Gaines Advocates for Confederate Statue Removal; Platt to Join McLean Bible Church as Teaching Pastor

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Episode #121

Dr. Steve Gaines has joined more than 150 Memphis clergymen in calling for the removal of a confederate monument in the city and news broke of Dr. David Platt’s intention to join the staff at McLean Bible Church as Teaching Pastor.

News Recap:

• SBC: President Steve Gaines joins more than 150 Memphis clergy members in support of moving Confederate statue — http://bit.ly/2jtyUnW
• IMB:
  • David Platt to Be Voted on as Teaching Pastor at McLean Bible Church — http://bit.ly/2jvIabo
  • Trustees celebrate missionaries, approve balanced budget — http://bit.ly/2jvIozg
• Oklahoma: Anthony Jordan to retire after ‘journey of a lifetime’ — http://bit.ly/2js3BKa
• SBTS: Billy Graham School creates apologetics program, Blount appointed chair — http://bit.ly/2x3WOtm
• Tennessee: TBMB receives report on Carson-Newman — http://bit.ly/2x4XZst
• LifeWay Research: Pastors’ spouses experience mixed blessings — http://bit.ly/2jsZk9t

This week’s episode is sponsored by the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whether you are preparing to plant or revitalize churches in North America or to take the gospel to places where Christ is not yet known, the Billy Graham School is committed to training the next generation of Great Commission leaders. Learn more about the Billy Graham School’s M.Div., D.Min., or other degree programs today by visiting sbts.edu/BGS.

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