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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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SBC Credentials Committee establishes online submission portal Dec 06, 2019

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Episode #245

The Southern Baptist Convention Credentials Committee has established an online submission portal for reports of a church’s alleged departure from Southern Baptist polity, doctrine or practice.

News Recap:

SBC Credentials Committee establishes online submission portal http://bit.ly/34VZ9GX
CP giving off to best start in decade, up 3.28% over last year http://bit.ly/34VOQ5P
Hunt preaches final sermon as pastor of FBC Woodstock http://bit.ly/2YoUmeH
NOBTS announces new VP and associate VP hires http://bit.ly/34WSJYa
Southwestern issues statement regarding former professor http://bit.ly/2rWJ5WN
Michigan Baptists ‘re-envision God’s desire’ http://bit.ly/34XkvDV
Louisiana Baptists celebrate church planting http://bit.ly/2DQJaxR
Chinese government designates Lottie Moon’s church as historical site http://bit.ly/2OWvRCq

This Week in SBC History

Baylor Meets Florida in Gator Bowl Classic
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1439,09-Dec-1960.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Phil Wickham Christmas
Jonathan: Churches fund missionary ‘units’ through LMCO

Southern Baptists well represented at ETS Nov 29, 2019

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Episode #244

At the recent annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, nearly 200 Southern Baptist scholars gave academic presentations.

News Recap:

Southern Baptist scholars featured at ETS meeting http://bit.ly/2R0GeGY
Pastor indicted on rape charge still at church, association http://bit.ly/2L2AatD
Arizona Baptists celebrate record missions giving http://bit.ly/2OMpSPa
Tennessee Baptists increase budget, CP allocation http://bit.ly/2qTyA6s
Md./Del. Baptists set sights ‘for Christ’s glory’ http://bit.ly/2qKLBzl
Mississippi Baptists say goodbye to Futral http://bit.ly/35G2t92
Ohio Baptists undertake visioning, fasting & prayer http://bit.ly/37NP8gI

This Week in SBC History

Pastor in Hawaii delivers baby
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1674,01-Dec-1962.pdf

Resources of the Week

Jonathan: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Amy:

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New Caring Well guide released; State convention recaps Nov 22, 2019

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Episode #243

The ERLC has released a new guide for churches on abuse prevention. Also, several state convention recaps are in for the fall.

News Recap:

New SBC guide released to help churches prevent abuse http://bit.ly/2XAKhLl
SBC of Virginia elects African American president, increases CP http://bit.ly/3373JR3
Georgia Baptists adopt restructuring, missions emphases http://bit.ly/33e9yfo
Hawaii Baptists challenged to embrace missions call http://bit.ly/33bA1dJ
New York Baptists encouraged to take risks in ministry http://bit.ly/2pICiPR
West Virginia Baptists elect youngest-ever president http://bit.ly/2O8Lczn
Pennsylvania/South Jersey Baptists issued ’10/5 Challenge’ http://bit.ly/339mrY7
‘Fruitful’ ministry is focus of Alabama convention meeting http://bit.ly/2D698No
Puerto Rico Baptists celebrate growth, increased giving http://bit.ly/2pLi8Vo
Colorado Baptists elect first African American president, increase CP http://bit.ly/2rkKW7i
S.C. convention elects first African American president http://bit.ly/2Odrqmp
N.C. Baptists highlight church planting, ‘Who’s Your One?’ http://bit.ly/33a4BEk
Oklahoma Baptists to send $1M more to SBC for Gospel advance http://bit.ly/2O9xj3S

This Week in SBC History

State convention from the past

Resources of the Week

Amy: Seven Arrows Study Bible
Jonathan: Tony Evans Study Bible

Arriola joins SBCEC in Hispanic relations and mobilization role Nov 15, 2019

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Episode #242

Julio Arriola has been selected to lead Hispanic relations and mobilization for the SBC Executive Committee and the North American Mission Board. Also on this week’s episode: state convention recaps from around the country.

News Recap:

Julio Arriola named executive director of Hispanic relations and mobilization http://bit.ly/357vzOa
Record $5.1M 1-day missions offering at Johnson Ferry http://bit.ly/353iIN3
Missionaries prepare to go; Oklahoma Baptists commit to sending more http://bit.ly/353OY2I
Florida Baptists display unity, embrace diversity http://bit.ly/2rKVAod
Wyoming Baptists celebrate God’s blessings http://bit.ly/2KqTQqC
Iowa Baptists highlight evangelism, church planting http://bit.ly/2OiCNbl
Illinois churches ‘ReFocus’ for revitalized ministry http://bit.ly/37aVgPJ
Indiana Baptists increase CP, address sexual abuse http://bit.ly/2rNgUJU
Spurgeon College adds soccer to intercollegiate sports http://bit.ly/372sMYF
Heath Thomas to become OBU’s 16th president http://bit.ly/2Kpu8Dc
Pastor accused of abuse no longer Tenn. candidate http://bit.ly/2KoFKWU

This Week in SBC History

Cuban Crisis Increases Need To Help Refugees
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1661,14-Nov-1962.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Emblems of the Infinite King
Jonathan: Your World-Class Assistant

Pastor accused of abuse top candidate at Tennessee church Nov 08, 2019

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Episode #241

FBC Clarksville (TN) has chosen as its top pastoral candidate a man being accused of sexual abuse by two young women. Amy and Jonathan also discuss another pastoral resignation due to sex abuse and the cancellation of John Crist’s upcoming tour for the same.

News Recap:

Pastor accused of abuse top candidate at Tenn. church http://bit.ly/2CoWEAr
Chicago pastor resigns after 1960s sex abuse revealed http://bit.ly/2pRSpdK
John Crist admits to ‘sexual sin,’ cancels tour http://bit.ly/2WZHw5N
CP giving marks strongest start in 3 years http://bit.ly/2CozIRH
New England Baptists aim to reach Hispanics http://bit.ly/2X0WGI3
New England Baptists focus on evangelism http://bit.ly/32sjm52
SBTC annual meeting highlights Who’s Your One http://bit.ly/2PYoT0B
Arkansas Baptists address gender, sex abuse, politics http://bit.ly/34BXtSi
Missouri Baptists mark restoration, reconciliation http://bit.ly/2pK64DU
Mitchell agrees to consultant role with Georgia Baptists alongside NAAF duties http://bit.ly/2WUSKbP

This Week in SBC History

Gambling Opponents Lament ‘Black Tuesday’
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5931,08-Nov-1984.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Go2 Webinar
Jonathan: SBC Morning Briefing

Mohler to be nominated for SBC president Nov 01, 2019

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Episode #240

SBTS president R. Albert Mohler Jr. has been announced as a candidate for the presidency of the SBC. Amy and Jonathan also continue their state convention recaps and discuss a new diversity initiative at the EC.

News Recap:

H.B. Charles Jr. to nominate Al Mohler as SBC President in 2020. http://bit.ly/2PDtoO8
SBC Executive Committee announces staff retirements http://bit.ly/2pkUkYh
SBC Executive Committee to create three new positions to serve more diverse churches http://bit.ly/2WwmHig
Gateway enters 5-year partnership with Korean seminary http://bit.ly/34lANG2
New England Baptists restructure for greater impact http://bit.ly/2pvS7Jv
N.M. Baptists celebrate children’s home; Bunce to retire http://bit.ly/2pnuYsO
California Baptists meet, decrease CP, urged to ‘step up’ http://bit.ly/34mXOIx
Audit reveals missions offerings error http://bit.ly/2JEcUl5

This Week in SBC History

Hultgren Follows Own Advice on Disturbances
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4297,02-Nov-1976.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Recovered
Jonathan: Unique deacon follows God’s call

Greenway inaugurated as ninth Southwestern president Oct 25, 2019

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Episode #239

Southwestern Seminary had a busy week as they hosted an inauguration for new president Adam W. Greenway as well as their trustee meeting. Amy and Jonathan also recap a few state conventions and report on some personnel transitions around the SBC.

News Recap:

Greenway inaugurated as ninth Southwestern president http://bit.ly/2Wh4aGv
SWBTS faculty affirm women colleagues McCoy, Stovall http://bit.ly/32KWjn4
‘It’s a new day,’ SWBTS trustees affirm http://bit.ly/2N5GBwc
Iorg reports growth and stability at Gateway http://bit.ly/340HCwu
Karen Swallow Prior to join SEBTS faculty http://bit.ly/2pTaKXq
Dowdy named lead strategist for Georgia Baptist pastor wellness http://bit.ly/31JRpWf
Russ Rathier installed as BCNE’s Vermont Regional Coordinator http://bit.ly/31JRpWf
Oklahoma Baptists hire Mark Dance for Church Relations Group role http://bit.ly/31JRpWf
BCNE starts addiction ministry support team http://bit.ly/364NTZV
SBOM, TAB, ABHC increase protections http://bit.ly/364NTZV
New Mexico exec Bunce announces 2021 retirement http://bit.ly/32QBZ3S
Kansas-Nebraska Baptists focus on evangelism http://bit.ly/2BCgFTF
Utah-Idaho exceeding goals, planting churches http://bit.ly/33X2hRZ
Nevada Baptists again break records http://bit.ly/2Wc1ZE1
IMB worker Andy Leininger dies at 56 http://bit.ly/33FIx5h

This Week in SBC History

Committee Chairmen Named for Houston Convention in 1953
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/41,27-Oct-1952.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: The Complicated Heart
Jonathan: Behold the Lamb of God 20th Anniversary Edition

Shane Pruitt named NAMB next gen evangelism director Oct 18, 2019

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Episode #238

Several transitions were announced including Shane Pruitt, the new next generation evangelism leader at NAMB. Amy and Jonathan also recap a trio of seminary trustee meetings.

News Recap:

Shane Pruitt named NAMB next gen evangelism director http://bit.ly/2prMRpU
Florida Baptist Financial Services names Wheeler as president and CEO http://bit.ly/31jS7Jq
Veteran Southern Baptist journalist James A. Smith Sr. joins Southwestern Seminary staff http://bit.ly/2BnaJhb
Dove Awards celebrates 50 years of gospel music http://bit.ly/33KKv4r
Dakota Baptists honor Golden, celebrate partnership with MBTS, increase CP % http://bit.ly/2MJFm5K
SBTS announces Walker as associate dean and director of the Henry Center http://bit.ly/2oS6RC7
MBTS trustees elect DeRouchie, cite record enrollment, plan for library renovation http://bit.ly/33I4q3Y
SEBTS trustees & donors gather, celebrate 25th anniversary of college http://bit.ly/33J8Wz7
SBC Executive Committee restructures communications department, seeks new leadership for Baptist Press http://bit.ly/35Ms6pG
A Statement from Baptist Press http://bit.ly/31gcbfJAnn

This Week in SBC History

Dockery inaugurated at Union
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/18-OCT-1996.PDF

Resources of the Week

Amy: Adorning the Dark
Jonathan: Inauguration of Adam Greenway

AAEO Sets New Record with $62.2M; Caring Well Conference Recap Oct 11, 2019

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Episode #237

NAMB announced a new record high for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering of $62.2 million. Also, Amy and Jonathan share a recap of the Caring Well Conference.

News Recap:

Annie Offering totals record high $62.2 million http://bit.ly/31bGnc5
NAMB celebrates offering, meets missionaries http://bit.ly/2pdJjau
NOBTS approves new mission statement, faculty http://bit.ly/2M68BQX
Cedarville University receives $10 Million gift http://bit.ly/2Ma8xQp
‘Caring Well:’ SBC must fight for victims http://bit.ly/2VwXUKx
‘Caring Well’: Sex abuse ‘a Gospel issue,’ Greear says http://bit.ly/329LYkq
Survivors share stories at ‘Caring Well’ http://bit.ly/2pgbJRb
Beth Moore, Kay Warren address courage, abuse’s effects http://bit.ly/32du0gY

This Week in SBC History

Chris Adams named LifeWay women’s ministry specialist
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7857,11-Oct-1994.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Responding Well Guide
Jonathan: Man baptized at church he vandalized 6 months earlier

Whitfield Named Associate VP; LMCO and CP Both Exceed Budget Expectations Oct 04, 2019

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Episode #236

Another big news item for the podcast as Amy Whitfield has been named Associate Vice President at the Executive Committee. Also, we cover some exciting giving reports and start our journey through state convention recaps.

News Recap:

Amy Whitfield named EC’s associate communications VP http://bit.ly/2MczNfF
2020 SBC online hotel registration now open http://bit.ly/2Mc6HNv
CP exceeds budget for 5th year in a row http://bit.ly/2ImZIQC
Lottie Moon Offering totals $156.6 million http://bit.ly/2Mc6WrT
IMB appoints missionaries, hears abuse prevention update http://bit.ly/2MczUrB IMB Harassment & Abuse Prevention Administrator
Alaska continues refocus on vision, ‘face,’ structure http://bit.ly/30OClGa
Center for Biblical Studies launched at MBTS http://bit.ly/2o2lcM1