SBC This Week

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

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode091.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #091 The announcement by Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX, that it would be escrowing CP funds indefinitely brought about a swift response from the Executive Committee this week. News Recap: Texas: Prestonwood escrows CP funds, cites ERLC actions – http://bit.ly/2mhmcpN Politics, homosexuality, roil competing Baptist bodies in Texas – http://bit.ly/2lA8mic SBC: CP escrowing by churches draws study – http://bit.ly/2mhx8n9 Singing ‘Down on My Knees,’ Gaines exhorts SBC to pray – http://bit.ly/2lAiNm5 Baptists must be ‘correct,’ Page says of stewardship – http://bit.ly/2mh8Qd8 SEBTS: Southeastern begins Persian leadership program – http://bit.ly/2lAafvr Women’s academic society forms at Southeastern – http://bit.ly/2mhmgWz Tennessee: 2nd West Tennessee evangelism rally March 5 – http://bit.ly/2lAafvr GuideStone: Employee Benefits Summit slated March 27–29 – http://bit.ly/2ldMsk0 LifeWay Research: Good Intentions, Lack of Plans Mark Church Response to Domestic Violence – http://bit.ly/2ldOAYJ South Carolina: Gene Fant named President at North Greenville University – http://bit.ly/2l7Oxx1 This Week in SBC History Southern Baptists Speak Out ’66 Results Announced http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2341,22-Feb-1967.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Wilson by A. Scott Berg Jonathan: Reformation 500

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode090.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #090 SBC President Steve Gaines spoke with state Baptist paper editors this week on a wide range of topics relevant to the SBC. News Recap: SBC: Gaines shares opinions on Baptist hot topics in meeting with state paper editors – http://bit.ly/2kuEeaV Washington: State Supreme Court rules against Christian florist in same-sex marriage case – http://bit.ly/2kuEgzj MBTS: Midwestern launches in-the-field M.Div. – http://bit.ly/2kuGC1h Missouri: Independent church aligns with Missouri Baptists/SBC – http://bit.ly/2kusWDn Kentucky: Gov. Bevin honored by Ky. Baptists – http://bit.ly/2kuFxGA NAMB: Missions board approves Send Relief ministry hubs – http://bit.ly/2kuHHWE LifeWay: New Bible, building top LifeWay reports – http://bit.ly/2kuw0iS Georgia: Pastor in discrimination case to collect $225,000 – http://bit.ly/2kuyHkm California: Wiley Drake fights to reopen church homeless shelter – http://bit.ly/2kuLnYy LifeWay Research: Lent has narrow appeal, LifeWay Research reports – http://bit.ly/2kuGIpE This Week in SBC History General Douglas MacArthur writes SBC President Dr. Louie D. Newton concerning Japanese spiritual growth http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/178,18-Feb-1948.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Citizen Archivist Jonathan: To the Cross by Christopher J. H. Wright

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode089.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #089 Pastor HB Charles II and the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL, made news this week following a church merger with a church in Orange Park, FL. News Recap: Florida: What happened when a black and white church merged in Florida Politics: Congress proposes Johnson Amendment overhaul GuideStone: Trump’s potential impact on markets sparks discussion NAMB/IMB: Send Conference-Southern California urges redefining moment Louisiana: Tornado destroys church, delays NOBTS chapel SBTS: Modular Th.M. to provide advanced distance learning This Week in SBC History TruthQuest: California wins NRB People’s Choice Award http://www.bpnews.net/15221/truthquest-california-garners-peoples-choice-award-at-nrb Cast: Andy Botts Cara (Yates) Maddox Chip Luter David Hicks Freeman Field Janie Jo (Allen) Burkett Josh Merritt Katie (Royals) Howe Sarah Brown Shanna (Hawkins) Lee Richard Sparkman Tim Harms Resources of the Week Amy: White House Dinner Dash Jonathan: Keep Asking – The LifeWay Research podcast

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode088.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #088 Crisis has been averted it seems as Cooperative Program giving has regained the momentum we saw in much of 2016. Total CP gifts are now 3.11% above budget for FY 2017. News Recap: SBC: Nat’l CP 3.11% ahead of projection ERLC: EFL speakers promote ‘womb to tomb’ dignity ‘Life is winning,’ VP Pence says at March for Life IMB: Mosque case prompts IMB policy tweak SEBTS: Seminary hosts GO Conference, adds Echevarria in Hispanic leadership Annual Meeting: SBC 2017 Phoenix registration opens Feb. 1 SBC child care, children, youth reg. opens Feb. 1 This Week in SBC History FBC Charlottesville Burns http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4349,03-Feb-1977.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Ellie Holcomb – Red Sea Road Jonathan: CSBible App

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode087.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #087 Vice President Mike Pence is among this week’s participants at the March for Life, which is held in conjunction with ERLC’s Evangelicals for Life Conference. Also, we talk Super Bowl and churches thanks to some new LifeWay Research. News Recap: News: Vice-President Mike Pence To Make History and Speak In Person At March For Life ERLC: Commission deploys online effort for PPFA defunding Digital petition to defund Planned Parenthood Former Tennessee GOP executive director joins ERLC Arkansas: Steven Smith named pastor at Immanuel Baptist in Little Rock, AR Send Relief: Tornadoes hit Southeast US; 2 Georgia Baptists killed; cleanup begins IMB: Pastor resigns from IMB Trustee Board • Response from Bart Barber Tennessee: Baptist & Reflector launched podcast LifeWay: Publisher releases new Christian Standard Bible LifeWay Research: Most Churches Hold Sunday Services, Super Bowl or Not This Week in SBC History President Lyndon Johnson Dies; Baptists Participate in Funeral http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3519,26-Jan-1973.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: How Should We Then Live? by Francis Schaeffer Jonathan: Harvard Business Review

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode086.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #086 On this inauguration day, we cover encouraging new abortion stats, the ERLC legislative agenda, and examine the cabinet appointees for President Trump. News Recap: News: Abortion rate hits all-time low ERLC: Focus for policy agenda in 2017 is on life and liberty California: Cal Baptist to join NCAA Division 1 and the Western Athletic Conference Georgia: Brewton-Parker cleared by SACSCOC Louisiana: Louisiana College receives grant for Master of Social Work program This Week in SBC History Jimmy Carter Inauguration http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4340,21-Jan-1977.pdf http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4341,24-Jan-1977.pdf https://www.amazon.com/Residence-Inside-Private-World-White/dp/0062305204/ Resource of the Week CSB Translation – CSBible.com

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode085.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #085 The Gettys will be headlining the SBC Pastors’ Conference in 2017. We also catch up on the news to start 2017 in the SBC. News Recap: Kentucky: Governor signs bills to protect unborn babies Attorney General won’t defend new late-term abortion SBC: National CP .04% above last year’s 1st quarter Over half states boost CP sending to SBC causes Texas: Single-day missions offering: Church exceeds $1M Washington D.C.: Church’s lesbian co-pastors spark ‘concern’ LifeWay: Carol Pipes to lead LifeWay communications Stores plan nationwide Bible study workshop South Carolina: Executive Board concludes year with restructuring, reports, election of 2017 officers Pennsylvania/South Jersey: Whitworth elected convention executive director Colorado: Baptists seek new executive director NOBTS: Seminary receives accreditation reaffirmation LifeWay Research: Where do Americans look to solve nation’s woes? In Memoriam: John Herbert Sailhamer Paul Powell This Week in SBC History W.A. Criswell Dies Resource of the Week Amy: Enjoy by Trillia Newbell Jonathan: Bullet Journaling

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode084.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #084 We look forward to 2017 and ask ten questions of relevance for the denomination. 10 Questions for 2017: What will be the response to the revamped Pastors Conference in Phoenix? 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? 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? Starting in 1888, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® was established to empower the international missions efforts for Southern Baptists. After more than a century, the annual offering continues its steady growth. The National Goal this year is $155 Million. Your giving enables missionaries to be sent to make disciples and multiply churches among unreached peoples and places for the glory of God.

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode083.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #083 We look back at our 16 questions for 2016 and see how things played out throughout the year. 2016 Recap: What Will Be the Story at the Annual Meeting in St. Louis? How Will the Supreme Court Rule on ACA Challenges? What Will Be the Outcome of Title IX Challenges by Baptist Colleges? Who Will Run for SBC President? Will There Be Any Entity Head Openings? Will the changes we saw in state conventions in 2015 continue? How do Southern Baptists respond to the issues involving Islam in the world? How Will Higher Education Continue to Change in Relation to the SBC and States? How Will Relocation and a Name Change Affect Golden Gate Seminary? What Role Will Southern Baptists Play in the US Presidential Election? What Influence Will Lecrae Have on Culture with His New Book and Album? How diverse will SBC leadership become in 2016? What role will the WMU play in the renewed discussions of missions in the church? What will we see from ERLC in 2016 in the face of continued cultural changes? Will we see increased giving in CP and LM/AA as a result of all the changes in state funding and IMB changes? What will be the result of the changes at IMB? Starting in 1888, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® was established to empower the international missions efforts for Southern Baptists. After more than a century, the annual offering continues its steady growth. The National Goal this year is $155 Million. Your giving enables missionaries to be sent to make disciples and multiply churches among unreached peoples and places for the glory of God.

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode082.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #082 Dave Miller Joins us to discuss the 2017 Pastors Conference roster, and we cover this week’s news regarding the ERLC. News Recap: SBC: Diversity, smaller churches in Pastors’ Conference line-up ERLC: New law to aid global religious liberty Baptist Figure Faces Backlash Over His Criticism of Donald Trump Open letter: cooperation needed amid SBC tensions Gateway: New Bay Area campus to open in January Michigan: Baptists increase CP allocation to SBC Colorado: Personal revitalization focus of Baptists Missouri: Convention calls on court for restoration SBC: Letter calls Pruitt ‘well qualified’ for EPA Starting in 1888, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® was established to empower the international missions efforts for Southern Baptists. After more than a century, the annual offering continues its steady growth. The National Goal this year is $155 Million. Your giving enables missionaries to be sent to make disciples and multiply churches among unreached peoples and places for the glory of God. About Dave Miller @DaveMiller7 @SBCPastorsConf This Week in SBC History Lottie Moon Dies on Christmas Eve Man poses as Leonard Bernstein Jr. http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3708,21-Dec-1973.pdf Applewood Baptist Gives Big to Missions http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4109,23-Dec-1975.pdf http://www.bpnews.net/22855/applewood-a-church-with-missions-in-its-makeup Resource of the Week Amy: The Revenge of Analog Jonathan: The Bowden Dynasty

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode081.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #081 Dr. Mike Routt joins us to discuss new legislation in Colorado as well as the upcoming search for a new state convention executive director. Also, thinks get piggy late in the show during the history segment. Don’t miss that story. News Recap: SBC: ’Call to Prayer’ begins 2017 for Southern Baptists — http://bit.ly/2hMhqla ERLC: SBC leaders defend religious liberty vs. gender laws — http://bit.ly/2hMaHaF LifeWay: Billy Graham statue finds new home at Ridgecrest — http://bit.ly/2hM6XpU Texas: Baptist church opens doors to LGBT community — http://bit.ly/2hMhxx6 Northwest: ‘Joyful celebration’ at annual meeting — http://bit.ly/2hM9ccD Pennsylvania/South Jersey: Baptists honor retiring Interim Executive Director Stan Smith — http://bit.ly/2hM4zPQ Hawaii: Baptists receive Russian-speaking church — http://bit.ly/2hMf59A West Virginia: State convention pres. Ron McCoy dies – http://bit.ly/2hMbZCS SBC: 2017 Annual Meeting theme announced — http://bit.ly/2hMdjWd Starting in 1888, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® was established to empower the international missions efforts for Southern Baptists. After more than a century, the annual offering continues its steady growth. The National Goal this year is $155 Million. Your giving enables missionaries to be sent to make disciples and multiply churches among unreached peoples and places for the glory of God. About Dr. Mike Routt Dr. Mike Routt has been the pastor of Circle Drive Baptist Church since February 2002. He serves as a visionary leader, and is currently leading the church through a total campus relocation. In his ministry, he loves preaching, teaching, and coaching/mentoring “younger guys” in the ministry. The church family affectionately calls him “Dr. Mike” because of his earned doctorate from Southern Seminary in Louisville. Mike loves hiking in Colorado, whether it be on a trail with his wife or a 14,000+ ft. mountain with members of the 14er club from Circle (he has hiked 19 of them so far). He also enjoys “diving into” a good steak, occasionally munching on a bag of potato chips, and eating at any Chick-Fil-A. He is the husband of Kathy, the father of Rachel, Holly (Scott), and LeeAnn (Jack), and is incredibly blessed to be “papa” to Daniel and CJ (Caleb Jackson). Mike is also a HUGE fan of University of Kentucky basketball, and loves to read, especially books about leadership and history and biographies, and enjoys working out at a local gym. This Week in SBC History Outreach and Pig Kissing http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7307,15-Dec-1992.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: Song of the Stars Jonathan: Veritas

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode080.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #080 Cooperative Program giving is falling further behind budget as receipts came in even lower than October numbers. Also, Dr. Michael Wilkinson, Dean of the College at Southwestern, joins us as we conclude our series on SBC seminary colleges. News Recap: SBC: National CP 4.13% under projection — http://bit.ly/2ggKj3C Virginia: BGAV focuses on ‘The New Way’ — http://bit.ly/2ggrnlD Arizona: Baptists focus on CP, Centennial Vision — http://bit.ly/2ggCH1e ERLC: Churches can serve foster children — http://bit.ly/2ggyb2z SBTS: Trump picks Pruitt for EPA — http://wapo.st/2ggxJRS MBTS: SBTC pledges $200,000 toward Midwestern’s student center — http://bit.ly/2ggyiev LifeWay Research: Most Americans Say Assisted Suicide is Morally Acceptable — http://bit.ly/2ggHsaY Starting in 1888, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® was established to empower the international missions efforts for Southern Baptists. After more than a century, the annual offering continues its steady growth. The National Goal this year is $155 Million. Your giving enables missionaries to be sent to make disciples and multiply churches among unreached peoples and places for the glory of God. About Dr. Michael Wilkinson College.SWBTS.edu Dr. Micahel Wilkinson serves as Dean of the College at Southwestern and Assistant Professor of Bible, where he teaches a little bit of everything, but mostly in the areas of theology and church history. Prior to coming to Southwestern to teach, Dr. Wilkinson invested 22 years serving on the staff of three great churches—Geyer Springs First Baptist in Little Rock, AR, Central Baptist in Bryan/College Station, TX, and First Baptist in Rockwall, TX. For seventeen of these years he served as a Single Adult Pastor, where he learned the meaning of Scripture’s sufficiency in ministering to some very challenging circumstances. For most of these years Dr. Wilkinson also doubled as a Missions Pastor. In addition, he has a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and loves baseball, keeping a glove in his office for anyone who needs to toss a ball around. This Week in SBC History Bingo is the game-o http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/644,09-Dec-1954.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: Lead Me Home by Jill Phillips Jonathan: This Is Our Time by Trevin Wax

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode079.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #079 Wildfires raged in East Tennessee this week destroying hundreds of homes, businesses, and churches. Also, Dr. Matthew J. Hall, Dean of Boyce College, joins us as we continue our series on SBC seminary colleges. News Recap: Tennessee: Wildfires destroy homes, churches — http://bit.ly/2ge9YuB SBTS: Comic book evangelism: ‘The Silence’ by Chad Nuss — http://bit.ly/2gefa1G Maryland-Delaware: Baptists pray, seek Christ’s Spirit — http://bit.ly/2ge6ZlQ Georgia: Baptists increase budget to $41M — http://bit.ly/2ge5e87 Louisiana: Baptists highlight soul-winning emphasis — http://bit.ly/2ge4IY4 Starting in 1888, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® was established to empower the international missions efforts for Southern Baptists. After more than a century, the annual offering continues its steady growth. The National Goal this year is $155 Million. Your giving enables missionaries to be sent to make disciples and multiply churches among unreached peoples and places for the glory of God. About Dr. Matthew J. Hall @MatthewJHall BoyceCollege.com @boycecollege This Week in SBC History Baptist Leaders Meet with Israeli Prime Minister http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5555,01-Dec-1982.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: Christmas Albums JJ Heller – Unto Us Jenny Tyler – Christmas Stories</li> Josh Garrels – Light Came Down Ron Block – Leiper’s Fork Christmas Jonathan: Fixer Upper Photo Courtesy: WBIR

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode078.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #078 We recap several state convention annual meetings which were held over the past week and talk Thanksgiving and Black Friday. News Recap: Alabama: Baptists approve office relocation — http://bit.ly/2fpAq35 Texas: Prayer rally, Holy Spirit theme mark SBTC meeting — http://bit.ly/2fpt5kk BGCT adopts $36M budget, begins Brazil partnership — http://bit.ly/2fpCet8 Tennessee: Mission board name adopted by convention — http://bit.ly/2fpyYOg North Carolina: Baptists celebrate missions giving — http://bit.ly/2fpulnp Virginia: SBCV celebrates 20 years, 700 churches — http://bit.ly/2fptXFC Kentucky: Baptists increase CP, denounce trafficking — http://bit.ly/2fpqE0X Oklahoma: Prayer, faith hallmarks of meeting — http://bit.ly/2fpuFTj West Virginia: Baptists set goals for 2020 — http://bit.ly/2fpzdbW Florida: Rummage elected president; CP commitment continues — http://bit.ly/2fpAu2J Minnesota-Wisconsin: Baptists increase CP — http://bit.ly/2fpzf3y South Carolina: Baptists urged to ‘launch out’ with Gospel — http://bit.ly/2fpuK9z Illinois: Baptists urged to cross cultural divides — http://bit.ly/2fpuFlU IMB: Platt livestream cites thanksgiving as IMB’s aim — http://bit.ly/2fpvuLx Every Christmas, Christians all over the world celebrate the Advent season, recognizing the love, hope, joy, and peace that is found only in Jesus Christ. Through this devotional, Scott James brings to light the many promises of Christ—from birth to ascension—that demonstrate His love for us during this Christmas season. These daily devotions, which are designed for both family and individual use, are timeless and moving reminders of the true gift of Christmas. Find out more. This Week in SBC History Baptists React to Kennedy Assassination http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1829,27-Nov-1963.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: Behold the Lamb of God Jonathan: LifeWay Stores After Thanksgiving Sale

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode077.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #077 David Platt reported this week that the IMB will have a balanced budget in 2017, will see an increase in missionary sending, and LMCO giving is on pace for another record year. News Recap: IMB: Platt reports balanced budget, missionary increase — http://bit.ly/2fmryfE • http://bit.ly/2fmsmkq Five megacities identified for global initiative — http://bit.ly/2fmsmAW Election: Southern Baptists win re-election to Congress — http://bit.ly/2fmrdtn Tennessee: Possible record-breaking buck, baptism in same week — http://bit.ly/2fmv8Gv Iowa: Baptists affirm CP commitment — http://bit.ly/2fmw7qg New England: Baptists embrace ethnic diversity — http://bit.ly/2fmqTuA New Mexico: Baptists increase CP, adopt BF&M — http://bit.ly/2fmxqW1 Missouri: Baptists urge Christian citizenship — http://bit.ly/2fmucSF Wyoming: Baptists ‘Trusting the Lord’ — http://bit.ly/2fmu6uf Mississippi: Messengers adopt 2000 BF&M — http://bit.ly/2fmtWTu Texas: Anti-Trump protesters target Southern Baptist church — http://bit.ly/2fmqdoX • http://bit.ly/2fmv8WU In Memoriam: Cliff Barrows — http://bit.ly/2fmq1Gs Cloyd Sullins — http://bit.ly/2fmqdFt Bill Hunke — http://bit.ly/2fmssIO LifeWay Research: What are Americans thankful for? — http://bit.ly/2fmwKQx Every Christmas, Christians all over the world celebrate the Advent season, recognizing the love, hope, joy, and peace that is found only in Jesus Christ. Through this devotional, Scott James brings to light the many promises of Christ—from birth to ascension—that demonstrate His love for us during this Christmas season. These daily devotions, which are designed for both family and individual use, are timeless and moving reminders of the true gift of Christmas. Find out more. This Week in SBC History Religious Liberty Constitutional Amendment http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/8084,16-Nov-1995.PDF https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-joint-resolution/121/text Resource of the Week Amy: Christian Standard Bible Jonathan: Est. Church podcast

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode076.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #076 Following the election of Donald Trump, we break down what that might mean for Southern Baptists in days to come. We also discuss other ballot measures, state convention recaps, and sit down with Dr. Jamie Dew to hear more about the College at Southeastern. News Recap: Election: Three Southern Baptists in the Senate won re-election as Republicans — http://bit.ly/2eX6Liq Marijuana legalization expands in eight of nine states — http://bit.ly/2eX9bh9 Physician-assisted suicide approved in Colorado — http://bit.ly/2eXa1u9 Death penalty affirmed by California, Nebraska, and Oklahoma voters — http://bit.ly/2eXamNo LifeWay: 2nd ‘Insanity’ simulcast Nov 13, DVD release Nov 21 — http://bit.ly/2eX43tj SBC: Crossover in Phoenix adds Greg Laurie crusade — http://bit.ly/2eX6j3w Texas: Two churches face ouster for LGBT policies — http://bit.ly/2eX8pR2 Ohio: Baptists adopt 50/50 funding of SBC causes — http://bit.ly/2eX9yYS Kansas-Nebraska: Baptists increase CP 3 percent — http://bit.ly/2eX9CYE Montana: Southern Baptists ‘Refresh’ at annual meeting — http://bit.ly/2eX73Wy Arkansas: Baptists increase CP for SBC missions, ministry — http://bit.ly/2eX5lo8 Every Christmas, Christians all over the world celebrate the Advent season, recognizing the love, hope, joy, and peace that is found only in Jesus Christ. Through this devotional, Scott James brings to light the many promises of Christ—from birth to ascension—that demonstrate His love for us during this Christmas season. These daily devotions, which are designed for both family and individual use, are timeless and moving reminders of the true gift of Christmas. Find out more. About Dr. Jamie Dew Dr. Jamie Dew is the Dean of the College at Southeastern where he also teaches Philosophy and the History of Ideas.He has degrees from Toccoa Falls College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently working on a second PhD in Philosophy from the University of Birmingham in England. This Week in SBC History A Lesson in Church Autonomy http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4303,10-Nov-1976.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: Eight Women of Faith Jonathan: Key Ring

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode075.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #075 National CP giving has fell below budgeted projections for the first time in two years. Also, Dr. John Mark Yeats joins us to discuss the distinctive nature of Midwestern College. News Recap: SBC: National CP 2.73% under 1st month projection — http://bit.ly/2fHgkGd Hispanic fellowship to meet in conjunction with SBC — http://bit.ly/2fHg0qO Entities to celebrate 500th anniversary of Reformation — http://bit.ly/2fHhyl0 Colorado: Executive Director Mark Edlund retiring — http://bit.ly/2fHcCwr Nevada: Baptists increase budget by nearly $160,000 — http://bit.ly/2fHfZ6e California Baptists celebrate Whittaker’s 22-year tenure — http://bit.ly/2fHg1em Ohio: Messengers approve 50/50 Cooperative Program Split Every Christmas, Christians all over the world celebrate the Advent season, recognizing the love, hope, joy, and peace that is found only in Jesus Christ. Through this devotional, Scott James brings to light the many promises of Christ—from birth to ascension—that demonstrate His love for us during this Christmas season. These daily devotions, which are designed for both family and individual use, are timeless and moving reminders of the true gift of Christmas. Find out more. About Dr. John Mark Yeats Dr. John Mark Yeats serves as both the undergraduate dean and an associate professor of church history at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and College. He earned his Ph.D. in Church History from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and also holds degrees from Southern Seminary, Oxford University, and Criswell College. This Week in SBC History Bellevue Baptist Purchases Land for New Campus http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5743,01-Nov-1983.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: LivingRoomCandidate.org Jonathan: New Tab Bible Verses Carlos Whittaker Video Mentioned in the Podcast

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode074.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #074 We’ve got a new study from LifeWay Research about Halloween and talk about our own plans and favorite candy as well as a big roundup of SBC news. News Recap: LifeWay Research: Halloween is time for outreach, pastors say — http://bit.ly/2eSAvhu LifeWay: Retailer pulls Hatmaker books over LGBT views — http://bit.ly/2eSwWb8 Religious Liberty: Bivocational minister refuses to turn over sermons — http://bit.ly/2eSs9GC In Memoriam: Doug Hodo, former Baptist univ. president, dies — http://bit.ly/2eSCD93 James H. Smith led Brotherhood Commission, dies at 95 — http://bit.ly/2eSyzWv SBC: With new leader, Hmong fellowship moves forward — http://bit.ly/2eSvm96 Task force aims to create ‘discipleship culture’ — http://bit.ly/2eSvQwi LifeWay: Virtual tour underway by LifeWay President Thom Rainer — http://bit.ly/2eSxfmx Alaska: Jimmy Stewart moves to rehab for 3rd-degree burns — http://bit.ly/2eSxfmx Montana: Barrett Duke begins in January as new state executive director — http://bit.ly/2eSwyJK Utah-Idaho: One-day meeting expands attendance — http://bit.ly/2eStttc Dakotas: Baptists partner in DR with Minn./Wisc., Iowa — http://bit.ly/2eSuQIo Florida: Baptist newspaper moving to monthly publication — http://bit.ly/2eSzpm5 MBTS: Trustees affirm enrollment gain, student center — http://bit.ly/2eSBiis Authors Daniel L. Akin and Bruce Riley Ashford are calling today’s church members to lives of going—whether going around the world or to people right where they live—going out with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Between the two of them, Akin and Ashford have trained thousands of men and women in both the mandates and methods for going to every nation. Now they have created a resource for individuals and churches to use together in calling even more to go. Find out more. This Week in SBC History Broadman Press Makes Juicy Mistake http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4293,27-Oct-1976.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: Trouble Go Down by Ron Block Jonathan: The Extent of the Atonement by Dr. David Allen

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode073.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #073 With the election upon us in just a few weeks, we cover some new LifeWay Research regarding the preferred candidate by Evangelicals. We also highlight some recent trustee meetings and state convention meetings. News Recap: LifeWay Research: Evangelical divide seen in survey — http://bit.ly/2ezdTlw 20 Southern Baptist churches on Outreach top 100 — http://bit.ly/2ezehAF SWBTS: Trustees approve new faculty, M.A. in Philosophy, media policy — http://bit.ly/2ezc8op NOBTS: Adrian Rogers Center for preaching to launch in January — http://bit.ly/2eze6Fk New York: Baptists affirm marriage & gender, increase CP — http://bit.ly/2ezdCiP Indiana: Baptists amend church cooperation bylaw — http://bit.ly/2ezbyHC IMB: Surgeon Rebekah Naylor honored — http://bit.ly/2ezcnjj LifeWay: Rainer podcast surpasses 1 Million — http://bit.ly/2ezcnjj SBC: Women’s Ministry Advisory Council conducts survey — http://bit.ly/2ezet2W Conferences: ‘Portraits of a Pastor’ fill MBTS conference — http://bit.ly/2ezfaJt Raising up church leaders focus of Pipeline conference — http://bit.ly/2ezbuYe Authors Daniel L. Akin and Bruce Riley Ashford are calling today’s church members to lives of going—whether going around the world or to people right where they live—going out with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Between the two of them, Akin and Ashford have trained thousands of men and women in both the mandates and methods for going to every nation. Now they have created a resource for individuals and churches to use together in calling even more to go. Find out more. This Week in SBC History Dole-Clinton Debate from 1996 and a familiar refrain from Dr. Ronnie Floyd http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/21-OCT-1996.PDF Resource of the Week Amy: Fundamentalism, Fundraising, and the Transformation of the Southern Baptist Convention, 1919–1925 Jonathan: The Expected One by Scott James Mercy Hill Church Documentary

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode072.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #072 Matching the increases already seen in LMCO and CP giving this year, the AAEO saw a massive increase to finish at its second highest total in history. News Recap: NAMB: 2016 Annie Armstrong giving 2nd highest ever — http://bit.ly/2dZOgdQ Denver’s beauty, spiritual need seen by NAMB trustees — http://bit.ly/2dZOSAh Gateway: Holds celebration to dedicate building, celebrate blessings — http://bit.ly/2dZPjKU SBTS: Historian Michael Haykin elected to faculty — http://bit.ly/2dZPt58 SEBTS: 9Marks at SEBTS focuses on discipleship — http://bit.ly/2dZPgif Board of Trustees and Southeastern Society hold fall meetings — http://bit.ly/2dZTNRO Alabama: Rash named editor-elect of Alabama Baptist newspaper — http://bit.ly/2dZPlTa Alaska: Baptists look ahead with new exec. director — http://bit.ly/2dZNihB SBC: Chinese Baptist Fellowship adopts new ministry focus — http://bit.ly/2dZSgep Authors Daniel L. Akin and Bruce Riley Ashford are calling today’s church members to lives of going—whether going around the world or to people right where they live—going out with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Between the two of them, Akin and Ashford have trained thousands of men and women in both the mandates and methods for going to every nation. Now they have created a resource for individuals and churches to use together in calling even more to go. Find out more. This Week in SBC History Clown Ministry Article http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5916,12-Oct-1984.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: CP Calculator Jonathan: Evangelicals for Life

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode071.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #071 Pastor Wiley Drake is in the news and it’s amazing. There’s also some political polling data from LifeWay Research as well as a big CP bump for FY16, News Recap: Politics: Former SBC officer says he and Alan Keyes started the ‘birther’ claim — http://bit.ly/2dNhls8 SBC: CP ends fiscal year 4.95% over budget projection — http://bit.ly/2dNg709 LifeWay Research: Pastors Prefer ‘Undecided’ to Clinton or Trump — http://bit.ly/2dNhA6s Bible: Publisher reverses decision on ‘unchanging’ Bible translation — http://bit.ly/2dNhxYo Canada: Allen Schmidt, first Canadian convention exec, dies — http://bit.ly/2dNjsfz Colleges: CCCU adopts new membership policy — http://bit.ly/2dNktV1 SBC: Phoenix SBC 2017 hotel registration opens Oct. 1 — http://bit.ly/2dNks3e Authors Daniel L. Akin and Bruce Riley Ashford are calling today’s church members to lives of going—whether going around the world or to people right where they live—going out with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Between the two of them, Akin and Ashford have trained thousands of men and women in both the mandates and methods for going to every nation. Now they have created a resource for individuals and churches to use together in calling even more to go. Find out more. This Week in SBC History William Carey sent out as a missionary http://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1701-1800/baptist-missionary-society-formed-in-england-11630321.html Resource of the Week Amy: Tweetable Nietzsche Jonathan: Disciples Path: The Journey

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode070.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #070 Theological understanding in America appears to be a struggle as this new research shows. News Recap: LifeWay Research: Americans love God & Bible, fuzzy on details — http://bit.ly/2da1Yia SEBTS: ‘Pockets of lostness’ become conference training ground — http://bit.ly/2da1x7n Tennessee: Nashville lightens up on marijuana penalties — http://bit.ly/2da2ahp In Designed to Lead, authors Eric Geiger and Kevin Peck argue that churches that consistently produce leaders have a strong conviction to develop leaders, a healthy culture for leadership development, and helpful constructs to systematically and intentionally build leaders. All three are essential for leaders to be formed through the ministry of a local church. To pick up your copy and get your free resources related to the book, visit designedtolead.com. This Week in SBC History Baptists Needed to Settle Refugees from East Asia http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4061,30-Sep-1975.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: I Am Going Jonathan: Thom Rainer’s 50 States + Canada Virtual Tour

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode069.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #069 A full recap of all the decisions made and reports given this week at the SBC Executive Committee Fall Meeting. News Recap: SBC: Executive Committee Wrap-up — http://bit.ly/2cVKNMY SWBTS: Evidence of ancient Christianity discovered in Kazakhstan — http://bit.ly/2cVKnWX ERLC: Wussow to lead D.C. office — http://bit.ly/2cVKSAg LifeWay Films: ’Insanity of God’ ticket sales top $1 million — http://bit.ly/2cVKSjO MBTS: Original faculty member John Howell dies — http://bit.ly/2cVJJIO Missouri: State Supreme Court returns entity to state convention — http://bit.ly/2cVJZrh In Designed to Lead, authors Eric Geiger and Kevin Peck argue that churches that consistently produce leaders have a strong conviction to develop leaders, a healthy culture for leadership development, and helpful constructs to systematically and intentionally build leaders. All three are essential for leaders to be formed through the ministry of a local church. To pick up your copy and get your free resources related to the book, visit designedtolead.com. This Week in SBC History Golden Gate Seminary Extended Financing http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/101,24-Sep-1953.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: The Undoing of Saint Sylvanus Jonathan: http://center.spurgeon.org/weblog Photo courtesy of Baptist Press

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode068.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #068 A new study from LifeWay Research shows an increase in pastor pay; Kentucky Baptists give more than ever before. News Recap: LifeWay Research: 2016 study of pastor salaries, benefits available — http://bit.ly/2cZ8kMp NCAA: Tourney pulled from N.C. over restroom bill — http://bit.ly/2c9yF8t NFL: GameDay Church, in 2nd NFL season, ready to expand — http://bit.ly/2cWpcaF SEBTS: Southeastern and P4CM partner to increase diversity in seminary education — http://bit.ly/2cWqKl5 Kentucky: ‘Upstart’ Baptist news site aims at becoming Kentucky’s conservative media voice — http://bit.ly/2cGcivY Kentucky Baptists set records in missions giving in 2016 — http://bit.ly/2cfK0Hm In Designed to Lead, authors Eric Geiger and Kevin Peck argue that churches that consistently produce leaders have a strong conviction to develop leaders, a healthy culture for leadership development, and helpful constructs to systematically and intentionally build leaders. All three are essential for leaders to be formed through the ministry of a local church. To pick up your copy and get your free resources related to the book, visit designedtolead.com. This Week in SBC History Richard Land named president of CLC (ERLC) http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/6661,15-Sep-1988.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: IMB.org Jonathan: CollegeAtSoutheastern.com

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode067.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #067 Gateway Seminary held its first ever convocation this week and we sit down with Keith Whitfield to talk MDivs and the SBC. News Recap: Gateway: Convocation leads inaugural semester — http://bit.ly/2chzDDq SBTS: 500-year-old Torah scroll ‘gift of a testimony’ — http://bit.ly/2cdNYQn SBC: CP 4.80% over YTD projection — http://bit.ly/2cHpC3m Baptist Press: Hendricks named editor — http://bit.ly/2bWnXCq Politics: Phyllis Schlafly, defender of family & unborn, dies — http://bit.ly/2cxAZrr http://www.albertmohler.com/2004/10/13/the-supremacists-a-judiciary-out-of-control-2/ http://www.christianitytoday.com/women/2016/september/phyllis-schlafly-defended-women-like-me.html Pastors’ Conference: Nominees sought; NOBTS to partner with event — http://bit.ly/2c26qMa LifeWay: Providing assistance to flood-ravaged Louisiana — http://bit.ly/2c3dQSh LifeWay Research: Skip endorsements in church, say most Americans — http://bit.ly/2c3cEP3 http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/07/us/syrian-refugees-christian-conservatives.html In Designed to Lead, authors Eric Geiger and Kevin Peck argue that churches that consistently produce leaders have a strong conviction to develop leaders, a healthy culture for leadership development, and helpful constructs to systematically and intentionally build leaders. All three are essential for leaders to be formed through the ministry of a local church. To pick up your copy and get your free resources related to the book, visit designedtolead.com. An Interview with Keith Whitfield @kswhitfield Faculty Page at SEBTS This Week in SBC History Yeltsin plans to veto religious liberty restrictions http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7635,08-Sep-1993.PDF Resource of the Week Amy: Thomas Kidd Newsletter Jonathan: Global Hunger Sunday Resources

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode066.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #066 This week’s showing of The Insanity of God was a massive success, and there are reports from the ERLC National Conference and the LifeWay Trustee Meeting. News Recap: LifeWay Films: Second showing of ‘Insanity of God’ set for September 13 — http://bit.ly/2cdy6Mp LifeWay: Trustees approve budget, review reports on new facility — http://bit.ly/2cuFSWI ERLC: National conference addresses culture and gospel — http://bit.ly/2bUHOm9 Alabama: New office building proposed for January 2018 — http://bit.ly/2bZ5dVQ SBTS: Astronaut sees ‘an infinite God’ from space — http://bit.ly/2cuFWpn Tennessee: Diaspora missions conference called ‘catalytic moment’ — http://bit.ly/2bIeIc8 In Designed to Lead, authors Eric Geiger and Kevin Peck argue that churches that consistently produce leaders have a strong conviction to develop leaders, a healthy culture for leadership development, and helpful constructs to systematically and intentionally build leaders. All three are essential for leaders to be formed through the ministry of a local church. To pick up your copy and get your free resources related to the book, visit designedtolead.com. This Week in SBC History The Birth of Senior Adult Ministry http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4695,31-Aug-1978.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: Baby Boomers and Beyond Jonathan: Austin Stone Worship

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode065.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #065 IMB named Edgar Aponte as its Vice President for Mobilization and ERLC’s Barrett Duke was recommended to be the next state executive director in Montana. News Recap: IMB: Edgar Aponte named VP of Mobilization — http://bit.ly/2bAp9yG Montana: ERLC’s Duke top candidate for state executive director — http://bit.ly/2biElx2 ERLC: Trustee board honors O.S. Hawkins, Barrett Duke — http://bit.ly/2bmkIXF California: Baptist Foundation to relocate from Fresno to Ontario — http://bit.ly/2bJ0Yxb SEBTS: Retired IMB leaders Elliff and Meador named visiting professors — http://bit.ly/2bClHAU The 9Marks at Southeastern Conference equips church leaders with a biblical vision and practical resources for displaying God’s glory to the nations through healthy churches. This two-day conference is held on the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC and is open to the general public, pastors and their staff. This year’s 9Marks at Southeastern Conference will be held on September 30 and October 1, 2016. Register online at 9marksse.org. This Week in SBC History First Baptist on the Moon Speaks to His Home Church http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3235,25-Aug-1971.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Irwin Resource of the Week Amy: http://cgcs.sebts.edu/ Jonathan: When Heaven and Earth Collide with Alan Cross – http://apple.co/2bDH2hD Video Mentioned in This Episode

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode064.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #064 Floods in Louisiana have led to an activation of Send Relief, GuideStone has restructured for efficiency, and we talk collegiate ministry with Brian Frye from NAMB. News Recap: NAMB: Send Relief deploys 4 kitchens to South Louisiana — http://bit.ly/2b2LTtw INDIANA: Executive Director Cecil Seagle to end 5-year service — http://bit.ly/2bFVkh7 GUIDESTONE: Restructuring allows GuideStone to become more efficient — http://bit.ly/2brmQhX KENTUCKY: New York City & Arizona church plants get boost — http://bit.ly/2bNcFGj KENTUCKY: Cooperative Program giving tops $20 million — http://bit.ly/2b3b4pw LIFEWAY RESEARCH: Few Pastors Asked to Perform Same-Sex Weddings, Less Than Half Allow LGBT to Serve in Church — http://bit.ly/2bmjrxz The 9Marks at Southeastern Conference equips church leaders with a biblical vision and practical resources for displaying God’s glory to the nations through healthy churches. This two-day conference is held on the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC and is open to the general public, pastors and their staff. This year’s 9Marks at Southeastern Conference will be held on September 30 and October 1, 2016. Register online at 9marksse.org. An Interview with Brian Frye @BriFrye @CollegiateColl CollegiateCollective.com This Week in SBC History Bailey Smith Prays at the 1980 Democratic National Convention http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5109,19-Aug-1980.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: Opryland USA Jonathan: American Icon by Bryce Hoffman

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode063.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #063 California Senate Bill 1146 is amended, some news from the seminaries, and an Olympic update. News Recap: California: Change in bill results in religious liberty win — http://bit.ly/2b0XKmx MBTS: Midwestern & Moody partner on ‘For the Church’ imprint — http://bit.ly/2b0XML4 LifeWay: Wax named Bible and reference publisher — http://bit.ly/2bd2ES2 NOBTS: New Orleans to launch interactive Ph.D. program — http://bit.ly/2b0XML4 GuideStone: Trustees hear reports during ‘Year of Influence’ — http://bit.ly/2b0XWlL Dove Awards: Daigle tops list of nominees — http://bit.ly/2b0Y98q Olympics: Diving duo wins silver, gives credit to Christ — http://bit.ly/2b0YojR The 9Marks at Southeastern Conference equips church leaders with a biblical vision and practical resources for displaying God’s glory to the nations through healthy churches. This two-day conference is held on the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC and is open to the general public, pastors and their staff. This year’s 9Marks at Southeastern Conference will be held on September 30 and October 1, 2016. Register online at 9marksse.org. This Week in SBC History 1971 Meeting with Henry Kissinger and Religious Leaders http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3230,12-Aug-1971.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: ERLC Gambling Bulletin Insert Jonathan: GLS Next App

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode062.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #062 WMU hires a new executive director, the Babylon Bee makes it mainstream, and we sit down with a Send City church planter. News Recap: WMU: Sandra Wisdom-Martin named new WMU Executive Director — http://bit.ly/2aCube7 CP: Giving is 5.28% above year-to-date projection — http://bit.ly/2alEPXk Alabama: Racism alleged as part of pastor’s termination — http://bit.ly/2alCnjH Alaska: Gas explosion burns evangelism director — http://bit.ly/2alBO9p CCCU: Board considers membership requirements — http://bit.ly/2alGs76 LifeWay Research: Talking about politics, God focus of new study — http://bit.ly/2alFFDa Other: Babylon Bee makes it to Snopes.com — http://www.snopes.com/elevation-church-water-slide/ The 9Marks at Southeastern Conference equips church leaders with a biblical vision and practical resources for displaying God’s glory to the nations through healthy churches. This two-day conference is held on the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC and is open to the general public, pastors and their staff. This year’s 9Marks at Southeastern Conference will be held on September 30 and October 1, 2016. Register online at 9marksse.org. An Interview with Whitney Clayton Living Stone Community Church @Whitney_Clayton WhitneyClayton.me This Week in SBC History 1996 Olympic Games http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/05-AUG-1996.PDF Resource of the Week Amy: Greater Than Gold by David Boudia and Tim Ellsworth Jonathan: NBC Olympics App

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode061.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #061 Ohio Baptists make a big jump in their CP split, and we examine 10 important planks in the Democratic platform that impact Southern Baptists. News Recap: OHIO: State conventions recommends moving to 50/50 in 2017 — http://bit.ly/2ayFfcd BOOKS: ‘Left Behind’ author Tim LaHaye dies at 90 — http://bit.ly/2ayF4xo SWBTS: Pokémon Go party draws 6 gamers to Christ — http://bit.ly/2ayFEev 8 Ways Churches Can Capitalize on Pokemon Go — http://bit.ly/29WveoB Is Pokémon Satanic? — http://bit.ly/29HxcFf SBC: Connecting Robert’s Rules to the Great Commission — http://bit.ly/2ayFuUB This week’s podcast is sponsored by Southeastern Seminary’s new GO certificates. GO certificates are specifically designed to equip leaders in the church with valuable training for all people at any level of experience. This program provides sound teaching with practical application in an efficient format that can begin at any time and will fit even the busiest schedules. Southeastern wants to prepare all church members to grow in their knowledge of Scripture and to live out the Great Commission wherever they are. Start today and GO with Southeastern. For more information, visit sebts.edu/gocertificates. 10 Points of Interest for Southern Baptists in the Democratic Platform Full text of the Democratic Platform Racism: Page 14-16: Democrats will fight to end institutional and systemic racism in our society. We will challenge and dismantle the structures that define lasting racial, economic, political, and social inequity. Democrats will promote racial justice through fair, just, and equitable governing of all public-serving institutions and in the formation of public policy. Democrats support removing the Confederate battle flag from public properties, recognizing that it is a symbol of our nation’s racist past that has no place in our present or our future. We will push for a societal transformation to make it clear that black lives matter and that there is no place for racism in our country. Immigration: Page 16-18: The United States was founded as, and continues to be, a country of immigrants from throughout the world. It is no coincidence that the Statue of Liberty is one of our most profound national symbols. And that is why Democrats believe immigration is not just a problem to be solved, it is a defining aspect of the American character and our shared history. Civil Rights: Page 18 and throughout: Democrats will always fight to end discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. We need to promote civility and speak out against bigotry and other forms of intolerance that have entered our political discourse. It is unacceptable to target, defame, or exclude anyone because of their race, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Women’s Rights: Page 18-19: We are committed to ensuring full equality for women. Democrats will fight to end gender discrimination in the areas of education, employment, health care, or any other sphere. We will combat biases across economic, political, and social life that hold women back and limit their opportunities and also tackle specific challenges facing women of color. After 240 years, we will finally enshrine the rights of women in the Constitution by passing the Equal Rights Amendment. And we will urge U.S. ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Related video clip from the West Wing about the ERA • ERA Wikipedia Article Respecting Faith and Service: Page 19: Democrats know that our nation, our communities, and our lives are made vastly stronger and richer by faith in many forms and the countless acts of justice, mercy, and tolerance it inspires. We believe in lifting up and valuing the good work of people of faith and religious organizations and finding ways to support that work where possible. Environment: Page 27-30: Democrats believe that our commitment to meeting the climate challenge must also be reflected in the infrastructure investments we make. We need to make our existing infrastructure safer and cleaner and build the new infrastructure necessary to power our clean energy future. To create good-paying middle class jobs that cannot be outsourced, Democrats support high labor standards in clean energy infrastructure and the right to form or join a union, whether in renewable power or advanced vehicle manufacturing. During the clean energy transition, we will ensure landowners, communities of color, and tribal nations are at the table. Healthcare: Page 34-38: Democrats have been fighting to secure universal health care for the American people for generations, and we are proud to be the

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode060.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #060 Denny Burk was named the new president of the CBMW this week, and we examine 10 important planks in the GOP platform that impact Southern Baptists. News Recap: CBMW: Denny Burk named new president Burk’s vision for the future of CBMW North Carolina: NBA moves 2017 All-Star game in response to HB2 LifeWay: Black Church Conference hosted at Ridgecrest New student events added in urban ministry SBC: Podcast gives ‘fuller picture’ of SBC This week’s podcast is sponsored by Southeastern Seminary’s new GO certificates. GO certificates are specifically designed to equip leaders in the church with valuable training for all people at any level of experience. This program provides sound teaching with practical application in an efficient format that can begin at any time and will fit even the busiest schedules. Southeastern wants to prepare all church members to grow in their knowledge of Scripture and to live out the Great Commission wherever they are. Start today and GO with Southeastern. For more information, visit sebts.edu/gocertificates. 10 Points of Interest for Southern Baptists in the GOP Platform Full text of the Republican Platform Banning RU-486: Page 38: We believe the FDA’s approval of Mifeprex, a dangerous abortifacient formerly known as RU-486, threatens women’s health, as does the agency’s endorsement of over-the-counter sales of powerful contraceptives without a physician’s recommendation. Upholding traditional marriage as the national standard: Page 32: We do not accept the Supreme Court’s redefinition of marriage and we urge its reversal, whether through judicial reconsideration or a constitutional amendment returning control over marriage to the states. Religious liberty & freedom of conscience: Page 11: We pledge to defend the religious beliefs and rights of conscience of all Americans and to safeguard religious institutions against government control. We endorse the First Amendment Defense Act, Republican legislation in the House and Senate which will bar government discrimination against individuals and businesses for acting on the belief that marriage is the union of one man and one woman. On Russia: Page 49: For the people of Russia, we affirm our respect and our determination to maintain a friendship beyond the reach of those who wish to divide us. We have common imperatives: Ending terrorism, combating nuclear proliferation, promoting trade, and more. We also have a common problem: The continuing erosion of personal liberty and fundamental rights under the current officials in the Kremlin. Repressive at home and reckless abroad, their policies imperil the nations which regained their self-determination upon the collapse of the Soviet Union. We will meet the return of Russian belligerence with the same resolve that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Related article — http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/us/politics/donald-trump-issues.html Human life amendment Page 13: We oppose the use of public funds to perform or promote abortion or to fund organizations, like Planned Parenthood, so long as they provide or refer for elective abortions or sell fetal body parts rather than provide healthcare. Page 14: The Democratic Party is extreme on abortion. Democrats’ almost limitless support for abortion, and their strident opposition to even the most basic restrictions on abortion, put them dramatically out of step with the American people. Because of their opposition to simple abortion clinic safety procedures, support for taxpayer-funded abortion, and rejection of pregnancy resource centers that provide abortion alternatives, the old Clinton mantra of “safe, legal, and rare” has been reduced to just “legal.” We are proud to be the party that protects human life and offers real solutions for women. Federal ban on sex-selective abortion: Page 14: We call on Congress to ban sex-selection abortions and abortions based on disabilities — discrimination in its most lethal form. Repealing the Johnson Amendment: Page 11: Many charitable religious institutions that have demonstrated great success in helping the needy have been barred from receiving government grants and contracts. Government officials threaten religious colleges and universities with massive fines and seek to control their personnel decisions. Places of worship for the first time in our history have reason to fear the loss of tax-exempt status merely for espousing and practicing traditional religious beliefs that have been held across the world for thousands of years, and for almost four centuries in America. We value the right of America’s religious leaders to preach, and Americans to speak freely, according to their faith. Republicans believe the federal government, specifically the IRS, is constitutionally prohibited from policing or censoring..

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode059.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #059 Perry Noble, the pastor of the largest church in the SBC, was released this week by NewSpring Church as a result of alcohol abuse. News Recap: South Carolina: NewSpring names interim; Noble speaks via Facebook — http://bit.ly/29C5MRI Alcohol Abuse, Perry Noble, and the Church’s Response — http://bit.ly/29HCvo7 CBMW: Trinity issue not tied to Strachan’s resignation — http://bit.ly/29C5ES2 Kentucky: Replica of Noah’s Ark opens to public — http://bit.ly/29C5SZH Missouri: Foundation appeal turned down — http://bit.ly/29C6huQ DC: House approves Conscience Protection Act to shield abortion objectors — http://bit.ly/29C6dLD Russia: New religion law said to ‘undercut’ missions — http://bit.ly/29C5YAe England: MEV Bible dedication penned for Queen Elizabeth — http://bit.ly/29C7vpU LifeWay Research: Changing Genders Isn’t Morally Wrong, Americans Say — http://bit.ly/29C6uyv North Carolina: First female parliamentarian applauds SBC teamwork — http://bit.ly/29C6kqD This week’s podcast is sponsored by Southeastern Seminary’s new GO certificates. GO certificates are specifically designed to equip leaders in the church with valuable training for all people at any level of experience. This program provides sound teaching with practical application in an efficient format that can begin at any time and will fit even the busiest schedules. Southeastern wants to prepare all church members to grow in their knowledge of Scripture and to live out the Great Commission wherever they are. Start today and GO with Southeastern. For more information, visit sebts.edu/gocertificates. This Week in SBC History Canadian Baptists Adopt Budget Resource of the Week Amy: Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery Jonathan: Born this Way by J. Alan Branch

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode058.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #058 A look at a disturbing religious liberty bill in the California Senate and talk all things Spurgeon with Dr. Christian George. News Recap: California: Bill imperils religious liberty of colleges — http://bit.ly/29rEX5N SBC: CP 5.22% above projection at fiscal year three-quarter mark — http://bit.ly/29rEVLh SBC: Video highlights Southern Baptists in St. Louis — http://bit.ly/29rFfcN LifeWay: Registration open to preview 2017 VBS — http://bit.ly/29rFcxZ This week’s podcast is sponsored by Southeastern Seminary’s new GO certificates. GO certificates are specifically designed to equip leaders in the church with valuable training for all people at any level of experience. This program provides sound teaching with practical application in an efficient format that can begin at any time and will fit even the busiest schedules. Southeastern wants to prepare all church members to grow in their knowledge of Scripture and to live out the Great Commission wherever they are. Start today and GO with Southeastern. For more information, visit sebts.edu/gocertificates. An Interview with Dr. Christian George @_ChristanGeorge SpurgeonCenter.com This Week in SBC History SBC Sends Telegram to President Johnson http://media2.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/annuals/SBC_Annual_1965.pdf http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2068,09-Jul-1965.PDF https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_and_Secondary_Education_Act Resource of the Week Amy: SecundumScripturas.com Jonathan: God the Trinity by Malcolm Yarnell

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode057.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #057 We highlight the Declaration of Independence, discuss some new LifeWay Research, and sit down with NAMB’s Mark Clifton to talk about church replanting. News Recap: LifeWay: Scott McConnell to lead LifeWay Research — http://bit.ly/29fezfU LifeWay Research: Unchurched will talk about faith — http://bit.ly/29fdNiQ SBTS: Matthew Hall named Boyce College dean — http://bit.ly/29fePLN Kentucky: Website to aid foster care, adoption — http://bit.ly/29fdZPj Tennessee: Pat Summitt, NCAA’s winningest coach, dies — http://bit.ly/29fdZ1y West Virginia: Flooding prompts Southern Baptist response — http://bit.ly/29fekkO This week’s podcast is sponsored by Southeastern Seminary’s new GO certificates. GO certificates are specifically designed to equip leaders in the church with valuable training for all people at any level of experience. This program provides sound teaching with practical application in an efficient format that can begin at any time and will fit even the busiest schedules. Southeastern wants to prepare all church members to grow in their knowledge of Scripture and to live out the Great Commission wherever they are. Start today and GO with Southeastern. For more information, visit sebts.edu/gocertificates. An Interview with Mark Clifton @JohnMarkClifton [email protected] ChurchReplanters.com This Week in SBC History Baptist Pastor Develops Anti-Pollution Device — http://bit.ly/295BZQC Resource of the Week Amy: Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance Jonathan: Reclaiming Glory by Mark Clifton

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode056.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #056 We cover this week’s meeting of nearly 1,000 evangelical leaders with Presidential hopeful Donald Trump and the response to the event. News Recap: SBC: Floyd, Jeffress, others new Trump advisers — http://bit.ly/28QxolL Hispanic Baptist Pastors Alliance: Response to the “Trump Evangelical Advisory Board” — http://bit.ly/28QxycQ Participants’ articles: Ted Traylor: http://www.tedtraylor.com/what-i-learned-from-a-conversation-with-donald-trump/ Ronnie Floyd: http://www.christianpost.com/news/sbc-president-ronnie-floyd-trump-religious-advisory-board-southern-baptist-165513/ Richard Land: http://www.christianpost.com/news/why-i-joined-donald-trump-evangelical-executive-advisory-board-165499/ Jerry Johnson: http://nrb.org/news-room/articles/nrbt/nrb-president-members-meet-donald-trump/ NAMB: Maryland-Delaware investigation ‘concluded’ — http://bit.ly/28QxABA Send Relief launch celebrated — http://bit.ly/28WcIfI MBTS: Center for Public Theology launches — http://bit.ly/28WcLbD Today’s episode is brought to you by twenty28.co, powered by LifeWay, the world’s largest provider of Christian resources. twenty:28 is the easiest way to create a beautiful church website. It’s so simple that anyone can build a website in minutes. If you can use the Internet, you can build a website! Start building your church’s website today for FREE for 30 days. Go to twenty28.co! This Week in SBC History Billy Graham Crusade in Louisville, KY in 2001 Resource of the Week Amy: None Like Him by Jen Wilkin Jonathan: Who Moved My Pulpit? by Thom S. Rainer

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode055.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #055 A recap of the 2016 SBC Annual Meeting with audio clips, personal insights, and commentary. News Recap: 2016 Annual Meeting Recap from Baptist Press — http://www.bpnews.net/collections/225/awaken-america-2016-sbc-annual-meeting Today’s episode is brought to you by twenty28.co, powered by LifeWay, the world’s largest provider of Christian resources. twenty:28 is the easiest way to create a beautiful church website. It’s so simple that anyone can build a website in minutes. If you can use the Internet, you can build a website! Start building your church’s website today for FREE for 30 days. Go to twenty28.co! This Week in SBC History – Amy’s Highlights The Committee on Order of Business works harder than anyone I know Decisions are made by those who show up Messengers are a diverse bunch and no one messenger is more important than another. Rulings are made by people who have the highest respect for the process. Robert’s Rules are a good thing and they are for everyone. Resource of the Week Amy: 2016 Annual Meeting On Demand Video Jonathan: Facing a Task Unfinished – Keith & Kristyn Getty

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode054.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #054 We celebrate the record-breaking LMCO and ask seven questions for the upcoming SBC Annual Meeting. News Recap: IMB: Lottie Moon offering reaches $165.8 million — http://bit.ly/1ZBoUTR ACP: More churches reported; baptisms decline — http://bit.ly/1ZBnUz2 Maryland: SBTS professor Kevin Smith called as Mid-Atlantic exec — http://bit.ly/1ZBnrwF GGBTS: Golden Gate Seminary closes Mill Valley campus — http://bit.ly/1ZBoFIv LifeWay: Billy Graham statue move rescheduled — http://bit.ly/1ZBozk7 SBCPC: Greg Davidson to be Pastors’ Conference VP nominee — http://bit.ly/1ZBnOYg SBC: St. Louis prayer call to be broadcast globally — http://bit.ly/1ZBo3Cz Links mentioned in this episode: B21 article about registration for messengers and guests SBC Pastor’s Conference proposal from Dave Miller Today’s episode is brought to you by twenty28.co, powered by LifeWay, the world’s largest provider of Christian resources. twenty:28 is the easiest way to create a beautiful church website. It’s so simple that anyone can build a website in minutes. If you can use the Internet, you can build a website! Start building your church’s website today for FREE for 30 days. Go to twenty28.co! 7 Questions for the SBC Annual Meeting Will the new proposed format for the pastors’ conference resonate with attendees when they elect the 2017 president? Will we see any last-minute candidates for office? What will be the composition of the messengers? Will there be any major announcements? What resolutions will emerge from the meeting? Will Golden Gate become Gateway? Will Lizette Beard (@LizetteBeard) reprise her tour and evaluation of the exhibit hall? This Week in SBC History 1985 Annual Meeting Recap Resource of the Week Amy: The Paige Patterson SBC Conservative Resurgence Collection Jonathan: ConventionalFutures.com

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode053.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #053 A preview of the 2016 SBC Annual Meeting to be held in St Louis, MO, June 12-15, 2016. News Recap: CP 6.13% ahead of budget projection — http://bit.ly/25DMtT3 Messenger increase predicted for St. Louis SBC — http://bit.ly/25DMKWb Wells up for 15th term as registration secretary — http://bit.ly/25DMCpw Missouri pastor Malachi O’Brien to be 2nd VP nominee — http://bit.ly/25DMCpt Paul Smith announced as Pastors’ Conference VP nominee — http://bit.ly/25DMFBV Toby Frost to be Pastors’ Conference treasurer nominee — http://bit.ly/25DMwhP Today’s episode is brought to you by twenty28.co, powered by LifeWay, the world’s largest provider of Christian resources. twenty:28 is the easiest way to create a beautiful church website. It’s so simple that anyone can build a website in minutes. If you can use the Internet, you can build a website! Start building your church’s website today for FREE for 30 days. Go to twenty28.co! SBC Annual Meeting Preview SBCPC.net – SBC Pastors’ Conference schedule, speakers, and complete information SBC Annual Meeting – schedule & messenger information Tuesday’s Presidential Panel: A National Conversation on Racial Unity in America Tuesday Night: A National Call to Prayer for Spiritual Leadership Wednesday’s Presidential Panel: Pastors and The Church in American Politics Today Women’s Events: WMU Annual Meeting Pastors’ Wives Conference Pastors’ Wives Luncheon Tea at 3 Ministers’ Wives Luncheon Women’s Leadership Breakfast Ministry Events: NAMB Luncheon IMB Dinner 9Marks@9 – Monday Night (ERLC) Replicate Breakfast B21 Lunch For the Church in St. Louis 9Marks@9 – Tuesday Night (SEBTS) LifeWay Breakfast Ethnic Affinity Group Meetings: Avance Asian American Fellowship Filipino International Mission Board Summit National Hispanic Baptist Fellowship NAAF Meeting Full list of events This Week in SBC History 1971 Annual Meeting Recap Resource of the Week Amy: SBC Constitution and Bylaws Jonathan: SBC Annual Meeting App

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode052.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #052 A recap of Spring Commencements from the seminaries, discussion of an upcoming meeting between evangelical leaders and Donald Trump, and our first taste of St. Louis from Ronni Kurtz. News Recap: SBC: Floyd among evangelicals to meet with Trump — http://bit.ly/1WYDuqQ Missions: Refugees, immigrants spark Reaching the Nations focus — http://bit.ly/1WYDebr Tennessee: Children’s pastor arrested for sex trafficking felony — http://bit.ly/1WYDVS9 NAMB: National award recognizes Southern Baptist Disaster Relief — http://bit.ly/1WYDsPW Missouri: Appeals court orders foundation’s return — http://bit.ly/1WYDE1n LifeWay Research: Prison ministry focus among pastors, churches studied — http://bit.ly/1WYDVBt Seminary Graduations GGBTS: Seminary celebrates closing events — http://bit.ly/1WYDQxJ MBTS: Grads charged to “finish well” — http://bit.ly/1WYE2gB NOBTS: Be hope-bearers, Kelley exhorts graduates — http://bit.ly/1WYE1t3 SEBTS: Serve as Christ served, Akin exhorts grads — http://bit.ly/1WYDSWi SBTS: Mohler to grads: Hope for Gospel to ‘speed ahead’ — http://bit.ly/1WYDRSe SWBTS: Loyalty to God encouraged at spring commencement — http://bit.ly/1WYE1cv Today’s episode is brought to you by twenty28.co, powered by LifeWay, the world’s largest provider of Christian resources. Christ himself calls us to give. twenty:28 makes it easy for your members to be the stewards God has called them to be. Start taking advantage of e-giving today for as little as $0 per month. The more your congregation uses it, the less you pay for your other twenty:28 services. Get started today at twenty28.co! St. Louis Preview with Ronni Kurtz The Gateway Arch The Old St. Louis Courthouse City Museum Missouri Botanical Garden Forest Park Saint Louis Zoo Saint Louis Science Center Soulard Market Delmar Loop The Hill Tower Grove Park Ted Drewes Pappy’s Smokehouse Imo’s Pizza Blues City Deli Blueprint Coffee Sump Coffee This Week in SBC History First Baptist Sunday School Board Meeting – LifeWay Legacy Resource of the Week Amy: “For the Cause” – from Facing a Task Unfinished Jonathan: The SBC & the 21st Century edited by Jason Allen

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode051.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #051 A look at a few departures in the SBC, host an interview with 1VP nominee Doug Munton, and offer a mea culpa about the resolution submittal date. News Recap: California: State executive director Fermín Whittaker to retire — http://bit.ly/25cO8yP LifeWay: Ed Stetzer to join Wheaton College faculty — http://bit.ly/25cOgOO Missouri: Word & Way editor Bill Webb retiring this year — http://bit.ly/25cOaXf SCOTUS: Abortion mandate cases returned to lower courts — http://bit.ly/25cOc1x Georgia: Truett McConnell moves to university status — http://bit.ly/25cOaGU SBC Presidential Candidate Interviews: J.D. Greear — http://bit.ly/25cNZLP Steve Gaines — http://bit.ly/25cOcym David Crosby — http://bit.ly/25cO81H Today’s episode is brought to you by twenty28.co, powered by LifeWay, the world’s largest provider of Christian resources. Christ himself calls us to give. twenty:28 makes it easy for your members to be the stewards God has called them to be. Start taking advantage of e-giving today for as little as $0 per month. The more your congregation uses it, the less you pay for your other twenty:28 services. Get started today at twenty28.co! This Week in SBC History Southeastern Seminary set to open in September 1951 Resource of the Week Amy: Missional Motherhood by Gloria Furman Jonathan: Search by William Vanderbloemen