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**SBC This Week**

A weekly news roundup from the Southern Baptist Convention as well as guest interviews from today’s top church leaders.

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EC to present presidential candidate in February Jan 12, 2024

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Episode #465

The SBC Executive Committee’s president search team has announced they plan to bring forward a candidate for the entity’s vacant presidency at its scheduled February meeting. Also, GuideStone announced it will be the benefits provider for the Global United Methodist denomination.

Junior Hill dies at age 87 Jan 05, 2024

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Episode #464

Legendary Southern Baptist evangelist Junior Hill passed away January 3 leaving behind a legacy of Kingdom work. Also, December CP receipts came in above budget to close out the year.

Top ten stories of 2023 & an interview with Bart Barber Dec 22, 2023

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Episode #463

In this final episode of 2023, Brandon Porter recaps the biggest stories of the year and sits down with SBC President Bart Barber for a mid-year update on the Convention.

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Tornadoes sweep across Tennessee; Missouri church ransacked Dec 15, 2023

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Episode #462

Tornadoes in the Middle Tennessee area killed six and left a path of destruction affecting neighborhoods, business, schools and churches. Also, a Missouri church was ransacked by vandals and police have no leads.

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IMB Week of Prayer and SBC task force updates Dec 08, 2023

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Episode #461

This past week was the IMB Week of Prayer for International Missions in support of the 2023 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Also, there were several updates from Convention task forces this week including the ARITF.

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EC president search update; Rosalynn Carter dies Dec 03, 2023

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Episode #460

The search team tasked with finding the next SBC Executive Committee president released a significant update this week about their timeline. Also, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter passed away this week.

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Gaines announces cancer diagnosis; An interview with Amy Whitfield Nov 24, 2023

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Episode #459

Former SBC president Steve Gaines announced last week that he had recently been diagnosed with kidney cancer. Also, Amy Whitfield stops by the show to discuss her new children’s book about Lottie Moon.

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IMB sends 49 to the nations; An interview with Aaron Meraz Nov 17, 2023

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Episode #458

IMB held a sending celebration this week in which they sent nearly 50 missionaries to the nations. Also, Aaron Meraz stops by the podcast to talk about the great work of Mission:Dignity.

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State convention leaders file amicus brief against NAMB, Pressley open to SBC presidency Nov 10, 2023

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Episode #457

A Randy Adams-led coalition has filed an amicus brief against NAMB in Will McRaney’s lawsuit appeal. Also, North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley has announced his openness to being nominated for SBC president.

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$4.8 million gift kicks off LMCO season for IMB Nov 03, 2023

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Episode #456

The IMB got a massive gift—the second largest single gift ever—to kick off the 2024 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering season. Also, the North Carolina state government granted $5 million to North Carolina Baptists on Mission for disaster relief.