://bit.ly/2nH3Y0p SBC: Local association survey now available – http://svy.mk/2nJupm5 This Week in SBC History New Mexico State Exec Gets New Plane http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/581,04-Apr-1957.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Southeastern Theological Review Jonathan: The Forgotten Jesus by Robby Gallaty

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode096.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #096 The Committee on Resolutions, the first committee for the 2017 SBC Annual Meeting, was named by President Steve Gaines this week. Also, there was a terrible tragedy involving a Southern Baptist Church in Texas that resulted in the death of 13 church members. News Recap: SBC: Committee on Resolutions named for 2017 — http://bit.ly/2nBxDtr Pastors’ Conference launches scholarship opportunity — http://bit.ly/2nBhR1N Volunteers needed for Crossover — http://bit.ly/2nBF7wE Illinois: Chicago church sues over stalled building purchase — http://bit.ly/2nBsPUW Texas: Church mourns loss of 13 members in bus tragedy — http://bit.ly/2nBuTMK LifeWay Research: Pastors Choose Sermons, Personal Touch to Address Matters of Race — http://bit.ly/2nBuVnQ This Week in SBC History Home Mission Board President Gets Engaged to His Secretary http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/220,29-Mar-1949.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: @SBCHistory Jonathan: She Reads Truth Study Bible

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode095.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #095 The Executive Committee of the ERLC and Dr. Russell Moore released statements this week which received warm reception across the denomination signaling that much of the tumult in recent weeks could be behind us. News Recap: ERLC: Moore, trustees issue ‘Seeking Unity’ statement — http://bit.ly/2mVeG2S ‘Unity’ statement praised by Gaines, Graham — http://bit.ly/2mVfchp IMB: Committee to examine entity trustee fluctuations — http://bit.ly/2mVrvKC Alabama: University of Mobile inaugurates Smith as 4th president — http://bit.ly/2mVvruF SBC: Advisory council surveying young Baptist leaders — http://bit.ly/2mVs4En An Interview with Dr. Matt Crawford Dr. Matt Crawford, pastor, FBC Sebring (FL) TalkCP.com https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/talkcp This Week in SBC History IMB Trustees Rescind Action Against Wade Burleson http://www.bpnews.net/22897/imb-trustees-rescind-action-to-remove-trustee-appoint-45-missionaries-predict-record-lottie-moon-offering Resources of the Week Amy: LifeWay VBS App Jonathan: PrayForPlanters.com

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode094.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #094 Dr. Russell Moore and Dr. Frank Page met this week and released a statement of unity at the conclusion of the meeting. We also discuss upcoming deadlines for the SBC Annual Meeting. News Recap: SBC: Page & Moore: ‘We fully support one another’ — http://bit.ly/2mOHeyk SWBTS: Seminary launches Center for Early Christian Studies — http://bit.ly/2mOBJ2L Tennessee: Bellevue reaches $1M in Cooperative Program gifts — http://bit.ly/2mOE6Cy SBC: Disciple-making task force to work additional year — http://bit.ly/2mOKqKt Illinois: Dockery recuperating after ‘mild heart attack’ — http://bit.ly/2mOKk5i LifeWay Research: March Mildness? Americans Say Sports Isn’t All About Winning — http://bit.ly/2mOHGMY This Week in SBC History SWBTS Trustees Approve the D. Min. Program in 1972 http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3346,17-Mar-1972.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Center for Baptist Renewal Jonathan: Pastor Talk with Marty Duren

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode093.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #093 We continue our coverage of the Executive Committee’s ad hoc committee and congratulate Steve McNeil on being named the new state exec in Indiana. News Recap: Indiana: Steve McNeil new executive director — http://bit.ly/2mpSPn5 GuideStone: Hawkins signals 2017 as ‘Year of Innovation’ — http://bit.ly/2mpFxaa IMB: Board appoints 29 new missionaries — http://bit.ly/2mpKQGN SBC: CP escrow study set to begin — http://bit.ly/2mpPLHF NOBTS: Seminarians push back at former SBC president escrowing Cooperative Program funds — http://bit.ly/2mpLT9G In Memoriam: Jack B. Johnson, last RTVC president, dies at 82 — http://bit.ly/2mpSoJB Robert Parham, moderate Baptist ethics leader, dies — http://bit.ly/2mpNMmB ERLC & LifeWay: Religious liberty curriculum released — http://bit.ly/2mpPO6s This Week in SBC History BFM 1963 Report Released http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1713,07-Mar-1963.pdf Bumper Stickers Available http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1715,09-Mar-1963.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Ronnie Floyd on Life and Leadership Today Jonathan: The Curious Christian by Barnabas Piper

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode092.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #092 Last week, the Executive Committee announced the formation of an ad hoc committee and a study by the officers in response to Prestonwood’s escrowing of CP funds. This week, we talk with Dr. Stephen Rummage, chairman of the EC, about these study groups. An Interview with Dr. Stephen Rummage: About Dr. Rummage Stephen Rummage is the senior pastor of Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Brandon, Florida, a multi-campus church with over 9,000 members in the Tampa Bay area. He is a frequent guest speaker for churches and conferences across the United States. He and his wife, Michele, live near Brandon, along with their son, Joshua. Questions answered by Dr. Rummage The SBC bylaws state two important functions for the Executive Committee regarding entities (see below). How do these efforts to study the current situation fit within the role of the Executive Committee? Bylaw 18.E.5: To act in an advisory capacity on all questions of cooperation among the different entities of the Convention, and among the entities of the Convention and those of other conventions, whether state or national. Bylaw 18.E.9: To maintain open channels of communication between the Executive Committee and the trustees of the entities of the Convention, to study and make recommendations to entities concerning adjustments required by ministry statements or by established Convention policies and practices, and, whenever deemed advisable, to make recommendations to the Convention. The Executive Committee shall not have authority to control or direct the several boards, entities, and institutions of the Convention. This is the responsibility of trustees elected by the Convention and accountable directly to the Convention. While not as publicly as Prestonwood has done, churches routinely change their CP allocations or giving levels. Churches also leave the SBC, and others join the SBC on a weekly basis. In the eyes of the EC, what about this particular event merited an ad hoc committee? There are two efforts to study this concern—one by an ad hoc committee and the other by the officers. You were quoted in Baptist Press as saying these efforts are complementary and would “inform one another.” Can you expand on how the two actions can work together? Suppose the issues are resolved prior to the June EC board meeting and Prestonwood discontinues its escrowing of CP funds. Would full reports still be brought from the ad hoc committee and officers or would the matter be considered closed? Is there a concern that this action by Prestonwood could lead to a pattern of churches escrowing CP funds should they disagree with actions from an entity or leader? News Recap: Gateway: Former Seminary president dies at 81 – http://bit.ly/2lizkyb SBC: National CP 4.86% ahead of projection – http://bit.ly/2lizh5t NAMB & Executive Committee: Young leader initiative announced – http://bit.ly/2lik97X Executive Committee: SBC’s ethnic diversity leaves EC ‘grateful to God’ – http://bit.ly/2livXHp Tennessee: Association trains Hispanic pastors – http://bit.ly/2litA7q Oklahoma: disaster relief gets rare recycling unit – http://bit.ly/2liv9Cg B&H Academic launches ‘Lost Sermons’ of Spurgeon – http://bit.ly/2liveWs SBC: Frank Page’s witness fruitful after 35 years – http://bit.ly/2livGUZ Virginia: Liberty announces move to FBS in 2019 – http://usat.ly/2liuHE1 This Week in SBC History President Signs New GI Bill For Education http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2165,03-Mar-1966.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Prayer by Tim Keller Jonathan: Next by William Vanderbloemen and Warren Bird