SBC Leaders React to Charlottesville Violence

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Episode #117

It has been a heavy week with violence in Charlottesville and Barcelona. We discuss the reaction to those events and cover the first meeting of the SBC evangelism task force.

News Recap:

• Virginia: Amid Charlottesville violence, SBC leaders urge prayer — http://bit.ly/2x8JylQ
• SBC: Evangelism task force holds first meeting – http://bit.ly/2x8nNmb
• GuideStone: Trustees congratulates Hawkins on 20 years – http://bit.ly/2x8srkl
• Vermont: Baptist college looks toward new campus – http://bit.ly/2x8EdeD
• Seminaries: SEBTS announces three new position appointments; SBTS adds to faculty – http://bit.ly/2x8vWar
• Dove Awards: Daigle again tops list of nominees – http://bit.ly/2x8LV8y
• Washington D.C.: Museum of Bible to offer free admission – http://bit.ly/2x8n44P
• LifeWay Research: Survey spotlights American views on sin – http://bit.ly/2x8Iy1f
• WMU: VP of Missions Resources Center, Carol Causey, announces retirement

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.

This Week in SBC History

• Volcanic Eruption Certain; Baptists Assist Evacuees
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4246,16-Aug-1976.pdf

Resources of the Week

• Amy: Nine Marks at Southeastern
• Jonathan: Church Answers

photo credit: KarlaAnnCoté Charlottesville via photopin (license)