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Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #442 Josh Benton joined the show to discuss Send Relief and Global Hunger Relief Sunday that is coming up at the end of August. Also, Charleston Southern has a new president. News Recap SendRelief.org GlobalHungerRelief.org Charleston Southern University names new president – https://bit.ly/3QdTCWz Three longtime SEBTS faculty members retiring – https://bit.ly/44KPIcm Christian school volunteer arrested on sexual abuse charges – https://bit.ly/3OzunNp This Week in SBC History Hemphill Named President at SWBTS http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7818,29-Jul-1994.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: Churchgoers less familiar than pastors with deconstruction, more likely to see it in their pews – https://bit.ly/3KiSX2r Jonathan: Created in the Image of God – Dockery & McAfee

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #441 Ben Mandrell joined the show to discuss Lifeway’s reversal of their announced closing of LifewayWorship.com. Also, state convention season kicked off with the BGCT gathering in McAllen, and women in ministry was a topic of discussion. News Recap Lifeway reverses course, pauses shutdown of LifewayWorship.com – https://bit.ly/44TTHCX Texas Baptists’ Family Gathering celebrates unity in diversity – https://bit.ly/43CPQJB BGCT messengers adopt amended motion to affirm women in ministry – https://bit.ly/46W7k6y EC Search Team resumes candidacy talks with McLaurin – https://bit.ly/3pQGcoV Smith joins OBU as chair of Hobbs School – https://bit.ly/44WuzLO This Week in SBC History Roy Rogers Teaching Sunday School http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/349,23-Jul-1951.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: The Hiding Place film Jonathan: 7 considerations for Southern Baptists in the days ahead – https://bit.ly/4717XLU

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #440 The National African American Fellowship has called for a time of prayer and dialogue related to the recent passage of a proposed constitutional amendment regarding the use of the title “pastor” in non-senior pastor roles. Also, there was some big CP news this week. News Recap NAAF letter calls for ‘time of prayer and dialogue’ related to recent action on pastoral titles – https://bit.ly/43q0brZ CP giving remains above budget entering final quarter of fiscal year – https://bit.ly/43suYoj N.C. Baptists endorse budget proposal with 50/50 CP split – https://bit.ly/3pHTK66 Southwestern names W. Madison Grace II as provost – https://bit.ly/3XVjUiq 4,500 baptized at Pirate’s Cove Beach, iconic site of Jesus Movement baptisms – https://bit.ly/3DbQWBa This Week in SBC History FBC Goldsboro gets “A/C” http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/603,15-Jul-1954.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: You Are a Theologian – https://amzn.to/43qsUgv Jonathan: 98-year-old still on staff at FBC Atlanta – https://bit.ly/3JZV4YW

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #439 The SBC community suffered a great loss with the passing of Lucinda Clark this week. Lucinda had served the last few years as editor of Baptist Press en Español and died after a decade-long battle with cancer. Clark, 57, was also a high school teacher at the Baptist Preparatory School in Little Rock. We will pick up with the regular format next week when Amy returns from vacation, but today we have included a recent CP stage discussion on ministry collaboration. See you next week.

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #438 Lachune Boyd is moving to the next round of America’s Got Talent after a stunning rendition of Coldplay’s “Yellow” this past week. News Recap Southwestern student advances after audition on America’s Got Talent – https://bit.ly/3JBOQ0U Southwestern receives warning from accreditation agency – https://bit.ly/438YX4e Texas pastor Kie Bowman to lead EC prayer assignment – https://bit.ly/437hkXe Elevation Church withdraws from SBC cooperation – https://bit.ly/46vigYn This Week in SBC History SBC Annual Meeting Lost & Found http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5674,01-Jul-1983.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: To Be a Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond – https://amzn.to/3JswAap Jonathan: Religious Liberty Sunday — ERLC.com

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #437 Southwestern Seminary’s sixth president, Russell Dilday, passed away at the age of 92. Also, Wyoming has a new state exec, and a Baptist college in Arkansas received a massive gift toward the construction of a new student wellness center. News Recap Russell H. Dilday Jr., sixth president of Southwestern Seminary, dies – https://bit.ly/3JumPsq Taylor elected Wyoming executive director – https://bit.ly/3JprjR2 BGCT set to remove two churches – https://bit.ly/3NmPVL9 Williams Baptist receives major gift – https://bit.ly/3NmPVL9 Global Missions Center at NOBTS strengthens IMB partnership, provides service opportunities – https://bit.ly/42VclZY This Week in SBC History Wake Forest College Leaves Wake Forest http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/470,23-Jun-1956.pdf Resource of the Week To Be a Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond – https://amzn.to/3JswAap

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #436 It was a busy week at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Amy and Jonathan recap the elections, amendments, resolutions, and even a change to the Baptist Faith & Message. News SBC23 Recap – https://bit.ly/3Pjdw2a Crowds – 12,737 & 18,901 – https://bit.ly/3Pg5CGE SBC Elections – https://bit.ly/3CDmyza Pastors’ Conference Election – https://bit.ly/443mYuv EC Officer Elections – https://bit.ly/3p2MT6W EC Church Removals Affirmed – https://bit.ly/3NbYWH4 ARITF Renewed – https://bit.ly/3XeqYq3 BFM Amended – https://bit.ly/466hfGa Constitutional Amendment – https://bit.ly/3NbiQlm Resolutions – https://bit.ly/430gVWV Longtime pastor Michael Catt dies – https://bit.ly/3X9oY29

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #435 The 2023 SBC Annual Meeting is just around the corner. Join us as we discuss everything you need to know as we head to New Orleans. SCHEDULE Pastors’ Conference SBC Annual Meeting EVENTS Prayer Gathering Events for Ethnic Fellowships Brazilian Hispanic Myanmar NAAF Affinity Gatherings https://bit.ly/42ofaSM https://bit.ly/3oMwgw0 https://bit.ly/43IShea https://bit.ly/3qgcPfl Seminary Lunches WHAT TO WATCH FOR Announced Candidates Barber – https://bit.ly/3I95C6e Stone – https://bit.ly/3VjbLD8 Adkins – https://bit.ly/3lzOpLu Branch – https://bit.ly/3J5lx71 Finn – https://bit.ly/3ExMhuz Currence – https://bit.ly/3NmrVcJ Rummage – https://bit.ly/3oLR7PH Church Appeals Fern Creek – https://bit.ly/42jZ0tH Freedom – https://bit.ly/45Mqj2L Saddleback – https://bit.ly/3MlzBtR ARITF Report Missionary Sending Celebration EC Recommendations THINGS TO KNOW Shuttles & Hotels Exhibit Hall Restaurants News Recap SWBTS board passes four motions in response to trustees’ claims – https://bit.ly/3IVfDoF Lifeway celebrates grand opening of new teaming space – https://bit.ly/3ISIeuT South Carolina youth pastor arrested after videotaping woman showering – https://bit.ly/3ISGZfe More victims of youth pastor’s voyeurism identified – https://bit.ly/3ITBbSP Miami pastor sentenced for PPP fraud – https://bit.ly/3ISCeT1 This Week in SBC History Convention Unit Films 7,615 Pages Of Records http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1052,03-Jun-1960.PDF Resource of the Week Amy: Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson Jonathan: Mission:Dignity Sunday – https://bit.ly/3N8YfiF

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #434 Southwestern Seminary held a special called meeting on May 30 to address recent allegations of financial impropriety. Also, Lifeway recently celebrated the opening of its new “teaming space” in the Nashville area. News Recap SWBTS board passes four motions in response to trustees’ claims – https://bit.ly/3IVfDoF Lifeway celebrates grand opening of new teaming space – https://bit.ly/3ISIeuT South Carolina youth pastor arrested after videotaping woman showering – https://bit.ly/3ISGZfe More victims of youth pastor’s voyeurism identified – https://bit.ly/3ITBbSP Miami pastor sentenced for PPP fraud – https://bit.ly/3ISCeT1 This Week in SBC History Convention Unit Films 7,615 Pages Of Records http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1052,03-Jun-1960.PDF Resource of the Week Amy: Untold Power: The Fascinating Rise and Complex Legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson Jonathan: Mission:Dignity Sunday – https://bit.ly/3N8YfiF

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #433 Southwestern Seminary will hold a special called meeting on May 30 to address recent allegations of financial impropriety. Also, the Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force released an important update on the coming ministry check website. News Recap Southwestern trustees call special meeting May 30 to discuss reports – https://bit.ly/45v39hh Sexual abuse ministry check website almost ready for launch, ARITF says – https://bit.ly/45xgXYF BCH board chairman resigns amid allegations of animal cruelty, communicating threats – https://bit.ly/45wAQPo Michael Catt’s battle with prostate cancer takes turn for worse, family says – https://bit.ly/43pkma4 Kason Branch to be nominated for SBC 2VP – https://bit.ly/3J5lx71 This Week in SBC History Brooks Hayes Re-elected http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/712,29-May-1958.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: Light Magazine at the ERLC booth at SBC23 Jonathan: CSB Explorer Bible for Kids

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #432 The North American Mission Board responded to the claims in the ongoing lawsuit by Will McRaney. NAMB released its perspective on the claims for the first time since the legal battle began more than five years ago. Also, IMB has 92 missionaries waiting to be celebrated at the SBC Annual Meeting. News Recap NAMB files response in McRaney case – https://bit.ly/3WmMuIL IMB trustees appoint 92 missionaries, stay focused on Gospel advance – https://bit.ly/3MmYnJP You have ‘Good News for all the nations,’ Akin tells SEBTS grads – https://bit.ly/3IqmhD8 Graduates from 24 countries commissioned as ‘soldiers of Christ’ at SBTS – https://bit.ly/3okSqoM Dew reminds graduates there is ‘gain in loss, life in death’ – https://bit.ly/42V7OaA Three churches deemed ‘not in friendly cooperation’ plan to appeal – https://bit.ly/3Wkq0rG Saddleback appeal on behalf of like-minded Southern Baptists, Warren says – https://bit.ly/3MlzBtR Florida Baptists continue investigation of $700K cyber attack – https://bit.ly/3oalrUl Search begins for next executive director of Arkansas Baptist State Convention – https://bit.ly/42ScjT8 Former Texas youth minister admits to sexual contact with children – https://bit.ly/3Owk2Cl Tim Keller, retired New York megachurch pastor and bestselling author, dies at 72 – https://bit.ly/3MFZjcL This Week in SBC History Record Crowd Expected in Houston http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/706,17-May-1958.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: Devoted Jonathan: Book of Reports

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #431 The Florida Baptist Convention was the victim of financial fraud due to spoofing communications between Send Network Florida and NAMB. Also, a faithful disaster relief worker in Illinois was killed when a tree fell on him. News Recap Financial fraud committed against Florida Baptist Convention – https://bit.ly/3nNE93Z Convention Leadership Statement Regarding Financial Fraud – https://bit.ly/3nNEHa3 Illinois DR volunteer killed in accident – https://bit.ly/3BiNFPx ARITF close to completing sexual abuse prevention ‘tool box’ for churches – https://bit.ly/3pAnZeM New Ethnic Research Network to be introduced at SBC annual meeting – https://bit.ly/3pA11Vb Record graduation numbers at Gateway Seminary – https://bit.ly/3NWSCVQ MBTS’ 73rd commencement celebrates graduates, Yeats’ transition – https://bit.ly/3pA157n Hawkins challenges SWBTS graduates to ‘fear the Lord’ – https://bit.ly/41sMckj This Week in SBC History Midweek Youth Night http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/336,13-May-1951.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: Molly Worthen podcast Jonathan: Kris Buckman articles

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #430 Jared Wellman was brought forward as the recommended candidate to lead the SBC Executive Committee by the president search team, however the EC declined the recommendation. As a result a new search team has been named, and the process has been restarted. Also, CP numbers are in for April and giving is still above budget. News Recap SBC Executive Committee declines Wellman recommendation, forms new search committee – https://bit.ly/417cngb EC Chair David Sons speaks to search process past and future – https://bit.ly/3pcvOXT CP giving holds steady as summer approaches – https://bit.ly/42hFKgW Gateway trustees approve 23-24 budget, hire new faculty – https://bit.ly/42osyH9 NAMB Trustees celebrate 10,000 new churches, visit Las Vegas missionaries – https://bit.ly/3LXERF2 Church planting ‘Class of 2022’ pushes Southern Baptists past 10,000 churches planted since 2010 – https://bit.ly/3p9ULTL MBC executive director search committee accepting nominations through May – https://bit.ly/3Ly5oY8 This Week in SBC History Many Newsmen to Attend 1948 Annual Meeting http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/187,03-May-1948.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Teacher Who Became a Spy Jonathan: WMU Missions Celebration

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #429 Mike Stone announced he will once again run for the SBC presidency, and Oklahoma pastor Stephen Rummage will be nominated for the SBC Pastors’ Conference presidency. Also, The Mayor, Don Currence, will be renominated for the office of SBC Registration Secretary. News Recap Mike Stone to be nominated in New Orleans for SBC president – https://bit.ly/3VjbLD8 Don Currence to be renominated for SBC registration secretary – https://bit.ly/3NmrVcJ Rummage to be nominated for 2024 SBC Pastors’ Conference presidency – https://bit.ly/3oLR7PH Committee on Nominations releases trustee, standing committee appointments – https://bit.ly/40Sz4EF 2023 Committee on Committees announced – https://bit.ly/41KDHlr 2023 SBC Annual Meeting program released – https://bit.ly/40LKVoi Patterson, SWBTS dismissed from Rollins abuse case – https://bit.ly/423FVwb This Week in SBC History Childcare available for kids at 1952 Annual Meeting http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/419,25-Apr-1952.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: SBHLA Digital Resource Archive Jonathan: SBC Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #428 Charles Stanley, the legendary pastor and TV preacher, died this past week at age 90. Also in the news, Southwestern has a new president and chancellor as David Dockery has been named the 10th president of the seminary with O.S. Hawkins joining him in the chancellor role. News Recap Charles Stanley, pivotal SBC president, TV preacher, dies – https://bit.ly/422taCf SBC leaders, former presidents react to death of Charles Stanley – https://bit.ly/3AcRZiK David S. Dockery elected 10th president, O.S. Hawkins elected chancellor of Southwestern Seminary – https://bit.ly/3AfnNDD SWBTS trustees elect president, chancellor; adopt new plan, budget, programs – https://bit.ly/3H4ox2f SEBTS trustees elect faculty, approve budget, celebrate Great Commission – https://bit.ly/3mT3JnB Pace named new SEBTS provost; Whitfield to return to full-time teaching – https://bit.ly/3Acq2HY Mohler attends rescheduled work session; trustees affirm SBTS’ health – https://bit.ly/3ox3yyy SBTS president Albert Mohler hospitalized with blood clots in both lungs – https://bit.ly/3KW9yss NOBTS trustees name new faculty, participate in Serve Day with SBC president – https://bit.ly/3UU6oK5 Tennessee Baptists, ethics leader urge legislative protection from gun violence – https://bit.ly/41qfXmI Leatherwood calls on TN lawmakers to act on gun violence – https://bit.ly/3osrzHk This Week in SBC History Editor Doing Good Job http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1004,19-Apr-1958.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: Reorganized Religion Jonathan: Spotify Playlist for SBC23

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #427 A shooting at a Louisville bank took the lives of five people including the son-in-law of former SBTS president Roy Honeycutt. Also, pre-registration for the SBC Annual Meeting crossed 5,000. News Recap Shooting personal for at least three Kentucky Baptist churches – https://bit.ly/416hlKY Thomas Elliott, son-in-law of Roy Honeycutt, killed in bank shooting – https://bit.ly/3mzQRCK 2023 SBC Annual Meeting pre-registration tops 5,000 – https://bit.ly/40hJo9i BGCT director search committee reopens nominations – https://bit.ly/419Ou8u Frank Ingraham, influential Southern Baptist layman, dies – https://bit.ly/419Ou8u This Week in SBC History Microfilm Service Available at SBC Annual Meeting http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1031,14-Apr-1960.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: SBC Resolutions Portal Jonathan: SBC Annual Meeting App

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #426 The SBC Executive Committee’s search for a new president may be close to an end. A special meeting has been called May 1 in Dallas. Also, the Roe v. Patterson case was dismissed from federal court this week. News Recap SBC EC calls May 1 special meeting to consider presidential candidate – https://bit.ly/3UimnkY National CP giving tops $97 million at six-month mark – https://bit.ly/3ZS1crh MBTS trustee meeting features Getty concert, institutional updates – https://bit.ly/3UgljhF Claims against Southwestern, Patterson dismissed in Roe case – https://bit.ly/3KDwUE9 Barber, Wright visit Arkansas to encourage SBDR volunteers, survivors – https://bit.ly/3KHko6D ARITF pivots, moves away from Guidepost Solutions – https://bit.ly/3GpruKq Liberty names Dondi Costin next president, Jonathan Falwell as chancellor – https://bit.ly/3KEySEm Tom Strode retiring after 32 years as BP’s D.C. bureau chief – https://bit.ly/3KGuB37 This Week in SBC History Fashion Tips for SBC Annual Meeting http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/152,05-Apr-1954.pdf Resource of the Week Amy: Caedmon’s Call Livestream Jonathan: Caedmon’s Call 25th Anniversary Album

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #425 SBC president Bart Barber has named South Carolina pastor David Sons as the chairman of the Committee on Resolutions for the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting to be held in New Orleans this June. News Recap Sons to lead 2023 Committee on Resolutions – https://bit.ly/3ZqVAny After Christian school mass shooting, Woodmont Baptist provides sanctuary – https://bit.ly/3znA9sU This Week in SBC History Church Making Plans For Air Cars, Heliport http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2034,31-Mar-1965.pdf Resource of the Week Resurrection Letters – Andrew Peterson

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #424 Longtime pastor and former SBC President Johnny Hunt has filed suit against the SBC, the SBC Executive Committee (EC) and Guidepost Solutions. The suit seeks unspecified damages related to allegations of defamation and the invasion of privacy based on accusations made against Hunt in the 2022 Guidepost report stemming from an investigation into the alleged mishandling of sexual abuse by the SBC EC. News Recap Johnny Hunt sues SBC, EC and Guidepost – https://bit.ly/3K7qBZ6 Leatherwood installed as new ERLC president – https://bit.ly/40hoQyk ERLC trustees OK senior staff additions, award recipients – https://bit.ly/3K5KL5S Author, ethicist Jason Thacker Joining Boyce Faculty – https://bit.ly/3z6vQlA Wolfe elected as new South Carolina Baptist exec – https://bit.ly/3TKPPjh Former SBCV executive Doyle Chauncey dies – https://bit.ly/3lMAQZz Longtime NOBTS registrar Paul Gregoire dies – https://bit.ly/3JJGbsx Former SWBTS professor of missions Samuel Shahid dies at 87 – https://bit.ly/3JJGbsx This Week in SBC History Billy Graham to speak at SBC Annual Meeting http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/326,23-Mar-1951.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: A story with a nice ring to it Jonathan: Lawyer views role on EC as that of ‘servant,’ not ‘savior’

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #423 A North Carolina church is under repair after an unconscious driver crashed his car into its worship center. Also, this week, John Mark Yeats was announced as the new president at Corban College. News Recap Man rescued from burning car after crashing into sanctuary – https://bit.ly/3FxB0eh Hundreds join Serve Tour in Montgomery – https://bit.ly/3mOS3lh Oklahoma Baptists celebrate $1 billion cumulative CP giving – https://bit.ly/3mZR2Hk John Mark Yeats named 11th president of Corban University – https://bit.ly/3ZU36Zi Herbert Brisbane, trailblazing Black evangelism leader, dies at 68 – https://bit.ly/40dR78r This Week in SBC History Hotel Shortage in Oklahoma City http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/219,16-Mar-1949.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: March Madness – North Greenville Band subbing for Furman Jonathan: I Am Second video featuring Tyler and Bethany Toney

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #422 John Yeats announced this week that he will leave his position as the executive director of the Missouri Baptist Convention at the end of the year. Also, in Maryland/Delaware, Tom Stolle was unanimously elected as the new state exec. News Recap Yeats to transition out as Missouri Baptist exec – https://bit.ly/3yttxJb BCM/D board unanimously calls Tom Stolle as executive director – https://bit.ly/3kW4BqH Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention names interim executive-director – https://bit.ly/3JutFhK Cooperative Program giving exceeds monthly budget again, up 2.35% for the year – https://bit.ly/3J83UT0 GuideStone trustees affirm strategic plan, elect officers, announce Hawkins fund – https://bit.ly/3FeQJhZ Changes in key GuideStone leadership roles – https://bit.ly/3JpmXJQ Spurgeon College basketball coach Billy Livezey wins Coach of the Year Award – https://bit.ly/3YFrs7n Lottie Moon letter donated to SEBTS displays Moon’s courage, influence – https://bit.ly/3mIHMaw McRaney/NAMB court date moved to August – https://bit.ly/3ZGF4Ru This Week in SBC History Survey Reveals Few Church Visitors http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/143,08-Mar-1954.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Send the Light: Lottie Moon’s Letters and Other Writings Jonathan: The Wolf in Their Pockets – https://amzn.to/402Dglv

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #421 Tony Wolfe was revealed this week as the candidate to succeed Gary Hollingsworth as the executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, and California Baptist University announced a record-breaking $28.5 million gift to rename their events center. News Recap Tony Wolfe named as candidate for South Carolina exec position – https://bit.ly/3YhynUh Jeff Robinson named editor of Baptist Courier – https://bit.ly/3J9h9UV ARITF shares new information on proposed Ministry Check website – https://bit.ly/3YdqwHs ARITF releases video interview with Samantha Kilpatrick of Guidepost’s ‘Faith-Based Solutions’ – https://bit.ly/3SGh5ix Gateway Seminary to fund short-term mission trips for all students – https://bit.ly/3ZdWzZ7 Southwestern Seminary accepts City of Fort Worth offer for purchase of Carroll Park – https://bit.ly/3miHbvM California Baptist University receives historic $28.5M gift – https://bit.ly/3ZfwMPY Former youth pastor sentenced to 60 years for sex-related crimes – https://bit.ly/3mexT3X This Week in SBC History James Sullivan Named BSSB President http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/59,04-Mar-1953.pdf https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/james-l-sullivan-the-tower-is-gone-legacy-remains/ https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/first-person-remembering-a-great-man-james-l-sullivan/ https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/james-sullivans-faith-wit-leadership-remembered-at-service/ https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/james-l-sullivan-former-president-of-sbc-baptist-sunday-school-board-dies-at-94/ Resources of the Week Amy: Mourning the Presidents Jonathan: Send Luncheon Registration – https://bit.ly/3mdaU9j

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #420 This week’s EC meeting was one for the history books. Amy and Jonathan unpack the decisions made and what those decisions mean for the future of the SBC and provide a look back at the history of Article III of the SBC Constitution and how we got here. News Recap EC Meeting Recap Articles https://bit.ly/3XWZFPM https://bit.ly/3SqPAcw https://bit.ly/3SvlQeO https://bit.ly/3SzbRVF https://bit.ly/3SutC8M https://bit.ly/3Y0Xnit https://bit.ly/3IqY3YQ https://bit.ly/3Y0XtGR https://bit.ly/3m43J3m Nathan Finn to be re-nominated for SBC Recording Secretary – https://bit.ly/3ExMhuz This Week in SBC History This Week – A look at Article III 1845 – “shall consist of members who contribute funds” — after that, it’s basically about $$$ for the first one hundred years 1925 – Baptist Faith and Message and Cooperative Program 1948 – “for each regular Baptist church which is in friendly cooperation with this Convention and sympathetic with its purposes and work“ 1992 – TC Pinckney proposes constitutional amendment at an EC meeting- “Homosexuality was being promoted and was making progress … and we wanted to protect the Southern Baptist Convention from [a] nickel and dime whittling away of standards and promoting acceptance of homosexuality” – http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7395,19-Feb-1992.PDF 1993 – Constitutional amendment passes for the second time and goes in “Is in friendly cooperation with the Convention and sympathetic with its purposes and work. Among churches not in cooperation with the Convention are churches which act to affirm, approve, or endorse homosexual behavior.” 1999 – T.C. Pinckney proposes Baptist Faith and Message committee 2000 – Baptist Faith and Message – clear at the time that it was “not binding on local congregations” Acknowledgement of female pastors, including Fern Creek – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/sbc-life-articles/sbc-and-women-pastors/ 2004 – starts showing up in state conventions Michigan, Florida: changed bylaws to say they could expel congregations that did not adhere to the BFM; other states followed suit, also some local associations 2007 – Garner motion – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/bfm-motion-grabs-attention-at-sbc/ 2014 – new proposal for cooperating standards, primarily financial, about upping the minimum giving standards… BUT it adds the BFM 2000 Original: Has not intentionally operated in any manner demonstrating opposition to the doctrine expressed in the Convention’s most recently adopted statement of faith. (By way of example, churches which act to affirm, approve, or endorse homosexual behavior would be deemed not to be in cooperation with the Convention.) Text gets changed to: “Has a faith and practice which closely identifies with the Convention’s adopted statement of faith. (By way of example, churches which act to affirm, approve, or endorse homosexual behavior would be deemed not to be in cooperation with the Convention.)” 2017 – constitutional amendment to add racism is declined – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/ec-wrap-up-cp-escrowing-by-churches-draws-study/ 2018 – Raleigh White Baptist Church – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/ec-disfellowships-ga-church-honors-mohler/ 2019 – Constitutional amendments and Bylaw 8 Round 1 amendments – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/wrap-up-sex-abuse-prevention-tops-sbc-exec-comm-agenda/ Possible revision – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/sbc-ec-may-revise-sex-abuse-prevention-proposal/ Final version moves forwa...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #419 Asbury University in Kentucky is experiencing a move of the Holy Spirit. Also, nomination have begun for the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting. We have two announcements including one for president. News Recap Asbury Revival https://bit.ly/413kwU2 https://bit.ly/3I2kanW https://bit.ly/3KhoDGf https://bit.ly/3KiFloG https://bit.ly/3YQ5Iq6 Louisiana pastor to nominate Barber for second term as SBC president – https://bit.ly/3I95C6e Fred Luter to nominate Jay Adkins for first vice president – https://bit.ly/3lzOpLu Florida church responds to Credential Committee inquiry – https://bit.ly/3lEK4Xv ARITF meeting with SBC Credentials Committee, abuse survivors – https://bit.ly/3Z3oWbX This Week in SBC History National WMU Executive Director announces retirement, engagement http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/6744,17-Feb-1989.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Jesus Revolution Jonathan: 250th anniversary of Amazing Grace

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #418 NAMB held their winter trustee meeting in Miami while IMB held theirs in Virginia a week prior. Also, CP giving has bounced above budget for the year after a slow start last fall. News Recap NAMB Trustees meet missionaries reaching Miami’s unique diversity – https://bit.ly/3HOHUw0 Ken Whitten joins NAMB to head up leadership ministry – https://bit.ly/3XnlMyz IMB trustees appoint 46 new missionaries, celebrate reports of increased engagement – https://bit.ly/3YHoBvq BGCT receives $28 million from Dukes estate – https://bit.ly/3JXXB6B January Cooperative Program giving rebounds, above budget for fiscal year – https://bit.ly/3YJ2bKf Crawford resigns as Maryland-Delaware exec after ‘marital indiscretions’ – https://bit.ly/3RT1WtF NOBTS’ sold-out Abide conference inspires women to live ‘missionally’ – https://bit.ly/3S4xnS9 Midwestern Seminary student Caylee Dugger killed in accident – https://bit.ly/3xgnt6d This Week in SBC History Bed-ridden patient delivers lesson http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/270,06-Feb-1950.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Downplaying the Sin of Homosexuality Won’t Win the Next Generation Jonathan: BP Toolbox – BaptistPress.com/toolbox

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #417 A pair of churches who have issued preaching invites to Johnny Hunt are apparently under inquiry by the SBC Credentials Committee. Also, trustees at Lifeway and IMB met this week. News Recap Churches reported to SBC Credentials Committee over Johnny Hunt invites – https://bit.ly/3YjwNS5 Lifeway trustees celebrate momentum, new initiatives – https://bit.ly/3DDrVj8 Sending Celebration connects churches to the nations – https://bit.ly/3JFKRBC Online scammers steal $793K from N.C. church – https://bit.ly/3jvqEDM Trial date set for case involving Patterson, SWBTS – https://bit.ly/3wTiBDK This Week in SBC History FMB Moves into New Home in Richmond http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/808,01-Feb-1959.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Essential Christianity by J.D. Greear Jonathan: ERLC Racial Unity web event

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #416 The ERLC has a new chief of staff, and he is no stranger to Southern Baptists. Also, Midwestern Seminary announced a massive gift to spur missionary training and sending from the school. News Recap ERLC trustees elect Mullin as chief of staff – https://bit.ly/3JfnKNY MBTS’ $2.5 million ‘missions moonshot’ – https://bit.ly/3wzBP17 Birmingham area youth director arrested on child pornography charges – https://bit.ly/3HANDq5 Texas Baptist College student arrested on sexual abuse charges – https://bit.ly/40aaWya This Week in SBC History Nashville Paper Pushes Church News http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/53,26-Jan-1953.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: George Liele Church Planting, Evangelism, and Missions Sunday resources Jonathan: The Road to New Orleans

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #415 A plane crash in Georgia and another in Texas claimed the lives of Southern Baptist church leaders and pastors this week. Also, the WMU was able to hold an in-person board meeting for the first time in three years. News Recap Clint Clifton, NAMB staffer, dies in plane crash – https://bit.ly/3XmZjCh Texas plane crash kills four members of Tennessee church – https://bit.ly/3J1xyed WMU leaders meet in person for the first time in three years – https://bit.ly/3Wn7MEj FBI offers $25k reward for information on pregnancy support center attacks – https://bit.ly/3kwMCGs Brentwood Baptist pastor announces retirement – https://bit.ly/3Xne3Bm BGCT Executive Director Search Committee now accepting nominations – https://bit.ly/3XpVEDY This Week in SBC History Church installs television receiver in youth center http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/213,20-Jan-1949.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: The Life We’re Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World – https://amzn.to/3ZI9N0G Jonathan: BP Audio Articles – BaptistPress.com

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #414 The ERLC has helped launch a new life initiative with a host of partners to help fight abortion in America. Also, Send Relief work continues across Ukraine. News Recap Stand for Life launches with ERLC help – https://bit.ly/3QDwMFW Sexual abuse hotline, ‘fully confidential,’ task force says – https://bit.ly/3QyMuCp Illinois pastor charged with two counts of grooming – https://bit.ly/3X63FNX Southern Baptists provide food, shelter, generators as Ukraine enters winter during war – https://bit.ly/3vVyI3n This Week in SBC History FBC Atlanta offers closed-circuit TV http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/127,11-Jan-1954.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: I’m Praying for You – https://amzn.to/3GIoCrx Jonathan: Every Moment Holy – https://amzn.to/3X9V4tT

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #413 Chris Martin, the executive director of the Hawaii-Pacific Baptist Convention is headed back to the mainland to take a job with the IMB. Also, Bobbye Rankin, wife of former IMB president Jerry Rankin, passed away this week at the age of 78. News Recap Martin leaving Hawaii-Pacific post for new role at IMB – https://bit.ly/3IuQ1Qj Bobbye Rankin, wife of former IMB president, dies – https://bit.ly/3vIaBFh December Cooperative Program Allocation Budget giving total highest this fiscal year – https://bit.ly/3XaF0Yf Committee on Nominations working on recommendations for vacancies, chairman says – https://bit.ly/3il40gS Montana pastor charged with sexually abusing four girls – https://bit.ly/3Qln8rr This Week in SBC History New York City Chapel To Be Manhattan Church http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/950,04-Jan-1958.pdf https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/pioneer-paul-james-90-reflects-on-early-sbc-work-in-new-york/ Resources of the Week Amy: Abide, a study of 1, 2, 3, John – https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/abide-bible-study Jonathan: Sanctity of Life Sunday – https://bit.ly/3Qtuh9h

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #412 Amy and Jonathan take a look ahead into the future and ask their questions for 2023. Questions for 2023 What will be the next steps taken in abuse reform and response? Who will be elected to lead the EC? Will we see more diversity in first and second chair roles in the SBC? Will we top 10,000 messengers in New Orleans? Will the upward trends in giving continue for CP, LMCO, and AAEO? How will the Saddleback/women pastor conversation be resolved? How will legal proceedings affect the SBC—DOJ, McRaney vs. NAMB, Rollins vs. Pressler, etc.? What will a Leatherwood administration at the ERLC look like? Will Bart Barber be opposed at the SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans? What will 2023 hold for seminary education? What will be the surprise story of 2023?

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #411 Amy and Jonathan take a look back at the year in Southern Baptist life and answer their questions for the year. Amy also shares her most fascinating Southern Baptists of 2022. Questions for 2022 What will be the outcome of the Guidepost investigation of the SBC Executive Committee’s handling of reports of sexual abuse? Who will be elected to lead the ERLC and EC? Will we see more diversity in first and second chair roles in the SBC? Will we top 10,000 messengers in Anaheim? Will the upward trends in giving continue for CP, LMCO, and AAEO? Will Southern Baptists become too affinity-based at the risk of sacrificing cooperation across the Convention? How will social media continue to affect our cooperation? As global tensions mount with Russia (Ukraine) and China (Uyghurs), what will be the impact on Southern Baptist missions efforts globally if political destabilization continues? How will the Supreme Court rule on Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health and will that impact the legality of abortion in the United States? How will the mass influx of new members to the EC (around 50 in two years) affect the entity and the Convention? What will be the surprise story of 2022? Top Stories of the Year Guidepost Solutions report; Southern Baptists’ response Overturn of Roe v. Wade Department of Justice investigation of SBC Russian invasion of Ukraine Leadership changes in the SBC Southern Baptists’ historic generosity 2022 SBC Annual Meeting and its results McLaurin’s interim EC presidency Southern Baptist response to natural disasters 2023 meeting moved to New Orleans Most Fascinating Southern Baptists of the Year Evan McPherson – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/bengals-kicker-no-stranger-to-big-stage/ Wes Fowler – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/one-year-later-mayfield-slowly-coming-back-after-tornado/ Jeff Farmer – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/seminary-professors-motorcycle-sabbatical-leads-to-fruitful-conversations/ Mike Keahbone – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/keahbone-uses-native-american-resolution-to-minister-to-survivors-of-forced-conversion/ Daniel Ritchie – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/sbc-digest-sebts-trustees-celebrate-great-commission-efforts-sbts-trustees-commend-mohlers-stance-on-meaning-of-pastor-in-bfm-2000/ Duce Branch – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/sebts-professor-continues-musical-legacy-as-the-ambassador/ Don Currence – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/don-currence-to-be-nominated-for-sbc-registration-secretary-in-anaheim/ Victor Chayasirisobhon – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/victor-chayasirisobhon-to-be-nominated-for-sbc-first-vice-president/ Hannah Daniel – https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/biden-renews-refugee-cap-of-125000-after-falling-far-short/ Itamar Elizalde – https://www.sendrelief.org/story/celebrating-the-grand-opening-of-send-reliefs-puerto-rico-ministry-center/ Resource of the Year ACTS 2 Network App

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #410 Five Southern Baptist seminaries hosted graduation as more than 1,000 graduates received degrees this fall. Also, the BCMD announced the launch of an African American leadership institute in early 2023. News Recap Iorg to grads: Be like Simeon, introduce Jesus to people – https://bit.ly/3WcBQTw Dew reminds graduates ‘no greater need’ than now – https://bit.ly/3ht1LaH God’s calling is the greatest calling, Akin tells graduates – https://bit.ly/3BEwWXq Graduates will impact the 22nd Century, Mohler tells record fall class – https://bit.ly/3hsddmY Midwestern Seminary Celebrates Graduates in the Seventy-Second Commencement Exercise – https://bit.ly/3YucJxc SEBTS Caskey Center will do ‘essential work of Bible translation’ – https://bit.ly/3YkgRzU McRaney suit against NAMB gets trial date – https://bit.ly/3FwgSrW African American leadership institute set to launch in 2023 – https://bit.ly/3UX22Al 48 students baptized in one day amid Johnson Ferry’s discipleship culture – https://bit.ly/3Fx9pci This Week in SBC History Buck This Competition To Have A Deerer Tale http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1403,19-Dec-1959.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Essential Christianity: The Heart of the Gospel in Ten Words – https://amzn.to/3HGBHn8 Jonathan: BP Newsletters

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #409 IMB president Paul Chitwood joins the show to discuss Ukraine, Send Relief, a record LMCO year, the missionary pipeline and so much more on this week’s episode. Also, Amy Grant was honored this week alongside Bono, Gladys Knight, and George Clooney. News Recap November Cooperative Program Allocation Budget report shows impact of economic woes – https://bit.ly/3F8h8NE Amy Grant, ‘queen of Christian pop,’ feted at Kennedy Center Honors – https://bit.ly/3Pc6uKo Chandler returns to Village Church pulpit following months-long leave of absence – https://bit.ly/3YjBlsK Dockery encourages graduates through labor, character of first-century believers – https://bit.ly/3FMgszf This Week in SBC History Messengers prefer to go to California http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/262,09-Dec-1949.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: The Thrill of Orthodoxy – https://amzn.to/3haCgLl Jonathan: The Shepherd of the Hills – https://amzn.to/3UZpdKF

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #408 SBC President Bart Barber issued a statement on the “restoration” of Johnny Hunt to ministry calling the move “repugnant.” Also, former SBTS professor David Sills has filed a defamation lawsuit against 11 defendants as a result of being named in the Sexual Abuse Task Force report this past May. News Recap Barber criticizes announcement of Hunt ‘restoration’ as ‘repugnant’ – https://bit.ly/3gYINIHCriticism of Johnny Hunt ‘restoration’ grows; preaching slot canceled – https://bit.ly/3VKmkhjSills files defamation suit against SBC, Lyell, others – https://bit.ly/3imdDvcSTATE MEETINGS: Georgia, Northwest, SBCV – https://bit.ly/3Vss3Zk | https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3513041122254057Louisiana church witnesses 58 straight weeks of baptisms – https://bit.ly/3AYWQVFAnnel Robayna named IMB’s Hispanic church mobilization strategist – https://bit.ly/3HdN6um This Week in SBC History 40 years of sermons stolen from carhttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1392,02-Dec-1959.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: The Wingfeather Saga – https://bit.ly/3VLRMf7Jonathan: Behold the Lamb of God Livestream – https://bit.ly/3VPQhfQ

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #407 With Thanksgiving upon us, Amy and Jonathan discuss the holiday, some state convention recaps, a rather large Thanksgiving celebration back in 1981, and one of the best scenes in West Wing lore. News Recap STATE MEETINGS: Kentucky, South Carolina – https://bit.ly/3VqV3k0STATE MEETINGS: Tennessee, BGAV – https://bit.ly/3icf1ApSTATE MEETINGS: Ohio, Oklahoma – https://bit.ly/3U3lJpFFormer Texas student minister gets five years in guilty sex abuse plea – https://bit.ly/3XxLstgBaptist historian Albert Wardin dies at 94 – https://bit.ly/3EXBDOg This Week in SBC History Thanksgiving Feast at First Baptist Ft. Lauderdalehttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5369,25-Nov-1981.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Christmas at Home – https://michaelwsmith.shop/product/pre-order-christmas-at-home/Jonathan: Preparing for a Season of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love Advent Devotional – https://bit.ly/3EXzCSc

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #406 While state convention recaps dominate this episode, there is much to celebrate with the opening of a new Send Relief center in Puerto Rico as well as the Jesus Film being translated into its 2,000th language by a Southern Baptist seminary student. News Recap Send Relief celebrates opening of Puerto Rico ministry center – https://bit.ly/3OiIBjSUnify Project set to launch with widespread participation – https://bit.ly/3UKKqseHistoric election of N.C. convention’s first Black president put into perspective with Facebook post – https://bit.ly/3tFdwgXLouisiana Baptists discuss cooperation at annual meeting – https://bit.ly/3TMCfdOSBTC messengers conduct business, pursue God’s presence – https://bit.ly/3TMCfdOBGCT celebrates unwavering commitment to sharing Christ, showing love – https://bit.ly/3UP0wkJAt 199th annual meeting, Alabama Baptists praise God’s work — past, present, future – https://bit.ly/3UP0wkJHistoric election of officers, missionary commissioning highlight Arizona meeting – https://bit.ly/3EHiGzgFlorida Baptists approve budget, sexual abuse committee report – https://bit.ly/3EHiGzgIowa Baptists’ generous giving continues – https://bit.ly/3gfpEC0Maryland-Delaware Baptists mobilizing churches for mission – https://bit.ly/3gfpEC0New England Baptists celebrate ethnic ministries leading in evangelism – https://bit.ly/3gfpEC0Illinois meeting spotlights missions, new projects – https://bit.ly/3TMMMpd‘God’s Spirit is moving’ in Wyoming, messengers hear – https://bit.ly/3TMMMpdSWBTS student narrates ‘Jesus’ film in its 2,000th language – https://bit.ly/3goqZq9 This Week in SBC History Adrian Rogers dieshttps://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/adrian-rogers-longtime-bellevue-pastor-and-leader-in-conservative-resurgence-dies/ Resources of the Week Amy: Heaven and Nature Sing: 25 Advent Reflections to Bring Joy to the World – https://amzn.to/3OhJrgSJonathan: World Cup

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #405 New research from Lifeway shows that while 100% of churches have reopened following the pandemic, only about 85% of attendees have returned. Also, state conventions are happening across the country and attendance at the meetings is on the rise. News Recap Churches are open but still recovering from pandemic attendance losses – https://bit.ly/3G6j5fJOctober Cooperative Program giving 5 percent below budget – https://bit.ly/3NWtEnrMichigan celebrates diversity, increases CP percentage – https://bit.ly/3DXJn0ZWest Virginia Baptists rally around three-year cooperative vision – https://bit.ly/3DXJn0ZN.C. Baptists elect first African American president, celebrate being ‘On Mission Together’ – https://bit.ly/3g2fuEDHawaii Pacific Baptists focus on unity – https://bit.ly/3g2fuEDMWBC highlights relationships, honors Endel – https://bit.ly/3hCHC1xMissouri Baptists ‘Reflecting Christ to a watching world’ – https://bit.ly/3hCHC1xArkansas Baptists cooperate through service – https://bit.ly/3TsTzV4New Mexico Baptists turn eyes toward God – https://bit.ly/3TsTzV4Executive Committee presidential search team set to interview finalists – https://bit.ly/3WSjEQeBlue Mountain College becomes Blue Mountain Christian University – https://bit.ly/3Tw926uSouthern Baptist library and archives honored for decades of success – https://bit.ly/3O00OmjIllinois children’s home worker sentenced on sexual assault charges – https://bit.ly/3UwaB5J This Week in SBC History Cherries rejected by boarding schoolhttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/306,13-Nov-1950.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Church Communications – https://amzn.to/3tpDoxaJonathan: But God – https://amzn.to/3Uwg6S8

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #404 Broadmoor Baptist Church in Jackson, Miss., issued a response to a decades-old report of sexual abuse at the church. In doing so, they may have become the model for how to properly report older cases. News Recap Mississippi church commits to ‘more thorough response’ for 1980s abuse case – https://bit.ly/3t3yC84Middle school principal, Baptist youth volunteer arrested on child sex-related charges – https://bit.ly/3fArmxqChurchgoers increasingly prefer a congregation that shares their politics – https://bit.ly/3U7MNVCSouthern Baptist Disaster Relief receives $400,000 from State of Florida – https://bit.ly/3E0adGRBarber, Wellman issue statement on proposed constitutional amendment – https://bit.ly/3DDemPACalifornia Baptists celebrate being ‘Better Together’ – https://bit.ly/3DD30epUtah, Idaho partner in advancing the Gospel – https://bit.ly/3DD30epIndiana Baptists resource each other – https://bit.ly/3fxvPkvMississippi Baptists increase budget, unveil new logo – https://bit.ly/3fxvPkv‘In Jesus’ Name’: Southern Baptists observe global prayer day – https://bit.ly/3FKV4dV This Week in SBC History Ants cause false fire alarm at Golden Gatehttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3089,05-Nov-1970.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: SEBTS professor continues musical legacy as ‘The Ambassador’New Summit Worship AlbumJonathan: Calling Out the Called – https://amzn.to/3FKJjV0

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #403 Southwestern Seminary announced they had begun cutting staff in efforts to reduce seminary operating expenses by 10%. Also, winners of the annual Dove Awards were announced. News Recap Southwestern Seminary announces layoffs – https://bit.ly/3W78wyFSaddleback pastor says he’ll encourage women to preach but ‘doesn’t want to engage in denominational battles’ – https://bit.ly/3SFUG3jDove Award winners include CeCe Winans, Phil Wickham, Anne Wilson – https://bit.ly/3U3pXybUnify Project weeks from launch, Litton says – https://bit.ly/3gV5IodNevada sets renewed focus on discipleship – https://bit.ly/3TEFrsB‘Church Forward’ launches new season of ministry for Kansas, Nebraska – https://bit.ly/3TEFrsBAlabama pastor arrested on child sex-related charges – https://bit.ly/3W9KvqxFormer South Carolina youth pastor charged with criminal sexual conduct of minor – https://bit.ly/3WekiHc This Week in SBC History George Schroeder named Brotherhood Commission Exechttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/370,30-Oct-1951.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Gloria Gaynor story – https://bit.ly/3gVhj6nJonathan: Student Baptism Sunday – https://bit.ly/3DHMgEj

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #402 The trustees at Southwestern Seminary met for their regularly called meeting and covered a number of issues last week at the campus in Fort Worth. Also, state convention recaps continue this week. News Recap SWBTS ‘not in a crisis,’ but financial challenges must be addressed, Dockery tells trustees – https://bit.ly/3CMCKhoGateway’s present strength has historic foundations, trustees told – https://bit.ly/3CSwxAHMBTS trustee meeting includes 10-year celebration, newly endowed chair, five-year plan – https://bit.ly/3CSwxAHSend Relief Serve Tour completes 2022 events, looks toward 2023 – https://bit.ly/3TFWI4hBaptist Resource Network meeting emphasizes missions, love – https://bit.ly/3F0UfNOColorado Baptists celebrate church planting – https://bit.ly/3F0UfNOMontana announces sale of its building – https://bit.ly/3F6dllLDakota Baptist Convention gathers in celebration – https://bit.ly/3F6dllLMatz named HLGU President, turnaround called ‘miracle’ – https://bit.ly/3F6dq932022 Lottie Moon offering and week of prayer resources available from IMB – https://bit.ly/3z0o3pW This Week in SBC History Missionary Kids Learn Mannershttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3270,22-Oct-1971.pdf If you’re looking for theological education that includes both academic challenge and hands-on ministry experience, then might I suggest Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary? And the best way to experience SWBTS is to attend their Fall Preview Day on October 21. Preview Days are your opportunity to see first-hand all that Southwestern Seminary has to offer. During your visit, you’ll tour the campus, speak with faculty members, chat with fellow students, and experience the unique campus community of Southwestern Seminary. And, all Preview Day attendees will have a chance to win a $1500 scholarship! Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at swbts.edu/preview. Resources of the Week Amy: The Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar, 25th Anniversary: Retrospect and ProspectJonathan: ACTS2 TV Network

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #401 SBC President Bart Barber was featured last week on the CBS news show 60 Minutes. Also, SBDR hit a milestone in its response to Hurricane Ian serving more than half a million meals in Florida. News Recap SBC President Bart Barber featured on CBS’ 60 Minutes – https://bit.ly/3CU6hqFBarber’s 60 Minutes interview brings positive reviews from SBC leaders – https://bit.ly/3ECmG4qSBDR nears 500,000 meals prepared, relief for hundreds – https://bit.ly/3CYds16Ezell issues statement for He Gets Us webinar – https://bit.ly/3CZgQIUMidwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College Celebrate Tenth Consecutive Year of Record Enrollment – https://bit.ly/3EHv8iUSWBTS trustees to receive crucial update next week – https://bit.ly/3EHv8iUFall trustee meeting recap from SBTS – https://bit.ly/3g6ZLE2Fall trustee meeting recap from SEBTS – https://bit.ly/3g17pzHIMB to host annual Missions College – https://bit.ly/3rVtylLChinese Fellowship installs new executive director – https://bit.ly/3CYyoVINorth Greenville University mourns death of baseball player – https://bit.ly/3yBLllB This Week in SBC History Baker James Cauthen Elected Foreign Mission Secretaryhttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/106,14-Oct-1953.pdf If you’re looking for theological education that includes both academic challenge and hands-on ministry experience, then might I suggest Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary? And the best way to experience SWBTS is to attend their Fall Preview Day on October 21. Preview Days are your opportunity to see first-hand all that Southwestern Seminary has to offer. During your visit, you’ll tour the campus, speak with faculty members, chat with fellow students, and experience the unique campus community of Southwestern Seminary. And, all Preview Day attendees will have a chance to win a $1500 scholarship! Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at swbts.edu/preview. Resources of the Week Amy: Political Gospel: Public Witness in a Politically Crazy WorldJonathan: A biblical resource for pastors on gender and sexuality

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #400 The International Mission Board and the North American Mission Board both announced record offerings. Also, giving through the National Cooperative Program Allocation Budget hit a 14-year high eclipsing $200 million for the first time since 2008. News Recap Lottie Moon offering reaches historic high, proves commitment to Revelation 7:9 vision – https://bit.ly/3EwAlK2National CP giving tops $200 million for first time since 2008 – https://bit.ly/3McKWM2Annie Armstrong Easter Offering hits all-time high as Southern Baptists give record $68.9 million – https://bit.ly/3MgSDRKNAMB Trustees celebrate record-breaking Annie Offering, meet faces behind numbers – https://bit.ly/3ebN9LcSend Network unveils new values, leadership team, Spanish website – https://bit.ly/3ymDlVKNew name, logo for Southern Baptist Hispanic group to represent unity – https://bit.ly/3fOtsd5Speakers for 2023 SBC Pastors Conference, plan for endowment announced – https://bit.ly/3CCm9y0STATE MEETINGS: Alaska, New York – https://bit.ly/3MfGoVjChu Soh to succeed John Jones as GuideStone chief operating officer – https://bit.ly/3SOKAhhPastor retires from Texas church where gunman killed 26 people in 2017 – https://bit.ly/3ymQiinMarilynn Blackaby, wife of ‘Experiencing God’ author Henry Blackaby, dies at 83 – https://bit.ly/3T1Qf3b This Week in SBC History Children’s Page and Possum Poemhttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/686,06-Oct-1955.pdf If you’re looking for theological education that includes both academic challenge and hands-on ministry experience, then might I suggest Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary? And the best way to experience SWBTS is to attend their Fall Preview Day on October 21. Preview Days are your opportunity to see first-hand all that Southwestern Seminary has to offer. During your visit, you’ll tour the campus, speak with faculty members, chat with fellow students, and experience the unique campus community of Southwestern Seminary. Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at swbts.edu/preview. Resources of the Week Bart Barber interview with Anderson Cooper to air Oct. 9 – https://bit.ly/3edSf9S

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #399 Several changes were announced that reversed some previous decisions by the trustees at Southwestern Seminary and the International Mission Board. Also, at the IMB’s trustee meeting a huge announcement was made about the 2021-22 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. News Recap Hawkins, Dockery announced as joint interim leadership at SWBTS – https://bit.ly/3E0xmtjGreenway not going to IMB – https://bit.ly/3fwoIs8Chitwood says Greenway to bring ‘invaluable’ experience to IMB – https://bit.ly/3rghwDlIMB trustees share good news reports, remain focused on Revelation 7:9 vision – https://bit.ly/3LRpBI4At Sending Celebration, IMB appointees reminded to abide in Christ – https://bit.ly/3LXLPYPMissionary pipeline growing, but so is the need – https://bit.ly/3xZyoBNSouthern Baptists prepare for Florida cleanup, East Coast response to Ian – https://bit.ly/3LUZO1NJudson College bond holders sue; Alabama Baptist leaders respond – https://bit.ly/3dXqpPa This Week in SBC History The Role of the Church on Social and Political Issueshttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3258,29-Sep-1971.pdf If you’re looking for a Christ-centered, Scripture-driven, and student-focused undergraduate education, then look no further than Texas Baptist College, located in Fort Worth, TX. TBC is dedicated to providing trustworthy Christian higher education to undergraduate students, no matter where God is calling them. And on October 21, you have the opportunity to explore everything TBC has to offer at its Fall Preview Day. Students and parents are invited to tour the campus, talk to the faculty, explore degree offerings, and meet fellow students. Let Texas Baptist College help you find your calling. Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at texasbaptist.com/preview. Resources of the Week Amy: Confronting Jesus: 9 Encounters with the Hero of the GospelsJonathan: Focus on CP Month

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #398 Southwestern Seminary announced that president Adam W. Greenway has resigned from his post. Also, the SBC Executive Committee met and got a lot of business done—and collected a couple of really big checks. News Recap Greenway resigns from Southwestern presidency – https://bit.ly/3LFCftBSBC Executive Committee seeks unity, celebrates diversity – https://bit.ly/3SqkRLBExecutive Committee deals with financial downturn, prepares for annual audit – https://bit.ly/3C5M6ptEC presidential search narrows to 11 candidates – https://bit.ly/3Spt4j6EC approves Caring Well Sunday for abuse awareness – https://bit.ly/3R9GZJdProposed bylaw change would give messengers more time to ‘process’ resolutions – https://bit.ly/3r3xikIExecutive Committee votes to disfellowship two churches following Credentials Committee report – https://bit.ly/3R2rWRqOhio Baptists give $500,000 from camp sale proceeds to Cooperative Program – https://bit.ly/3BFeOMuLifeway campers give more than $540,000 to IMB, NAMB – https://bit.ly/3BxPhVmDiversity highlighted in staff reports to EC – https://bit.ly/3BFeMnQLongtime Missouri Baptist paper editor Don Hinkle dies – https://bit.ly/3BFNMV9 This Week in SBC History New Pastor Has Big Dayhttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/299,25-Sep-1950.pdf If you’re looking for theological education that includes both academic challenge and hands-on ministry experience, then might I suggest Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary? And the best way to experience SWBTS is to attend their Fall Preview Day on October 21. Preview Days are your opportunity to see first-hand all that Southwestern Seminary has to offer. During your visit, you’ll tour the campus, speak with faculty members, chat with fellow students, and experience the unique campus community of Southwestern Seminary. Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at swbts.edu/preview. Resources of the Week Amy: Christian Theology: Biblical, Historical, and SystematicJonathan: SBC Calendar

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #397 The Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission has a new permanent president in Brent Leatherwood. Also, Matt Carter has retired from pastoring to join the North American Mission Board News Recap Leatherwood named ERLC president – https://bit.ly/3RIcFq1Interim leadership led to Leatherwood’s ERLC election – https://bit.ly/3xt6HBjMatt Carter of Houston’s Sagemont Church named mobilization VP of Send Network – https://bit.ly/3xu37qAKentucky Disaster Relief trains more than 200 volunteers in weekend event – https://bit.ly/3qJTa4A This Week in SBC History Registration Analysis Shows Low Participationhttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5903,17-Sep-1984.pdf If you’re looking for a Christ-centered, Scripture-driven, and student-focused undergraduate education, then look no further than Texas Baptist College, located in Fort Worth, TX. TBC is dedicated to providing trustworthy Christian higher education to undergraduate students, no matter where God is calling them. And on October 21, you have the opportunity to explore everything TBC has to offer at its Fall Preview Day. Students and parents are invited to tour the campus, talk to the faculty, explore degree offerings, and meet fellow students. Let Texas Baptist College help you find your calling. Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at texasbaptist.com/preview. Resources of the Week Amy: Advent BlocksJonathan: Experiencing God Bible

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #396 Hotel information for the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting has been released by the SBC Executive Committee. Also, Amy and Jonathan reminisce about the life and death of Queen Elizabeth II. News Recap Hotel information for SBC23 released – https://bit.ly/3D9eJmnWith one month left in fiscal year, CP giving above budget by nearly $9.7 million – https://bit.ly/3QwMNw3Texas Baptists partner with Send Relief to launch ministry center in Laredo – https://bit.ly/3RLMyOuOuachita Baptist defensive lineman Clark Yarbrough dies – https://bit.ly/3KYFyvHMissouri pastor’s wife dies in auto crash – https://bit.ly/3KZaMmm This Week in SBC History Arizona Seeks To Add ‘Southern’ To Titlehttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1192,10-Sep-1961.pdf If you’re looking for theological education that includes both academic challenge and hands-on ministry experience, then might I suggest Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary? And the best way to experience SWBTS is to attend their Fall Preview Day on October 21. Preview Days are your opportunity to see first-hand all that Southwestern Seminary has to offer. During your visit, you’ll tour the campus, speak with faculty members, chat with fellow students, hear from President Adam W. Greenway, and experience the unique campus community of Southwestern Seminary. Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at swbts.edu/preview. Resources of the Week Amy: The Queen’s SpeechJonathan: Amy Grant – Behind The Eyes 25th Anniversary Expanded Edition A lot of stories being shared about Her Majesty the Queen, but I've got one that tops them all. I once had the honor of touring the UK Parliament with a man who knew its history better than anyone. I asked for the craziest story he could share and he did not disappoint. 1/9— Robert Cunningham (@tcpcrobert) September 9, 2022

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #395 Arkansas state exec Sonny Tucker announced his retirement, and another state convention has a new exec chosen. Also, Texas pastor Matt Chandler is stepping away for a season at The Village Church. News Recap Sonny Tucker, ABSC executive director, announces retirement – https://bit.ly/3B7sDEnBGAV Executive Board Approves Executive Director Nominee – https://bit.ly/3RtTlfzSearch for new SCBC executive director-treasurer begins – https://bit.ly/3CRrlyDMatt Chandler to take leave of absence following ‘inappropriate messaging’ – https://bit.ly/3cCrLybFormer student pastor arrested for sexual indecency with a child – https://bit.ly/3wLwB2D‘God has been faithful to preserve Lifeway,’ Mandrell tells trustees – https://bit.ly/3Rt5q4D This Week in SBC History Thief Takes Recorder and Sermons From Mississippi Preacher’s Studyhttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/355,31-Aug-1951.pdf If you’re looking for a Christ-centered, Scripture-driven, and student-focused undergraduate education, then look no further than Texas Baptist College, located in Fort Worth, TX. TBC is dedicated to providing trustworthy Christian higher education to undergraduate students, no matter where God is calling them. And on October 21, you have the opportunity to explore everything TBC has to offer at its Fall Preview Day. Students and parents are invited to tour the campus, talk to the faculty, explore degree offerings, and meet fellow students. Let Texas Baptist College help you find your calling. Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at texasbaptist.com/preview. Resources of the Week Amy: David LiveJonathan: Acts Commentary

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #394 A new study from Lifeway Research shows that while the cost of living has increased dramatically in the past few years, pay for Southern Baptist pastors has not followed suit. Also, a kickoff event was held this past week in New Orleans in preparation for the 2023 Annual Meeting and Pastors’ Conference. News Recap SBC pastor pay stuck at same level since 2018 – https://bit.ly/3cruXfWEnthusiasm, hopes for ‘fertile soil’ highlight annual meeting planning in New Orleans – https://bit.ly/3dMKnvlKody Gibson named new vice president of communications and brand strategy – https://bit.ly/3e21lWAGlobal Hunger Sunday highlights, supports hunger projects worldwide – https://bit.ly/3RaWpwX This Week in SBC History ‘Son of Sam’ Baptized in 1973 by Louisville Churchhttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4477,25-Aug-1977.pdf If you’re looking for theological education that includes both academic challenge and hands-on ministry experience, then might I suggest Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary? And the best way to experience SWBTS is to attend their Fall Preview Day on October 21. Preview Days are your opportunity to see first-hand all that Southwestern Seminary has to offer. During your visit, you’ll tour the campus, speak with faculty members, chat with fellow students, hear from President Adam W. Greenway, and experience the unique campus community of Southwestern Seminary. Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at swbts.edu/preview. Resources of the Week Amy: Rembrandt Is in the Wind: Learning to Love Art through the Eyes of FaithJonathan: The Elements by TobyMac

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #393 The SBC Executive Committee announced last week that the United States Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the Convention regarding sexual abuse. Also, Baylor and the BGCT announced this week that they are reevaluating their relationship. News Recap SBC leaders respond to DOJ investigation – https://bit.ly/3AabTueExecutive Committee, no individuals subpoenaed in DOJ investigation – https://bit.ly/3pAJNmYBGCT considering change in relationship with Baylor – https://bit.ly/3CirryI2022 SBC Annual available online – https://bit.ly/3dEuY07 This Week in SBC History Smith Leads Prayer at Democratic Conventionhttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5109,19-Aug-1980.pdf If you’re looking for a Christ-centered, Scripture-driven, and student-focused undergraduate education, then look no further than Texas Baptist College, located in Fort Worth, TX. TBC is dedicated to providing trustworthy Christian higher education to undergraduate students, no matter where God is calling them. And on October 21, you have the opportunity to explore everything TBC has to offer at its Fall Preview Day. Students and parents are invited to tour the campus, talk to the faculty, explore degree offerings, and meet fellow students. Let Texas Baptist College help you find your calling. Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at texasbaptist.com/preview. Resources of the Week Amy: Following Jesus in a Digital AgeJonathan: Navigating the SBC