WMU Hires New Executive Director; Alabama Pastor Fired amid Racism Dispute

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Episode #062

WMU hires a new executive director, the Babylon Bee makes it mainstream, and we sit down with a Send City church planter.

News Recap:

• WMU: Sandra Wisdom-Martin named new WMU Executive Director — http://bit.ly/2aCube7
• CP: Giving is 5.28% above year-to-date projection — http://bit.ly/2alEPXk
• Alabama: Racism alleged as part of pastor’s termination — http://bit.ly/2alCnjH
• Alaska: Gas explosion burns evangelism director — http://bit.ly/2alBO9p
• CCCU: Board considers membership requirements — http://bit.ly/2alGs76
• LifeWay Research: Talking about politics, God focus of new study — http://bit.ly/2alFFDa
• Other: Babylon Bee makes it to Snopes.com — http://www.snopes.com/elevation-church-water-slide/

The 9Marks at Southeastern Conference equips church leaders with a biblical vision and practical resources for displaying God’s glory to the nations through healthy churches. This two-day conference is held on the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC and is open to the general public, pastors and their staff. This year’s 9Marks at Southeastern Conference will be held on September 30 and October 1, 2016. Register online at 9marksse.org.

An Interview with Whitney Clayton

• Living Stone Community Church
• @Whitney_Clayton
• WhitneyClayton.me

This Week in SBC History

• 1996 Olympic Games
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/05-AUG-1996.PDF

Resource of the Week

• Amy: Greater Than Gold by David Boudia and Tim Ellsworth
• Jonathan: NBC Olympics App