SBC This Week

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

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode050.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #050 A busy week in the SBC including a newly formed discipleship task force, discuss more news about the SBC annual meeting, and sit down with Dr. Bart Barber to get more information about the resolution he has submitted. News Recap: NAMB & LifeWay: Ezell, Rainer appoint disciple-making task force — http://bit.ly/1OqyHWI IMB: Trustees and leadership honors past, looks to future — http://bit.ly/1OqyJh7 Clyde Meador to retire after 41 years — http://bit.ly/1OqyNgM Kentucky: Atheists’ anti-Ark slogan refused by advertiser — http://bit.ly/1OqyNxx LifeWay Research: Survey probes pastors’ views on handling misconduct — http://bit.ly/1OqyMcU NOBTS: Sexual addiction tragedy prompts seminary conference — http://bit.ly/1OqyQt0 Missing student found in Alabama hospital — http://bit.ly/1OqyXVE SBTS: Boyce College forms women’s volleyball team — http://bit.ly/1OqyZgg Dan DeWitt set to join Cedarville University as director of Center for Biblical Apologetics and Public Christianity — http://bit.ly/1OqABql SBCPC: Dave Miller announced as Pastors’ Conference nominee — http://bit.ly/1OqyUcf SBC Annual Meeting: Preschool child care full — http://bit.ly/1OqyYce Pastors & the church in American politics today — http://bit.ly/1OqyVx5 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! An Interview with Bart Barber (interview starts at 18:45) Text of Dr. Barber’s resolution that was submitted to the Committee on Resolutions This Week in SBC History Help! Help! Resource of the Week Amy: dcTalk Cruise Jonathan: Rooted by J.A. Medders and Brandon Smith image of Dr. Barber via SWBTS

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode049.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #049 A run through of the SBC annual meeting schedule and sit down with Art Snead to talk about all the great things going on at Ridgecrest Camp and Conference Center. News Recap: SBC: CP 6.45% ahead of budget projection — http://bit.ly/1WbFKuF TEXAS: Jim Richards recovering from successful heart surgery — http://bit.ly/1WbFR9j ANNUAL MEETING: 2016 SBC program schedule released — http://bit.ly/1WbG10q Racial unity & the 2016 SBC annual meeting — http://bit.ly/1WbG3FB Executive Committee, boards, commission, seminaries, committee nominees announced — http://bit.ly/1WbG4cE 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! An Interview with Art Snead (interview starts at 18:45) Ridgecrest Camp & Conference Center RidgecrestCamps.com This Week in SBC History Thais Lift Ban, Let Baptists Ship Seed Rice to Cambodia GHR Bread Banks Resource of the Week Amy: Planting Missional Churches – by Ed Stetzer and Daniel Im Jonathan: Unashamed – by Lecrae

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode048.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #048 Covering the biggest news of the year so far (maybe we are a bit biased), discuss other nominations for office at SBC16, and report on a new study from LifeWay Research on end times. News Recap: Pennsylvania: Church member charged with manslaughter in shooting — http://bit.ly/1Wu09Jw Oklahoma: Falls Creek maintenance men die in work accident — http://bit.ly/1Wu0aNx SBTS: Mohler, Thomas revisit disagreement — http://bit.ly/1Wu0c8g NOBTS: NOBTS adds collegiate ministry professor and new certificate program — http://bit.ly/1Wu0pIv NAMB: Potential church planters get enhanced screening — http://bit.ly/1Wu0eNs Kentucky: Ark Encounter gets tax incentive up to $18.25M — http://bit.ly/1Wu0fRi Atheists plan billboards against Ark museum — http://bit.ly/1Wu0hc7 LifeWay Research: End times, rapture & Antichrist focus of new study — http://bit.ly/1Wu0hJd SBC Nominations: John Avant announced as Pastors’ Conference President nominee — http://bit.ly/1Wu0kEN Doug Munton to be SBC 1VP nominee — http://bit.ly/1Wu0lZr Yeats to be re-nominated as SBC recording secretary — http://bit.ly/1Wu0qvZ Appointments: Parliamentarians, tellers named for 2016 SBC — http://bit.ly/1Wu0s7f Credentials Committee for 2016 announced — http://bit.ly/1Wu0tYU SBC16: Ancillary events announced — http://bit.ly/1Wu0tbl 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 Railroads to park pullmans to accomodate convention goers Resource of the Week Amy: The Gospel Coalition Women’s Conference Jonathan: LifeWay Pastors Breakfast at SBC16

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode047.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #047 We continue our series of SBC presidential candidate interviews with David Crosby and discuss more seminary trustee meeting recaps. News Recap: SEBTS: Trustees hear of 6th year of record enrollment, elect faculty — http://bit.ly/1ruu1KC SBTS: Trustees approve $48M budget, elect faculty — http://bit.ly/1SUOA8H GGBTS: Trustees hold last Mill Valley meeting — http://bit.ly/1SUOC0q NAMB: Mobile clinics readied for Send Relief ministry — http://bit.ly/1SUOzSe Texas: Research committee created to engage new generation of SBTC pastors — http://bit.ly/1SUO5vx The BasilMarceaux.com video we mention 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 David Crosby (starts at 13:05) A double major in religion and journalism, David Crosby is a graduate of Baylor University. While working on his master of divinity at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, he served as a general assignments reporter for the city desk at Times-Picayune in one of the roughest cities in the nation at the time. That experience early in his career opened his eyes to suffering like most believers have never witnessed on a personal level. Following his MDiv, he earned a PhD at Baylor University in ethics and church-state studies. While he is currently the senior pastor of First Baptist New Orleans, where he has served since 1996, he is very passionate about having an impact on the New Orleans community and is involved in community affairs. He he served on a clergy advisory group for New Orleans’ police chief, and has served on the Mayor’s Homeless Task force. In addition, he is a guest editorialist and serves on the round table of the Times-Picayune and Nola.com, a group of regional leaders who give the publisher and editorial team insight from a community perspective. David is the founder and president of the Baptist Crossroads Project that has built 91 homes in the Upper Ninth Ward of New Orleans in a partnership with Habitat for Humanity. CrossroadsNola, its new name, is now turning its focus to addressing the needs of foster children in the region. He is also a member of the board of New Orleans Baptist Ministries which operates a shelter for women and children, Baptist Friendship House, and is building a medical clinic in the Lower Ninth Ward, an underserved area. He has received many awards and recognitions for his efforts, including: Honorable Mention, New Orleanian of the Year, Gambit Weekly, 2006; Role Model Award for 2005, Young Leadership Council of New Orleans; Home Depot Foundation, NeighborWoods Award, 2006, for building healthy and sustainable communities (Baptist Crossroads); Board of Directors Philanthropy Award, 2007; AFP of Greater New Orleans (Baptist Crossroads); Selection Committee, Times-Picayune Loving Cup (civic award), 2007, 2012. One of 13 children, he grew up singing in a gospel quartet with his brothers. Married to his high school sweetheart, Janet Rose Crosby, they have 3 children and 8 grandchildren. First Baptist Church, New Orleans During the 20 years Crosby has pastored First Baptist Church in New Orleans, the congregation has given between 7 and 15 percent of its undesignated receipts through the Cooperative Program despite a major relocation effort and $3.5 million of damages sustained from Katrina. During the fiscal year that began a month following Katrina, First Baptist gave 10.4 percent through CP, according to the SBC’s Annual Church Profile. Over the past five years, the congregation has averaged 9.5 percent giving through CP, Southern Baptists’ unified program of supporting North American and global missions and ministries. Total missions giving for the congregation has been at least 22 percent of its undesignated receipts each of the past five years, according to ACP. Currently, First Baptist forwards 7 percent of undesignated receipts through CP; 1 percent to New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; 1 percent to the New Orleans Baptist Association; .5 percent to Baptist Friendship House in New Orleans (a joint ministry of the North American Mission Board and the New Orleans Baptist Association); and approximately .5 percent to a ministry to seafarers at the Port of New Orleans. A designated gift held in trust also generates funds given through CP each year. The church has averaged 658 in worship and 24 baptisms annually over the past five years, according to ACP. This Week in SBC History Baptist Sunday School Board purchases land adjacent to its headquarters in Downtown Nashville Resource of the Week Amy: BruceAshford.net Jonathan: Preaching and Preachers Podcast

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode046.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #046 Our series continues of SBC presidential candidate interviews with Steve Gaines and discuss the record-breaking enrollment at Midwestern Seminary and the new Dean of Theology at Southwestern. News Recap: MBTS: Midwestern Seminary trustees rejoice in gift to school, record enrollment, and faculty elections, promotions — http://bit.ly/1NbEm7F SWBTS: Trustees approve ‘text-driven’ MDiv, elect new dean — http://bit.ly/1NbEnZ6 SBC: Women’s roles in SBC focus of advisory council — http://bit.ly/1NbEnbC Louisiana: Burl Cain, former Angola warden, exonerated — http://bit.ly/1NbEVOL Departures: Missouri: Darrin Patrick removed as pastor of The Journey — http://bit.ly/1NbEtA3 Louisiana: Louisiana College, former president part ways — http://bit.ly/1qKjla0 ERLC: Payday loan limits urged by religious coalition — http://bit.ly/1qKjWZo LifeWay Research: Christians call ‘payday loans’ sinful — http://bit.ly/1qKjZo1 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 Steve Gaines (starts at 15:27) Steve Gaines serves as the Senior Pastor at Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN. He has served in four churches as senior pastor over the past 30 years. He holds a Ph.D. in Preaching from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, TX. Steve is married to Donna Gaines. They have four children: Grant, senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Jackson, TN; Lindsey, homemaker and wife of Ryan Wingo, worship pastor at Apex Baptist Church in Apex NC; Allison, homemaker and wife of Gentry Hill, senior pastor of FBC Poteau, OK and Bethany, a first grade teacher at a Memphis school and married to David Golding with Golding Mechanical Services of Memphis TN. Steve and Donna are both authors, and Steve recently published a musical worship CD and his latest books, Pray Like it Matters and Share Jesus Like it Matters. They have nine grandchildren. Bellevue Baptist Church Increased from giving 1.3 percent of undesignated receipts through CP in 2011 to 2.6 percent in 2012, then increased that percentage to 3.5 in 2013 and 3.8 in 2014. The church’s Great Commission Giving totaled approximately $2.5 million over the past two years and is anticipated to be $1.3 million (6% of undesignated receipts). The church also reported a $150,000 gift to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering in both 2015 and 2016. Total missions giving for next year is anticipated at 18 percent of Bellevue’s undesignated receipts. This Week in SBC History Baptist computer users slate Orlando meeting Resource of the Week Amy: Masters in Politics podcast Jonathan: Recalibrate: Breaking the Power of Secrecy

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode045.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #045 We begin our series of SBC presidential candidate interviews with J.D. Greear and discuss this week’s celebration of 125 years of ministry at LifeWay Christian Resources. News Recap: SBC: Cooperative Program 6.5% ahead of projection at mid-year point — http://bit.ly/1ShDDhd LifeWay: 125th Anniversary and groundbreaking celebration held — http://bit.ly/1ShDI4w IMB: Holli Fish Lancaster, 51, dies — http://bit.ly/1ShDXfT Florida: Sale of Florida’s Baptist Building announced — http://bit.ly/1ShDOJg Montana: Montana Baptists seek new executive director — http://bit.ly/1ShE1w1 Arkansas: Ben Sells to lead Ouachita Baptist University — http://bit.ly/1ShE4Ie 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 J.D. Greear (Starts at 16:28) J.D. Greear is the pastor of The Summit Church, in Raleigh-Durham, NC and author of Gaining by Losing: Why the Future Belongs to Churches That Send (2015), Gospel: Recovering the Power that Made Christianity Revolutionary (2011), Stop Asking Jesus into Your Heart: How to Know for Sure You Are Saved (2013), and Jesus, Continued…: Why the Spirit Inside You Is Better Than Jesus Beside You (2014). Two main things characterize The Summit Church: its gospel focus and sending culture. The gospel is not merely the diving board off of which we jump into the pool of Christianity, it’s also the pool itself. Joy, reckless generosity, and audacious faith all come by learning more about God’s extravagant love found in Christ. God has blessed The Summit Church with tremendous growth. Under J.D.’s leadership, the Summit has grown from a plateaued church of 300 to one of nearly 10,000, making it one of Outreach magazine’s “top 25 fastest-growing churches in America” for many years running. J.D. has also led the Summit to further the kingdom of God by pursuing a bold vision to plant one thousand new churches by the year 2050. In the last ten years, the church has sent out more than 650 people to live on church planting teams, both domestically and internationally. J.D. completed his Ph.D. in Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where he is also a faculty member, writing on the correlations between early church presentations of the gospel and Islamic theology. having lived and served with the SBC’s International Mission Board among Muslims, he has a burden to see them, as well as every nation on earth, come to know and love the salvation of God in Christ. He and his wife Veronica live in Raleigh and are raising four ridiculously cute kids: Kharis, Alethia, Ryah, and Adon. The Summit Church Under the leadership of Pastor J.D., average weekly attendance at The Summit Church has grown from 350 in 2002 to just under 10,000 in 2016. The Summit Church has sent out 149 people through IMB; 75% of those are located in 10/40 window. Over last 5 years,The Summit Church has planted 25 domestic churches in partnership with NAMB, all Southern Baptist (including 5 that we recruited to SBC). Of those churches, 15 have been sent out of the RDU congregation along with 325 church members. This year, The Summit Church will plant 7 more churches—all in SEND cities. The Summit Church baptized 928 people in 2014, according the ACP data. Nearly 20% of the attendees in English-speaking services at The Summit Church are non-anglo, a dramatic increase from 5 years ago. Half of the campus pastors at The Summit Church are non-anglo. More than 100 of members have moved into lower-income neighborhoods as part of The Summit Church’s DWELL initiative to evangelize and plant churches in under-resourced communities. This Week in SBC History Tennessee Baptists Buy New Hospital Resource of the Week Amy: Women on Life – Trillia Newbell Jonathan: Replicate Breakfast at SBC Annual Meeting

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode044.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #044 A discussion about church security, a very public case of church discipline, and religious freedom. Karen Allen, wife of Dr. Jason Allen, joins us as well to talk about Midwestern Seminary and what it’s like to raise kids on campus. News Recap: Church Security: Tennessee: Bellevue security subdues ‘heavily armed’ man — http://bit.ly/1qiVRss Commentary: The Balance between Security and Worship at Church — http://lfwy.co/1VV7phv Alabama: Embattled governor no longer member of Southern Baptist church — http://bit.ly/1qiVKgw Religious Liberty: LifeWay Research: Religious liberty focus of new study — http://bit.ly/1RMSIdF SCOTUS: Court seeks new ideas on mandate accommodation — http://bit.ly/1qiVNsO Georgia: Governor Nathan Deal to veto religious liberty bill — http://cnn.it/1qiVJt7 South Carolina: Proposed refugee registry draws criticism — http://bit.ly/1RMSGT4 North Carolina: Bathroom restrictions challenged by activists — http://bit.ly/1RMSIKA Seminaries SEBTS: Southeastern partnership with Brazilians sees first fruits — http://bit.ly/1qiVZs3 SWBTS: GTI partnership with Portuguese seminary formalized — http://bit.ly/1qiWIJQ MBTS: Midwestern announces ERLC doctoral studies partnership — http://bit.ly/1qiVZs3 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 Karen Allen @KBAllen Midwestern Women’s Institute This Week in SBC History First Baptist Church Founded in Texas — http://bit.ly/1N0S9sf Resource of the Week Amy: Race for the White House Jonathan: The Babylon Bee

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode043.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #043 We discuss the release of the names for the SBC Committee on Resolutions and a third candidate for SBC president. We also sit down for an extended interview with Barry McCarty. News Recap: SBC: David Crosby to be Nominated for SBC President — http://bit.ly/1MpzGdU SBC: President Ronnie Floyd names Committee on Resolutions — http://bit.ly/1MpzE5K 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 Barry McCarty @BarryMcCarty Wikipedia entry Resource of the Week Amy: A Parliamentary Guide for Church Leaders

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode042.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #042 We discuss the release of the names for the SBC Committee on Committees and talk technology and how it has shaped what we know and how we operate the annual meeting. News Recap: SBC: President Ronnie Floyd names Committee on Committees — http://bit.ly/1TSqAZK GuideStone: Trustees meet and report — http://bit.ly/1TSqEIX SBC: SBC Annual Meeting schedule highlights released — http://bit.ly/1TSqH7A WMU: Executive Director search committee moving forward — http://bit.ly/1TSqH7A ERLC: Psalm 139 aids East Tenn. healthcare ministry — http://bit.ly/1TSqK3i ERLC, IMB urge prayer for refugees — http://bit.ly/1TSqLnT Kerry’s genocide label for ISIS commended — http://bit.ly/1TSqLV0 SBC: ‘Embedded racial inequity’ described at NAAF — http://bit.ly/1TSqOQF Louisiana: Former LC president being removed from faculty — http://townta.lk/1TSqSzE 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. Technology and the SBC Annual Meeting Interview with J.D. Greear at SBC Voices Interview with Steve Gaines at SBC Voices Videos released this week related to the SBC presidential election This Week in SBC History New technology to be used at SBC Annual meeting — http://bit.ly/1RTcP6X Resources of the Week Amy: Every Waking Hour, Benjamin Quinn and Walter Strickland Jonathan: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow

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