SBC This Week

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/sbc-this-week.s3.amazonaws.com/Episode292.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #292 New research shows only 4% of churches who have started meeting again have reported growth in worship attendance and 13% are yet to resume services. Also, there are trustee updates from two seminaries. News Recap Few churches back to pre-COVID attendance levels https://bit.ly/35xZdyi MBTS elects faculty, celebrates enrollment gains https://bit.ly/37w0Wql SWBTS sees enrollment and revenue growth, affirms legal steps https://bit.ly/31CSVfk Hearing set for SWBTS, Riley Foundation lawsuit https://bit.ly/35prF57 Jack MacGorman donates personal library to Southwestern Seminary https://bit.ly/3ojtl8R Southwest Baptist University president submits resignation https://bit.ly/35qGMLR David Manner named new state executive director for Kansas-Nebraska https://bit.ly/3oiRAnR James MacDonald, Harvest Bible Chapel reach agreement https://bit.ly/3ojtoS5 Kentucky church to investigate Chris Rice, Christian musician, after abuse allegation https://bit.ly/37w15dn NAMB to emphasize Hispanic church planting in 2021 https://bit.ly/35pyjZf LifeWay Women’s Leadership Forum aims to bring unity among dispersed leaders https://bit.ly/3mkoen1 Blume missions event canceled https://bit.ly/37zAIDl Located in Fort Worth, Texas, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to providing theological education for individuals engaging in Christian ministry. Southwestern Seminary offers a variety of degree programs at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. Just this year, our friends at Southwestern launched new 8-week online classes, which means you can begin taking classes as soon as October 19 of this year. If you are interested in taking the next step in ministry, visit SWBTS.edu to learn more about how you can get started. This Week in SBC History Former Air Traffic Controller Now Directs from Church Pulpit http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5532,21-Oct-1982.pdf Ronald Reagan fires 11,359 air-traffic controllers https://bit.ly/37xx50J Resources of the Week Amy: F260 for Teen Girls Jonathan: ETCH Conference

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/sbc-this-week.s3.amazonaws.com/Episode291.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #291 LifeWay has identified a buyer for Ridgecrest, and four seminaries held trustee meetings this past week. News Recap LifeWay agrees on terms of sale for Ridgecrest https://bit.ly/351ytpq LifeWay announces camp registrations for 2021 https://bit.ly/37bQHHn TRUSTEES: SBTS retains names, vacates chair, establishes endowment https://bit.ly/3lNebqk TRUSTEES: SEBTS celebrates new provost, record enrollment https://bit.ly/31ehQ8X TRUSTEES: Gateway returns to pre-COVID 2020-2021 budget https://bit.ly/37aEUcm TRUSTEES: NOBTS approves Leavell College initiatives, elects Tyler Wittman to the faculty https://bit.ly/3nRenXH NOBTS and NAMB partner for church planting center in New Orleans https://bit.ly/37c4JsH NAMB selects Paul Worcester to lead national collegiate evangelism effort https://bit.ly/31fssnU STATE MEETINGS: Alaska, Montana, Dakotas https://bit.ly/3lSzCXk Georgia Baptists address ‘pattern of overspending,’ commit to balanced budget for 2021 https://bit.ly/3nYCdRa Mississippi Baptist Convention pledges $1 million to international missions https://bit.ly/3lRFv6X Located in Fort Worth, Texas, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to providing theological education for individuals engaging in Christian ministry. Southwestern Seminary offers a variety of degree programs at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. Just this year, our friends at Southwestern launched new 8-week online classes, which means you can begin taking classes as soon as October 19 of this year. If you are interested in taking the next step in ministry, visit SWBTS.edu to learn more about how you can get started. This Week in SBC History Suburban Pastor Calls For New Preaching Patterns http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3078,15-Oct-1970.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: F260 for Teen Girls Jonathan: ETCH Conference

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/sbc-this-week.s3.amazonaws.com/Episode290.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #290 Giving totals are in for CP, LMCO, and AAEO for 2020, and Southern Baptists have shown their generosity and faithfulness through their giving. News Recap Cooperative Program giving in 2019-20 testament to Southern Baptists’ faithfulness https://bit.ly/2FfKlLN Lottie Moon Christmas Offering total exceeds goal at $159.5M https://bit.ly/3nIR4zg Ezell: ‘Greatest Annie Offering ever’ despite steep decline https://bit.ly/3lm5L9o TRUSTEES: NAMB celebrates offering, passes reduced budget, looks to 2021 https://bit.ly/3lv28hn LifeWay, Rainer settle contract dispute https://bit.ly/3nGpjaD Alaska Baptists vote to withhold CP funds https://bit.ly/2I3iCPh Greg Laurie tests positive for COVID-19 https://bit.ly/3ltNuqB Clark named editor of BP en Español; Erlanson named BP managing editor https://bit.ly/2SCzFKh Located in Fort Worth, Texas, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to providing theological education for individuals engaging in Christian ministry. Southwestern Seminary offers a variety of degree programs at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. Just this year, our friends at Southwestern launched new 8-week online classes, which means you can begin taking classes as soon as October 19 of this year. If you are interested in taking the next step in ministry, visit SWBTS.edu to learn more about how you can get started. This Week in SBC History Joe Mefford Prepares First Spanish Hymnal http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2094,09-Oct-1965.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Coolidge Jonathan: The Replant Cohort

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/sbc-this-week.s3.amazonaws.com/Episode289.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #289 LifeWay filed a lawsuit against its former CEO this past week, and GuideStone has announced a succession plan for O.S. Hawkins. News Recap LifeWay files suit over contract, Rainer disputes https://bit.ly/3cRVqz5 LifeWay reverses course in dispute, pursues resolution with Rainer https://bit.ly/3iwDhrP GuideStone trustees vote to establish presidential search committee https://bit.ly/33nDJ7l IMB trustees appoint 80 new missionaries, approve 2020-21 budget https://bit.ly/33kPZ8t Texas pastor, wife killed in New Mexico car crash https://bit.ly/2SgiAWi The Summit Church to begin on-campus gatherings https://bit.ly/3cPg3eY Curtis Woods called to pastor Severns Valley Baptist Church https://bit.ly/3cPg3eY Located in Fort Worth, Texas, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to providing theological education for individuals engaging in Christian ministry. Southwestern Seminary offers a variety of degree programs at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. Just this year, our friends at Southwestern launched new 8-week online classes, which means you can begin taking classes as soon as October 19 of this year. If you are interested in taking the next step in ministry, visit SWBTS.edu to learn more about how you can get started. This Week in SBC History SBC Central Computer Feasible, Committee Says http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2862,02-Oct-1969.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: SBC Life Journal Jonathan: SBC Annual

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode288.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #288 The SBC Executive Committee met to approve the CP Allocation Budget and the EC operating budget. Also, there’s a new CFO coming to the EC. News Recap SBC Executive Committee adopts CP budget cut by 5% during COVID https://bit.ly/3676TJB Jeff Pearson named SBC Executive Committee chief financial officer https://bit.ly/304upmE Gateway Seminary professor and missionary Lisa Hoff dies https://bit.ly/33ZShJh LifeWay sells Wordsearch to Logos Bible Software creator Faithlife https://bit.ly/367qWYs Florida State Board celebrates continued Kingdom ministry https://bit.ly/3mZZwKb Capitol Hill Baptist Church sues D.C. on COVID order https://bit.ly/3mR5v3J Steve Ballew to be nominated as New Mexico executive director https://bit.ly/2HwlxQq This Week in SBC History Carson-Newman loses on fumble http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1200,24-Sep-1961.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Lisa Hoff interview Jonathan: Abby’s Challenge

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode287.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #287 We have an annual meeting theme for 2021, and there’s been a shakeup at First Baptist Atlanta. Also, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams are working across the country in multiple states. News Recap Greear announces 2021 Annual Meeting theme https://bit.ly/3kyAGP9 Gospel defines priorities, Moore tells ERLC https://bit.ly/33GXfus Southern Baptists prepare Hurricane Sally response, serve disaster survivors coast-to-coast https://bit.ly/32H5NSy Hurricane Sally unleashes flooding along the Gulf Coast https://bit.ly/2FyNab3 Georgia Baptists make financial adjustments in light of 20-year audit study https://bit.ly/35Nqcr3 NAMB launches Next Step Leader for pastors https://bit.ly/2RGAtxb Charles Stanley transitions to pastor emeritus at First Baptist Atlanta, Anthony George named senior pastor https://bit.ly/3hz2AsM Key VP transitions begin at Gateway Seminary https://bit.ly/2FFq4zm This Week in SBC History Brotherhood Building Open House Oct. 11 http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1346,17-Sep-1959.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: The Only Plane in the Sky Jonathan: 2021 SBC Annual Meeting Online Rally

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode286.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #286 Southwestern and Baylor are suing a foundation that was set up to benefit the schools after a change in its governing docs has jeopardized millions. Also, Greg Addison is moving to the SBC Executive Committee as its new Executive Vice President. News Recap Southwestern, Baylor file suit, allege “secret coup” https://bit.ly/2DNRDWe Addison named SBC Executive Committee executive vice president https://bit.ly/3hmLb6e Floyd to host online rally for SBC Annual Meeting https://bit.ly/2FqRloy Georgia pastor Fred Evers dies of cancer https://bit.ly/2Fp5jYa Florida Pastor Heath Lambert to have brain surgery https://bit.ly/2Fp5jYa Laura’s toll includes 140 Louisiana Baptist churches https://bit.ly/2RfPo0Y This Week in SBC History Christ’s Patrol Evangelizes ‘Outlaw Bikers’ to Christ http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4260,08-Sep-1976.pdf Rebels on Wheels Resources of the Week Amy: Americans are buying, building, converting backyard sheds into home offices Jonathan: IMB, Barna Group discuss engagement of next generation in global missions

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode285.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #285 The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed how many states will meet this fall and has also led to the cancellation of several meetings. Also, there’s good news regarding CP giving. News Recap Most state conventions redesign or cancel annual meetings during COVID-19 https://bit.ly/32W2YfA Cooperative Program giving tops $16M for second consecutive month https://bit.ly/2GrvHRH Sex abuse charge dropped against former children’s minister https://bit.ly/3jOHCau Liberty announces independent investigation https://bit.ly/32St3Mq Southern Baptists serve meals, clear debris in aftermath of Hurricane Laura https://bit.ly/2Z9Bgee 1 pastor dead, Cameron remains flooded, many churches damaged by Laura https://bit.ly/3lY1s5p SBTC teams working in southeast Texas https://bit.ly/2EOuK5H Trinity Baptist Church | Send Relief This Week in SBC History Panacea For Communism Not Painless, Simple http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1630,31-Aug-1962.pdf https://issuu.com/southeasternseminary/docs/sebtsmag_fall2014web Resources of the Week Amy: Caring Well Hiring Guide Jonathan: SBCAnnualMeeting.net

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode284.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #284 LifeWay trustees met this week to pass a “bridge year” budget, and Jerry Falwell Jr. is no longer president at Liberty University. News Recap LifeWay cuts budget, plans for ‘bridge year’ in 2021 https://bit.ly/3b3nezi Falwell resigns as president of Liberty https://bit.ly/2Qx75sz Charles Grant named executive director of African American relations and mobilization https://bit.ly/3hFQnTY Virtual town hall highlights diverse African American perspectives in the SBC https://bit.ly/3gFw8Em ‘Everyone serves the churches’ in new structure approved by SBTC executive board https://bit.ly/3gEq5Qx Southwestern Seminary launches Women’s Leadership Institute https://bit.ly/31zIz07 WMU Foundation grants national WMU $45,000 https://bit.ly/31zIz07 SWBTS mourns the death of Tony Maalouf https://bit.ly/2QuDqAg This Week in SBC History Hurricane Andrew makes landfall in Louisiana, Florida http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7238,28-Aug-1992.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Andrew Resources of the Week Amy: State conventions work together to offer one-day women’s training event Jonathan: LifeWay releases ‘Holy Land Illustrated Bible’

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode283.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #283 The body of the wife of a Kansas City-area pastor has been found after she went missing more than three weeks ago. Also, longtime EC CFO Bill Townes announced his impending retirement this week. News Recap Body of missing SBC pastor’s wife found Townes announces retirement from SBC Executive Committee Oklahoma Baptists, NAMB announce new church planting network Webb to lead new Send Relief crisis response team Rebekah Naylor named first female distinguished professor at SWBTS Southwestern Seminary appoints seven administrative staff to faculty Southwestern Seminary’s Brent Ray dies Midwestern Seminary’s Spanish Studies Department grows, reorganizes staff This Week in SBC History Wyoming convention formedhttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5313,19-Aug-1981.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: NAAF Webinar Jonathan: ERLC Webinar

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode282.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #282 The continuing COVID-19 global pandemic has forced most SBC entities to move their fall trustee meetings to online meetings. Also, Liberty University has placed its president, Jerry Falwell, Jr., on administrative leave. News Recap SBC entity trustee meetings move primarily online due to COVID-19 restrictions https://bit.ly/3g22etE Falwell to take indefinite leave of absence from Liberty https://bit.ly/3kItZLr Liberty University appoints acting president https://bit.ly/2Y2Co2v NAMB files en banc request, First Liberty Institute joins case https://bit.ly/33Zv0Je Chinese Baptist leader Simon Tsoi dies https://bit.ly/33ZwxyJ Director of missions for Mississippi’s Rankin Baptist Association dies of COVID-19 https://bit.ly/3iLgIQB Nancy Sullivan, ministers’ wives pioneer, dies https://bit.ly/3kEWjhT This Week in SBC History Home Mission Board Picks Rutledge As Head http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1775,15-Aug-1964.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Holly Dolly Christmas Jonathan: Restoration, return unclear for adulterous pastors, new survey finds http://lifewayresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/March-2016-Pastor-Views-on-pastor-misconduct.pdf

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode281.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #281 The Woman’s Missionary Union announced this week that it will offer employees a voluntary retirement as the missions organization deals with the financial impact from the COVID-19 global pandemic. Also, there’s quite a bit of discussion about animals on the show this week. News Recap WMU announces voluntary retirement plan amid COVID financial crisis https://bit.ly/2PxwbHj Cooperative Program giving rebounds in July for highest monthly total since February https://bit.ly/30CmHB5 SBC Executive Committee launches new branding, websites https://bit.ly/3a4HxvT Kansas pastor’s wife goes missing on drive to Alabama https://bit.ly/3gP0Mfi 73-year-old grandmother launches Facebook cooking show and spikes online viewership at rural Alabama church https://bit.ly/3a61D8Y Retiring pastor receives send-off complete with camel https://bit.ly/3a41nY6 Ouachita hires Shepherd to support students, faculty, staff of color https://bit.ly/3a5E2VT Thornton named SEBTS associate director of Ph.D. studies, director of Th.M. program https://bit.ly/3fChmxG LifeWay moves major women’s events online for fall 2020 https://bit.ly/3a4mIAI This Week in SBC History Students Remodel Chicken Coop Into Prayer Chapel http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3226,05-Aug-1971.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Richard Ross article Jonathan: Holly Meyer article

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode280.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #280 An Alabama pastor resigned after controversy arose following his involvement in an event honoring Nathan Bedford Forrest. Also in Alabama, a church has seen ana COVID-19 outbreak affect more than 40 members. News Recap Pastor resigns after celebrating KKK leader https://bit.ly/2CWMxXu COVID outbreak of more than 40 cases tied to revival at rural Alabama church https://bit.ly/3jS4t69 Campers test positive for COVID-19 after attending evangelical youth camp in Texas https://bit.ly/33ezTxK Jack Kwok, Ohio state exec, announces retirement https://bit.ly/2EDjOaw Ben Mitchell reflects upon 40-year ministry https://bit.ly/314h4dL Fire guts Illinois church building https://bit.ly/2CZfNge Former NAMB Send Relief president is new Georgia Baptist COO https://bit.ly/30ZuOXe Three resign from Arkansas Baptists’ Camp Siloam to pursue other opportunities https://bit.ly/30ZuOXe This Week in SBC History Every SBC church has a staff of 660 missionaries http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/194,28-Jul-1948.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Go2 Webinar Black Church Leadership and Family Conference Jonathan: NAMB Evangelism Kits

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode279.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #279 Tragedy struck the Southern Baptist family this week as Texas church planter and pastor John Powell was killed after being hit by a semi-truck while helping a stranded motorist. News Recap Southern Baptist church planter dies after being hit by semi-truck https://bit.ly/32VEoga NAMB lawsuit dismissal reversed, case remanded back to lower court https://bit.ly/2CJ1N9Z Greg Wilton named Send Relief’s national director for refugees and internationals https://bit.ly/2Cyhzon Mississippi’s The Baptist Record goes fully digital https://bit.ly/32Q6Y2v N.C. board president appoints team to find next state exec https://bit.ly/3hxgonW Whitfield to be nominated SEBTS provost https://bit.ly/2CG0MiY This Week in SBC History Last agency survey made in Depression http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/478,21-Jul-1956.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: My Dear Hamilton: A Novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton Jonathan: Chris Renzema, Let the Ground Rest

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode278.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #278 Bellevue Baptist is facing a sex abuse lawsuit related to actions by a former part-time employee. Also, Southwestern Seminary has passed a budget for 2020-21 and hired three new faculty members. News Recap Bellevue Baptist faces civil suit stemming from sexual battery by former employee https://bit.ly/2OCayoA Alabama church forgives flag thief, extends invitation to church https://bit.ly/2OxQTGH California churches ordered to cancel indoor worship in at least 30 counties https://bit.ly/3fEcSrg Gateway buildings close as California renews lockdowns https://bit.ly/3945LWy Southwestern Seminary approves reduced budget, sees ‘encouraging signs’ https://bit.ly/3fEcTeO Southwestern Seminary fills three ‘key vacancies’ https://bit.ly/2OLNxA1 Spurgeon College announces bachelor’s program updates https://bit.ly/3945LWy SBTS adds three online doctoral concentrations https://bit.ly/3eDGVhB Southeastern partners with Fruitland to offer degree in pastoral ministry https://bit.ly/3eDGVhB NOBTS reimagines programs for women, introduces ‘Prepare Her’ website https://bit.ly/3eCSrtt Chowan University renames Helms Center https://bit.ly/3eDH0lp This Week in SBC History Supreme Court Split Votes May Show Trends of Rights http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3412,19-Jul-1972.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: The Baptist Association Jonathan: Send Relief Sunday: Practical steps churches can take to serve their communities https://bit.ly/2ZEP7dc Children’s Ministry Day: Stories of hope and salvation motivate children’s ministers https://bit.ly/3fEdeOC

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode277.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #277 The Supreme Court handed down a pair of significant and decisive 7-2 rulings on religious liberty issues and even cited an amicus brief from the ERLC in one of the opinions. News Recap High court delivers 2 religious liberty wins https://bit.ly/3gOBWMy NAMB launches new journeymen program through Send Relief https://bit.ly/322DrCm LifeWay to host free, online Black Church Leadership and Family Conference https://bit.ly/3gOjFi2 IMB urges caution while encouraging sustained commitment to missions https://bit.ly/325Mz9C Arkansas Baptist churches decry ‘unfair and damaging’ report https://bit.ly/3iQgCrG Kentucky Baptist pastor concerned about treatment of churches https://bit.ly/2W5Mmz7 This Week in SBC History Motels Request Prayer For Johnson-Kosygin Meeting http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2424,10-Jul-1967.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Virtual MedAdvance Conference Jonathan: Monthly Market Update

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode276.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #276 Thanks to the work of Mississippi Baptists, the state flag of Mississippi will no longer bear the image of a Confederate flag. Also, there’s some really good news regarding Cooperative Program giving this month. News Recap Mississippi removes Confederate symbol from flag https://bit.ly/38m8OsU Cooperative Program giving highest in three months, down only 1.47% for year https://bit.ly/38nfcAd 2021 VBS archaeology theme leads kids to unearth truth about Jesus https://bit.ly/38nfk2F Kasan Boyd named director of inclusion & diversity at GuideStone https://bit.ly/38nfpDv Putman to join Williams Baptist University https://bit.ly/38nfpDv Tyler Wittman joins NOBTS faculty https://bit.ly/3eVPEN3 Jenness Park sale finalized https://bit.ly/3eVPEN3 This Week in SBC History CBS Schedules July 11 Show on Virginia Church http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4221,02-Jul-1976.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: The Babysitters Club Jonathan: Five lessons I learned from a COVID-19 spike at our church

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode275.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #275 Cedarville University released the findings of their internal investigation and reinstated president Thomas White. As a result, Danny Akin and another trustee resigned from the board. News Recap Cedarville University reinstates Thomas White; Akin, Vroegop resign from trustee board https://bit.ly/3g3bmP4 Statements related to recent SBC Executive Committee actions https://bit.ly/2Yzg1ma Mississippi Baptists ask Legislature to remove Confederate symbol from state flag https://bit.ly/2NAeHsE Southern Baptists report growth among ethnic minorities despite declines in broader SBC https://bit.ly/2YBqBJu Texas church building burns in electrical fire https://bit.ly/387KI4T California Southern Baptist Convention signs purchase agreement for Jenness Park https://bit.ly/38eI0Lf This Week in SBC History Southern Seminary to offer Internet courses this fall http://www.bpnews.net/11192/southern-seminary-to-offer-internet-courses-this-fall Resources of the Week Amy: Hamilton Jonathan: Full Focus Pocket Planner

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode274.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #274 Rolland Slade made history this week becoming the first African American to chair the SBC Executive Committee. Also this week is the 25th anniversary of the SBC resolution on racial reconciliation, so Richard Land stopped by to discuss this seminal moment in SBC history. News Recap In historic election, SBC Executive Committee elects first African American chair https://bit.ly/3fHHgQX African American leaders call for Southern Baptists to stand together in unity https://bit.ly/2UZRLr1 SEBTS trustees cut tuition, salaries in COVID-19 economic downturn https://bit.ly/2CncmPF Clyde Meador re-retires, IMB leaders applaud his service https://bit.ly/3hO3kLZ This Week in SBC History Resolution on Racial Reconciliation http://www.sbc.net/resolutions/899/resolution-on-racial-reconciliation-on-the-150th-anniversary-of-the-southern-baptist-convention Resources of the Week Amy: Racial reconciliation not a ‘finished project’ 25 years after historic resolution Jonathan: Richard Land First-Person

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode273.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #273 Southern Baptists commissioned 61 new missionaries last week, and there was a tragic development in the death of a N.C. pastor. News Recap Southern Baptists virtually celebrate sending 61 missionaries https://bit.ly/3cV1o0u NAMB Trustees: ‘The mission moves forward,’ Ezell tells trustees https://bit.ly/3e856VC New details emerge in North Carolina pastor’s death https://bit.ly/2MOHjyh Mississippi pastor finds car keyed with racial slur https://bit.ly/3cTohRF GuideStone announces new chief insurance officer https://bit.ly/37so9I2 GuideStone asks for prayers for long-time Mission:Dignity leader https://bit.ly/37vT8D2 This Week in SBC History Queen Sophia Suggest SBC Name Change http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4209,10-Jun-1976.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: B21 Online Conversations Jonathan: Gavel Time | It’s time to retire the Broadus gavel | Gavels of the SBC

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode272.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #272 The SBC Annual Church Profile results are in, and they show another year of decline for the SBC. Also, SBC Advance was held June 2 to provide online ministry updates for Southern Baptists. News Recap Southern Baptist Convention continues statistical decline, Floyd calls for rethinking ACP process https://bit.ly/2XYlmle Racial healing, Great Commission, Cooperative Program headline SBC Advance https://bit.ly/3eYLBPl Southern Baptist leaders issue joint statement on the death of George Floyd https://bit.ly/36Lx8DI Economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic slows Cooperative Program giving https://bit.ly/309ykzz NOBTS trustees approve $21.5 million budget, seminary looks to resume in-person classes in the fall https://bit.ly/2Y6nDej IMB Student Team introduces Stateside Summer initiative https://bit.ly/2zVzRP3 Amy Grant undergoes surgery to fix heart condition https://bit.ly/309Jnst This Week in SBC History Tiananmen Square http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/6808,08-Jun-1989.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: SBC Advance Jonathan: Ridgecrest Family Getaway

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode271.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #271 On the fifth anniversary of the launch of the podcast, Amy and Jonathan reminisce about some of their favorite moments from the past five years and discuss the death of George Floyd. News Recap Pastors urge prayer, Gospel outreach as outrage grows over George Floyd’s death https://bit.ly/2MakNiM Youth pastor charged with soliciting male prostitute https://bit.ly/2XbNNx1 June 7 designated Southern Baptist Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church https://bit.ly/3dbaeIo Send Relief student missions goes virtual with GenSendNOW https://bit.ly/36Ji7Cf Reminder – SBC Advance to be held June 2 http://sbcadvance.com Resources of the Week Amy: She Reads Truth Bible Jonathan: The Story of God’s Love for You

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode270.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #270 The SBC Executive Committee will be hosting an online ministry update on June 2, and Carol Pipes stops by to talk about World Changers. News Recap SBC Executive Committee to host SBC Advance June 2 https://bit.ly/2ZulnzU Hollifield announces plans to retire as N.C. Baptist leader https://bit.ly/2TKHyyj IMB approves 59 missionaries, addresses budget concerns https://bit.ly/3gcmn1B IMB’s first virtual Sending Celebration scheduled for June 9 https://bit.ly/2zlvUmm Black church conference moves online amid COVID-19 pandemic https://bit.ly/2zlvUmm CSBC Executive Board recommends selling Jenness Park Christian Camp https://bit.ly/3bS5ztq Falls Creek cancels summer 2020 camp season https://bit.ly/3bS5ztq Union University president sends personalized videos to 595 graduates https://bit.ly/3gdQhT1 Ravi Zacharias, renowned apologist, dies at 74 https://bit.ly/2AMzLsU SBC race relations trailblazer Willie McPherson dies at age 80 https://bit.ly/2TuwHZ2 This Week in SBC History Women Create Fund for seminary Help http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1586,17-May-1962.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Arkansas pastor honors sacrifices for Memorial Day Jonathan: Challenge 32

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode269.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #269 LifeWay has been forced to cancel all summer camps this year due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. News Recap LifeWay cancels summer camp sessions for 2020 amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns https://bit.ly/2AwDtXD Former Southern Baptist pastor Darrin Patrick, 49, dies unexpectedly https://bit.ly/3dD7B1M Pastors and churchgoers differ on sermon length estimates https://bit.ly/3fOgHKX McCarty to join Truett McConnell faculty https://bit.ly/2WTvv2o Schreiner to join MBTS faculty https://bit.ly/2WTvv2o This Week in SBC History Cooperative Program formed in 1925 http://media2.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/annuals/SBC_Annual_1925.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Fundamentalism, Fundraising, and the Transformation of the Southern Baptist Convention Jonathan: For the City

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode268.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #268 Charles Billingsley joins the show for a discussion about his battle with COVID-19 and his new album. Also, there’s an update on CP giving. Interview with Charles Billingsley COVID-19 hits Charles Billingsley amid album release, family celebrations https://bit.ly/3azGvqg CharlesBillingsley.com New Album: I Was Made for This News Recap COVID-19 impact on churches realized in CP giving drop https://bit.ly/2yvdijz Video of Ahmaud Arbery shooting inflames tensions in south Georgia town https://bit.ly/3dqq55u Cedarville places president on leave, announces investigations into hiring, conduct of former faculty member https://bit.ly/2WAgTEM LifeWay creates church assistance package https://bit.ly/2YJTSSz This Week in SBC History SBC Name Change Explored http://media2.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/annuals/SBC_Annual_1903.pdf http://media2.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/annuals/SBC_Annual_1904.pdf http://media2.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/annuals/SBC_Annual_1905.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History Jonathan: Monthly Market Update

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode267.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #267 LifeWay announced a series of cost-cutting measures this week including budget cuts, layoffs, and the elimination of the World Changers brand of camps. News Recap LifeWay announces budget cuts and staff reductions amid COVID-19 https://bit.ly/2y90z5X LifeWay to discontinue World Changers projects amid COVID-19 https://bit.ly/2SsgRxr Few Protestant churches met in person for worship services in April https://bit.ly/2WjyJvA Gateway board approves slight budget cuts, participation in Paycheck Protection Program https://bit.ly/2VRvs7U Mission:Dignity Sunday moved to August 30 https://bit.ly/2YncTdi SWBTS on campus for the fall https://bit.ly/2Yq26yT ERLC announces staff changes https://bit.ly/2W9V5zu This Week in SBC History SBTS Class Ring Found in Belize, Returned http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/6077,01-May-1985.pdf Resources of the Week Praying on the Mountain National Day of Prayer Guide

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode266.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #266 LifeWay announced this week that Ridgecrest is officially for sale, and we sat down with Hershael and Tanya York to discuss the “Drive-By Annie” event hosted at Buck Run Baptist Church. News Recap Ridgecrest now for sale following special-called meeting of LifeWay trustees https://bit.ly/3bBQo8m Falls Creek delays, Crossings cancels June camps; July good for now https://bit.ly/353kBup SBTS reduces budget, institutes structural changes in response to pandemic https://bit.ly/3555osF SEBTS board delays budget finalization, authorizes PPP participation https://bit.ly/3aEYgV3 2020 SBC Pastors’ Conference canceled; 2021 conference to be SEND event https://bit.ly/2x2TmDE Sub-Saharan Africa team announces ’55 in 5′ strategy https://bit.ly/3bN6o7i COVID-19 hits Charles Billingsley amid album release, family celebrations https://bit.ly/3azGvqg LifeWay offers VBS options for churches and families https://bit.ly/353kL4Z This Week in SBC History Lincoln’s Nose Not ‘Off Limits’ http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4183,22-Apr-1976.pdf Resource of the Week

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode265.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #265 Buck Run Baptist Church drove their Annie Armstrong Easter Offering to new heights, and the NOBTS trustees met for their Spring meeting. News Recap Drive-by event produces large Annie Armstrong Easter Offering https://bit.ly/2VduvX9 NOBTS votes to close seven extension centers, delays budget finalization, approves new degrees https://bit.ly/2ROklKp NOBTS receives $311,000 for summer scholarships https://bit.ly/2KcSorG Chang hired as MBTS Spurgeon Library curator https://bit.ly/2Vde1yi Tornadoes during COVID-19: ‘Help your neighbor and stay out of the way’ https://bit.ly/2VcGlka Kids get THC-infused candy from church food pantry https://bit.ly/2VfhFHR SBC leaders pray for revival, end of pandemic https://bit.ly/34Ko4Od This Week in SBC History Phoenix pastor ‘connects’ with Sunday school class http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7432,16-Apr-1992.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Honor 6:2 Jonathan: Facebook Live with Russell Moore

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode264.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #264 News from SWBTS anchors this week’s podcast, and LifeWay has made a big decision about summer camps—at least for those scheduled in June. News Recap Greear, Ausberry, Chitwood, Ezell, others to join Floyd for Good Friday prayer gathering https://bit.ly/2VfHuX3 SWBTS continues institutional reset, pauses budget finalization due to COVID-19 https://bit.ly/2XnuMbt ‘Very little confidence’ that Dead Sea Scrolls collection authentic, SWBTS says https://bit.ly/2VdRtfD LifeWay cancels June camps in response to the coronavirus https://bit.ly/3e8TOB8 CP tops $101M through six months, COVID-19 impact still unknown https://bit.ly/3eaXH8L Gateway receives $250,000 gift to help students in crisis https://bit.ly/2VcccQS Chuck Register named associate executive-director treasurer of Baptist State Convention of North Carolina https://bit.ly/34pmaT6 Storyline Fellowship calls JT English as lead pastor https://bit.ly/2XpKiDU This Week in SBC History Ten-story Bible Building to Be Constructed at Baylorhttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/329,09-Apr-1951.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Vast majority of pastors see signs of end times in current events Jonathan: Facebook Live with Nathan Lorick and Hance Dilbeck

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode263.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #263 In the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic, SBC Executive Committee president & CEO Ronnie Floyd is calling Southern Baptists to pray. News Recap Floyd to host online prayer gathering on Good Friday https://bit.ly/2X87nuq Send Relief names Francis Horton as vice president over international operations https://bit.ly/2wZgraq Southern Baptists donate 200,000+ masks, protective equipment items to medical workers https://bit.ly/2X7M0cz Amid COVID-19, Midwestern holds meeting electronically https://bit.ly/3dX9cAD Most churches have stopped gathering, few plan to meet on Easter https://bit.ly/2V4IwVY GuideStone to offer one-time option to change health coverage during 2020 https://bit.ly/3dT9OHa Religious liberty concerns resolved for churches to receive CARES Act stimulus funds https://bit.ly/3dU0DGo Arkansas Baptists seek dismissal of sexual abuse lawsuit https://bit.ly/3bFPZ4m Southern Baptist Coburn remembered for faith, integrity https://bit.ly/2ywzdq6 This Week in SBC History Missionaries Leave Vietnam; Only 10 Remain in Saigon http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3962,02-Apr-1975.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: A Pandemic Proposal, Viral Vitality … Hope for the Human Soul Jonathan: Daily Journal April Fool’s Joke

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode262.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #262 The 2020 SBC Annual Meeting scheduled for Orlando in June has been canceled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. News Recap 2020 SBC Annual Meeting canceled https://bit.ly/3dyKVk1 Senate OKs coronavirus bill without charitable cap increase https://bit.ly/3bGSX8T IMB postpones volunteer trips through June 30; personnel ‘shelter in place’ https://bit.ly/3bwkIAC Send Relief distributes 50,000 meals in Puerto Rico https://bit.ly/3dCN3aC Louisiana Baptist donate respirators; Texas church provides groceries https://bit.ly/2WUm1oS Pastor confined with COVID-19 keeps active relief ministry https://bit.ly/3apgSt7 Florida Baptist Convention reduces budget; North Carolina church serves nurses https://bit.ly/2WRkoIH NOBTS, Gateway move to decrease number of employees on campus while under shelter-in-place orders; Southwestern cancels spring events https://bit.ly/2wxkE56 This Week in SBC History Annual Meeting Canceled http://sbc.net/annualmeeting Resources of the Week Amy: Great Commission Conversations Jonathan: Story Time with Mrs. Beth

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode261.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #261 SBC entities are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with resources, training, and much more. News Recap NAMB spending changes aimed at keeping missionaries on field https://bit.ly/2WqMoTo Seminaries offer studios to pastors to record sermons https://bit.ly/2wrPBHw Southwestern Seminary announces Virtual Preview initiative https://bit.ly/2wrPBHw Southwestern Seminary launches 8-week online courses https://bit.ly/2UpWXmW A letter to Southern Baptists https://bit.ly/2QyjGfq CCM artist Sandi Patty reveals positive COVID-19 diagnosis https://bit.ly/3bj8UBX Ravi Zacharias announces cancer diagnosis https://bit.ly/2xWVXPN Texas pastor Glynn Stone Jr. dies in one-car crash https://bit.ly/2Qvdd4Y This Week in SBC History Special Offering http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/988,21-Mar-1958.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Kids’ discipleship resources Jonathan: LifeWay COVID-19 resources GuideStone Interview Tweet about the eggs Well, Beth went to the church to work (in isolation) this morning. Got out of her car…And then sent me this pic. At least I know she’s a careful driver. pic.twitter.com/gFJdqvxsK0 — Jonathan Howe (@Jonathan_Howe) March 20, 2020

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode260.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #260 COVID-19 has been labeled a global pandemic while taking thousands of lives and causing a global interruption. News Recap: Greear, Floyd, entity heads issue call for day of prayer http://bit.ly/2WaUEGM Southern Baptist Seminaries move to online classes only in response to COVID-19 http://bit.ly/2W6q01v Coronavirus outbreak results in quarantine of Alabama pastor, members in Israel http://bit.ly/2QcDNQh COVID-19 test results negative for Alabama pastor, members held in Israel http://bit.ly/2Qdh7Q1 Alabama pastor, members self-quarantined in U.S. after Israel ordeal http://bit.ly/2U5gdWG LifeWay develops free coronavirus response training resources for churches http://bit.ly/2xAVPFr IMB recommends mission volunteers postpone travel http://bit.ly/2U1VAe6 Robert (Bob) Mills, Kansas-Nebraska exec, to retire http://bit.ly/3aPVVqY Greear names chair, vice chair for 2020 Committee on Committees http://bit.ly/3b43drt Committee on Resolutions named for 2020 SBC http://bit.ly/2xysafX This Week in SBC History Spanish Influenza http://media2.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/missionjournals/hff/1919/hff_1919_03.pdf http://media2.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/annuals/SBC_Annual_1919.pdf Resources of the Week SBC COVID-19 Updates

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode259.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #259 Send Relief has named its president, and he is no stranger to Southern Baptists. News Recap: IMB-NAMB name Bryant Wright Send Relief president http://bit.ly/32T3n1V IMB forms coronavirus task force as global threat rises http://bit.ly/2TqvnXo GuideStone elects first African American woman trustee chair http://bit.ly/2wydkWs National Cooperative Program giving on pace with last year http://bit.ly/38soRnr California Southern Baptists to shutter newspaper http://bit.ly/32WduTr Jones, Renshaw appointed as VP and associate VP at SBTS http://bit.ly/2IpYgwG Pastors remain faithful as Tennessee tornadoes kill at least 22 http://bit.ly/39tqoel This Week in SBC History Religious Educators Facing the Future http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5221,06-Mar-1981.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: The Earth Has No Sorrow by Eric Peters Jonathan: A Q&A on coronavirus with Scott James

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode258.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #258 The EC study task force has been named by the SBC Executive Committee chairman, and BGR’s Jeff Palmer announced his retirement as CEO. News Recap: SBC Executive Committee chairman names study task force http://bit.ly/2TlgF2R Baptist Global Response CEO announces retirement http://bit.ly/2Vx9tTJ ERLC to aid pro-life cause in Northern Ireland http://bit.ly/3a7fgUa 2005 sex abuse case puts Baptist college trustee under lens http://bit.ly/2Tmnjpw Louisiana pastor arrested after interstate shooting http://bit.ly/3cgkXRw This Week in SBC History ‘On-line minister’ works from his home http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7932,27-Feb-1995.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: His Testimonies, My Heritage Book | Article Jonathan: Where is Wisdom?

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode257.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #257 On a special episode of the podcast, SBC Executive Committee president Ronnie Floyd outlines Vision 2025, a call to reach every person with the Gospel in every town, every city, every state, and every nation. For more information about Vision 2025, visit sbcvision2025.com.

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode256.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #256 An eventful SBC Executive Committee meeting saw the launch of Vision 2025, a partnership with NAMB and IMB, and the formation of a study task force. News Recap: EC WRAP-UP: Pastors’ conference, sex abuse, ERLC top agenda http://bit.ly/2vPMKHU Floyd issues Vision 2025 call to reach every person with the Gospel http://bit.ly/2T7kyIo SBC Executive Committee votes to disfellowship Texas church http://bit.ly/2Pf2pax SBC Executive Committee creates ERLC study task force http://bit.ly/2v7Xtxp ERLC, EC trustee officers respond to task force announcement http://bit.ly/32fM3DL First Baptist Orlando to pay all pastors’ conference costs http://bit.ly/2wCETxR Pastors’ Conference meeting space contingent on program changes http://bit.ly/2SZsv2m SBC EC grants Uth extension for pastors’ conference response http://bit.ly/2HFifHg Kell to be nominated for 2021 Pastors’ Conference president http://bit.ly/3c6fi0y IMB, NAMB to join in Send Relief efforts http://bit.ly/2wBgskk Greear urges unity, not uniformity http://bit.ly/39RWBeX Clark Logan named Southwestern VP for business administration http://bit.ly/2wyQvSl ‘Grassroots’ network launched to address concerns about direction of SBC http://bit.ly/2StQ7xe This Week in SBC History SBC Executive Committee Opposes Vatican Envoy http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2723,19-Feb-1969.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Annual George Liele day added to SBC calendar Jonathan: Miracle off the ice: Lake Placid Baptist Church traces roots to 1980 Olympics ministry

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode255.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #255 Pastor David Uth announced the lineup for the 2020 SBC Pastors’ Conference and created a stir on social media. News Recap: Pastors’ conference announces speakers, theme http://bit.ly/38sSmGw Pastors’ conference president responds to lineup concerns http://bit.ly/2SrBOck ‘Grassroots’ network launched to address concerns about direction of SBC http://bit.ly/2StQ7xe Send Relief announces Mark Richt as national spokesperson http://bit.ly/38rzXtN Stetzer to chair 2020 SBC Resolutions Committee http://bit.ly/38pXMSI Floyd assures leaders of love, care on COVID-19 prayer call http://bit.ly/2HA1kpL Texas church fires minister charged with sex assault http://bit.ly/2HlnATR Southern Baptist sex abuse: How a pastor’s secret divided his church http://bit.ly/2SsPrrB IMB names Somer Nowak as prevention and response administrator http://bit.ly/2HoiYwl West Virginia elects Eric Ramsey executive director http://bit.ly/31RXBwS MacDonald new Dakota Baptist executive director http://bit.ly/2StQyHQ Former IMB executive William R. O’Brien dies at 86 http://bit.ly/2Ho6DZ8 This Week in SBC History SBC Name Change Suggested http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1470,12-Feb-1961.pdf Weatherford and Crumpler announce engagement Resources of the Week Amy: What I Stand On Jonathan: Saguaro National Park

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode254.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #254 NAMB was in court this week to defend a ruling in its favor, and trustees reported from their meetings at LifeWay, IMB, and WMU. News Recap: NAMB defends lawsuit dismissal in appeals court http://bit.ly/2H5vYGZ Appeals court audio http://bit.ly/38a9LDB CP giving continues upward trend to start 2020 http://bit.ly/31wEqsr Arkansas Baptist News dissolved, merged into state convention http://bit.ly/37d33M4 Mandrell announces renewed mission and focus http://bit.ly/2S7AyuU Chitwood announces five-year plan, new VPs, new missionaries http://bit.ly/2H3VIUd WMU celebrates global mission, sets offering goals http://bit.ly/2S8CMKc Q&A with the 2019 Resolutions Committee about Resolution 9 http://bit.ly/37acLP4 James Leo Garrett Jr., leading Baptist theologian, dies at 94 http://bit.ly/375IZuV This Week in SBC History Racial Reconciliation Sunday Twitter thread Weathersby Leaves Fruitful Legacy, Moving On to New Stage of Ministry Resources of the Week Amy: Worthy Jonathan: Mid-Year Ministry Reports

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode253.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #253 Jamie Dew was inaugurated at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and we sit down with George Schroeder to discuss the future of Baptist Press. News Recap: Dew inaugurated as New Orleans Seminary’s ninth president http://bit.ly/2thRCod Dew inauguration includes evangelism and missions day http://bit.ly/2RKNgzo Keck to be nominated for VP of 2021 Pastors’ Conference http://bit.ly/31dqZxt Midwest ministry leaders embrace missional resurgence http://bit.ly/2GCOQNx Floyd to propose SBC EC mission, ministry changes http://bit.ly/37Kp2uR Southern Baptists gather in California to celebrate sending of 21 missionaries http://bit.ly/36LB2uL Midwestern Seminary announces organizational structure changes http://bit.ly/31cN13b Thomas named IMB’s African American church mobilization strategist http://bit.ly/37FV8YxTru An Interview with George Schroeder George Schroeder named EC’s associate VP for convention news http://bit.ly/38a9MXM This Week in SBC History Baptists react to Challenger disaster http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/6130,31-Jan-1986.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Churchgoers divided over armed congregants Jonathan: Ministers’ Wives Luncheon

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode252.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #252 President Trump became the first sitting president to speak at March for Life, and there is a new candidate for SBC 2VP. News Recap: Trump first president slated to attend March for Life http://bit.ly/2Oa4UKX Dusty Durbin announced for SBC 2nd VP nomination http://bit.ly/2TPjz1s Childcare registration for SBC annual meeting to open Feb. 1 http://bit.ly/2TRW8Vf William ‘Dub’ Jackson, missions pioneer, dies at 95 http://bit.ly/2NVWqH7 IMB to commemorate 175 years among the nations throughout 2020 http://bit.ly/2TYgQTL Baptist state conventions meet for missions strategizing http://bit.ly/2tKKhxL Disaster Relief volunteers respond to real-time disaster http://bit.ly/2NUm0MK This Week in SBC History Expectant parents, blizzard stir seminarians to action http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7705,25-Jan-1994.PDF Resources of the Week Amy: Everyday Theology Jonathan: The Gospel According to Satan

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode251.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #251 Baptist Press has a new leader and the race for SBC president has a new contender. News Recap: George Schroeder named EC’s associate VP for convention news http://bit.ly/38a9MXM Randy Adams to be nominated for SBC president http://bit.ly/2NxtwN1 Southern Baptist relief efforts continue in Puerto Rico quake zone http://bit.ly/30zjWyO Missouri Baptist Foundation subsidiary buys Windermere at auction http://bit.ly/374IqCe Christian author Priscilla Shirer admitted for surgery on left lung http://bit.ly/2NCV3Nf Floyd urges ‘full contingent of messengers’ at SBC 2020 http://bit.ly/30viUDL Greear urges churches to ‘Fill the Tank’ on Easter http://bit.ly/375ZqZ4 This Week in SBC History Sunday School Board anticipates building progress during year http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/388,15-Jan-1952.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Recovered: How an Accident, Alcohol, and Addiction Led Me to God Jonathan: Sanctity of Human Life Sunday resources

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode250.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #250 The Arkansas Baptist State Convention, a local church, and association have been named in a sex abuse lawsuit and there are several personnel transitions in the SBC to discuss on this week’s episode. News Recap: State convention, association, church, and pastor named in sexual abuse lawsuit http://bit.ly/37OWMqg CP giving ends first quarter 2.58% ahead of previous year’s giving http://bit.ly/2FEq92w Pastors, Send Relief serve survivors after Puerto Rico quake http://bit.ly/2QDGOK2 Feinstein to be nominated for SBC 2VP http://bit.ly/37PMfLJ Henslee to be nominated for Pastors’ Conference presidency http://bit.ly/36Jl7ho IMB selects Langley for church relations role http://bit.ly/30cFW2i EC announces communications staff additions http://bit.ly/306hZcG Shawn Parker named Mississippi Baptist executive director http://bit.ly/2tNb6AS O’Neill appointed Southern Seminary VP for accounting and finance http://bit.ly/37TVn1I Call to prayer and fasting promoted by West Virginia Baptist interim director http://bit.ly/37TVn1I Lois Evans, wife to pastor Tony Evans, dies at age 70 http://bit.ly/30aqKCt This Week in SBC History Baptist Broadcasts In Arabic Heard Throughout Middle East http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3120,11-Jan-1971.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Country Music: An Illustrated History Jonathan: ERLC, George Soros and Evangelical Immigration Table

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode249.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS — Spotify Episode #249 Every January, Amy and Jonathan share their 10 questions for the SBC for the coming year. For 2020, they may have an answer to one of them already. News Recap: How will American politics affect the SBC in 2020? Will we see more diverse first-chair leaders? Who will be nominated for SBC officers in Orlando? How will the major launch of Go2 affect sending numbers in coming years? Will we see any recommendations for disfellowship from the Credentials Committee? What will be the outcome of the Baptism Sunday initiatives President Greear is promoting? What will be the impact of LifeWay’s retail strategy? Will we break $200M in national CP receipts this budget year? Will the AAEO hit another record high? Will we hit 10K messengers in Orlando?

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode248.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #248 2019 has been a year of change in the Southern Baptist Convention. On this year-end recap episode, Amy and Jonathan cover the top stories of the year, answer their 10 questions for 2019, and Amy shares her 10 most fascinating Southern Baptists of the year. 10 Questions for 2019: Who will be selected to lead our entities in 2019? How will continuing healthcare changes and new product offerings affect GuideStone? Who will be nominated for SBC officers in Birmingham? How will the revamped schedule be received at the SBC Annual Meeting? What changes will Paul Chitwood bring to the IMB (if any)? How will Southern Baptists respond to the changing political landscape in the U.S.? How will the conversation regarding abuse and assault continue to play out in 2019? What will the Sexual Abuse Advisory Committee recommend for churches at the SBC Annual Meeting? Will we see an increase in diversity across all levels of convention life? Will we break $200M in national CP receipts this budget year? Will any other entities or groups in the SBC commission reports on their history of racism and slavery? How will SBTS respond to its own report? 10 Biggest News Stories of 2019: Southern Baptists take action to curb sexual abuse in the Convention Four new presidents elected to lead SBC entities LifeWay closes brick-and-mortar stores in historic shift to new online strategy Great Commission Giving surges throughout the Convention SBC votes overwhelmingly to approve significant bylaw and constitutional changes A flurry of pro-abortion and pro-life laws come before state legislatures nationwide after Supreme Court shifts Mohler announced as 2020 presidential nominee NAMB launches ‘Who’s Your One?’ emphasis SBC president J.D. Greear appoints the most diverse committees in SBC history Southwestern Seminary removes stained-glass windows commemorating the Conservative Resurgence http://www.bpnews.net/54085/sex-abuse-response-entity-transitions-top-2019-stories 10 Most Fascinating Southern Baptists of 2019: Bryant Wright Marshal Ausberry Linda J. White Trevor Lawrence Ben Mandrell Kathy Litton Daniel Ritchie Betsy Gomez Ben Shive Art Toalston Resource of the Year Caring Well Challenge Becoming a Church That Cares Well for the Abused

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode247.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #247 Willie McLaurin has been named the new Vice President for Great Commission Relations and Mobilization at the SBC Executive Committee. Also, several state conventions sent in recaps of their annual meetings. News Recap: McLaurin named EC vice president for Great Commission Relations and Mobilization http://bit.ly/2rSX40h SBC seminaries send out more than 1,100 graduates http://bit.ly/2tBj1RX Virginia Baptists meet to ‘Renew’ http://bit.ly/38UvNeo Kentucky Baptists urged to ‘strive together’ http://bit.ly/36U3ueq Northwest Baptists highlight ‘A More Excellent Way’ http://bit.ly/2Q6wgRZ Texas Baptists urged to proclaim Christ, care for vulnerable http://bit.ly/2Met5qj Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptists increase budget, focus on outreach http://bit.ly/2Q6HaXU Former Annuity Board president Morgan dies at 95 http://bit.ly/2MeZehH This Week in SBC History Recap of 1951 EC meeting http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/382,18-Dec-1951.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Character Still Counts Jonathan: Peace in the sovereignty of God – Erik Reed

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode246.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #246 Peter Yanes has been named the new Executive Director of Asian American Relations and Mobilization at the SBC Executive Committee. Also, South Carolina Baptists are sharing the love of Christ in the state’s prisons. News Recap: Yanes named executive director of Asian American relations and mobilization http://bit.ly/2RREtMv South Carolina Baptists give every inmate a gift http://bit.ly/2LQOLJ3 SBTC Disaster Relief teams serve Austin’s homeless http://bit.ly/38K32kG Top Bible verse of 2019 http://bit.ly/36tiU9d This Week in SBC History Board Names Special Worker For New York http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1249,11-Dec-1961.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: A Christmas Carol Jonathan: The Characters of Christmas

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode245.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #245 The Southern Baptist Convention Credentials Committee has established an online submission portal for reports of a church’s alleged departure from Southern Baptist polity, doctrine or practice. News Recap: SBC Credentials Committee establishes online submission portal http://bit.ly/34VZ9GX CP giving off to best start in decade, up 3.28% over last year http://bit.ly/34VOQ5P Hunt preaches final sermon as pastor of FBC Woodstock http://bit.ly/2YoUmeH NOBTS announces new VP and associate VP hires http://bit.ly/34WSJYa Southwestern issues statement regarding former professor http://bit.ly/2rWJ5WN Michigan Baptists ‘re-envision God’s desire’ http://bit.ly/34XkvDV Louisiana Baptists celebrate church planting http://bit.ly/2DQJaxR Chinese government designates Lottie Moon’s church as historical site http://bit.ly/2OWvRCq This Week in SBC History Baylor Meets Florida in Gator Bowl Classic http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1439,09-Dec-1960.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Phil Wickham Christmas Jonathan: Churches fund missionary ‘units’ through LMCO

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode244.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #244 At the recent annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, nearly 200 Southern Baptist scholars gave academic presentations. News Recap: Southern Baptist scholars featured at ETS meeting http://bit.ly/2R0GeGY Pastor indicted on rape charge still at church, association http://bit.ly/2L2AatD Arizona Baptists celebrate record missions giving http://bit.ly/2OMpSPa Tennessee Baptists increase budget, CP allocation http://bit.ly/2qTyA6s Md./Del. Baptists set sights ‘for Christ’s glory’ http://bit.ly/2qKLBzl Mississippi Baptists say goodbye to Futral http://bit.ly/35G2t92 Ohio Baptists undertake visioning, fasting & prayer http://bit.ly/37NP8gI This Week in SBC History Pastor in Hawaii delivers baby http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1674,01-Dec-1962.pdf Resources of the Week Jonathan: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Amy: View this post on Instagram Single greatest achievement of Ethan’s life right here. A post shared by Jonathan Howe (@jonathan_howe) on Nov 28, 2019 at 12:03pm PST

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode243.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #243 The ERLC has released a new guide for churches on abuse prevention. Also, several state convention recaps are in for the fall. News Recap: New SBC guide released to help churches prevent abuse http://bit.ly/2XAKhLl SBC of Virginia elects African American president, increases CP http://bit.ly/3373JR3 Georgia Baptists adopt restructuring, missions emphases http://bit.ly/33e9yfo Hawaii Baptists challenged to embrace missions call http://bit.ly/33bA1dJ New York Baptists encouraged to take risks in ministry http://bit.ly/2pICiPR West Virginia Baptists elect youngest-ever president http://bit.ly/2O8Lczn Pennsylvania/South Jersey Baptists issued ’10/5 Challenge’ http://bit.ly/339mrY7 ‘Fruitful’ ministry is focus of Alabama convention meeting http://bit.ly/2D698No Puerto Rico Baptists celebrate growth, increased giving http://bit.ly/2pLi8Vo Colorado Baptists elect first African American president, increase CP http://bit.ly/2rkKW7i S.C. convention elects first African American president http://bit.ly/2Odrqmp N.C. Baptists highlight church planting, ‘Who’s Your One?’ http://bit.ly/33a4BEk Oklahoma Baptists to send $1M more to SBC for Gospel advance http://bit.ly/2O9xj3S This Week in SBC History State convention from the past http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/207,22-Nov-1948.pdf http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/257,22-Nov-1949.pdf http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/308,20-Nov-1950.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Seven Arrows Study Bible Jonathan: Tony Evans Study Bible