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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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2023 Annual Meeting moved to New Orleans; An interview with Charles Billingsley Apr 29, 2022

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Episode #375

The SBC Executive Committee voted to move the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting from Charlotte to New Orleans this week. Also, Charles Billingsley stopped by to talk about his latest project.

News Recap
SBC Executive Committee approves 2023 Annual Meeting move, provides financial update – https://bit.ly/3F8HPBp
Committee on Nominations report released – https://bit.ly/3vugw1e
David Roach to be nominated for recording secretary – https://bit.ly/3F3FSGc
2022 SBC Annual Meeting app updated and available – https://bit.ly/3LzqrrO
Hollingsworth to step down as leader of South Carolina Baptist Convention – https://bit.ly/3Ly3epU
Jonathan Six promoted to SEBTS VP of advancement – https://bit.ly/3koL0LK
Tawa Anderson to join NOBTS, Leavell College faculty – https://bit.ly/3koL0LK
Ohio Baptists to sell Seneca Lake Baptist Assembly – https://bit.ly/3krzHlW

This Week in SBC History
Mumps Don’t Spoil Revival Services
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1007,27-Apr-1958.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
Jonathan: Pure – Dean Inserra
Amy: Stress Tops Mental Challenges Pastors Face

EC calls special meeting to move 2023 Annual Meeting; An interview with David Roach Apr 22, 2022

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Episode #374

The SBC Executive Committee has called a special meeting to propose a relocation of the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting from Charlotte to New Orleans. Also, David Roach shares about his new book related to the SBC and civil rights.

News Recap
SBC Executive Committee to hold special called meeting – https://bit.ly/38YgqGf
Bigger crowds lead to tough, necessary decision for the SBC – https://bit.ly/3rJIcg6
NOBTS trustees approve $12 million campus renovation plan, rename student center in honor of Fred Luter – https://bit.ly/3vF86mD
FBC Keller to host candidate forum with SBC president candidates – https://bit.ly/37Dp0tQ

This Week in SBC History
Adventurer Prepared For Missions Career
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2044,22-Apr-1965.pdf
Preparation for the broadest range of Christian ministry.
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
Jonathan: The Shadow of Your Smile
Amy: B21 Interview with Amy

SBC Annual Meeting to be streamed on ACTS2 app; Committee on Committees named Apr 15, 2022

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Episode #373

The SBC Annual Meeting has a new home for live streaming this year, and SBC President Ed Litton has named his Committee on Committees for 2022.

News Recap
Stream SBC 2022 on smart TVs, other devices with new ACTS2 app – https://bit.ly/3jJJByU
Litton names 2022 Committee on Committees – https://bit.ly/3JSmqgM
NOBTS creates Jim Henry Leadership Institute, revises master’s programs in ‘extensive’ meeting – https://bit.ly/3JYhTtf
Hemphill rejoins SWBTS faculty to lead center bearing his name – https://bit.ly/3vk6cHU
Texas Supreme Court allows alleged abuse case against Pressler to proceed – https://bit.ly/3vnf9jK
Missouri brings back Plan B giving option amid EC legal criticism – https://bit.ly/3xvLpUC
WMU to host experiential tour with missions leaders in Anaheim – https://bit.ly/3M6qATx
Texas youth pastor arrested on sexual abuse charges – https://bit.ly/3rua484

This Week in SBC History
Baptist computer users slate Orlando meeting
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7754,14-Apr-1994.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.

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Jonathan: EC President Survey
Amy: Terms of Service

Rice withdraws, Barber enters race for SBC president Apr 08, 2022

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Episode #372

There was a shakeup in the race for SBC president this week and Willy Rice withdrew from consideration and Bart Barber entered the mix. Also, Amy and Jonathan cover trustee meetings from three seminaries.

News Recap
Rice withdraws as SBC presidential candidate – https://bit.ly/36YR0b9
Texas pastor Bart Barber announced as candidate for SBC president – https://bit.ly/3NWUXxG
SBC Pastors’ Conference to hold presidential election only – https://bit.ly/375nWyr
National CP giving nearly $11M above budget halfway through fiscal year – https://bit.ly/3NWV64c
SWBTS approves budget, elects faculty, honors Dockery – https://bit.ly/3r8aKzB
SEBTS adopted budget, celebrated Great Commission – https://bit.ly/3xi1w7U
MBTS announces Global Campus, elects faculty – https://bit.ly/3NPS3dQ
IMB, Kenya convention enter new era of mission partnership – https://bit.ly/3raZcMg
Alabama DR’s airlift kitchen headed to Hungary to help with refugee efforts – https://bit.ly/374M9Fg

This Week in SBC History
Dual Pioneer Hamilton Has Music, Gospel Heart
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5039,09-Apr-1980.pdf
Preparation for the broadest range of Christian ministry.
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
Jonathan: Resurrection Letters – https://store.rabbitroom.com/collections/lent/products/resurrection-letters-prologue?variant=1242410418190
Amy: Jill Phillips – Lead Me Home EP

Southern Baptist astronaut headed to space; More candidates for #SBC22 announced Apr 01, 2022

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Episode #371

Bob Hines, member of University Baptist Church in Houston is headed, on a 144-day trip to the International Space Station. Also, there were more SBC22 candidates for office announced this week.

News Recap
Texas church commissions SpaceX astronaut for upcoming mission – https://bit.ly/3qVRxkF
New England board votes for name change, gift allocation, adds seven churches – https://bit.ly/3LCSIgZ
Alex Sands to be nominated for SBC second vice president – https://bit.ly/3Lx3XHB
Georgia pastor Javier Chavez to be nominated for recording secretary – https://bit.ly/3LusLA4
Nathan Finn, provost at North Greenville, to be nominated for SBC recording secretary – https://bit.ly/3LxHOsD
Pastors’ Conference announces lead-in prayer gathering, additional speakers – https://bit.ly/3NFbaaE
Send Relief partnership strengthens response in Eastern Europe – https://bit.ly/3wTi5qH

This Week in SBC History
Over Half SBC Churches Have Full-time Preaching
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/279,27-Mar-1950.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 calls them.
And April 8, you have the opportunity to explore everything TBC has to offer at its Spring Preview Day. Students and parents are invited to tour the campus, talk to the faculty, explore degree offerings, and meet fellow students.

Spring Preview Day is April 8, so register today at texasbaptist.com/preview.

Resources of the Week
Jonathan: 2022 GuideStone Compensation Survey – https://www.guidestone.org/CompensationSurvey
Amy: Andrew Peterson and Karen Swallow Prior on Art, Creativity, and Community

Ascol, Hadaway to be nominated for SBC presidency Mar 25, 2022

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Episode #370

Florida pastor Tom Ascol and former IMB missionary Robin Hadaway were announced this week as candidates for SBC president at the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting. Also, Voddie Baucham was announced as a potential candidate for the SBC Pastors’ Conference presidency.

News Recap
Former missionary Robin Hadaway to be nominated for SBC president – https://bit.ly/3tExclS
Florida pastor Tom Ascol announces candidacy for SBC president – https://bit.ly/36LkcSu
Voddie Baucham to be 2023 SBC Pastors’ Conference presidential nominee – https://bit.ly/3iCncDi
Proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test no longer required for SBC22 – https://bit.ly/3tBxwlh
2022 SBC Annual Meeting program released – https://bit.ly/3JEKaWk
Luís Lopez new EC executive director of Hispanic relations, mobilization – https://bit.ly/3tCuIEh
Randall Lolley, third SEBTS president, dies at 90 – https://bit.ly/3tE0m4l
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief experiences more than 2,100 salvations in 2021 – https://bit.ly/3qA3H2H

This Week in SBC History
$75 Million Campaign Dominates Headlines
http://media2.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/tbarchive/1922/TB_1922_03_23.pdf
If you’re looking for a strong theological foundation for future ministry service, might I suggest Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary? Many of the speakers we have featured here on the pod are professors at Southwestern Seminary and are top-notch sources for theological education. And the best way to experience SWBTS is to attend their Spring Preview Day on April 8th.
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, meet fellow students, hear from President Adam W. Greenway, and experience the unique campus community of Southwestern Seminary.

Spring Preview Day is April 8, so register today at swbts.edu/preview.

Resources of the Week
Amy: How Christians can think about the epidemic of online gambling and sports betting – https://bit.ly/3Nje70e
Jonathan: Kenny & Claire – Are You Weary

Crawford to lead BCM/D; Dickard to be nominated for pastors’ conference Mar 18, 2022

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Episode #369

Maryland-Delaware has a new state executive director, and it’s a familiar face to those in the two-state convention. Also, we have our first nomination announcement related to the 2023 Pastors’ Conference.

News Recap
Crawford named executive director of BCM/D – https://bit.ly/367kbbr
Dickard to be nominated for Pastors’ Conference president – https://bit.ly/3wqhnke
Hannibal-LaGrange University faces severe budget shortfall – https://bit.ly/3u1EZZS
Guidepost begins drafting final sex abuse study report – https://bit.ly/3MXEn09
Former Christianity Today editor Mark Galli accused of sexual harassment – https://bit.ly/3KYAea7
Georgia youth volunteer among those arrested for sexual exploitation of children – https://bit.ly/3IzPBEJ

This Week in SBC History
Group Flights to Convention Offered by Texas Airline
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/219,16-Mar-1949.pdf
All the upheaval and disruption of the last two years has left many asking, “What does ministry look like now?” The Ministry Now Conference will answer this question. On March 22-24, experienced ministry leaders from across the nation will gather at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, to explore how God’s churches can thrive in this ever-changing ministry context. Founded on an unyielding commitment to biblical truth, built by expert practitioners, and designed to encourage and equip God’s people in every area of ministry, this gathering will empower you to live your calling— wherever you serve God. So join us in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 22-24. Reserve your tickets now at swbts.edu/ministrynow2022.

Resources of the Week
Amy: Counseling Women: Biblical Wisdom for Life’s Battles
Jonathan: Crossover Anaheim

Robinson to chair EC president search; call for prayer issued Mar 11, 2022

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Episode #368

Chicago-area pastor Adron Robinson has been announced as the chair of the SBC EC President Search Team. Also, the team has issued a 21-day call to prayer in support of their work.

News Recap
EC president search team names chair, plans season of prayer – https://bit.ly/3pVKb0i
EC president search team issues call to prayer – https://bit.ly/3MHs9Zi
Yeats will not seek reelection – https://bit.ly/3tPil6J
Lifeway trustees name first Black woman chair – https://bit.ly/3tPil6J
California Southern Baptists begin search for new executive director – https://bit.ly/3tQVO9B
Baptist College of Florida seeks president – https://bit.ly/3w5pwdI
HLGU holds solemn assembly – https://bit.ly/3pZmhRl
FIRST-PERSON: Myths about California – https://bit.ly/3i16opi

This Week in SBC History
Baptist Press Granted White House Media Credentials
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1546,10-Mar-1962.pdf
All the upheaval and disruption of the last two years has left many asking, “What does ministry look like now?” The Ministry Now Conference will answer this question. On March 22-24, experienced ministry leaders from across the nation will gather at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, to explore how God’s churches can thrive in this ever-changing ministry context. Founded on an unyielding commitment to biblical truth, built by expert practitioners, and designed to encourage and equip God’s people in every area of ministry, this gathering will empower you to live your calling— wherever you serve God. So join us in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 22-24. Reserve your tickets now at swbts.edu/ministrynow2022.

Resources of the Week
Amy: The Southern Baptist Convention & Civil Rights, 1954-1995: Conservative Theology, Segregation, and Change
Jonathan: Piercing Heaven Prayer Journal

Litton forgoing second term; Rice to be nominated for SBC president Mar 04, 2022

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Episode #367

SBC President Ed Litton announced this week he would not seek a second term in office, and Clint Pressley announced he would nominate Willy Rice this summer in Anaheim for the spot. Also, Hance Dilbeck officially took the reins of GuideStone March 1.

News Recap
Litton announces ‘Gospel-based reconciliation initiative,’ will not seek second term as SBC president – https://bit.ly/3tC5PHY
Florida pastor Willy Rice to be nominated for SBC president – https://bit.ly/3KlqjeL
CP giving climbs even higher with February report – https://bit.ly/3tsPSDL
GuideStone trustees hear reports, honor Hawkins; Dilbeck calls 2022 the ‘Year to Set a Stone’ – https://bit.ly/3txU0lZ
SBDR, Send Relief enter new working agreement for disaster relief – https://bit.ly/3pCv0Ja

This Week in SBC History
Read This Story of Vaxel Jarman And Go Find Another Excuse
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/180,02-Mar-1948.pdf
All the upheaval and disruption of the last two years has left many asking, “What does ministry look like now?” The Ministry Now Conference will answer this question. On March 22-24, experienced ministry leaders from across the nation will gather at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, to explore how God’s churches can thrive in this ever-changing ministry context. Founded on an unyielding commitment to biblical truth, built by expert practitioners, and designed to encourage and equip God’s people in every area of ministry, this gathering will empower you to live your calling— wherever you serve God. So join us in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 22-24. Reserve your tickets now at swbts.edu/ministrynow2022.

Resources of the Week
Amy: Dobbs landing page
Jonathan: Send Serve Tour https://bit.ly/3MnNvuz

EC meeting recap; ERLC search committee update Feb 25, 2022

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Episode #366

The SBC Executive Committee met this week and took steps to correct its handling of a report of sex abuse from 2019. It also elected a presidential search team and passed some budgetary matters.

News Recap
TRUSTEES: EC works through messenger motions, funding for abuse investigation – https://bit.ly/35qYv9F
EC increases allocation for legal fees, Guidepost investigation – https://bit.ly/3pfKbYF
NAMB seeks to join collegiate ministry efforts – https://bit.ly/3pg6XiX
EC signals long-term commitment to addressing sexual abuse – https://bit.ly/3vh5CMt
‘Must be a reckoning’: sex abuse survivors respond to SBC Executive Committee statement – https://bit.ly/3PS5fAa
SBC Executive Committee approves resolution with sexual abuse survivor – https://bit.ly/3phD2Xz
Litton stresses ‘removing stains’ of the SBC in EC address – https://bit.ly/3JS1Jlk
McLaurin calls EC to servanthood and Lordship of Jesus Christ – https://bit.ly/3JVnocw
Search team formed to fill SBC Executive Committee president and CEO post – https://bit.ly/3M2DJO6
Search for president progressing, ERLC trustees told – https://bit.ly/350ZJbT
Nickelodeon ‘Kid of the Year’ nominee wants to protect God’s creation – https://b i t.ly/3M1gIuZ

This Week in SBC History
Straw Poll to Determine Need for Name Change
http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2552,22-Feb-1968.pdf
All the upheaval and disruption of the last two years has left many asking, “What does ministry look like now?” The Ministry Now Conference will answer this question. On March 22-24, experienced ministry leaders from across the nation will gather at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, to explore how God’s churches can thrive in this ever-changing ministry context. Founded on an unyielding commitment to biblical truth, built by expert practitioners, and designed to encourage and equip God’s people in every area of ministry, this gathering will empower you to live your calling— wherever you serve God. So join us in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 22-24. Reserve your tickets now at swbts.edu/ministrynow2022.

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Jonathan: The Shadow of Your Smile
Amy: B21 Interview with Amy

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Jonathan: EC President Survey
Amy: Terms of Service

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Jonathan: Resurrection Letters – https://store.rabbitroom.com/collections/lent/products/resurrection-letters-prologue?variant=1242410418190
Amy: Jill Phillips – Lead Me Home EP

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Jonathan: 2022 GuideStone Compensation Survey – https://www.guidestone.org/CompensationSurvey
Amy: Andrew Peterson and Karen Swallow Prior on Art, Creativity, and Community

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Amy: How Christians can think about the epidemic of online gambling and sports betting – https://bit.ly/3Nje70e
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Amy: The Southern Baptist Convention & Civil Rights, 1954-1995: Conservative Theology, Segregation, and Change
Jonathan: Piercing Heaven Prayer Journal

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Jonathan: Discounted Disney Tickets for SBC22 – sbcannualmeeting.net/disney