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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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Tucker announces retirement; Chandler to take leave of absence Sep 02, 2022

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Episode #395

Arkansas state exec Sonny Tucker announced his retirement, and another state convention has a new exec chosen. Also, Texas pastor Matt Chandler is stepping away for a season at The Village Church.

News Recap
Sonny Tucker, ABSC executive director, announces retirement – https://bit.ly/3B7sDEn
BGAV Executive Board Approves Executive Director Nominee – https://bit.ly/3RtTlfz
Search for new SCBC executive director-treasurer begins – https://bit.ly/3CRrlyD
Matt Chandler to take leave of absence following ‘inappropriate messaging’ – https://bit.ly/3cCrLyb
Former student pastor arrested for sexual indecency with a child – https://bit.ly/3wLwB2D
‘God has been faithful to preserve Lifeway,’ Mandrell tells trustees – https://bit.ly/3Rt5q4D

This Week in SBC History
Thief Takes Recorder and Sermons From Mississippi Preacher’s Study
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/355,31-Aug-1951.pdf
If you’re looking for a Christ-centered, Scripture-driven, and student-focused undergraduate education, then look no further than Texas Baptist College, located in Fort Worth, TX. TBC is dedicated to providing trustworthy Christian higher education to undergraduate students, no matter where God is calling them.
And on October 21, you have the opportunity to explore everything TBC has to offer at its Fall Preview Day. Students and parents are invited to tour the campus, talk to the faculty, explore degree offerings, and meet fellow students. Let Texas Baptist College help you find your calling.

Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at texasbaptist.com/preview.

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Amy: David Live
Jonathan: Acts Commentary

SBC pastor pay report; SBC23 kickoff Aug 26, 2022

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Episode #394

A new study from Lifeway Research shows that while the cost of living has increased dramatically in the past few years, pay for Southern Baptist pastors has not followed suit. Also, a kickoff event was held this past week in New Orleans in preparation for the 2023 Annual Meeting and Pastors’ Conference.

News Recap
SBC pastor pay stuck at same level since 2018 – https://bit.ly/3cruXfW
Enthusiasm, hopes for ‘fertile soil’ highlight annual meeting planning in New Orleans – https://bit.ly/3dMKnvl
Kody Gibson named new vice president of communications and brand strategy – https://bit.ly/3e21lWA
Global Hunger Sunday highlights, supports hunger projects worldwide – https://bit.ly/3RaWpwX

This Week in SBC History
‘Son of Sam’ Baptized in 1973 by Louisville Church
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4477,25-Aug-1977.pdf
If you’re looking for theological education that includes both academic challenge and hands-on ministry experience, then might I suggest Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary? And the best way to experience SWBTS is to attend their Fall Preview Day on October 21.
Preview Days are your opportunity to see first-hand all that Southwestern Seminary has to offer. During your visit, you’ll tour the campus, speak with faculty members, chat with fellow students, hear from President Adam W. Greenway, and experience the unique campus community of Southwestern Seminary.

Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at swbts.edu/preview.

Resources of the Week
Amy: Rembrandt Is in the Wind: Learning to Love Art through the Eyes of Faith
Jonathan: The Elements by TobyMac

DOJ to investigate SBC; Baylor, BGCT relationship to be examined Aug 19, 2022

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Episode #393

The SBC Executive Committee announced last week that the United States Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the Convention regarding sexual abuse. Also, Baylor and the BGCT announced this week that they are reevaluating their relationship.

News Recap
SBC leaders respond to DOJ investigation – https://bit.ly/3AabTue
Executive Committee, no individuals subpoenaed in DOJ investigation – https://bit.ly/3pAJNmY
BGCT considering change in relationship with Baylor – https://bit.ly/3CirryI
2022 SBC Annual available online – https://bit.ly/3dEuY07

This Week in SBC History
Smith Leads Prayer at Democratic Convention
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5109,19-Aug-1980.pdf
If you’re looking for a Christ-centered, Scripture-driven, and student-focused undergraduate education, then look no further than Texas Baptist College, located in Fort Worth, TX. TBC is dedicated to providing trustworthy Christian higher education to undergraduate students, no matter where God is calling them.
And on October 21, you have the opportunity to explore everything TBC has to offer at its Fall Preview Day. Students and parents are invited to tour the campus, talk to the faculty, explore degree offerings, and meet fellow students. Let Texas Baptist College help you find your calling.

Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at texasbaptist.com/preview.

Resources of the Week
Amy: Following Jesus in a Digital Age
Jonathan: Navigating the SBC

Barber names ARITF; Missionary scholarships increased Aug 12, 2022

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Episode #392

SBC president Bart Barber named the full Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force. Also, a pair of seminaries announced an increase in missionary scholarships to the schools.

News Recap
Barber names abuse task force members – https://bit.ly/3pyduFD
Barber says implementation task force strengthened by different perspectives, backgrounds – https://bit.ly/3C3jiOG
SWBTS announces 100 percent scholarship for IMB missionaries – https://bit.ly/3dtP5y9
NOBTS scholarship increase for active missionaries – https://bit.ly/3JQRWgC

This Week in SBC History
New Orleans Acquires Piano Of Bradbury
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1623,10-Aug-1962.pdf
If you’re looking for theological education that includes both academic challenge and hands-on ministry experience, then might I suggest Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary? And the best way to experience SWBTS is to attend their Fall Preview Day on October 21.
Preview Days are your opportunity to see first-hand all that Southwestern Seminary has to offer. During your visit, you’ll tour the campus, speak with faculty members, chat with fellow students, hear from President Adam W. Greenway, and experience the unique campus community of Southwestern Seminary.

Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at swbts.edu/preview.

Resources of the Week
Amy: Ministry Wives Podcast
Jonathan: Vida SBC

ARITF chair, vice chair named; Barber, Keahbone highlight resolution on Native Americans Aug 05, 2022

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Episode #391

Marshall Blalock and Mike Keahbone will lead the soon-to-be-named ARITF for Southern Baptists. Also, Keahbone and SBC president Bart Barber participated in Indian Falls Creek this week and highlighted a resolution passed at SBC22.

News Recap
Blalock, Keahbone to head Abuse Response Implementation Task Force – https://bit.ly/3SqR46d
Barber and Keahbone discuss resolution dealing with Native peoples – https://bit.ly/3bEHxrw
CP giving above budget by $10.4 million through July – https://bit.ly/3A0dfsU
Southern Baptist chaplain inducted into Army Ranger Hall of Fame – https://bit.ly/3zZNwAI
GUIDESTONE: Trustees receive mid-year update – https://bit.ly/3zCCTCj
Pierre to lead Billy Graham School at SBTS – https://bit.ly/3oVd4sj
Jonathan Welch joins SEBTS faculty as professor of Christian worship – https://bit.ly/3QjNskC
David George announces plans to retire as president of WMU Foundation – https://bit.ly/3QjNskC
James Porch, former TBC executive director-treasurer, dies at 81 – https://bit.ly/3QiUmGQ
Kentucky, 7 other states have Disaster Relief boots on ground in eastern Kentucky – https://bit.ly/3BJEV6G

This Week in SBC History
Barna reports religion change of ‘gargantuan proportions’
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/06-AUG-1996.PDF
If you’re looking for theological education that includes both academic challenge and hands-on ministry experience, then might I suggest Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary? And the best way to experience SWBTS is to attend their Fall Preview Day on October 21.
Preview Days are your opportunity to see first-hand all that Southwestern Seminary has to offer. During your visit, you’ll tour the campus, speak with faculty members, chat with fellow students, hear from President Adam W. Greenway, and experience the unique campus community of Southwestern Seminary.

Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at swbts.edu/preview.

Resources of the Week
Amy: Because of Hope
Jonathan: Send Relief Sunday

ERLC president search winding down; Allen leaves Southwestern Jul 29, 2022

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Episode #390

The search team tasked with selecting the next president of the ERLC updated Southern Baptists on the process and their progress this week. Also, longtime SWBTS professor David Allen has left the seminary.

News Recap
ERLC president search team continues work – https://bit.ly/3S8YOtq
GuideStone adds new chief marketing officer, Justin Stowell – https://bit.ly/3OHsB9F
Statement from Provost Benjamin M. Skaug on resignation of David L. Allen – https://bit.ly/3cQKAgw
Gateway professor J.T. Reed dies – https://bit.ly/3OR7qSQ
Amy Grant named Kennedy Center honoree in first for contemporary Christian music – https://bit.ly/3PZPxTf
Amy Grant Hospitalized Following Bicycle Accident in Nashville – https://bit.ly/3PNnrKE

This Week in SBC History
Rick Ferguson Killed in Auto Accident
https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/rick-ferguson-killed-in-auto-accident-led-denver-church-to-array-of-ministries/
https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/riverside-baptist-church-remembers-rick-ferguson-by-worshiping-god/
https://www.rmdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Church-Planting-Insights-from-Pastor-Rick-Ferguson-of-Riverside-Baptist-Church-in-Denver.pdf
If you’re looking for theological education that includes both academic challenge and hands-on ministry experience, then might I suggest Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary? And the best way to experience SWBTS is to attend their Fall Preview Day on October 21.
Preview Days are your opportunity to see first-hand all that Southwestern Seminary has to offer. During your visit, you’ll tour the campus, speak with faculty members, chat with fellow students, hear from President Adam W. Greenway, and experience the unique campus community of Southwestern Seminary.

Fall Preview Day is October 21, so register today, for free, at swbts.edu/preview.

Resources of the Week
Amy: Gateway prof offers loving home, discipleship as single foster mom
Jonathan: SBC’s convention manager has ‘heart of a servant’

Washington joins NAMB for personal evangelism; Acts2 to stream state annual meetings Jul 22, 2022

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Episode #389

NAMB has a new director of personal evangelism, and your state convention annual meeting could be streamed this fall in the Acts2 app.

News Recap
Washington to champion personal evangelism in new role at NAMB – https://bit.ly/3RS71lF
State conventions signing up for ACTS2 platform to host annual meetings – https://bit.ly/3zrH1Xf
Mission:Dignity recipients in New Mexico to receive 13th Check in 2022 – https://bit.ly/3zrH1Xf
Former youth ministry leader pleads guilty to sexual abuse charges – https://bit.ly/3IU8FiF

This Week in SBC History
Religious Disputes on Rise In Supreme Court Caseload
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5095,18-Jul-1980.pdf
Whether you plan to serve in full-time ministry or build a career in the international marketplace, Texas Baptist College’s Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies will prepare you for effective Kingdom ministry.
This degree equips students with business and communications skills, as well as biblical and theological studies, preparing young believers for a lifetime of Christian ministry, wherever God calls them.

Let TBC help you find your calling. Learn more at texasbaptist.com/baics.

Resources of the Week
Amy: Forgiving What You Can’t Forget
Jonathan: The Wingfeather Saga

SEBTS to require sexual abuse prevention course; Resolution used to minister to Native Americans Jul 15, 2022

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Episode #388

Southeastern Seminary has implemented a new required course for all students in preventing sexual abuse and caring for survivors. Also, Mike Keahbone is ministering to other abuse victims thanks to a newly passed SBC resolution.

News Recap
SEBTS launches mandatory sexual abuse prevention and response course – https://bit.ly/3IFT4Tz
Keahbone uses Native American resolution to minister to survivors of forced conversion – https://bit.ly/3PtEUqP
Longtime pastor and SBTS alum joins faculty – https://bit.ly/3IFD2ci
Pastor’s teen daughters, sister killed in collision – https://bit.ly/3P9hwPz
Bill Mackey remembered for KBC leadership and being ‘epitome of Christian gentleman’ – https://bit.ly/3cd2NES

This Week in SBC History
J.E. Dillard Dies
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/85,13-Jul-1953.pdf
The training you need to live your calling, wherever God calls you.
That’s what you can expect when you complete a Master of Divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. With a wide array of academic options, Southwestern Seminary offers M.Div. studies with concentrations in educational ministry, women’s studies, international church planting, and more.

So whether you’re called to student ministry, cross-cultural missions, pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, or anything in between, a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Seminary will equip you to live your calling.

You can explore all the options available within the Southwestern Seminary M.Div. at swbts.edu/mdiv.

Resources of the Week
Amy: How to Thrive as a Pastor’s Wife
Jonathan: 5 Things to Pray for Your Spouse

Pastors’ Conference theme, officers announced; Oklahoma summer camper dies Jul 08, 2022

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Episode #387

SBC Pastors’ Conference president Daniel Dickard has announced who will serve as fellow officers as well as what the theme of the 2023 conference will be. Also, a camper at Falls Creek in Oklahoma lost his life after experiencing a cardiac event at the camp.

News Recap
2023 SBC Pastors’ Conference theme, officers announced – https://bit.ly/3RhlG9N
National CP giving reflects slowing economy – https://bit.ly/3yRfQEO
Falls Creek camper dies after ‘major cardiac event’ – https://bit.ly/3bZP58i
Chelsea Sobolik to join Lifeline Children’s Services – https://bit.ly/3RjNlXC
Liberty University mourns loss of Dean Emeritus Ed Hindson – https://bit.ly/3RjNlXC

This Week in SBC History
Evangelism Meeting Outdraws Rock Concert
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4876,05-Jul-1979.pdf
Whether you plan to serve in full-time ministry or build a career in the international marketplace, Texas Baptist College’s Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies will prepare you for effective Kingdom ministry.
This degree equips students with business and communications skills, as well as biblical and theological studies, preparing young believers for a lifetime of Christian ministry, wherever God calls them.

Let TBC help you find your calling. Learn more at texasbaptist.com/baics.

Resources of the Week
Amy: Jesus through the eyes of women
Jonathan: BP Live – Life & Liberty

An interview with SBC president Bart Barber Jul 04, 2022

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Episode #386

New SBC president Bart Barber joins the show to discuss milkshakes, his process for and thoughts on selecting members of the ARITF, what gavel he might use next year, and so much more.

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