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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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Cedarville University reinstates White; Akin, Vroegop resign from trustee board Jun 26, 2020

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Episode #275

Cedarville University released the findings of their internal investigation and reinstated president Thomas White. As a result, Danny Akin and another trustee resigned from the board.

News Recap

Cedarville University reinstates Thomas White; Akin, Vroegop resign from trustee board https://bit.ly/3g3bmP4
Statements related to recent SBC Executive Committee actions https://bit.ly/2Yzg1ma
Mississippi Baptists ask Legislature to remove Confederate symbol from state flag https://bit.ly/2NAeHsE
Southern Baptists report growth among ethnic minorities despite declines in broader SBC https://bit.ly/2YBqBJu
Texas church building burns in electrical fire https://bit.ly/387KI4T
California Southern Baptist Convention signs purchase agreement for Jenness Park https://bit.ly/38eI0Lf

This Week in SBC History

Southern Seminary to offer Internet courses this fall
- http://www.bpnews.net/11192/southern-seminary-to-offer-internet-courses-this-fall

Resources of the Week

Amy: Hamilton
Jonathan: Full Focus Pocket Planner

Rolland Slade elected EC chairman; Reflecting on 1995’s resolution on racial reconciliation Jun 19, 2020

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Episode #274

Rolland Slade made history this week becoming the first African American to chair the SBC Executive Committee. Also this week is the 25th anniversary of the SBC resolution on racial reconciliation, so Richard Land stopped by to discuss this seminal moment in SBC history.

News Recap

In historic election, SBC Executive Committee elects first African American chair https://bit.ly/3fHHgQX
African American leaders call for Southern Baptists to stand together in unity https://bit.ly/2UZRLr1
SEBTS trustees cut tuition, salaries in COVID-19 economic downturn https://bit.ly/2CncmPF
Clyde Meador re-retires, IMB leaders applaud his service https://bit.ly/3hO3kLZ

This Week in SBC History

Resolution on Racial Reconciliation
- http://www.sbc.net/resolutions/899/resolution-on-racial-reconciliation-on-the-150th-anniversary-of-the-southern-baptist-convention

Resources of the Week

Amy: Racial reconciliation not a ‘finished project’ 25 years after historic resolution
Jonathan: Richard Land First-Person

Southern Baptists commission 61 new missionaries; Details of pastor’s death emerge Jun 12, 2020

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Episode #273

Southern Baptists commissioned 61 new missionaries last week, and there was a tragic development in the death of a N.C. pastor.

News Recap

Southern Baptists virtually celebrate sending 61 missionaries https://bit.ly/3cV1o0u
NAMB Trustees: ‘The mission moves forward,’ Ezell tells trustees https://bit.ly/3e856VC
New details emerge in North Carolina pastor’s death https://bit.ly/2MOHjyh
Mississippi pastor finds car keyed with racial slur https://bit.ly/3cTohRF
GuideStone announces new chief insurance officer https://bit.ly/37so9I2
GuideStone asks for prayers for long-time Mission:Dignity leader https://bit.ly/37vT8D2

This Week in SBC History

Queen Sophia Suggest SBC Name Change
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4209,10-Jun-1976.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: B21 Online Conversations
Jonathan: Gavel Time | It’s time to retire the Broadus gavel | Gavels of the SBC

ACP report shows continued decline; SBC Advance recap Jun 05, 2020

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Episode #272

The SBC Annual Church Profile results are in, and they show another year of decline for the SBC. Also, SBC Advance was held June 2 to provide online ministry updates for Southern Baptists.

News Recap

Southern Baptist Convention continues statistical decline, Floyd calls for rethinking ACP process https://bit.ly/2XYlmle
Racial healing, Great Commission, Cooperative Program headline SBC Advance https://bit.ly/3eYLBPl
Southern Baptist leaders issue joint statement on the death of George Floyd https://bit.ly/36Lx8DI
Economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic slows Cooperative Program giving https://bit.ly/309ykzz
NOBTS trustees approve $21.5 million budget, seminary looks to resume in-person classes in the fall https://bit.ly/2Y6nDej
IMB Student Team introduces Stateside Summer initiative https://bit.ly/2zVzRP3
Amy Grant undergoes surgery to fix heart condition https://bit.ly/309Jnst

This Week in SBC History

Tiananmen Square
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/6808,08-Jun-1989.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: SBC Advance
Jonathan: Ridgecrest Family Getaway

George Floyd death draws response from Southern Baptist leaders May 29, 2020

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Episode #271

On the fifth anniversary of the launch of the podcast, Amy and Jonathan reminisce about some of their favorite moments from the past five years and discuss the death of George Floyd.

News Recap

Pastors urge prayer, Gospel outreach as outrage grows over George Floyd’s death https://bit.ly/2MakNiM
Youth pastor charged with soliciting male prostitute https://bit.ly/2XbNNx1
June 7 designated Southern Baptist Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church https://bit.ly/3dbaeIo
Send Relief student missions goes virtual with GenSendNOW https://bit.ly/36Ji7Cf
Reminder – SBC Advance to be held June 2 http://sbcadvance.com

Resources of the Week

Amy: She Reads Truth Bible
Jonathan: The Story of God’s Love for You

SBC Advance to be held June 2 and an interview with Carol Pipes May 22, 2020

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Episode #270

The SBC Executive Committee will be hosting an online ministry update on June 2, and Carol Pipes stops by to talk about World Changers.

News Recap

SBC Executive Committee to host SBC Advance June 2 https://bit.ly/2ZulnzU
Hollifield announces plans to retire as N.C. Baptist leader https://bit.ly/2TKHyyj
IMB approves 59 missionaries, addresses budget concerns https://bit.ly/3gcmn1B
IMB’s first virtual Sending Celebration scheduled for June 9 https://bit.ly/2zlvUmm
Black church conference moves online amid COVID-19 pandemic https://bit.ly/2zlvUmm
CSBC Executive Board recommends selling Jenness Park Christian Camp https://bit.ly/3bS5ztq
Falls Creek cancels summer 2020 camp season https://bit.ly/3bS5ztq
Union University president sends personalized videos to 595 graduates https://bit.ly/3gdQhT1
Ravi Zacharias, renowned apologist, dies at 74 https://bit.ly/2AMzLsU
SBC race relations trailblazer Willie McPherson dies at age 80 https://bit.ly/2TuwHZ2

This Week in SBC History

Women Create Fund for seminary Help
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1586,17-May-1962.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Arkansas pastor honors sacrifices for Memorial Day
Jonathan: Challenge 32

LifeWay cancels summer camps due to COVID-19 May 15, 2020

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Episode #269

LifeWay has been forced to cancel all summer camps this year due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

News Recap

LifeWay cancels summer camp sessions for 2020 amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns https://bit.ly/2AwDtXD
Former Southern Baptist pastor Darrin Patrick, 49, dies unexpectedly https://bit.ly/3dD7B1M
Pastors and churchgoers differ on sermon length estimates https://bit.ly/3fOgHKX
McCarty to join Truett McConnell faculty https://bit.ly/2WTvv2o
Schreiner to join MBTS faculty https://bit.ly/2WTvv2o

This Week in SBC History

Cooperative Program formed in 1925
- http://media2.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/annuals/SBC_Annual_1925.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Fundamentalism, Fundraising, and the Transformation of the Southern Baptist Convention
Jonathan: For the City

Charles Billingsley on his battle with COVID-19; CP update May 08, 2020

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Episode #268

Charles Billingsley joins the show for a discussion about his battle with COVID-19 and his new album. Also, there’s an update on CP giving.

Interview with Charles Billingsley

COVID-19 hits Charles Billingsley amid album release, family celebrations https://bit.ly/3azGvqg
CharlesBillingsley.com
New Album: I Was Made for This

News Recap

COVID-19 impact on churches realized in CP giving drop https://bit.ly/2yvdijz
Video of Ahmaud Arbery shooting inflames tensions in south Georgia town https://bit.ly/3dqq55u
Cedarville places president on leave, announces investigations into hiring, conduct of former faculty member https://bit.ly/2WAgTEM
LifeWay creates church assistance package https://bit.ly/2YJTSSz

This Week in SBC History

SBC Name Change Explored

Resources of the Week

Amy: The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History
Jonathan: Monthly Market Update

LifeWay announces budget cuts, end of World Changers program May 01, 2020

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Episode #267

LifeWay announced a series of cost-cutting measures this week including budget cuts, layoffs, and the elimination of the World Changers brand of camps.

News Recap

LifeWay announces budget cuts and staff reductions amid COVID-19 https://bit.ly/2y90z5X
LifeWay to discontinue World Changers projects amid COVID-19 https://bit.ly/2SsgRxr
Few Protestant churches met in person for worship services in April https://bit.ly/2WjyJvA
Gateway board approves slight budget cuts, participation in Paycheck Protection Program https://bit.ly/2VRvs7U
Mission:Dignity Sunday moved to August 30 https://bit.ly/2YncTdi
SWBTS on campus for the fall https://bit.ly/2Yq26yT
ERLC announces staff changes https://bit.ly/2W9V5zu

This Week in SBC History

SBTS Class Ring Found in Belize, Returned
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/6077,01-May-1985.pdf

Resources of the Week

LifeWay to sell Ridgecrest, trustee updates, and an interview with Hershael and Tanya York Apr 24, 2020

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Episode #266

LifeWay announced this week that Ridgecrest is officially for sale, and we sat down with Hershael and Tanya York to discuss the “Drive-By Annie” event hosted at Buck Run Baptist Church.

News Recap

Ridgecrest now for sale following special-called meeting of LifeWay trustees https://bit.ly/3bBQo8m
Falls Creek delays, Crossings cancels June camps; July good for now https://bit.ly/353kBup
SBTS reduces budget, institutes structural changes in response to pandemic https://bit.ly/3555osF
SEBTS board delays budget finalization, authorizes PPP participation https://bit.ly/3aEYgV3
2020 SBC Pastors’ Conference canceled; 2021 conference to be SEND event https://bit.ly/2x2TmDE
Sub-Saharan Africa team announces ’55 in 5′ strategy https://bit.ly/3bN6o7i
COVID-19 hits Charles Billingsley amid album release, family celebrations https://bit.ly/3azGvqg
LifeWay offers VBS options for churches and families https://bit.ly/353kL4Z