SBC This Week

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode242.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #242 Julio Arriola has been selected to lead Hispanic relations and mobilization for the SBC Executive Committee and the North American Mission Board. Also on this week’s episode: state convention recaps from around the country. News Recap: Julio Arriola named executive director of Hispanic relations and mobilization http://bit.ly/357vzOa Record $5.1M 1-day missions offering at Johnson Ferry http://bit.ly/353iIN3 Missionaries prepare to go; Oklahoma Baptists commit to sending more http://bit.ly/353OY2I Florida Baptists display unity, embrace diversity http://bit.ly/2rKVAod Wyoming Baptists celebrate God’s blessings http://bit.ly/2KqTQqC Iowa Baptists highlight evangelism, church planting http://bit.ly/2OiCNbl Illinois churches ‘ReFocus’ for revitalized ministry http://bit.ly/37aVgPJ Indiana Baptists increase CP, address sexual abuse http://bit.ly/2rNgUJU Spurgeon College adds soccer to intercollegiate sports http://bit.ly/372sMYF Heath Thomas to become OBU’s 16th president http://bit.ly/2Kpu8Dc Pastor accused of abuse no longer Tenn. candidate http://bit.ly/2KoFKWU This Week in SBC History Cuban Crisis Increases Need To Help Refugees http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1661,14-Nov-1962.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Emblems of the Infinite King Jonathan: Your World-Class Assistant

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode241.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #241 FBC Clarksville (TN) has chosen as its top pastoral candidate a man being accused of sexual abuse by two young women. Amy and Jonathan also discuss another pastoral resignation due to sex abuse and the cancellation of John Crist’s upcoming tour for the same. News Recap: Pastor accused of abuse top candidate at Tenn. church http://bit.ly/2CoWEAr Chicago pastor resigns after 1960s sex abuse revealed http://bit.ly/2pRSpdK John Crist admits to ‘sexual sin,’ cancels tour http://bit.ly/2WZHw5N CP giving marks strongest start in 3 years http://bit.ly/2CozIRH New England Baptists aim to reach Hispanics http://bit.ly/2X0WGI3 New England Baptists focus on evangelism http://bit.ly/32sjm52 SBTC annual meeting highlights Who’s Your One http://bit.ly/2PYoT0B Arkansas Baptists address gender, sex abuse, politics http://bit.ly/34BXtSi Missouri Baptists mark restoration, reconciliation http://bit.ly/2pK64DU Mitchell agrees to consultant role with Georgia Baptists alongside NAAF duties http://bit.ly/2WUSKbP This Week in SBC History Gambling Opponents Lament ‘Black Tuesday’ http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5931,08-Nov-1984.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Go2 Webinar Jonathan: SBC Morning Briefing

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode240.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #240 SBTS president R. Albert Mohler Jr. has been announced as a candidate for the presidency of the SBC. Amy and Jonathan also continue their state convention recaps and discuss a new diversity initiative at the EC. News Recap: H.B. Charles Jr. to nominate Al Mohler as SBC President in 2020. http://bit.ly/2PDtoO8 SBC Executive Committee announces staff retirements http://bit.ly/2pkUkYh SBC Executive Committee to create three new positions to serve more diverse churches http://bit.ly/2WwmHig Gateway enters 5-year partnership with Korean seminary http://bit.ly/34lANG2 New England Baptists restructure for greater impact http://bit.ly/2pvS7Jv N.M. Baptists celebrate children’s home; Bunce to retire http://bit.ly/2pnuYsO California Baptists meet, decrease CP, urged to ‘step up’ http://bit.ly/34mXOIx Audit reveals missions offerings error http://bit.ly/2JEcUl5 This Week in SBC History Hultgren Follows Own Advice on Disturbances http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4297,02-Nov-1976.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Recovered Jonathan: Unique deacon follows God’s call

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode239.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #239 Southwestern Seminary had a busy week as they hosted an inauguration for new president Adam W. Greenway as well as their trustee meeting. Amy and Jonathan also recap a few state conventions and report on some personnel transitions around the SBC. News Recap: Greenway inaugurated as ninth Southwestern president http://bit.ly/2Wh4aGv SWBTS faculty affirm women colleagues McCoy, Stovall http://bit.ly/32KWjn4 ‘It’s a new day,’ SWBTS trustees affirm http://bit.ly/2N5GBwc Iorg reports growth and stability at Gateway http://bit.ly/340HCwu Karen Swallow Prior to join SEBTS faculty http://bit.ly/2pTaKXq Dowdy named lead strategist for Georgia Baptist pastor wellness http://bit.ly/31JRpWf Russ Rathier installed as BCNE’s Vermont Regional Coordinator http://bit.ly/31JRpWf Oklahoma Baptists hire Mark Dance for Church Relations Group role http://bit.ly/31JRpWf BCNE starts addiction ministry support team http://bit.ly/364NTZV SBOM, TAB, ABHC increase protections http://bit.ly/364NTZV New Mexico exec Bunce announces 2021 retirement http://bit.ly/32QBZ3S Kansas-Nebraska Baptists focus on evangelism http://bit.ly/2BCgFTF Utah-Idaho exceeding goals, planting churches http://bit.ly/33X2hRZ Nevada Baptists again break records http://bit.ly/2Wc1ZE1 IMB worker Andy Leininger dies at 56 http://bit.ly/33FIx5h This Week in SBC History Committee Chairmen Named for Houston Convention in 1953 http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/41,27-Oct-1952.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: The Complicated Heart Jonathan: Behold the Lamb of God 20th Anniversary Edition

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode238.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #238 Several transitions were announced including Shane Pruitt, the new next generation evangelism leader at NAMB. Amy and Jonathan also recap a trio of seminary trustee meetings. News Recap: Shane Pruitt named NAMB next gen evangelism director http://bit.ly/2prMRpU Florida Baptist Financial Services names Wheeler as president and CEO http://bit.ly/31jS7Jq Veteran Southern Baptist journalist James A. Smith Sr. joins Southwestern Seminary staff http://bit.ly/2BnaJhb Dove Awards celebrates 50 years of gospel music http://bit.ly/33KKv4r Dakota Baptists honor Golden, celebrate partnership with MBTS, increase CP % http://bit.ly/2MJFm5K SBTS announces Walker as associate dean and director of the Henry Center http://bit.ly/2oS6RC7 MBTS trustees elect DeRouchie, cite record enrollment, plan for library renovation http://bit.ly/33I4q3Y SEBTS trustees & donors gather, celebrate 25th anniversary of college http://bit.ly/33J8Wz7 SBC Executive Committee restructures communications department, seeks new leadership for Baptist Press http://bit.ly/35Ms6pG A Statement from Baptist Press http://bit.ly/31gcbfJAnn This Week in SBC History Dockery inaugurated at Union http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/18-OCT-1996.PDF Resources of the Week Amy: Adorning the Dark Jonathan: Inauguration of Adam Greenway

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode237.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #237 NAMB announced a new record high for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering of $62.2 million. Also, Amy and Jonathan share a recap of the Caring Well Conference. News Recap: Annie Offering totals record high $62.2 million http://bit.ly/31bGnc5 NAMB celebrates offering, meets missionaries http://bit.ly/2pdJjau NOBTS approves new mission statement, faculty http://bit.ly/2M68BQX Cedarville University receives $10 Million gift http://bit.ly/2Ma8xQp ‘Caring Well:’ SBC must fight for victims http://bit.ly/2VwXUKx ‘Caring Well’: Sex abuse ‘a Gospel issue,’ Greear says http://bit.ly/329LYkq Survivors share stories at ‘Caring Well’ http://bit.ly/2pgbJRb Beth Moore, Kay Warren address courage, abuse’s effects http://bit.ly/32du0gY This Week in SBC History Chris Adams named LifeWay women’s ministry specialist http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7857,11-Oct-1994.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Responding Well Guide Jonathan: Man baptized at church he vandalized 6 months earlier

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode236.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #236 Another big news item for the podcast as Amy Whitfield has been named Associate Vice President at the Executive Committee. Also, we cover some exciting giving reports and start our journey through state convention recaps. News Recap: Amy Whitfield named EC’s associate communications VP http://bit.ly/2MczNfF 2020 SBC online hotel registration now open http://bit.ly/2Mc6HNv CP exceeds budget for 5th year in a row http://bit.ly/2ImZIQC Lottie Moon Offering totals $156.6 million http://bit.ly/2Mc6WrT IMB appoints missionaries, hears abuse prevention update http://bit.ly/2MczUrBIMB Harassment & Abuse Prevention Administrator Alaska continues refocus on vision, ‘face,’ structure http://bit.ly/30OClGa Center for Biblical Studies launched at MBTS http://bit.ly/2o2lcM1 This Week in SBC History Indianans Plan to Formalize Convention Status http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/902,03-Oct-1957.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: ERLC Caring Well Conference Live Stream Jonathan: Global Hunger Sunday

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode235.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #235 New research from LifeWay and the ERLC spotlight some of the differences in evangelicals and their voting patterns. Also, the IMB commissioned 24 new missionaries, and Dr. Ronnie Floyd preached the commissioning service. News Recap: LifeWay Research: Most evangelicals want to play nice http://bit.ly/2n8Giap Greear delivers prayer before U.S. House http://bit.ly/2n6yuWG Floyd to missionaries: You were chosen for this moment http://bit.ly/2lx00fR Wallace leads slate of new NC board officers http://bit.ly/2mZbRUd For the Church: ‘Our Only Hope’ in a troubled culture http://bit.ly/2n7VJQ8 Montana & Alberta partnership eyes ‘connecting points’ http://bit.ly/2n720eY Associational leaders gather at NAMB for equipping http://bit.ly/2ltPxSd University’s new program to lower cost, build character http://bit.ly/2ltPqWN This Week in SBC History EC sets target date for teletypewriter network linking Baptist agencies, newspapers, and state offices http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1351,27-Sep-1959.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: If God Is for Us Jonathan: ERLC Caring Well Conference Live Stream

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode234.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #234 Dr. Ronnie Floyd’s inauguration as President and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee served as the centerpiece for the fall 2019 meeting of the SBCEC. News Recap: ‘Rise up,’ Floyd urges churches at inauguration http://bit.ly/30ARlqV Floyd to EC: Time to make a difference http://bit.ly/30xBOIo Greear urges Baptists to unite, ‘Send Every Member’ http://bit.ly/30tbzTz New entity leaders deliver first reports to EC http://bit.ly/30ue2gr WRAP-UP: Church planting, Gospel anchor EC meeting http://bit.ly/30xxMzY ERLC honors Denhollander, Lankford http://bit.ly/30yje39 SEBTS dedicates Braswell library; Lawless, Robinson installed in key chairs http://bit.ly/30tRBbu NOBTS, Louisiana College sign articulation agreement http://bit.ly/30tRBbu Mobile, NOBTS to begin accelerated B.A.+M.Div. program http://bit.ly/30wSdgj Filipino Baptists sign covenant with IMB http://bit.ly/30xy7Tg LaVerne Brown, missionary to Sub-Saharan people, dies http://bit.ly/30scaF6 This Week in SBC History Cauthen Named NOBTS Preident http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3059,17-Sep-1970.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Legacy of Faith Bible Jonathan: IMB Sending Service

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode233.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #233 This past Sunday in the SBC was Baptism Sunday. Amy and Jonathan recap reports from around the country, explore a major decision by FBC Jacksonville, and much more. News Recap: Baptism Sunday sees ‘tremendous momentum’ http://bit.ly/309RzW4 FBC Jacksonville downsizes to serve city http://bit.ly/30dbdjN Jarrid Wilson tweeted hope before tragic death http://bit.ly/30eNBLA Dorian relief: Baptists serving Bahamas & N.C. http://bit.ly/308fdSI Women’s group hears ‘heartbreaking’ stories at border http://bit.ly/308fghm Fastest-growing, largest churches: Who made the list? http://bit.ly/30diPD1 Church pays off $4M medical debt in East Texas http://bit.ly/30dXCc6 This Week in SBC History Retired Pastor Starts New Work in Colorado http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3245,10-Sep-1971.pdf Resources of the Week Jonathan: The Promises of God Storybook Bible Amy:

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode232.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #232 SBC This Week’s very own Jonathan Howe was named Vice President of Communications for the SBC Executive Committee this week. We cover that and more on this week’s episode. News Recap: Howe named EC VP of communications http://bit.ly/2zUvNLa Nat’l CP 2.05% over YTD budget projection http://bit.ly/2zUwaFy Dorian crawls northward, Baptists prepare response http://bit.ly/2zVVfQt This Week in SBC History Baptist Laymen Race Against Alaska Winter, Flood Damage http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2457,06-Sep-1967.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: What’s a Girl Worth? Jonathan: Readings in Baptist History

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode231.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #231 Multisite churches will now have distinct SBC IDs for each campus which will allow for better tracking and data. News Recap: Multisite church ID shift to help SBC ties http://bit.ly/2ZxG3r3 NAMB announces ‘Replanter of the Year’ http://bit.ly/2Zx0Ued Dakotas, West Virginia set executive director search deadlines http://bit.ly/2ZyNbn1 Patterson denies claims in former student’s lawsuit http://bit.ly/2ZxFX2F Village Church rebuts sex abuse liability, $1M claim http://bit.ly/2ZAO6Dx Mandrell celebrates ‘new day’ at LifeWay http://bit.ly/2ZxFZrj SBTS announces Mark Dever’s addition to faculty http://bit.ly/2ZyMtX4 Todd Fisher joins SBTS faculty http://bit.ly/30MFdnE Stephen Rummage joins MBTS faculty http://bit.ly/30MHK1f David Dockery to join Southwestern’s faculty http://bit.ly/2ZFhDvM As you consider where to get trained for ministry, know that Southern Seminary is committed to faithful preparation of men and women for a lifetime of gospel ministry in the midst of an increasingly hostile world. Through truth, God will sanctify Christ’s church and his people. Consider a seminary that’s trusted for a deeper, richer, and stronger understanding of God’s word. Consider Southern Seminary. Trusted for Truth. For more information, visit sbts.edu This Week in SBC History 97-year-old Missionary Flies to Foreign Mission Conference http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/298,28-Aug-1950.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: My Dear Hamilton Jonathan: Hebrews: An Anchor for the Soul

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode230.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #230 At an event in Orlando this week, SBC leaders gathered to cast vision for the 2020 Annual Meeting, and President J.D. Greear announced the theme for the meeting as well. Also, an article from the Houston Chronicle revealed more allegations of sex abuse coverup in the SBC. News Recap: SBC leaders cast vision for 2020 SBC Annual Meeting http://bit.ly/2zhKKqo Greear: ‘Gospel Above All’ SBC theme worth repeating http://bit.ly/2zingl2 Unearthed tapes, letters show Southern Baptist leaders’ support for pastor who faced sex scandal http://bit.ly/2zeCkju ‘Caring Well Challenge’ on abuse to launch Sunday http://bit.ly/2zdC0S2 Sweeping changes ahead for 8 state conventions http://bit.ly/2zhWdGi Florida Hispanic gatherings highlight ‘Gospel Above All’ http://bit.ly/2zdGS9X Puerto Rico: NAMB breaks ground on Send Relief center http://bit.ly/2zeokWP Art Toalston to retire from Baptist Press http://bit.ly/2zdI2lP If you’re not casual about your faith, your Christian college shouldn’t be either. As the undergraduate school of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Boyce College exists to prepare men and women for gospel service in areas like biblical studies, business, teaching, ministry, and more. Study on campus in Louisville or online. Learn more at boycecollege.com. This Week in SBC History Child abuse troubles college students http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7201,26-Aug-1991.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Missions Journey: Students Jonathan: Baptism Sunday

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode229.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #229 The Trump Administration announced a reprieve on Bible tariffs this week, and a youth pastor in Oklahoma was arrested and charged with sexual misconduct. News Recap: Oklahoma youth pastor, former teacher accused of rape, lewd molestation http://bit.ly/2P03OnR ‘Bible tax’ reprieve welcomed by Southern Baptist leaders http://bit.ly/2OXk2Ot ‘Caring Well’ conference on sex abuse passes 1,300 registrants http://bit.ly/2OYRLH6 MacDonald named IMB VP of marketing, communication http://bit.ly/2OYS0C0 NOBTS Trustees Approve Renovations and Plans for Leavell College http://bit.ly/2P9cOqu Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu This Week in SBC History GCR Task Force Holds First Meeting http://www.bpnews.net/31068/gcr-task-force-chairman-encouraged-burdened-after-groups-initial-meeting Resources of the Week Amy: “The Most Humble & Faithful Worker We Know”: Meet Mr. Eugene Smith Jonathan: Replanting Rural Churches

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode228.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #228 Legal updates and updates to previously reported stories dominate this week’s news. We also report on CP giving with just two months left in the budget year. News Recap: NAMB lawsuit defends church’s ministry expansion http://bit.ly/2yMaISA SWBTS denies liability in sex abuse lawsuit http://bit.ly/2yZQyEZ SWBTS launches Center for Church Revitalization http://bit.ly/2yZQODX National CP 1.45% over YTD budget projection http://bit.ly/2yMa87m GuideStone affirms 20/20 & SBC response http://bit.ly/2yNI7fJ Floyd dialogues with convention advancement groups http://bit.ly/2yNIffd Asian American Baptists engage government officials http://bit.ly/2yNIw1J Southern Baptist Deaf meet at Ridgecrest http://bit.ly/2yMaYkw Man accused of molesting children in church bathroom faces additional charges http://bit.ly/2yMb6k0 After investigation, religion dean leaves Southwest Baptist University to return to pastorate http://bit.ly/2yKkAwe If you’re not casual about your faith, your Christian college shouldn’t be either. As the undergraduate school of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Boyce College exists to prepare men and women for gospel service in areas like biblical studies, business, teaching, ministry, and more. Study on campus in Louisville or online. Learn more at boycecollege.com. This Week in SBC History What Better Collateral Than Bikes and Mower? http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/742,09-Aug-1958.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: First Jonathan: Orlando Pastor’s Event for SBC Annual Meeting 2020

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode227.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #227 A lawsuit was filed this week against the Village Church stemming from an alleged sexual assault in 2012. Also, there was more fallout from the Founders Ministries documentary trailer. News Recap: Alleged sex abuse victim sues Village Church for $1M http://bit.ly/2KbKdMY Resignations from Founders Ministries’ Board http://bit.ly/2KdnMHh Akin, Mohler dispute claim of SBC liberal drift http://bit.ly/2KcuIUT Preaching, teaching, culture at black church conference http://bit.ly/2KdMgA4 All ages reached at LifeWay black church conference http://bit.ly/2K9LdRI SWBTS announces new leadership, faculty http://bit.ly/2KdMWFC Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu This Week in SBC History Atlanta Olympics and Southern Baptists http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/31-JUL-1996.PDF http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/01-AUG-1996.PDF http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/02-AUG-1996.PDF Resources of the Week Amy: The Presidents: Noted Historians Rank America’s Best–and Worst–Chief Executives Jonathan: Guidestone Benefit Summit

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode226.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #226 Executive Committee Vice President for Convention Policy Augie Boto announced his intention to retire this week. We cover that and public response to a documentary trailer and more on this week’s episode. News Recap: Augie Boto to retire from SBC Executive Committee http://bit.ly/2Zclo8t SBC leaders alarmed by ‘misleading’ footage in Founders video http://bit.ly/2ZePcBx Four seminary leaders voice concern over film’s preview http://bit.ly/2Zh14D6 Credentials Committee elects Stacy Bramlett as chair http://bit.ly/2ZbyJ17 Gray named new exec. dir. of Kentucky Baptist Convention http://bit.ly/2ZdMlsF Cledith Campbell to serve as West Virginia interim exec http://bit.ly/2Zfme4o Augusto Valverde, longtime Hispanic leader, dies at 71 http://bit.ly/2ZgCRNo If you’re not casual about your faith, your Christian college shouldn’t be either. As the undergraduate school of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Boyce College exists to prepare men and women for gospel service in areas like biblical studies, business, teaching, ministry, and more. Study on campus in Louisville or online. Learn more at boycecollege.com. This Week in SBC History Scopes Monkey Trial https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scopes_Trial http://media2.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/tbarchive/1925/TB_1925_07_23.pdf http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/8016,26-Jul-1995.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Scopes Trial Photographic History Jonathan: How to Pray

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode225.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #225 A review into a Missouri Baptist college concluded the school has moved away from its statement of faith. We also sit down with author and advocate Mary DeMuth for a discussion about her new book, We Too. News Recap: Missouri Baptist university urged to clarify faith statement http://bit.ly/2LZ4I0H Outside review finds ‘ambiguous’ doctrine at Baptist university http://bit.ly/2M135Q3 Johnson Ferry announces senior pastor candidate http://bit.ly/2M1lagI Nationwide ‘Who’s Your One?’ tour to kick off in N.C. http://bit.ly/2M1iWyb Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu This Week in SBC History Kids at Ridgecrest Watch Moon Landinghttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2817,22-Jul-1969.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: We Too by Mary DeMuth | 21 Days to Healing Jonathan: Humanity Denied

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode224.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #224 A series of earthquakes in California and flooding related to Tropical Storm Barry have mobilized Southern Baptist disaster relief efforts. Also on today’s show, we sit down with Vance Pitman and David Melber to discuss the ministries of Send Relief. News Recap: Calif. quakes prompt Southern Baptist response http://bit.ly/2JIj031 Storm could become ‘crescendo moment’ in Louisiana http://bit.ly/2JQA0nV Garvon Golden to retire as Dakota executive director http://bit.ly/2JBYNvI ‘Out of the ashes’: Fla. church recovering after fire http://bit.ly/2JBUl04 N.C. pastor charged with child sex crimes http://bit.ly/2JDpTTg Veteran TX pastor Chris Osborne joins SWBTS faculty http://bit.ly/2JC7pCs Gateway Seminary welcomes Dr. David Rathel to its faculty http://bit.ly/2JDq0OG If you’re not casual about your faith, your Christian college shouldn’t be either. As the undergraduate school of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Boyce College exists to prepare men and women for gospel service in areas like biblical studies, business, teaching, ministry, and more. Study on campus in Louisville or online. Learn more at boycecollege.com. This Week in SBC History Stagg Completes Yellowstone Trip After 38 Years http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1757,11-Jul-1963.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: She Reads Truth Store Jonathan: He Reads Truth Bible

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode223.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #223 Former IMB missionary and South Carolina Baptist Associate Executive Director Mark Aderholt pleaded guilty this week to an assault charge and is currently serving time in a Texas jail. News Recap: Mark Aderholt pleads guilty in sex assault case http://bit.ly/32atNeQ Former Southern Baptist official charged with sexual assault pleads guilty to lesser crime http://bit.ly/327TsVv Anne Marie Miller to Mark Aderholt: ‘This Is Over’ http://bit.ly/32c5ZqD Anne Marie Miller’s Survivor Statement to Mark Aderholt http://bit.ly/32blSOg Nat’l CP 2.80% over YTD budget projection http://bit.ly/32blTBO Mandrell elected as LifeWay’s 10th president http://bit.ly/32dFSzY Man charged with 4 church arsons, burglaries, theft http://bit.ly/32as5tP Secularist group raises red flag over Baptist seminary inside Arkansas prison http://bit.ly/327TtbO Norman Geisler, defender of Christian faith, dies http://bit.ly/327TVa0 Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu This Week in SBC History Billy Graham Joins FBC Dallas http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/82,02-Jul-1953.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Advocates by Dhati Lewis Jonathan: Social Qs Podcast Image courtesy of the Houston Chronicle

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode222.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #222 Colorado church planter Ben Mandrell has been nominated to become the 10th president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Also this week, we sit down with Ronnie Floyd, Kevin Ezell, and Paul Chitwood to discuss the future of the SBC. News Recap: Ben Mandrell nominated as LifeWay president/CEO http://bit.ly/2X3Xjz3 SWBTS responds to sexual abuse lawsuit http://bit.ly/2X7Rfph Lawsuit reveals details about Paige Patterson’s ‘break her down’ meeting with woman alleging campus rape http://bit.ly/2X1mOAY Pressler Accuser Files Appeal, Retains New Counsel http://bit.ly/2X67hjh Every state at #SBC19, first time in 20 years http://bit.ly/2X5EQ5h What’s next?: CP panel tackles road ahead http://bit.ly/2X7IviS Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu This Week in SBC History Suggestions coming in for Houston convention http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/20,26-Jun-1952.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Declaration of Independence Jonathan: LifeWay report from #SBC19

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode221.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #221 Three more instances of sexual abuse were reported this week in the SBC. Also, we cover some seminary moves and talk with our two newest seminary presidents. News Recap: Another Southern Baptist minister charged with child abuse http://bit.ly/2L3E7is Pastor arrested for rape, molestation http://bit.ly/2L4UN9m Southern Baptist pastor in Harris County arrested for abuse of child http://bit.ly/2L4MkmE LifeWay camp staffer charged with child molestation http://bit.ly/2L3EJVi Camp staffer, pastor and former intern face charges amid Southern Baptist Convention abuse crisis http://bit.ly/2L4VjnO Lyon named VP for NOBTS enrollment http://bit.ly/2L3GhP6 Pace & Ronjour Locke assume new SEBTS posts http://bit.ly/2L3GhP6 Leading theologian and worship pastor joins Southern faculty http://bit.ly/2L2FJZI Southern Seminary adds gifted biblical spirituality professor Matt Haste to faculty http://bit.ly/2L6JiOC K. Marshall Williams receives OBU’s Hobbs Award http://bit.ly/2L01IRc Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu This Week in SBC History Photographer Recovers Stolen Camera http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3398,21-Jun-1972.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Given: The Forgotten Meaning and Practice of Blessing Jonathan: Gospel Above All Leader Kit Image courtesy of the Houston Chronicle

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode220.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #220 We recap everything that went on at the 2019 SBC Annual Meeting in Birmingham on this week’s episode and highlight some of our favorite moments. News Recap: Our Defining Moment SBC supports survivors, embraces diversity http://bit.ly/2WKJuKk Sex abuse panel urges lament, unity, action http://bit.ly/2WJYk3L SBC advisory panel issues sexual abuse report http://bit.ly/2WM7psX Southern Baptists affirm stances on sex abuse, racism http://bit.ly/2WJH5Qf Other Moments Send Luncheon celebrates pastors and SBC leaders http://bit.ly/2WFP7JU Pastors’ conf. unpacks Beatitudes, elects David Uth http://bit.ly/2WJYrfL 26 new missionaries obey God’s call to the nations http://bit.ly/2WJVdsS Greear leads diverse slate of officers http://bit.ly/2WKVD28 Resolutions contend for vulnerable, Gospel http://bit.ly/2WJXX9r 18 of 23 SBC messenger motions referred http://bit.ly/2WJXHHr Ronnie Floyd asks SBC, ‘What do you see?’ http://bit.ly/2WKVOKQ Floyd showcases God’s ‘amazing’ work in SBC http://bit.ly/2WP3Q5y ‘The nations are waiting,’ Chitwood tells SBC http://bit.ly/2WGnb8O NAMB reports on ‘Who’s Your One?’, church planting http://bit.ly/2WKv0ub Waggoner reinforces Lifeway’s commitment to mission http://bit.ly/2WMaM3h Hawkins reports advances across GuideStone ministries http://bit.ly/2WKuIU7 SBC seminary presidents relay reports to messengers http://bit.ly/2WKvnF5 Moore: ERLC helping churches address sex abuse http://bit.ly/2WJm48k WMU missions discipleship highlighted to messengers http://bit.ly/2WHvLUJ 8,183: SBC’s unofficial Birmingham registration http://bit.ly/2WFRpZD Other News LifeWay trustees to hear presidential search report http://bit.ly/2WGSosk Carson-Newman elects Charles Fowler as president http://bit.ly/2WJVxb4 New VP position approved at NOBTS http://bit.ly/2WHcdQw Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu This Week in SBC History Work of Baptist Press Expanded http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/292,15-Jun-1950.pdf

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode219.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #215 Dr. Jamie Dew was unanimously elected as the ninth president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary this week. Also, we tie up some loose ends related to #SBC19 on the show. News Recap: Jamie Dew elected president of New Orleans Seminary http://bit.ly/2JXMLPK NOBTS: Dew presents vision for first year in office http://bit.ly/2K1wVDM Abuse of Faith Part 5: Harboring abusers – http://bit.ly/2K5kA1s Abuse of Faith Part 6: Silence, survival, speaking out – http://bit.ly/2K1viGk Nat’l CP 3.47% over YTD budget projection http://bit.ly/2K5lQlc La. pastor Michael Wood to be pastors’ VP nominee http://bit.ly/2K1z2r9 Longtime educator joins Boyce College’s teacher education program http://bit.ly/2K2zk1c Ross Inman to join SEBTS faculty http://bit.ly/2K1dniR Leo Day to serve as founding director of Southwestern Center for the Arts http://bit.ly/2K1xa1O Southwestern Seminary announces new leadership, faculty for School of Church Music and Worship http://bit.ly/2K1n14W Massey, Ray assume new roles to reinvigorate SWBTS legacy of missions-sending http://bit.ly/2K1xiOQ New initiatives enhance opportunities for Southwestern Seminary women http://bit.ly/2K2zZQe Changes to Fusion Program at Spurgeon College implemented http://bit.ly/2K4p743 CP Stage Schedule http://bit.ly/2wHflwf #SBC19 Scavenger Hunt Bingo http://bit.ly/2K3ISsL Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu This Week in SBC History SBC Remembers D-Day http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/8093,01-Dec-1995.pdf Resource of the Week ChurchCares.com

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode218.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #218 The SBC Executive Committee and President J.D. Greear announced this week that there will be some potential revisions to their bylaw and amendment recommendations at the SBC Annual Meeting. We also sat down with President Greear to discuss his first year in office. News Recap: SBC EC may revise sex abuse prevention proposal http://bit.ly/2MurGhQ Missionaries left trail of abuse, but leaders stayed quiet http://bit.ly/2MzaCaT SBCAL to vote on document to prevent abuse of minors http://bit.ly/2MkKErv Kathy Litton to be SBC registration secretary nominee http://bit.ly/2MjqkXf SBC 2019 hotel shuttles, parking options set http://bit.ly/2Mgdxou Univ. of Mobile names Burnett as interim president http://bit.ly/2MgdIjE SEBTS to offer courses in partnership with Church Answers and Revitalize Network http://bit.ly/2MgdWY2 Historian Gregory A. Wills to join Southwestern Seminary faculty, lead B.H. Carroll Center for Baptist Heritage and Mission http://bit.ly/2MzbwnN Matt Boswell, a leading figure in church music and worship, joins Southern Seminary faculty http://bit.ly/2MhwvLu Southern Seminary adds Christian ethics and public theology scholar to its faculty http://bit.ly/2MkXMwK Seasoned missionary J. Keith McKinley joins Southern Seminary faculty http://bit.ly/2Mhx2gs Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu This Week in SBC History A Guide for Newspaper Men http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/650,30-MAY-1955.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: We Too Jonathan: Not Another Baptist Podcast

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode217.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS — Spotify Episode #217 In our big SBC Annual Meeting Preview Episode, we look at the meeting in four parts and discuss many of the ancillary events and happenings related to #SBC19. 1 – Overall Information Register at SBCAnnualMeeting.net SBC App Shuttle Info Childcare registration is full Hotel reservations 2 – General Meeting Schedule Pastors’ Conference Schedule Annual Meeting Schedule 3 – Ancillary Event Overview SBCAL Meeting WMU Missions Celebration NAMB Luncheon IMB Dinner ERLC Sexual Abuse Panel Women’s Events Women’s Expo & Women’s Session Ministers’ Wives Luncheon Women and Work Panel SBC Women’s Leadership Network Event Women’s Leadership Breakfast LifeWay Breakfast B21 Lunch FTC at SBC Lunch 9Marks at Nine COSBE Sing-a-long Dinner NOBTS Alumni & Friends Celebration and Retirement Dinner Seminary Lunches Gateway MBTS SBTS SEBTS SWBTS GuideStone Booth Exhibit Hall & CP Stage Ethnic Group Meetings Hispanic Leadership Council NAAF Chinese Fellowship

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode216.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #216 New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary announced Dr. Jamie Dew as its presidential candidate. Also, the ACP statistical summary was released this week and showed declines across the board. Finally, Dr. Ronnie Floyd joins us to discuss his first few days on the job at the EC and his vision for the future. News Recap: Dew nominated to lead New Orleans Seminary http://bit.ly/2QkSUWv Giving increases while baptisms continue decline http://bit.ly/2QkTd3B Sexual abuse perceptions studied by LifeWay Research http://bit.ly/2QkTljB IMB pledges to ‘be a leader’ in abuse prevention http://bit.ly/2QkTqDV NAMB honors chaplains, elects officers http://bit.ly/2QmgLVK Sutherland Springs dedicates new worship facility http://bit.ly/2QkTJi3 Marshal Ausberry to be SBC 1st vice president nominee http://bit.ly/2QkTOCn Noe Garcia to be nominated as SBC 2nd vice president http://bit.ly/2QkUesr Orlando pastor David Uth to be Pastors’ Conf. nominee http://bit.ly/2QkUkjN Spurgeon College introduces intercollegiate sports with basketball program http://bit.ly/2Qk9TbL Historian Thomas S. Kidd joins Midwestern Seminary faculty as distinguished professor http://bit.ly/2QkLAu6 Apologist and church planter joins Southwestern Seminary faculty http://bit.ly/2QmW3Ft Former BCM/D exec. dir. Charles Barnes, 86, dies http://bit.ly/2QmWcbZ M.O. Owens, 105, spent life preaching the gospel http://bit.ly/2QmWkrZ Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu This Week in SBC History Non-Controversial Convention Predicted for Portland SBChthttp://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3594,24-May-1973.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: M.O. Owens sermons http://multimedia.sebts.edu/?p=3181 | http://multimedia.sebts.edu/?p=4814 Jonathan: The Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention 1917-1984

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode215.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #215 We dive into the SBC Deep State and get a preview of all Birmingham has to offer with friend of the pod, Griffin Gulledge. News Recap: Jerry Falwell Jr. Accuses Dr. Russell Moore of Being a Part of the ‘SBC Deep State’ http://bit.ly/2wdGO8J N.C. pastor Eddie Eaton to be recording secretary nominee http://bit.ly/2w3XlMn Currence to be renominated as SBC registration secretary http://bit.ly/2w13Kb4 Church ordination study: ‘room for improvement’ http://bit.ly/2w13SHA Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu This Week in SBC History Colonel Memphis Makes 12-Day Tennessee Tour http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1521,17-May-1961.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Above All Jonathan: Send Relief Podcast – Stories of Hope

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode214.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #214 Louisiana has elected a new state executive director, and another nomination was announced this week for the SBC Annual Meeting. News Recap: Horn unanimously elected to lead Louisiana Baptists http://bit.ly/2vL9DsO Yeats to be re-nominated as SBC recording secretary http://bit.ly/2vXNiIJ Floyd names Upton as assistant to the president http://bit.ly/2vNMKor Iorg notes changing student demographics http://bit.ly/2vQqMkE Warren Wiersbe, ‘one of evangelicalism’s giants,’ dies http://bit.ly/2vNRACf Acteens celebrates 50 years http://bit.ly/2vOmBFY Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu This Week in SBC History New Fellowship Attracts Dallas Single Adults http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2597,08-May-1968.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Relevant Reach Jonathan: Dr. Moore YouTube Channel

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode213.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #213 The SBTC has removed a San Antonio-area church from fellowship after the church decided to retain a sex offender as their pastor. Also, we take some listener questions this week. News Recap: Texas Church Removed from SBTC for Retaining Sex Offender as Pastor http://bit.ly/2PJ8cnS Sex abuse to be ERLC’s national conference focus http://bit.ly/2PIhDnD Nat’l CP 2.67% over YTD budget projection http://bit.ly/2PIpdyy 2019 SBC annual meeting program released http://bit.ly/2PIPUmE Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu This Week in SBC History 10,000 Expected for Memphis Convention http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/187,03-May-1948.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: SBC App Jonathan: SBC FAQ’s

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode212.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #212 New trustees have been proposed by the Committee on Nominations and a lawsuit against NAMB has been dismissed. News Recap: SBC Executive Committee, boards, commission, seminaries, committee nominees announced http://bit.ly/2Gze4vM NOBTS adds 3 new degrees, 3 professors http://bit.ly/2GClKgQ E.W. McCall, SBC leader of ‘vision,’ dies http://bit.ly/2GA5kW9 Denton Lotz, former BWA general secretary, dies http://bit.ly/2GEvbMR Former SWBTS preaching prof Harold Freeman dies http://bit.ly/2GAuxzW Judge dismisses suit against NAMB by ex-state exec http://bit.ly/2GEvh7b Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu This Week in SBC History Pastor with Unification Church ties asks forgiveness from those ‘offended’ http://www.bpnews.net/10741/pastor-with-unification-church-ties-asks-forgiveness-from-those-offended Resources of the Week Amy: 50 Reasons to Come to Birmingham Jonathan: National Day of Prayer

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode211.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #211 Dr. Matthew J. Hall has been promoted to the provost position at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and SBC President J.D. Greear will be nominated for a second term by K. Marshall Williams. News Recap: SBTS announces new administrative leadership http://bit.ly/2GpZypT NAMB announces multisite, multi-format Send Conference http://bit.ly/2Gn8E6X Credentials committee for 2019 announced http://bit.ly/2Gn8Ind Greear to be nominated for 2nd term as SBC president http://bit.ly/2GlnH0P Nick Floyd nominated as Cross Church senior pastor http://bit.ly/2Gr75oJ Baptist Press garners top digital awards in media competitions http://bit.ly/2Gmdhhz Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu This Week in SBC History 390-Acre Purchase For College Okayed http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1004,19-Apr-1958.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Islam & North America: Loving Your Muslim Neighbor Jonathan: SBCadvance.com

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode210.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #210 The big news this week came from Fort Worth as the windows depicting conservative resurgence leaders and denominational figures were removed from MacGorman Chapel. News Recap: Southwestern Seminary removes stained glass windows depicting Patterson, other SBC leaders http://bit.ly/2G4PhPW TRUSTEES: SWBTS to ‘recalibrate,’ ‘strengthen core’ http://bit.ly/2G5vcc7 TRUSTEES: MBTS adopts Nashville Statement http://bit.ly/2GdCvyu Douglas Sweeney to succeed Timothy George at Beeson http://bit.ly/2GbSwoz Steve Horn nominated as Louisiana convention exec http://bit.ly/2G5eMka Ernie Myers, first Nevada exec. director, dies at 93 http://bit.ly/2G5QeaO SEBTS chapel service https://www.facebook.com/sebts/videos/541870003207832/ Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu This Week in SBC History Little Tennessee Girl Gives Savings of Lifetime to the Campaign http://media2.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/tbarchive/1924/TB_1924_04_10.pdf Resources of the Week Jonathan: Sexual Abuse and the SBC Amy:

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode209.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #209 Ronnie Floyd was elected this week as the new President and CEO of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention. We share the news of the week and hear from him on this episode. News Recap: Ronnie Floyd elected SBC Executive Committee President/CEO http://bit.ly/2FTzXFO Floyd hears hearts, extends hands in conference calls http://bit.ly/2FPGeCb SBTC approves new policy on affiliated churches and sexual abuse http://bit.ly/2FXXRjg National CP 3.85% over mid-year budget projection http://bit.ly/2FLjQtC Florida Baptists, NAMB expand church planting strategy http://bit.ly/2FWexId Michigan & NAMB’s Send Network deepen partnership http://bit.ly/2FLkSG0 Facebook Live address by Ronnie Floyd http://bit.ly/2Vlc3tc Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu This Week in SBC History Sunday School Board Program Info Ready http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2038,06-Apr-1965.PDF Resources of the Week Amy: At the Table Podcast Jonathan: 4 Ways Churches Can Serve Adults with Special Needs

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode208.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #208 It’s a congratulatory episode this week as we celebrate the launch of the new SBC Women’s Leadership Network as well as an engagement and a few promotions. News Recap: SBC Women’s Leadership Network to offer training, support http://bit.ly/2FEFDDu Credentials Committee chair, vice chair named http://bit.ly/2FEeznA Seth Brown to lead N.C. Baptist newsjournal http://bit.ly/2FHqIrY W. Mark Tew to lead Judson College in Alabama http://bit.ly/2FEeXCy Former IMB missionary leader Steve Smith, 57, dies http://bit.ly/2FAsgnR It’s March which means it’s time for March Madness. In the SBC world March also means SBTS Madness. Our friends at Southern Seminary are giving away over 100 books from their world-renowned faculty. Visit sbts.edu/madness to learn more and win free books from professors like Tom Schreiner, Don Whitney, Gregg Allison, and more. That’s sbts.edu/madness. This Week in SBC History Telephone Poll Not Conducted For SBC, Executive Committee http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/6557,29-Mar-1988.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Abuse Is Not New Jonathan: The Gospel-Driven Church

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode207.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS — Spotify Episode #207 LifeWay announced this week it would be closing all of its retail stores in 2019. Also, a special meeting has been called at the Executive Committee to vote on a presidential candidate. News Recap: LifeWay to close its 170 stores, focus on digital retail http://bit.ly/2TY1gJ2 LifeWay Christian Stores to close nationwide in 2019 http://bit.ly/2TOZJot LifeWay Store FAQs http://lfwy.co/2TPlrbT Executive Committee to vote on pres. nominee April 2 http://bit.ly/2TTvDQK Tellers named for 2019 SBC in Birmingham http://bit.ly/2TUiUgH Undercover probe leads to church worker’s arrest http://bit.ly/2TPlt3v Baptist leaders praise housing allowance ruling http://bit.ly/2TRzHky High winds damage Illinois Baptist building’s roof http://bit.ly/2TWv3Sp It’s March which means it’s time for March Madness. In the SBC world March also means SBTS Madness. Our friends at Southern Seminary are giving away over 100 books from their world-renowned faculty. Visit sbts.edu/madness to learn more and win free books from professors like Tom Schreiner, Don Whitney, Gregg Allison, and more. That’s sbts.edu/madness. This Week in SBC History Southeastern Sets Budget, Votes To Buy Fire Truck http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5029,21-Mar-1980.pdf Resources of the Week: Amy: Better Together Podcast Jonathan: March Madness App

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode206.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #206 A bill that was introduced this week in the Texas legislature would allow churches to reveal if former employees had been let go due to abuse allegations. Also, more details have emerged in the case involving David Sills. News Recap: Bill would let churches, nonprofits disclose sex abuse allegations http://bit.ly/2Jd4yDe New details of former SBTS prof’s resignation alleged (Baptist Press) http://bit.ly/2JroUJ5 New details of former SBTS prof’s resignation alleged (Biblical Recorder) http://bit.ly/2TVm7Mg Woman in SBC leadership post says #MeToo http://bit.ly/2J9HG7o Reaccreditation affirmed for Gateway Seminary http://bit.ly/2J9HzbY Ga. Baptist Mission Board rolls out restructuring plans http://bit.ly/2Je1h6B 20,000 homes: Crossover’s goal for SBC June outreach http://bit.ly/2Jeqq10 SEBTS reformats M.A. in ministry to women http://bit.ly/2JeyEpX It’s March which means it’s time for March Madness. In the SBC world March also means SBTS Madness. Our friends at Southern Seminary are giving away over 100 books from their world-renowned faculty. Visit sbts.edu/madness to learn more and win free books from professors like Tom Schreiner, Don Whitney, Gregg Allison, and more. That’s sbts.edu/madness. This Week in SBC History 111th Anniversary of SWBTS Charter 111 years ago on this day in @SBCHistory, our seminary was officially chartered. On this anniversary day, I am pleased to announce that we are returning to our historic seminary seal as our primary institutional logo. When you see that royal blue/white dome, you know it’s @SWBTS. pic.twitter.com/Gp1qwZ6w4b — Adam W. Greenway (@AdamGreenway) March 14, 2019 Resources of the Week Amy: Healing Together Jonathan: It’s Worth It

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode205.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS — Spotify Episode #205 Brad Waggoner has been named the acting CEO and President of LifeWay. We also provide an update on CP for the fiscal year and on the continued fallout of the recent sex abuse report. News Recap: LifeWay’s Brad Waggoner named acting president, CEO http://bit.ly/2TA2ysE Stephanie Orr to chair Tellers Committee http://bit.ly/2TFkRwo Nat’l CP 5.98% above YTD budget projection http://bit.ly/2TB90PR N.C. mission volunteer dies in Puerto Rico http://bit.ly/2TCSaAa GuideStone declares ‘Year of the Harvest’ http://bit.ly/2TyRg82 WMU Foundation: $512,354 to support nat’l WMU work http://bit.ly/2TC50i1 It’s March which means it’s time for March Madness. In the SBC world March also means SBTS Madness. Our friends at Southern Seminary are giving away over 100 books from their world-renowned faculty. Visit sbts.edu/madness to learn more and win free books from professors like Tom Schreiner, Don Whitney, Gregg Allison, and more. That’s sbts.edu/madness. This Week in SBC History Home Mission Board Announces Big Cities Initiative http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1011,05-Mar-1960.pdf Resources of the Week: Amy: What Is a Girl Worth? Jonathan: The Unsaved Christian

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode204.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #204 Southwestern officially has a new president in Dr. Adam W. Greenway. Also, the Executive Committee and SBC President J.D. Greear responded to church inquiries over the fallout from the Abuse of Faith series. News Recap: Greenway elected 9th president of Southwestern Seminary http://bit.ly/2SylvHx Greenway: SWBTS to ‘reinvigorate’ its legacy http://bit.ly/2SynbRd Stinson elected provost at SWBTS http://bit.ly/2SwqVTu SBC bylaws workgroup releases sexual abuse response http://bit.ly/2SyKmuA EC workgroup’s sex abuse report draws varied responses http://bit.ly/2SvCDgV Churches named by Greear in abuse report respond http://bit.ly/2SvCo5v ‘Who’s Your One?’ emphasis officially launched http://bit.ly/2SvCQRf NOBTS VP resigns, interim replacement named http://bit.ly/2SwqXuA Midwestern adds 2 Ph.D. emphases http://bit.ly/2SzazJM Families sue Academy Sports for selling weapon used in church shooting http://bit.ly/2Suo8dr Boyce College, the undergraduate school of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary recently announced a new bachelor’s degree program communication. Because if your students are going to work in the business or professional worlds, they won’t need less theology—they’ll need more. This new program promises cutting-edge training in the complexities of communication fields in the 21st century with the biblical and theological studies you would expect from Southern Seminary and Boyce College. You can find more information about this new program at boycecollege.com/communication This Week in SBC History Witnessing Online Thanks to AOL http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7932,27-Feb-1995.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: God Is Not Silent About Sexual Assault Jonathan: KingdomManRisingMovie.com

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode203.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS — Spotify Episode #203 Dr. Adam W. Greenway, the brand new president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary joins us to discuss his election, his vision for the school, and what’s next for SWBTS.

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode202.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS — Spotify Episode #202 SBC President J.D. Greear issued a call for Southern Baptists to respond proactively to sexual abuse claims recently released in the media. News Recap: With ‘Gospel above all,’ Greear tackles sex abuse http://bit.ly/2T7PIBr SBC president calls for investigation of churches accused of harboring sexual predators http://bit.ly/2T4eQcx Sex abuse study ‘to own our error,’ Greear says http://bit.ly/2TcdKva Greear on CNN: Abusers ‘have no place’ in SBC http://bit.ly/2TbzsPZ Sex abuse prevention tops SBC Exec. Comm. agenda http://bit.ly/2TasHhg Mohler, Akin apologize for backing accused leader http://bit.ly/2T8KEwM Al Mohler says he was wrong about C.J. Mahaney http://bit.ly/2TePDMi SWBTS to vote on presidential nominee Feb. 26-27 http://bit.ly/2T4z99J Greenway nominated to lead Southwestern Seminary http://bit.ly/2TasXNg EC pres. search committee has found ‘God’s candidate’ http://bit.ly/2TaAADr 10-year-old advances SBC ministry day http://bit.ly/2TfllJG Ruling affirmed in Mo. Bapt. Home, university cases http://bit.ly/2TcA7R2 Gateway to offer all master’s degrees online http://bit.ly/2TcqCBq Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Couple Opens Bible Museum in Gatlinburg http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4360,21-Feb-1977.pdf Resources of the Week: Amy: Trinitarian Theology Jonathan: Ordination Survey

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode201.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #201 This week’s bombshell series on sexual abuse in the SBC sent shockwaves throughout the denomination. News Recap: Abuse of Faith: Investigation reveals decades of sexual abuse from Southern Baptist church leaders, volunteers http://bit.ly/2SPl9R0 Paper’s sexual abuse report leaves SBC’s Greear ‘broken’ http://bit.ly/2SPlgMq Greear addresses unreported victims of sexual abuse http://bit.ly/2SU4Kuz SBC must ‘lament & grieve,’ Greear tells editors http://bit.ly/2SPZBDW Southern Baptists Face Their #MeToo Moment https://nyti.ms/2SR5Wik Leading Southern Baptist apologizes for supporting leader, church at center of sex abuse scandal http://bit.ly/2SPS9IH Greear names, summarizes Comm. on Committees makeup http://bit.ly/2SUURN2 Louisiana College quits CCCU over LGBT policy http://bit.ly/2SXilBc Jerry Johnson resigns as NRB president http://bit.ly/2SNcrTr James MacDonald fired after ‘inappropriate’ comments http://bit.ly/2SXiy7s SBU committee named for ‘evaluations’ of ‘orthodoxy’ http://bit.ly/2SOsFM6 NFL veteran & wife make ultrasound gift to N. Orleans http://bit.ly/2SXiS6a Boyce College, the undergraduate school of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary recently announced a new bachelor’s degree program communication. Because if your students are going to work in the business or professional worlds, they won’t need less theology—they’ll need more. This new program promises cutting-edge training in the complexities of communication fields in the 21st century with the biblical and theological studies you would expect from Southern Seminary and Boyce College. You can find more information about this new program at boycecollege.com/communication This Week in SBC History Baylor’s sexual assault response draws protest http://www.bpnews.net/46301/baylors-sexual-assault-response-draws-protest Resources of the Week Amy: NPR Interview with Anne Marie Miller Jonathan: Sweet Life Cookies Graphic via Houston Chronicle

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode200.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS — Spotify Episode #200 This week, the SBC Executive Committee Search Team responded to questions about the consideration of minority candidates for the job, and we have reports from three trustee meetings. News Recap: EC search committee has ‘actively pursued’ non-Anglos http://bit.ly/2MZyC3q Diversity in focus as Baptists await EC announcement http://bit.ly/2MTNAbb Sky Pratt of Ga. to chair Committee on Committees http://bit.ly/2MTOaWp Evangelism, leadership tops NAMB agenda http://bit.ly/2MTOiVT Rainer gives final presidential address http://bit.ly/2MTOrsp IMB elects EVP, appoints 19 missionaries http://bit.ly/2MXav58 Chitwood installed as IMB president http://bit.ly/2MUwD0c Nat’l CP 0.18% under YTD budget projection http://bit.ly/2MUpRrc ERLC names largest Leadership Council http://bit.ly/2MUghEM Western Recorder joins KBC Communications http://bit.ly/2MXqVuh T. Vaughn Walker honored by SBTS with endowed chair http://bit.ly/2MUqX6i Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Colson speaks on criminal justice reform needs http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5405,08-Feb-1982.pdf Resources of the Week: Amy: Vulnerable by Raleigh Sadler Jonathan: 2019 Minister’s Tax Guide

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode199.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #199 SBC President J.D. Greear announced the launch of Who’s Your One? this week through a simulcast with the SBCAL and also filled out the resolutions committee for the 2019 SBC Annual Meeting. News Recap: Greear previews ‘Who’s Your One?’ evangelism strategy http://bit.ly/2GfxwPq Committee on Resolutions named for 2019 SBC http://bit.ly/2GewAuF Ga. Baptists drop 20 staffers after CP shortfall http://bit.ly/2GeR1aT Former Baptist minister charged with child sex crime http://bit.ly/2Gkgekz IMB names Lafferty candidate for executive VP role http://bit.ly/2GcIpBQ KBC exec. search team sets Feb. 15 deadline http://bit.ly/2GcFyc1 NOBTS receives $1 million grant http://bit.ly/2GeNsSj SWBTS institutes new 82-hour M.Div. http://bit.ly/2Gfy4Vu T. Vaughn Walker, ‘history-making’ prof, dies at 68 http://bit.ly/2Gc05xc Boyce College, the undergraduate school of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary recently announced a new bachelor’s degree program communication. Because if your students are going to work in the business or professional worlds, they won’t need less theology—they’ll need more. This new program promises cutting-edge training in the complexities of communication fields in the 21st century with the biblical and theological studies you would expect from Southern Seminary and Boyce College. You can find more information about this new program at boycecollege.com/communication This Week in SBC History Southern Baptists Respond to Roe vs. Wade http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3520,29-Jan-1973.pdf http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3521,31-Jan-1973.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Girls’ Club: Cultivating Lasting Friendship in a Lonely World Jonathan: Evangelism with Johnny Hunt

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode198.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS — Spotify Episode #198 Curtis Woods has been named the chairman of the Resolutions Committee for the 2019 SBC Annual Meeting in Birmingham making him only the second African American to hold the prestigious position. News Recap: KBC’s Woods to chair 2019 SBC Resolutions Committee http://bit.ly/2FWb9hW Stephen Rummage to preach in view of call at Quail Springs http://bit.ly/2G2yZIK Jack Harwell, champion for an uncensored Baptist press, dies at 86 http://bit.ly/2FYpASA Kammerdiener leaves legacy of service to missions http://bit.ly/2FYoC96 Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Phone Scam Attempts to Get Money from Churches http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/6912,24-Jan-1990.pdf Resources of the Week: Amy: Suffering Is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot Devotedly by Valerie Elliot Shepard Jonathan: Church Grammar

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode197.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #197 We were saddened to learn of the passing of former SBC president Bailey Smith this week. Also, James MacDonald is in the news and LifeWay announced a major shakeup regarding its retail stores. News Recap: Bailey Smith, early SBC conservative president, dies http://bit.ly/2FxGA2H SBC president who said God hears only Christian prayers dead at 79 http://bit.ly/2Fx4g7r James MacDonald takes ‘indefinite sabbatical’ http://bit.ly/2FBeTpC LifeWay to reduce ‘brick-and-mortar channel’ http://bit.ly/2FxGHeD DeMoss to close prominent PR firm March 29 http://bit.ly/2FxH34X Church dropout rate among young adults studied http://bit.ly/2FvqXsN Boyce College, the undergraduate school of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary recently announced a new bachelor’s degree program communication. Because if your students are going to work in the business or professional worlds, they won’t need less theology—they’ll need more. This new program promises cutting-edge training in the complexities of communication fields in the 21st century with the biblical and theological studies you would expect from Southern Seminary and Boyce College. You can find more information about this new program at boycecollege.com/communication This Week in SBC History Southern Baptists Respond to Ratification of 18th Amendment http://media2.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/tbarchive/1919/TB_1919_01_23.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: Uncommontary Podcast Jonathan: Within Reach by Ben Trueblood

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode196.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS — Spotify Episode #196 SBC President J.D. Greear announced the launch of an evangelism initiative for the denomination. We also cover a few more transitions in Baptist life and the loss of a leader. News Recap: Greear to launch ‘Who’s Your One?’ with associations http://bit.ly/2Fjd4gZ New SBC efforts focus on evangelism http://bit.ly/2FjdbZX Nat’l CP 4.5% under YTD budget projection http://bit.ly/2FlKqvR Federal judge dismisses second lawsuit challenging Glorieta sale http://bit.ly/2Flt2Ye Rash begins 2019 as Alabama Baptist’s new editor http://bit.ly/2Fkc8ZN OBU president David Whitlock steps down http://bit.ly/2FnLteG Jimmy Allen, SBC pres. & ‘energetic dreamer,’ dies http://bit.ly/2FjCCe0 Jimmy Allen, visionary denominational leader, dies http://bit.ly/2FjCDyA Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Wayland College Names McClung New President http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1691,10-Jan-1963.pdf Resources of the Week: Amy: Afraid of All the Things by Scarlet Hiltibidal Jonathan: Evangelicals for Life

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode195.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS — Spotify Episode #195 Every January, we share our 10 questions for the SBC for the coming year. This year, we get more specific than we have been in the past as we look to a year that will be filled with new beginnings. News Recap: 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? Honorable mention question: Will Wiley Drake come to Birmingham? Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Bill Tolar Dies at 90 http://bpnews.net/52176/bill-tolar-prof-who-stands-large-in-sbc-dies Resources We Are Looking Forward to in 2019 Amy: God of Covenant Jonathan: The Gospel-Driven Church

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode194.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS — Spotify Episode #194 We take a look back on 2018 and answer our questions from the beginning of the year as well as discuss our top stories of the year and most fascinating Southern Baptists of the year. Our Top 10 Stories of the Year: Election of J.D. Greear as SBC President Vice President Pence Speaks at the Annual Meeting Leadership Transitions in the SBC Sexual Abuse in the SBC SBC Expels Church Over Racism Billy Graham Dies at Age 99 GuideStone Sells Headquarters Building, Relocates in Dallas Data Breach at IMB Illumination Project Passed by the CBF and the Resulting Fallout CP Exceeding Budget Again, Record AAEO, and Second-Best LMCO Our 10 Most Fascinating Southern Baptists of 2018 Bart Barber Jeff Bingham Marshall Blalock Felix Cabrera William and Heidi Haun Ken Hemphill Zak McCullar Marvin Parker Scott Pruitt Women of the SBC (Read the full post on the most fascinating Southern Baptists of 2018 here) Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. Resources of the Year: @SarahESmith23 @SBCExplainer

https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode193.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #193 James MacDonald announced this week that he was stepping down from speaking at this June’s SBCPC and a former youth pastor has been indicted for an alleged sexually assault of a 16-year old youth group member when he was 25. News Recap: Pastors’ Conf.: MacDonald out, Andrew Brunson added http://bit.ly/2EDX48p MacDonald withdraws from SBC Pastors’ Conference http://bit.ly/2EC9Kwd Former Baptist leader indicted for sexual assault http://bit.ly/2ExBmCV Former Southern Baptist missionary indicted for sexual assault allegation initially unreported to police http://bit.ly/2ED45Gy Dave Ramsey partners with 16 state conventions http://bit.ly/2EC9Ofr Bob Anderson, friend to fellow pastors, dies http://bit.ly/2EBpvnl Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu. This Week in SBC History Home Missions Board Holds Video Call with Chicago Association http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4978,20-Dec-1979.pdf Resources of the Week Amy: The Migrant Caravan, Christmas, and Ministry at the Border http://bit.ly/2EKQ5vh Jonathan: Thom Rainer’s LifeWay Legacy http://bit.ly/2EI2HmE