SBC This Week

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode041.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #041 A look at the announcement that Steve Gaines will be a candidate for SBC President and congratulate Dr. Taffey Hall on her new role as director of the SBHLA. News Recap: SBC: Steve Gaines to be nominated for SBC President — http://bit.ly/1UT68Hm SBHLA: Archivist Dr. Taffey Hall named SBHLA director — http://bit.ly/1TyxdA8 Montana: State executive director Fred Hewett announces retirement — http://bit.ly/1TyxhzO ERLC: Onward – ERLC national conference to address cultural engagement — http://bit.ly/1Tyxkf8 LifeWay Research: Budget shortfalls hamper 3 in 10 churches surveyed — http://bit.ly/1Tyxxij In Memoriam: Jerry Bridges — http://bit.ly/1pkBP0y Gary Smalley — http://bit.ly/1Tyxx1L Politics: Paige Patterson named to Cruz advisory council — http://bit.ly/1TyxD9P Baptist political science prof running for Congress — http://bit.ly/1TyxIKv & http://multimedia.sebts.edu/?p=6780 This week’s podcast is sponsored by Southeastern Seminary’s new 81-hour M.Div. The 81-hour M.Div. is specifically designed to better equip students to take the gospel to their neighbors and the nations. For more information, visit sebts.edu/mdiv. This Week in SBC History SBC Missionary Slain In Taiwan Residence — http://bit.ly/1pkBFpQ Resources of the Week Amy: All Things Trevin Wax Jonathan: For the Church luncheon at SBC

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode040.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #040 The big news item of the week: J.D. Greear’s candidacy for SBC President and break down the duties of the office. News Recap: SBC: J.D. Greear to be SBC president nominee — http://bit.ly/1ppbONn Cooperative Program: National CP 7.19% ahead of projection — http://bit.ly/1ppbQ83 Supreme Court: Court division appears on Texas abortion regulations — http://bit.ly/1ppbRbW Alabama: Church & sexuality focus of conference — http://bit.ly/1ppbTAx LifeWay Research: Refugees, churches & fear spotlighted in study — http://bit.ly/1ppbU7x This week’s podcast is sponsored by Southeastern Seminary’s new 81-hour M.Div. The 81-hour M.Div. is specifically designed to better equip students to take the gospel to their neighbors and the nations. For more information, visit sebts.edu/mdiv. This Week in SBC History George H. W. Bush and George Romney speak at SBC event in Manhattan — http://bit.ly/1QXQvi4 & http://bit.ly/1QXQiLU Resources of the Week Amy: Bible Study Magazine Jonathan:Three Secrets to Reaching and Retaining Church Guests

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode039.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #039 A recap of this week’s Executive Committee meeting and discuss the heartbreaking totals released by IMB. News Recap: IMB: 1,132 total missionaries and staff accept VRI, HRO — http://bit.ly/1QAKfqa Executive Committee: Small-state representation considered — http://bit.ly/1QAKhy5 Executive Committee: SBC boots church for allowing pastor to officiate gay wedding — http://bit.ly/1QAKlxT Culture: Charlotte approves measure to halt LGBT discrimination — http://bit.ly/1QAKguj SBC: Prepare now for SBC’s 2016 annual meeting — http://bit.ly/1QAKkdo SBTS: Longtime preaching professor dies at 93 — http://bit.ly/1QAKoKh Legal: EWTN loses contraception coverage appeal in federal court — http://bit.ly/1QAKn9a Election Roundup: Trump wins South Carolina & Nevada, Clinton wins Nevada, leads going into South Carolina This week’s podcast is sponsored by Southeastern Seminary’s new 81-hour M.Div. The 81-hour M.Div. is specifically designed to better equip students to take the gospel to their neighbors and the nations. For more information, visit sebts.edu/mdiv. This Week in SBC History Dr. Chuck Kelley elected president of NOBTS — http://bit.ly/1T0HgOf Resources of the Week Amy: Between Fetters and Freedom: African American Baptists since Emancipation by Edward R. Crowther Jonathan: SBC Cooperative Program Reports & Statistics

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode038.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #038 A discussion about the upcoming Executive Committee meeting, some new research on Planned Parenthood and talk with Ashlyn Portero from City Church in Tallahassee. News Recap: LifeWay Research: Most Americans unfazed by Planned Parenthood videos — http://bit.ly/211wvzT IMB: Platt asks state papers to encourage unity — http://bit.ly/211wvQm SEBTS: Southeastern announces changes to Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees — http://bit.ly/1XBYRLz In Memoriam: Study Bible scholar Charles Ryrie dies — http://bit.ly/211wA6z Scalia death clouds abortion, religious liberty cases — http://bit.ly/211wD2e New Hires: Jim Smith named NRB communications vice president — http://bit.ly/211wCeA Jim Mooney to lead Baptist foundation’s investments — http://bit.ly/211wEmO This week’s podcast is sponsored by Southeastern Seminary’s new 81-hour M.Div. The 81-hour M.Div. is specifically designed to better equip students to take the gospel to their neighbors and the nations. For more information, visit sebts.edu/mdiv. An Interview with Ashlyn Portero, executive director at City Church in Tallahassee @AshlynPortero City Church Tallahassee This Week in SBC History Southeastern Seminary Changes Degree Name — http://bit.ly/1XBUMqG Resources of the Week Amy: Exploring Hope Podcast Jonathan: IMB Commissioning Service

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode037.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #037 A look at the search committee who has been named to fill the vacancy at WMU and recap the response to NARAL’s online meltdown over Dorito’s Super Bowl commercial. News Recap: WMU: Search committee named to fill executive director role — http://bit.ly/1RuGhVa LifeWay: Three seminary stores to close — http://bit.ly/1RuGjMP NAMB: Trustee meeting recap — http://bit.ly/1RuGiIL Culture: Super Bowl ad slammed by NARAL for ‘humanizing fetuses’ — http://bit.ly/1RuGkQU Election: Trump & Sanders win New Hampshire primaries — http://yhoo.it/1RuGtUm An Interview with Vance Pitman, pastor at Hope Church in Las Vegas @VancePitman Send Conference 2017 This Week in SBC History Attacks on Boy Scouts may expand to religion, court told — http://bit.ly/1SMbdSd Resources of the Week Amy: Worship in the Joy of the Lord by Chip Stam Jonathan: Seven Summits in Church History by Jason Duesing

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode036.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #036 A recap of a monumental week for LifeWay, discuss the changes at the Florida Baptist Convention with Tommy Green, and recap the Iowa caucuses. News Recap: LifeWay: LifeWay announces plans and location for new headquarters — http://bit.ly/1KsC2rt Kentucky: Pro-Life bill enacted, abortion becomes a major issue in the state — http://bit.ly/1KsDp9I & http://bit.ly/1KsDLgv LifeWay Research: Does God care who wins the Super Bowl? — http://bit.ly/1KsDD0o SBC: CP giving is 6.07% ahead of projection — http://bit.ly/1KsDXMG North Carolina: BSCNC provides $500,000 to employ former IMB missionaries — http://bit.ly/1KsE4I3 Oklahoma: Falls Creek Conference Center debt retired — http://bit.ly/1T0KTmX IMB: Live stream the upcoming commissioning service — http://bit.ly/1T0KYXT An Interview with Dr. Tommy Green, Executive Director of the Florida Baptist Convention @TommyGreen21 This Week in SBC History Delaware church gets a new organ — http://bit.ly/1TIR8Lw Resources of the Week Amy: Unashamed by Lecrae Jonathan: Facing the Task Unfinished by Keith & Kristyn Getty

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode035.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #035 A preview of the SBC Pastors Conference and recap a couple of big events held last week. News Recap: ERLC: Evangelicals for Life conference bolsters ‘burden’ for unborn — http://bit.ly/1OTpeZZ LifeWay Research:To love, not fear refugees focus of GC2 summit — http://bit.ly/1OTpjgk Michigan: Flint water crisis draws Southern Baptist response — http://bit.ly/1OTp5WC Florida: Florida Baptists send additional $500,000 to SBC — http://bit.ly/1OTp8S1 Kentucky: Answers in Genesis wins court battle for Kentucky tax incentive — http://bit.ly/1OTp9pd IMB: IMB discusses communications strategy — http://bit.ly/1OTpo3A More questions than Answers from IMB — http://bit.ly/1WScI03 Alabama: Pastor defends letter denouncing Syrian refugees — http://bit.ly/1OTptUS Baptist pastor says God wants Syrian refugees destroyed, ‘Even Their Women, Children and Animals’ — http://bit.ly/1OTpxUF SBTS: SBC leader joins Rubio advisory board — http://bit.ly/1OTpEQ7 SBC: Tale of evangelical sex scandal hits Washington newsstands — http://bit.ly/1OTpIiN An Interview with John Meador, president of the SBC Pastors Conference 2016 SBC Pastors’ Conference: ‘Live This!’ — http://bit.ly/1OTpnN0 Pastors Conference Website – sbcpc.net @SBCPastorsConf This Week in SBC History Ronnie Floyd named as a nominee to be the SBC Pastors Conference President — http://bit.ly/1WSez4J Resources of the Week Amy: Young Influencers List at ThomRainer.com Jonathan: God Dreams by Will Mancini

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode034.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #034 We cover two huge mainstream news stories that impacted the SBC this week. We also feature an interview with Gary Hollingsworth, the new state executive director of South Carolina. News Recap: ERLC: Saeed Abedini released from Iranian prison — http://bit.ly/1T966Ku Virginia: Donald Trump speaks at Liberty University — http://bit.ly/1T96gBA GGBTS: Relocation of Golden Gate campuses moving forward — http://bit.ly/1T96lFD Alabama: University of Mobile starts presidential search — http://bit.ly/1Kv2I5A California: $10M gift is largest ever for California Baptist Univ. — http://bit.ly/1Kv2FXq Culture: Episcopal Church censured for gay marriage stance — http://bit.ly/1T96usz SBC: Homosexual activist group targets Baptist schools — http://bit.ly/1T96xo7 An Interview with Dr. Gary Hollingsworth Dr. Gary Hollingsworth named Executive Director of South Carolina Baptist Convention — http://bit.ly/1Pt1CZi This Week in SBC History Georgia Preacher Serves 201 Years — http://bit.ly/1Pt1oBv Resources of the Week Amy: Redeemed by Angela Thomas Jonathan: ChurchAnswers.com — online mentoring with Thom Rainer

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode033.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #033 Some big news in the SBC this week as we saw layoffs at IMB, a retirement announcement at WMU, and a new state executive director hired in South Carolina. News Recap: IMB: IMB announces final phase of organizational reset — http://bit.ly/1nlLv9D SEBTS: Free tuition offered for returning IMB missionaries — http://bit.ly/1RLpMVK South Carolina: SCBC names Gary Hollingsworth as new executive director — http://bit.ly/1TYhgQv WMU: Wanda Lee announces retirement as executive director — http://bit.ly/1nlJZnZ LifeWay Research: Top five reasons pastors leave the pastorate — http://bit.ly/1nlKX3N This Week in SBC History State Convention of Baptists in Ohio is formed — http://bit.ly/1JOmfmB Resources of the Week Amy: The Story of God’s Love for You by Sally Lloyd Jones Jonathan: All Authority by Joey Shaw

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode032.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #032 We discuss the pace of CP giving and what to expect from that as the new budget allocations kick in across state conventions. We also discuss a major religious liberty story and some new data from LifeWay Research. News Recap: SBC: Q4 CP giving ahead of 2014 pace; Below 2016 budget — http://bit.ly/1Rcb2yJ LifeWay Research: God ranks high in New Year’s resolutions — http://bit.ly/1Rcb1L5 News: Catholic school ordered to hire gay employees — http://bit.ly/1Rcb5KP Texas: Dr. Steven Smith of SWBTS joins Prestonwood staff as Special Assistant to Pastor — http://bit.ly/1RcblcQ Books: ‘Insider Movements’ book called ‘dangerous’ — http://bit.ly/1UD8ebT This Week in SBC History SBC Executive Committee Moves into New Offices — http://bit.ly/1RpIfqF New SBC Building Given Approval — http://bit.ly/1RpI5jd Resources of the Week Amy: Kingdom Diversity Podcast Jonathan: Living Proof TV with Beth Moore

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode031.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #031 A look forward to 2016 with 16 questions for the denomination and its entities, churches, and members. 16 Questions for the SBC in 2016 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 state conventions? 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 through the Cooperative Program as well as Lottie Moon and Annie Armstrong as a result of all the changes in state funding and IMB changes? What will be the result of the changes at IMB? This Week in SBC History FBC Dallas becomes first church to give $1,000,000 through the Cooperative Program — http://bit.ly/1JOmY1L Resources of the Week Amy: The Go Conference – http://www.thegoconference.com/ Jonathan: Unshamed by Lecrae – http://unashamedbook.com/

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode030.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #030 A review of the year that was in the SBC. From celebrations like the SEND Conference and the SBC Annual Meeting to landmark court decisions that rocked the moral fabric of a nation, 2015 was a year full of news in the SBC. 2015 Recap – Our Top 10 SBC Stories of the Year Annual Meeting in Columbus & SEND Conference Charleston Shootings and Racial Discussions Increased Emphasis on Diversity Golden Age of Theological Education Reorganizations and Dramatic Changes in State Conventions Religious Freedom under Attack Planned Parenthood Undercover Videos Same-Sex Marriage Ruling by the Supreme Court LifeWay Sells Headquarters in Downtown Nashville IMB Financial Shortfall and Restructuring This Week in SBC History Lottie Moon passes away in 1912 on Christmas Eve — http://bit.ly/1mCWmvM Resources of the Week Amy: IntersectProject.org Jonathan: Steadfast Love by Lauren Chandler

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode029.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #029 A talk with Bob Smietana about his story from this week which seems to indicate that SBC churches (and others) might be unknowingly funding a cult based on the songs they choose to sing in worship on Sundays. News Recap Louisiana: Vintage Church Fights to Stay Open Amidst Neighbor Complaints and Criminal Summons — http://bit.ly/1UCiFwS South Carolina: SCBC Taps Reserves to Send $1M Gift to IMB — http://bit.ly/1UCiLoc Georgia: Georgia Baptist Missions Board Opposes Marijuana Cultivation Proposal — http://bit.ly/1UCiS38 Kentucky: Nelson Baptist Association Removes Two Churches for Calling a Woman as Senior Pastor — http://bit.ly/1UCj5mZ LifeWay Research: No Place Like Church for the Holidays — http://bit.ly/1UCjxBv An Interview with Bob Smietana Bob Smietana, senior news editor for Christianity Today, discusses his recent article — ‘I Am Called a Cult Leader. I Really Don’t Care.’ — http://bit.ly/1UCjBBh This Week in SBC History R. G. Lee Announces Retirement as Pastor of Bellvue Baptist Church — http://bit.ly/1Mli10d Resources of the Week Amy: Called to be Free Jonathan: IMB Missions Intensives – http://www.missionsintensive.com

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode028.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #028 We provide a final recap (hopefully…we think…maybe) of state convention annual meetings, cover some new research and a few news items from around the convention, and discuss a strange publication for a LifeWay ad in the 1980’s. News Recap Louisiana: Louisiana College probation lifted by SACS — http://bit.ly/1QzteQP Longtime warden of Angola prison in Louisiana to resign — http://bit.ly/1Qzt77S Texas: Missions-focused church donates reserve funds to IMB— http://bit.ly/1Qztbo4 LifeWay Research: New churches show appeal among the unreached — http://bit.ly/1QztcZj State Convention Annual Meetings Recap Northwest convention welcomes 16 churches — http://bit.ly/1QztijC Iowa Baptists note church plants, CP giving — http://bit.ly/1QztlvO ‘Engage Ohio’ initiatives garner convention’s focus — http://bit.ly/1QztkrD Arkansas Baptists elect first black officer — http://bit.ly/1QztrDw SBCV promotes Great Commission, biblical living — http://bit.ly/1Qztsr2 This Week in SBC History National Enquirer Readers Request Bible Study Helps — http://bit.ly/1OVYI3M Resources of the Week Amy: The Happy Rant Podcast Jonathan: Unleashed by Eric Mason

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode027.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #027 A final recap of state convention annual meetings, some big news for LifeWay and ERLC, and highlight the 60th anniversary of Rosa Parks’ heroic stand. Amy’s dog, Coco, also thought he was supposed to be a guest on the show. News Recap CP 2.35% over budget projection through first 2 months — http://bit.ly/1OzYZcw Historic First Baptist Church building condemned — http://bit.ly/1OzZfbz ERLC trip points to complexity in Israel — http://bit.ly/1OzZhQJ LifeWay completes sale of downtown Nashville campus — http://bit.ly/1OzZinN Angola prison church joins Baptist association — http://bit.ly/1OzZjI9 Lutheran group severs relationship with Scouts — http://bit.ly/1OzZmDV Sumners to retire, SBHLA begins director search — http://bit.ly/1OzZkMg ERLC and SBTS partner for a pair of doctoral ethics degrees — http://bit.ly/1O6aq77 State Convention Annual Meeting Recaps Georgia — http://bit.ly/1OzWln4 Oklahoma — http://bit.ly/1OzVqTw Maryland-Delaware — http://bit.ly/1OzVxi6 Mississippi — http://bit.ly/1OzVzGD Arizona — http://bit.ly/1OzVClY Illinois — http://bit.ly/1OzVDq0 Michigan — http://bit.ly/1OzVFOs Montana — http://bit.ly/1OzVIK6 Pennsylvania-South Jersey — http://bit.ly/1OzVJO9 Alabama — http://bit.ly/1OzVL8Q Tennessee — http://bit.ly/1OzVLWm This Week in SBC History 60th anniversary of Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her bus seat in Montgomery — http://bit.ly/1Qk7ND6 Resources of the Week Amy: One Nation Under God – Bruce Ashford Jonathan: Women on Life – Trillia Newbell

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode026.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #026 Amy provides a quick recap of ETS, we recap more state convention annual meetings, and discuss The Ark Encounter and a disc golf course at a church in Arizona. We also share the results of a new study from LifeWay Research on Americans’ views of Thanksgiving. News Recap SBTS: Longest-serving Southern Seminary professor dies — http://bit.ly/1I16Clx Hawaii: Hawaii convention welcomes Asian association — http://bit.ly/1I16Clx Nevada: Nevada celebrates Cooperative Program parity — http://bit.ly/1I16Hpd Wyoming: Wyoming Baptists mark first year of reorganization — http://bit.ly/1I16IcV Texas: New officers for Baptist group in Texas reflects state’s diversity — http://bit.ly/1I16OkB South Carolina: Personal evangelism South Carolina Baptists’ focus — http://bit.ly/1I16O4j North Carolina: North Carolina increases Cooperative Program, affirms immigrant ministry — http://bit.ly/1I16S46 West Virginia: West Virginia increases Cooperative Program, decries Planned Parenthood — http://bit.ly/1I16Wkl Louisiana: Louisiana ‘Pledge’ to boost Cooperative Program — http://bit.ly/1I174QM Kentucky: Kentucky’s Southern Baptists hire lobbyist, Capitol chaplain — http://bit.ly/1I176bh LifeWay: LifeWay reopens search for new headquarters — http://bit.ly/1I17aaU Kentucky: Completion of Ark theme park expected July 2016 — http://bit.ly/1I17bvA Arizona: First Baptist Fountain Hills (AZ) to open disc golf course — http://bit.ly/1I17cj8 LifeWay Research: Thankfulness still priority at Thanksgiving — http://bit.ly/1I17lTQ This Week in SBC History FBC Albequerque begins televising its Sunday worship service — http://bit.ly/1I3Ulwz Resources of the Week Amy: Southern Baptist Theological Journals: Anderson Journal of Christian Studies (Anderson University) – http://auministry.com/resources-2/anderson-journal/ Criswell Theological Review (Criswell College) – https://criswell.wordpress.com/ The Journal of Baptist Studies (California Baptist University) – http://baptiststudiesonline.com/the-journal/ The Journal of Baptist Theology & Ministry (NOBTS) –http://www.baptistcenter.net/journals_page.html The Journal of Discipleship and Family Ministry (SBTS) –http://www.sbts.edu/resources/publications/journal-of-discipleship-and-family-ministry/ The Journal of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary (MABTS) –http://www.mabts.edu/resources/publications/the-journal The Midwestern Journal of Theology (MBTS) – http://www.mbts.edu/news-resources/journal-of-theology/ Renewing Minds (Union University) –https://www.uu.edu/journals/renewingminds/ Southeastern Theological Review (SEBTS) – http://str.sebts.edu/ The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology (SBTS) – http://www.sbts.edu/resources/publications/journal-of-theology/ The Southwestern Journal of Theology (SWBTS) –http://swbts.edu/academics/schools/school-theology/journal-theology Jonathan: God’s Kingdom through God’s Covenants — http://amzn.to/1NI6UzD

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode025.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #025 A recap of more state convention meetings, highlight the election of Kevin Smith as the president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, and interview Micah Fries about the SBC 500. News Recap SBC: Ronnie Floyd and National Baptist Convention president announce study group — http://bit.ly/1kzkuP7 Minnesota-Wisconsin: Minn.-Wis. Baptists increase CP, reduce budget — http://bit.ly/1kzkE9e New Mexico: N.M. Baptists increase CP, stand for marriage — http://bit.ly/1kzkFtI New England: N.E. Baptists unanimous for ‘Embracing the Future’ — http://bit.ly/1kzkIWw Utah/Idaho: Utah/Idaho to form regional church planting teams — http://bit.ly/1kzkMp7 Florida: Fla. Baptists send 51% of 2016 CP budget to SBC — http://bit.ly/1kzkLl4 Kentucky: Ky. Baptists elect first African American president — http://bit.ly/1kzkP4a Georgia: Elections, changing culture lead afternoon session of GBC annual meeting — http://bit.ly/1kzkXAF BGAV: Baptists in Virginia elect officers, adopt reduced budget — http://bit.ly/1kzlkvh IMB: 35 new IMB missionaries appointed — http://bit.ly/1kzlse5 IMB leaders honored, budget approved — http://bit.ly/1kzlqTJ GuideStone: Supreme Court to hear GuideStone abortion mandate appeal — http://bit.ly/1kzlumi SBC 500 Interview with Micah Fries @MicahFries @SBC500 ThomRainer.com/SBC500 “Southern Baptists are becoming less Southern and less white.” “Our large churches are larger than they were 30 years ago but their worship centers are significantly smaller.” “It’s very difficult for a pastor to come into a very larger church and sustain the rapid growth which was present under his predecessor.” “We need to create cultures and environments where indigenous leaders are raised up to lead for the future.” This Week in SBC History Questionnaire Proves Misunderstanding in Charges that Illinois Used High Pressure to Get 1950 Convention — http://bit.ly/1kzlzGt Resources of the Week Amy: Destiny and Power — http://amzn.to/1kzlIdd Jonathan: Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Online Resources — http://bit.ly/1kzlClD

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode024.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #024 A recap of more state convention meetings, the first month of giving in the SBC budget, as well as a couple of notes from local churches from around the convention. News Recap CP starts fiscal year 3.26% over budget projection — http://bit.ly/1LTAy72 Pro-family voters score ‘massive victory’ — http://bit.ly/1LTAsfD North Greenville and South Carolina make nice – http://bit.ly/1LTz1xI Indiana Baptists called to ‘lift Him up’ — http://bit.ly/1LTyYBS California Baptists celebrate 75 years, increase CP — http://bit.ly/1LTAILv N.Y. Baptists reject name change, increase CP — http://bit.ly/1LTAKTE Colorado Baptists’ theme: ‘revitalized church’ — http://bit.ly/1LTAPXw Prestonwood Baptist Church sells Dallas campus — http://bit.ly/1LTAT9L Clearview Baptist Church pastor search update — http://bit.ly/1iHROSc This Week in SBC History Wake Forest College Breaks Ground on Winston Salem Site Resources of the Week Amy: Flourish.me Jonathan: RevitalizedChurches.com

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode023.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #023 A look at this week’s IMB Live Stream and discuss some interesting research from LifeWay Research about divorce, Islam, and Halloween. News Recap Platt live stream addresses IMB reset — http://bit.ly/1Nbov72 Event to focus on racial unity — http://bit.ly/1NbovUG Association boots church for ‘affirming’ gays — http://bit.ly/1NboUGB Tennessee convention purchases land for new headquarters — http://bit.ly/1NboEra Dakotas increase CP percentage SBC causes — http://bit.ly/1NboCj4 SBTC’s $1M would deploy IMB missionaries to Houston — http://bit.ly/1NboBM9 Spurgeon Library dedicated, record enrollment at Midwestern — http://bit.ly/1NbozE2 LifeWay Research Roundup Study spotlights divorce among churchgoers — http://bit.ly/1Nboq3e Pastors grow more polarized on Islam — http://bit.ly/1NborUW Halloween draws focus of new study — http://bit.ly/1NbosZd This Week in SBC History Midwestern Trustees Dismiss Ralph Elliott The Elliott Controversy & the 1963 BF&M: A 50-Year Retrospective Resources of the Week Amy: Timothy Barnabas Conferences Jonathan: The Story of Everything — by Jared C. Wilson Links Mentioned in this Episode The Economist article on Eric Hankins When @alvinreid sings happy birthday to @LizetteBeard with an entire gym @SEBTS. pic.twitter.com/T1Go39avVD — Matt Capps (@MattCapps) October 29, 2015 Johnny Hunt's talking about going to UUPGs in #SEcapel. Men, I'm 9 rows from the front. #unengaged ?? #whereyouatboaz #jk ??? — Bekah Stoneking (@BekahStoneking) October 29, 2015

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode022.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #022 A recap of recent seminary trustee meetings as well as some news from the states involving women pastors and the upcoming IMB Live Stream. Also, Jonathan’s daughter makes an appearance in the podcast as some background noise. This is what happens when you record at home and have four kids. News Recap SWBTS: Southwestern to establish School of Preaching — http://bit.ly/1kx1Uqr NOBTS: Trustees approve 5-year strategic plan — http://bit.ly/1kx23KG SBTS: Nick Moore to revitalize theological education in Zimbabwe — http://bit.ly/1kx3d8L Kansas-Nebraska: Kan.-Neb. Baptists increase CP to SBC causes — http://bit.ly/1kx2eFM Tennessee: Association disfellowships church with female pastor — http://bit.ly/1kx3iJK BGAV: Pastor Nancy Stanton McDaniel to be nominated as BGAV president — http://bit.ly/1kx3kRL BGAV: Brad Hoffmann to be nominated for BGAV presidency — http://bit.ly/1kx3sAI This Week in SBC History First Filipino Southern Baptist Church Constituted Resources of the Week Amy: Platt to discuss IMB’s future in live web event — http://bit.ly/1kx3SqZ Jonathan: The Comeback — by Louie Giglio

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode021.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #021 A recap of the recent seminary trustee meetings as well as Lecrae’s big night at the Dove Awards. Also, we find out what President Harry Truman did to set off Baptists in Waco, TX, when he was campaigning for Kennedy. News Recap SEBTS: Whitfield elected VP for academic administration — http://bit.ly/1k8AO8Y SBTS: Southern sees record student enrollment — http://bit.ly/1k8B0Fj MBTS: Midwestern Seminary announces record enrollment for Fall Semester — http://bit.ly/1k8Bn2u Lecrae’s latest accolade: Artist of the Year — http://bit.ly/1k8BuLp This Week in SBC History Waco Baptists wage PR war with President Truman Resources of the Week Amy: When God Doesn’t Fix It — by Laura Story Jonathan: The New Pastor’s Handbook — by Jason Helopoulos

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode020.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #020 A discussion about the annual increase in Cooperative Program giving and talk with Dr. Adam Greenway. Also, we find out quite a bit about the Whitfield family. News Recap Executive Committee: CP surpasses budget projection for fiscal year — http://bit.ly/1FVHrFv NAMB: S.C. flood response: Southern Baptists mobilize — http://bit.ly/1FVHuB8 NAMB trustees approve Send Relief, IMB aid — http://bit.ly/1FVHscA IMB: Livestream Web Event, October 27, 2015, 3PM Eastern — http://bit.ly/1FVHsJH LifeWay Research: Nonreligious Americans See Evidence of Creator — http://bit.ly/1FVHyB3 LifeWay: Southwest Value Partners, including owner of NBA’s Phoenix Suns, joins deal for LifeWay’s Nashville property — http://bit.ly/1FVHIIJ Interview with Dr. Adam Greenway, Dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary We need to consistently be teaching the value of cooperation through the CP. Our commitment at SBTS is to train students who will serve the church. I’m very proud of my home state of Florida and the leadership being shown there. I think the SBC will probably look leaner in the future than it does right now. This Week in SBC History 1873: Lottie Moon arrives in China to begin her missionary assignment Resources of the Week Amy: Woodlawn, the movie Jonathan: NewChurches.com

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode019.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #019 A look at this week’s SBC Symposium and some news about animal care from ERLC and LifeWay Research. News Recap NAMB: New NAMB logo announced — http://bit.ly/1QPq6yl Executive Committee: 1% CP Challenge met by 4,422 churches — http://bit.ly/1QPqcpy Baptist Press: Hendricks named director of BP operations — http://bit.ly/1QPqgWm ERLC: Evangelicals Going to the Dogs — and Cats — With Major Statement on Animal Welfare — http://huff.to/1QPqiNP Sign The Statement – Every Living Thing — http://bit.ly/1QPqjl0 LifeWay Research: Study addresses pastors’ views on animal welfare — http://bit.ly/1QPqq03 NOBTS: Baptist leaders gather to defend religious liberty at New Orleans event — http://bit.ly/1QPqDAh SBC Symposium Watch the Live Stream Replay — http://bit.ly/sbc21mbts Dr. Ronnie Floyd’s “Six Questions” When conversing about this subject, is the real question what is best for the entire Southern Baptist Convention and its future together, or is the real question what is best for the advancement of the gospel through our Southern Baptist Convention and its ministries? Do we exist to preserve our present brand, structure, and systems, or do we exist to advance the gospel together regionally, statewide, nationally, and internationally? For the sake of gospel advancement, should the International Mission Board and the North American Mission Board become one mission board, the Global Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention? Do state conventions and associations have a future in Southern Baptist life? How will we finance our work together in the future in the most effective way? Is there anything new we need to create for today and for the future that will help our churches in their mission of going, baptizing, and making disciples of all the nations? This Week in SBC History Lottie Moon Letters on Missionary Smoking: http://bit.ly/1QPrKjk http://bit.ly/1QPrNvA http://bit.ly/1QPrIrV Resources of the Week Amy: http://archives.imb.org/Information.asp • http://www.sbhla.org/ Jonathan: ERLC Bulletin Inserts – Global Hunger Sunday (Oct. 11) http://bit.ly/1QPrMYw New NAMB Logo

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode018.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #018 The recap of the SBC executive committee meeting, discuss an embezzlement of more than $900,000 from the Home Missions Board in the 1920s, and interview David Platt about the recent reorganization at the IMB. News Recap Florida: State Board OKs major reorganization that reduces Florida Baptist staff by 47% – http://bit.ly/1PzF631 Colleges: CCCU Loses Two Members over Homosexuality – http://bit.ly/1LJQRjU In Memoriam: Diana Garland, former Dean of the Carver School of Church Social Work at SBTS dies at 65 — http://bit.ly/1V9mw3j Phyllis Bennett dies at 90 — http://bit.ly/1G6YLln Executive Committee: Ronnie Floyd soliciting committee candidates — http://bit.ly/1PzIpHm SBC Executive Committee fall meeting recap – http://bit.ly/1V9mPem Engage24: a day of Gospel conversations — http://bit.ly/1PzFYo5 IMB: IMB transition team announced for missionary retirees — http://bit.ly/1PzEJ8r Kentucky: Black church conf. addresses ‘biblical sexuality’ — http://bit.ly/1iOK0it SBTS: Scholars reflect on history of Christian persecution — http://bit.ly/1PzEZV4 Interview with David Platt, president, IMB @PlattDavid on Twitter “There’s not a type of person in the IMB that is not important.” “We are fundamentally a missionary sending organization.” “If we cut sending new missionaries, it would sever our relationship with churches.” “The opportunities we have to work around the world are limitless.” “Missionary effectiveness is primarily faithfulness.” This Week in SBC History Los Angeles Crusade Starts in 1949 – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Crusade_(1949) Resources of the Week Amy: Own Your Life, by Sally Clarkson Jonathan: Ministry in the New Marriage Culture, by Jeff Iorg SBC 2016 – Awaken America

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode017.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #017 This week’s news of a major shakeup in Georgia, some new faces in new places, and share a stat about the IMB that might blow your mind. News Recap Georgia: GBC announces major reinvention, new name, direction in ministry — http://bit.ly/1F2uRnA School district says gridiron baptism violated policy — http://bit.ly/1F2uPvL Tennessee: Robby Gallaty being presented as new pastor at Long Hollow Baptist – http://bit.ly/1OA5iMs West Virginia: WVCSB Elects New Executive Director — http://bit.ly/1LAJyeg SBC: Baptists among ‘top 75 religion bloggers’ — http://bit.ly/1LAJDyF SBTS: Transgender issues to be focus of conf. at SBTS — http://bit.ly/1LAJBqx SEBTS: Shaq Hardy “Why I am going” – http://bit.ly/1NI6luP This Week in SBC History Baptists Generally Against Major Changes – Southern Baptists are generally against any major changes in their annual Convention pattern and are fairly solid against any change in the name of their denomination. — http://bit.ly/1OD3535 Resources of the Week Amy: MartyDuren.com Jonathan: Five Leadership Questions

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode016.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #016 A look at this week’s news, feature an interview with Dr. Jason Allen, president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and discuss the upcoming SBC symposium hosted by MBTS. News Recap South Carolina: SCBC seeks ‘explanation of actions taken’ by North Greenville University trustees — http://bit.ly/1MgOyKx NOBTS: Pastor outed on Ashley Madison commits suicide — http://cnnmon.ie/1J0SxU7 IMB: IMB announces voluntary retirement incentive details — http://bit.ly/1J0SoA2 Georgia: In shifting to web, it’s a new Index for a new day — http://bit.ly/1IWjZST Maryland-Delaware: Mid-Atlantic Baptist Network searching for a new executive director — http://bit.ly/1Ob4OMD NAMB: Vance Pitman joins NAMB as national mobilizer — http://bit.ly/1J0SdF1 SBC Symposium Preview & an Interview with Dr. Jason Allen The SBC and the 21st Century: Reflection, Renewal & Recommitment — http://bit.ly/1MgQJxZ Dr. Jason Allen – jasonkallen.com • @jasonkeithallen This Week in SBC History Adrian Rogers is born in 1931 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_Rogers http://www.bpnews.net/42612/adrian-rogers-rising-star-of-memphis-elected-35-years-ago http://www.lwf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=abt_AboutAdrianRogers Resources of the Week Amy: The HCSB Journaling Bible Jonathan: FTC.co

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode015.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #015 We recap this week’s news, further discuss the major restructuring at IMB, and take a look at the open letter David Platt penned to the SBC. News Recap SBC: National CP YTD 1.13% over projection — http://bit.ly/1JCw3fO South Carolina: North Greenville University states expectations of administration, faculty – http://bit.ly/1hy1jD1 LifeWay: Research Finds Few Pastors Give up on Ministry – http://lfwy.co/1NV3zkJ GGBTS: Students in Vt. get Calif. music resources — http://bit.ly/1Oh0vgE Georgia: Baptist church in hot water over baptism video — http://bit.ly/1LPlvLk IMB Realignment Open Letter from Dr. David Platt to the Southern Baptist Convention — http://bit.ly/1LPltmG This Week in SBC History IMB Commissions Its First Missionary On September 1, 1845, the Foreign Mission Board appointed its first missionary, Samuel C. Clopton. He was from Virginia and was a graduate of Columbian College. He was sent to China, which Southern Baptists had designated as the first strategic location for missions. He represents the beginning of what we called “one sacred effort, for the propagation of the Gospel.” For 170 years, we have believed that we can do more together than we can do apart. When we think about the experience of the commissioning service at the SBC Annual Meeting every year, that is such a special moment for the messengers in attendance. The July 1846 issue of the Southern Baptist Missionary Journal gives a report on the very first meeting of the SBC. In it, there’s a paragraph that reads, “Another circumstance served to swell the interest and pleasure of the meeting. Brethren Clopton and Pearcy, with their companions, expecting in a few days to embark for the distant land of China, were present, and mingling very probably for the last time with their brethren. During the progress of the meeting, brother Clopton was solemnly set apart, by the laying on of the hands of the presbytery, to the work of the Christian ministry. The services were witnessed by a crowded, solemn, and deeply attentive auditory.” Later, it said “Of all the meetings held in our city during the recent session of the Convention, none surpassed this in interest. The scenes of that occasion will be long remembered, as affording new evidence of the divine favor on our efforts, and of the increasing desire of God’s people to give the nations of the earth the blessed gospel of the Son of God. We had assembled to commemorate a new era in the history of missions.” That same journal had an article about their departure: “Their remarks were brief but pertinent. They concluded with asking that Christians at home would pray God to bestow on them His sustaining grace. The wives of the missionaries were then affectionately addressed and the scene closed by singing the hymn “Hail, sweetest, dearest tie that binds;” while one after another of the congregation, amid floods of tears, bid a long adieu to the brethren and sisters whom they never expected to meet on earth.” I still believe today that we can do more together than we can do apart. We have had a lot to talk about in the last couple of weeks, and many people are thinking about the best ways to move forward. But the truth is that the Lord has done and is doing a great, great work through the thousands upon thousands of people that have been sent on mission through the IMB. And it all started this week in SBC history. Resources of the Week Amy: The Baptist Story Jonathan: Christianity Today Photo courtesy of Union University

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode014.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #014 A recap of this week’s news, discuss the major restructuring at IMB and introduce a new segment on SBC history. News Recap Guidestone Injunction extended while GuideStone awaits appeal — http://bit.ly/1EptOh6 SBC entities back GuideStone at high court — http://bit.ly/1EptVcu Planned Parenthood Protests Planned Parenthood protest includes seminary contingent — http://bit.ly/1EptZZG In Memoriam Sheri Allen, wife of Dr. David Allen, dies at age 57 — http://bit.ly/1Epvo2s Dr. John Gibson, professor at NOBTS, passes away — http://bit.ly/1EpverW Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Midwestern receives $7M gift toward student center — http://bit.ly/1EpvHu8 North Carolina Couple accused of stealing from church they helped plant — http://bit.ly/1EpvQxC LifeWay Rainer: LifeWay, at ‘hinge moments,’ moving forward — http://bit.ly/1EpvYNU Florida Increases proposed for SBC, Fla. ministry — http://bit.ly/1JqLmbj IMB Realignment IMB leaders announce plan to balance budget, prepare for future — http://bit.ly/1EpwcV4 FAQs related to IMB organizational reset — http://bit.ly/1Epw5ZD This Week in SBC History Hurricane Katrina On the 10th Anniversary of Katrina — http://bit.ly/1KSZUyl KATRINA 2005-15: NOBTS counts blessings, not losses — http://bit.ly/1KT01de Resources of the Week Amy: Baptist Press Daily News Update Jonathan: War Room, the Movie

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode013.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #013 This week’s news and discuss the results of the Great Commission Resurgence after five years. News Recap Missionary remembered as godly mother, wife — http://bit.ly/1Kcn9Yi Danny Lotz, 78, Husband of Anne Graham Lotz, Drowns in Family Pool — http://bit.ly/1KcmUMY Parliamentarian Barry McCarty now a Baptist — http://bit.ly/1KcngmR SEBTS Announces Chuck Quarles as New Ph.D. Director — http://bit.ly/1Kcnbzw Kentucky’s Sunrise Children’s Services elects new president — http://bit.ly/1KcnmuA Great Commission Resurgence Alabama Baptist Convention proposed budget continues toward SBC parity — http://bit.ly/1Kcnom4 SBTC beyond-budget receipts recommended for SBC — http://bit.ly/1KcnpXg GCR after 5 years: ‘satisfied’ but still challenges — http://bit.ly/1KcnDh5 Resources of the Week Amy: Eric Peters: Far Side of the Sea Jonathan: Rainer on Leadership

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode012.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #012 A feature an interview with Juan Sanchez and a story about a new Hispanic affinity group in the SBC. News Recap Tennessee: Union U. Quits CCCU Over Mennonite Members’ Same-Sex Marriage Moves — http://bit.ly/1TvEHiF – 01:12 Oklahoma: Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry Welcomes Heath Thomas as Dean — http://bit.ly/1TvFboW – 04:21 IMB & ERLC: IMB, ERLC support Baptist schools in brief — http://bit.ly/1TvEyf7 – 05:42 Missions visionary Mike Barnett, 62, dies — http://bit.ly/1TvEMD1 – 07:11 LifeWay: Americans split when it comes to views on divorce — http://bit.ly/1TvF7FV – 08:30 Guidestone: GuideStone progresses in 100-year plan — http://bit.ly/1TvF4tz – 10:52 Hispanic Baptist pastors align behind BF&M 2000 — http://bit.ly/1TvEzje – 33:24 An Interview with Juan Sanchez, pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church Interview starts at 12:24 Follow Juan on Twitter at @ManorJuan “It is both biblical and healthy to understand who you are responsible for as a pastor.” “The eternal purpose of God is to unite all things to Him through Christ.” “Diversity in a denomination starts with diversity in the local church.” “The prosperity gospel is a parasite on poor people.” “My concern is pushing diversity for the sake of diversity is typically not a good thing.” Resources of the Week – 36:17 Amy: The Original Jesus by Dan Darling Jonathan: Christ-Centered Expositional Commentary Series

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode011.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #011 A look at both the Send Conference and the ERLC National Conference and highlight all that’s going on around the SBC regarding the Planned Parenthood videos and a new resource from LifeWay on the sanctity of human life. News Recap Satanist statue prompts Michigan Bapt. response — http://bit.ly/1IN6QvH CP 1.40 percent ahead of YTD budget projection — http://bit.ly/1MS86EX Cross Church gives $1 million to CP this year — http://bit.ly/1MS893s Fight to defund PPFA ‘far from over’ — http://bit.ly/1MS8tiA LifeWay offers free sanctity of human life studies — http://bit.ly/1MSejAJ The sessions for each curriculum are available at http://lfwy.co/1MSeWu5 Thom Rainer breakout session recap on Millennials – http://thomrainer.com/send2015 Resources of the Week Amy:Alliance Defending Freedom website Jonathan: Onward, Dr. Russell Moore

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode010.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #010 We discuss some fascinating new research from LifeWay Research about the perceptions of religious rights in America. We also talk with Jill Waggoner about Global Hunger Relief and make up for leaving off a few selections coffee, burgers, and more in this episode of SBC This Week. News Recap LifeWay Research: Americans Sure of Religious Freedom but Unsure Muslims are Welcome — http://bit.ly/1MXBF4Q Texas Supreme Court Ruling: Repeal or vote on Houston ordinance — http://bit.ly/1LRE2aA Send Conference: More than 13,000 registered for Send Conference — http://bit.ly/1LRE7uU Interview with Jill Waggoner, lead brand strategist for Global Hunger Relief One in seven Americans access food banks on a regular basis. 89% of those using food banks in the US don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Global Hunger Sunday – October 11 – Find out more at GlobalHungerRelief.com 100% of the funds provided to GHR go to fighting hunger. 80% goes overseas and 20% is used to fight hunger in the US. GHR Thunderclap: https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/29332-end-global-hunger Preview of Nashville (continued) Gabby’s Hamburgers Monell’s LoveLess Cafe Hattie B’s Hot Chicken Prince’s Hot Chicken Arnold’s Hermitage Cafe Oscar’s Tacos The Flipside Resources of the Week Amy: Hebrews: A 12-Week Study, by Matt Capps Jonathan: Unleashed, by Eric Mason

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode009.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #009 A few news items to discuss from the week and spend the bulk of the time on a preview of Nashville ahead of the Send Conference. Find out where to find the best coffee, burgers, and more in this episode of SBC This Week. Entity News IMB: Jeannie Elliff dies at 69 of cancer – http://bit.ly/1LHCTCA Video we mentioned by Rad Sadler with Tom Elliff – http://bit.ly/1LHEPej LifeWay: LifeWay HQ property sale, incentives approved – http://tnne.ws/1LHD7tk LifeWay: Brandon Smith joins LifeWay as Brand Manager for the HCSB and Bibles – http://bit.ly/1LHDfZV ERLC: Russell Moore To Interview Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio at Sold-Out Conference In Nashville On August 4 – http://bit.ly/1LHDowm Why I’m Hosting Presidential Candidates – http://bit.ly/1LHDvrO Preview of Nashville Coffee CoffeeShoppers.net Eighth & Roast Barista Parlor Crema Tin Cup Frothy Monkey Dunn Brothers Bongo Java Red Bicycle JJ’s Market The Post East Restaurants Baja Burrito The Pharmacy Burger Up Burger Republic The Pub Cantina Laredo Kayne Prime Jack’s Barbecue Puckett’s Grocery The Arcade Athens Diner The Smiling Elephant Edley’s BBQ Martin’s BBQ Husk Midtown Cafe Jeni’s Ice Cream Las Paletas Mike’s Ice Cream Attractions Country Music Hall of Fame Schermerhorn Parthenon Nashville Parks Children’s Science Museum Resources of the Week Amy: TheWardrobeDoor.com Jonathan: CoffeeShoppers.net

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode008.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #008 We cover the release of the Planned Parenthood video from this week and talk with Dan Darling, VP at ERLC, about the appropriate response needed as well as some upcoming ERLC events. Entity News Guidestone: GuideStone loses on abortion mandate – http://bit.ly/1Sqt7F9 NAMB: Quadriplegic NAMB missionary receives $26 million settlement after crash – http://bit.ly/1SqsJGH LifeWay: LifeWay selects partners for new headquarters – http://bit.ly/1HzaCeI Denominational News Boy Scouts of America: Baptists not shocked by latest Scout vote – http://bit.ly/1Sqt9gg Planned Parenthood News Washington Post: Covert Video Targets Planned Parenthood Fetal-parts Policy – http://wapo.st/1HDRXfv Ed Stetzer: Where are the Mainline and Progressive Evangelical Voices? – http://bit.ly/1HDPnGv Russell Moore: Planned Parenthood and the Atrocity of Corpse-Selling – http://bit.ly/1Hsn6EI Interview with Dan Darling, VP of Communication, ERLC @DanDarling on Twitter Outraged at Planned Parenthood? Here are 6 Things You Can Do Now – http://bit.ly/1HzgxAn Adopted for Life Orphanology Evangelicals for Life ERLC National Conference Engage The Original Jesus DanielDarling.com Resources of the Week Amy: The Road to Character – http://amzn.to/1HDT0w2 Jonathan: I Will – http://thomrainer.com/iwill

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode007.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #007 A highlight of the SBC’s connection to several Christian hip hop stars, discuss new hires, and feature an interview with SBTS professor Kevin Smith. Denominational News NAMB establishes fund for burned churches – http://bit.ly/1LW9THr CP 1.45% above projection at FY three-quarter mark – http://bit.ly/1LWaeds State Convention News Houston Baptist University and East Texas Baptist University appealing to Supreme Court over Obamacare mandate – http://bit.ly/1LWakl4 Baylor University Eliminates Homosexual Acts from Conduct Policy – http://bit.ly/1Hi9Ct2 Entity News LifeWay: Ed Stetzer named as BGCE Senior Fellow – http://bit.ly/1Hi92M0 ERLC: Steven Harris joins as advocacy director – http://bit.ly/1Hi8XrG ERLC: Russ Moore cameo in new Flame music video – http://bit.ly/1LWceCp Baptist Press: How Lecrae’s ‘Church Clothes’ caught hip-hop’s ear – http://bit.ly/1Hi95ax SBTS: Ibrahim to lead Southern Seminary’s Jenkins Center – http://bit.ly/1gqDuNf Interview with Kevin Smith @SmithBaptist on Twitter “People who do ministry bi-vocationally are typically very excited about being a part of ministry.” “We should be winsome warriors when it comes to culture.” “Bi-vocational church planters will spice up the game.” “The bi-vocational minister has a certain evangelistic credibility that full-time pastors may not have.” Resources of the Week Amy: Exploring Hope YouTube Channel – http://bit.ly/1L2Otb1 Jonathan: 5 Leadership Questions Podcast – http://apple.co/1Hi9xFL

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode006.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #006 We talk Fourth of July plans, preview the Send Conference, and discuss progress being made at NAMB with Kevin Ezell. Church News Briar Creek Road Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC, the victim of arson – http://bit.ly/1JHoMeu Matt Mason named pastor at the Church at Brook Hills – http://bit.ly/1JHufSC Baptist College News Union University – Ernest Easley named Professor of Evangelism – http://bit.ly/1JHp0Cm Entity News ERLC: Here We Stand statement on marriage – http://bit.ly/1JHum0x LifeWay: Is Islam a Threat to Religious Freedom? New Data from LifeWay Research – http://bit.ly/1JHuwoG NOBTS:New Orleans adds new ministry program, faculty – http://bit.ly/1JHvwck Send Conference Preview Schedule Registration Speakers ERLC National Conference – The Gospel and Politics Schedule Registration Speakers Interview with Kevin Ezell @KevEzell on Twitter “We aren’t trying to join IMB and NAMB, just do ministry together as best we can.” “We are trying to help churches find the ‘easy button’ for church planting.” “We you get your church to start looking outward instead of inward, your church becomes healthier.” “I’m more excited about being a Southern Baptist today than ever before.” Resources of the Week Amy: IMB Women – women.IMB.org Jonathan: Change Management – http://amzn.to/1JHASEv

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode005.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #005 We cover the Charleston massacre and the Supreme Court Ruling on Same Sex Marriage. We also tie up a few loose ends left over from Columbus and sit down with Kelly King for a conversation about women in the church and the SBC. Charleston Massacre The Cross and the Confederate Flag Cannot Coexist – Dr. Russell Moore – http://bit.ly/1dltp28 The Heresy of Racial Superiority — Confronting the Past, and Confronting the Truth – Dr. Albert Mohler – http://bit.ly/1BHuRHs Supreme Court Ruling Dissenting Opinion – Chief Justice John Roberts – http://1.usa.gov/1dlx8wE Dr. Russell Moore -Why the church should neither cave nor panic about the decision on gay marriage – http://bit.ly/1BHpEQ7 Dr. Ed Stetzer – Same-Sex Marriage is now the Law of the (U.S.) Land: What Now for Christians? – http://bit.ly/1BHpx7a SBC News Recap Maryland: Will McRaney resigns as Mid-Atlantic exec – http://bit.ly/1BHpKXW Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: Midwestern Seminary names scholar Owen Strachan to faculty as associate professor of Christian Theology, head of forthcoming center for theology and culture – http://bit.ly/1BHpUhQ Executive Committee: Page receives Asian Advisory Council report – http://bit.ly/1BHqWKK SBC News Recap, Part Two (Part one here) Jason Allen – Why I Was Encouraged by This Year’s SBC Meeting – http://bit.ly/1BHqTPa Ronnie Floyd – Reflections on our 2015 Southern Baptist Convention – http://bit.ly/1BHqBYx WMU: WMU’s Lee highlights missions, new nat’l president – http://bit.ly/1BHqsV4 SBC: Floyd & former SBC presidents take marriage stance – http://bit.ly/1BHqts4 ERLC: ERLC to open Mideast office – http://bit.ly/1BHqOuY IMB – IMB celebrates 50 years of journeymen – http://bit.ly/1BHqxYJ LifeWay – LifeWay reports strategic changes – http://bit.ly/1BHqKeE Seminary Luncheons – Seminaries convey highlights to alumni & friends – http://bit.ly/1BHsx3o Pastors’ Wives Conference – Prayer for Abedini urged at Pastors’ Wives Conf. – http://bit.ly/1BHtecO Ministry Wives Luncheon – Angie Smith shares journey with ministers’ wives – http://bit.ly/1BHtfO5 Interview with Kelly King @KellyDKing on Twitter “Women have influence. I think the door is wider for women that it ever has been.” “The Lotties and Annies of yesterday paved the way for women today. “ “There are more IMB personnel on the field from Oklahoma Baptist University than from any other Baptist college.” “I think there will be a greater involvement and awareness of missions in the SBC [in the next 20 years].” Resources of the Week Amy: The Measure of Success – http://lfwy.co/1BHvvF3 Jonathan: Can These Dry Bones Live – http://lfwy.co/1BHvC3g

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode004.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #004 Covering all the news that came from the 2015 Southern Baptist Convention Annual meeting as well as a few highlights of the week and our personal favorite moments. Annual Meeting Business Recap Executive Committee Report on Racial Diversity: In response to a motion from Alan Cross – http://bit.ly/1J89hih Resolutions Passed: Messengers affirm nine resolutions – http://bit.ly/1GVPW1j Resolution 1 – On Appreciation for Columbus Resolution 2 – On the 90th Anniversary of the Cooperative Program Resolution 3 – On Revival and Spiritual Awakening Resolution 4 – On Racial Reconciliation Resolution 5 – On the Call to Public Witness on Marriage Resolution 6 – On the Sanctity of Human Life Resolution 7 – On Pornography and Secual Purity Resolution 8 – On the Persecuted Church Worldwide Resolution 9 – On Religious Persecution and Human Rights Violations in North Korea Washington Post coverage of SBC15 Highlights of the convention: Different seating layout Different stage setup James MacDonald announces Harvest Bible Chapel will join the SBC Tuesday night prayer service IMB & NAMB joint commissioning service Alumni luncheons honor graduates Austin Stone Community Church and The Summit Church partner to endow a chair for a professor of church planting at SEBTS Tweets from the week: Amazing #SBC15 convention led by a Great leader @ronniefloyd. More excited about the future than ever before. — Robby Gallaty (@Rgallaty) June 18, 2015 Does anyone remember a more unified, positive, encouraging, and hopeful convention than this year's? Thanks – @ronniefloyd #SBC15 — Dave Miller (@davemiller7) June 18, 2015 Previous SBCs were business meetings interrupted by hymns. 2015: a worship service with interspersed business opportunities. #SBC15 — Bruce Truman (@b_truman) June 17, 2015 Thank you to @ronniefloyd & @andrewhebert86 for a great #SBC15 schedule. The most spiritual annual meeting ever. — Jim Richards (@RichardsJim) June 17, 2015 #sbc15 was a catalytic moment. What made this years meeting anointed? Clear agreement, Visible Unity, & Extraordinary PRAYER @ronniefloyd — Malachi O'Brien (@malachiobrien) June 17, 2015 In my life I can't remember such a high %age of messengers still in the hall 10 min. before adjournment. Amazing. #SBC15 #GreatAwakening — Rod D. Martin (@RodDMartin) June 17, 2015 SBC is more diverse than ever but growing in unity. I appreciate the great leaders that are uniting us to join God's mission. #sbc15 — Michael Cooper (@preaching4life) June 17, 2015 A really good Convention. Shout out to all the non-Jabronis at #SBC15. — Dean Inserra (@deaninserra) June 17, 2015 Tweeted a month ago that I long for the day when missionaries get a louder ovation than the flag or the troops at the SBC. YES.

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode003.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #003 We discuss recent reports regarding Cooperative Program and Lottie Moon giving, the 2014 Annual Church Profile report, and talk all things Columbus with pastor Nick Nye. NEWS & NOTES Convention News: Cooperative Program: Giving is 2.57% ahead of year-to-date projection – http://bit.ly/1SaVybY ACP Report: SBC reports more churches, fewer people – http://bit.ly/1SaXcKx Crossover Columbus: SWBTS T-Shirt – http://bit.ly/1Sb2dmc States: Texas: Phil Lineberger, former president of BGCT, dies – http://bit.ly/1SaVRn5 Entities: NAMB: Fred Luter named NAMB Ambassador – http://bit.ly/1SaW2P2 IMB: Lottie Moon mission gifts top $153 million – http://bit.ly/1SaWlte LifeWay: 2016 VBS Theme “Submerged” – http://bit.ly/1SaWrRA Seminaries: Seminaries urge tax-exemption protection – http://bit.ly/1SaWpJy Matters of Consideration for the SBC Annual Meeting – http://bit.ly/1SaWe0I Golden Gate Seminary Requests Name Change Electronic Voting and Quorum Issues NAMB asks for ministry assignment expansion Second vote on amendment to Article III The Gospel Project is a chronological, Christ-centered Bible study for Kids, Students, and Adults that examines how all Scripture gives testimony to Jesus Christ. Over the course of three years, participants will journey from Genesis to Revelation and discover how God’s plan of redemption unfolds throughout Scripture and still today, compelling them to join the mission of God. Find out more and preview one month for free at gospelproject.com. INTERVIEW – Nick Nye, Pastor of Veritas Community Church Columbus Food and City Preview Veritas Community Church NickNye.com This podcast was brought to you by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry program. If you want more out of your ministry, want to study with a world-class faculty and need to stay where you currently serve, the DMin at Southeastern is the answer for you. Visit SEBTS.EDU/DMIN for more information. UPCOMING EVENTS OR NOTES OF INTEREST SBC Preview: SBC Pastors’ Conference Info: http://www.sbcpc.net/ Pastors’ Wives Conference Info: http://bit.ly/1FnEWoh Register: http://www.lifeway.com/Event/womens-event-sbc-ministers-wives-luncheon RESOURCE OF THE WEEK Amy: A Parliamentary Guide for Church Leaders by Barry McCarty – http://lfwy.co/1SaXl0y Jonathan: Pastor Helpline – 1-844-4PASTOR – (1- 844-472-7867)

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode002.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #002 A preview of the SBC Pastors Conference, Pastors’ Wives Conference, and music for the upcoming SBC Annual Meeting, highlight some recent news, and sit down with Julio Arriola. NEWS & NOTES Churches: Tennessee: Church in Murfreesboro selling to Arabic Baptist Church – http://wapo.st/1FnBB8X States: Alaska: Michael Procter retiring from Alaska Baptist Convention – http://bit.ly/1FnBKJn Florida: Tommy Green elected to Florida Baptist Convention – http://bit.ly/1FnBKJn Texas: Historic floods draw Baptist relief efforts – http://bit.ly/1FnC5eY Entities: ERLC: New magazine releasing at SBC – Light – https://instagram.com/p/3ZIuzizMcR/ LifeWay: ACP data should be coming next week Seminary Graduations: around 1200 graduates, not including Golden Gate (no story available at this time) MBTS – http://bit.ly/1FnCVsh – 109 graduates Robin Hadaway received Midwestern’s Professor of the Year— dean of the seminary and professor of missions; served since 2003 including more than a year as interim president SBTS – http://bit.ly/1FnCSNe – 404 graduates including Boyce (297 from SBTS, 107 from Boyce) Gregg Allison received the Findley B. and Louvenia Edge Award for Teaching Excellence – professor of Christian Theology; served since 2003 Christopher Mohler graduated from Boyce College, first time a child of a Southern Seminary president has graduated Ben Dockery, son of Trinity International University president David Dockery, also was director of admissions for some time at SBTS and pastor in Louisville as well Justin Taylor, senior vice president and publisher of books for Crossway SEBTS – http://bit.ly/1FnCKgu – 274 graduates Tim Akin, son of President Daniel Akin Matt Carter, pastor of Austin Stone Scott Hildreth, Director of Lewis A. Drummond Center for Great Commission Studies at SEBTS Jeff Struecker, former Army Ranger – http://bit.ly/1FnDZwf Mark Talbert, planter and pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Madison, NC— got 5th degree from SEBTS (ADiv, BA, MDiv, ThM, PhD); has gone almost nonstop since 1993 NOBTS – http://bit.ly/1FnCD4z – Close to 240 graduates Among NOBTS graduates was Sungjin Son, the first graduate of the seminary’s Korean doctor of ministry program. And Ai Kyung Ra and her husband Jin Kwon became the second Korean couple at NOBTS to both earn doctor of philosophy degrees. The NOBTS class also included a father and son. Roy “Thumper” Miller received the doctor of ministry degree and his son, Joshua, received the master of divinity degree. SWBTS – http://bit.ly/1FnCnTb – 183 graduates 33 inmates at maximum security Darrington Prison Unit completed first seminary prison program in Texas – http://bit.ly/1FnCoGH The Gospel Project is a chronological, Christ-centered Bible study for Kids, Students, and Adults that examines how all Scripture gives testimony to Jesus Christ. Over the course of three years, participants will journey from Genesis to Revelation and discover how God’s plan of redemption unfolds throughout Scripture and still today, compelling them to join the mission of God. Find out more and preview one month for free at gospelproject.com. INTERVIEW – Julio Arriola, Global Worship Pastor at Cross Church, Music Director for the 2015 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting You will be leading thousands of SBC messengers across varying demographic lines, people who are accustomed to many different contexts and styles. How do you guide them in a way that brings the people in the room together, rather than appealing to one particular preference over another? Over the last year, you have participated in a number of events that were all part of this call to extraordinary prayer, as laid out by Dr. Floyd. Tell us about how that experience has been. What were some of the highlights that you encountered in the last twelve months? What has been the most challenging aspect of planning the music for this year’s annual meeting? You basically have a blank slate to work with since this is the first year we’ve had this meeting format. How has the different scheduling from years past affected the planning? We know Shane and Shane will be helping lead us in worship on Wednesday morning. Who are some of the other artists who will be leading us from the stage? This podcast was brought to you by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry program. If you want more out of your ministry, want to study with a world-class faculty and need to stay where you currently serve, the DMin at Southeastern is the answer for you. Visit SEBTS.EDU/DMIN for more information. UPCOMING EVENTS OR NOTES OF INTEREST SBC Preview: SBC Pastors’ Conference Info: http://www.sbcpc.net/ Pastors’ Wives Conference Info: http://bit.ly/1FnEWoh Register: http://www.lifeway.com/Event/womens-event-sbc-minist...

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode001.mp3 Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #001 A preview of the upcoming SBC Annual Meeting, highlight some recent news, and sit down with SBC President Ronnie Floyd. NEWS & NOTES States: Union University (Tenn.): Nathan Finn named dean of the school of theology and missions – http://bit.ly/1Bed0Cv Ouachita Baptist (Ark.): President Rex Horne steps down to serve as president of Arkansas’ Independent Colleges and Universities – http://bit.ly/1Be7Q9w Brewton-Parker (Ga.): Steve Echols named new president – http://bit.ly/1BecHrt Statewide day of prayer planned in S.C.: The June 13 event, “The Response South Carolina: A Call to Prayer for a Nation in Crisis,” is an evangelical all-day event of worship, fasting and prayer to intercede for a nation in crisis,” said Brad Atkins, pastor of Powdersville First Baptist Church in Easley, S.C. “The event is not a time for preachers to pontificate or politicians to make political speeches. It is a called time of repentance and worship.” For more information, go to theresponsesc.com – http://bit.ly/1Bed2dx Entities: IMB: Established a policy to streamline guidelines for appointing new personnel within the framework of the BFM 2000 – FAQ http://bit.ly/1Bed5Gk IMB: Missionary Susan Sanson, 67, died of malaria in Zomba, Malawi, on May 18. Susan Sanson was born in New York and raised in Ohio. As a young adult, she spent time in Manhattan as a model and fashion magazine editor. “She had an amazing testimony of … moving to New York and living the high life as a fashion model and mover and shaker in the fashion world … and then God arresting her heart and bringing her back to Him,” said Kevin Rodgers, an IMB strategy leader in Africa and a friend of the Sansons. “She quit her job, sold her things, moved to New Orleans and enrolled in New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.” She met Billy Sanson at the seminary, where he was a Ph.D. student. The couple married in 1992. — http://bit.ly/1Q8ED6U ERLC: ERLC Academy lectures covered such general topics as the kingdom of God and Christian ethics, and establishing a framework for Christian ethics. Moore also addressed such issues as religious liberty, marriage, gender identity, the sanctity of human life, contraception, artificial reproductive technology, capital punishment, environmental stewardship and poverty. – http://bit.ly/1Q8Ei45 – Watch the videos: http://www.ministrygrid.com/web/erlc SBTS: R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, received the 2015 Edwin Meese III Originalism and Religious Liberty Award from the Alliance Defending Freedom, May 15. – http://bit.ly/1BecBA1 LifeWay: Lecrae signs with B&H to publish his new book, Unashamed – http://bit.ly/1Be7Syo NAMB: About 58 percent of the new churches added to the Southern Baptist Convention in 2013 and 2014 are reported to be minority congregations. More than 20 Southern Baptist leaders representing several different ethnic groups sat down to discuss current outreach efforts and explore how NAMB could effectively help plant churches for diverse populations in cooperation with ethnic Southern Baptist groups like the National African American Fellowship, the Vietnamese Baptist Fellowship of North America, the Native Fellowship of Christians, the Chinese Baptist Fellowship of the U.S. and Canada, and others. – http://bit.ly/1Be7yja – Send Conference: http://sendconference.com/ This podcast was brought to you by Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry program. If you want more out of your ministry, want to study with a world-class faculty and need to stay where you currently serve, the DMin at Southeastern is the answer for you. Visit SEBTS.EDU/DMIN for more information. INTERVIEW – Ronnie Floyd, Pastor of Cross Church, President of the Southern Baptist Convention J.D. Greear recently announced that he intends to nominate you for a second term as SBC president. What would be your vision for Southern Baptists for the next year? One of the major roles for the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, that isn’t discussed as often as it once was, is the task of nominating messengers to serve on various committees. How has that process been for you this year, as you have sought out a fair and accurate representation of the denomination as a whole? What has been the most surprising thing you’ve learned or experienced this year as SBC president? How have you balanced the ongoing ministry of Cross Church with the role of serving as SBC president? When you look 20 years down the road, where do you see the SBC as well as Cross Church? The Gospel Project is a chronological, Christ-centered Bible study for Kids, Students, and Adults that examines how all Scripture gives testimony to Jesus Christ. Over the course of three years, participants will journey from Genesis to Revelation and discover how God’s pla