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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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New LifeWay Research Highlights Voting Patterns and Desire for Civility in Politics Sep 27, 2019

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Episode #235

New research from LifeWay and the ERLC spotlight some of the differences in evangelicals and their voting patterns. Also, the IMB commissioned 24 new missionaries, and Dr. Ronnie Floyd preached the commissioning service.

News Recap:

LifeWay Research: Most evangelicals want to play nice http://bit.ly/2n8Giap
Greear delivers prayer before U.S. House http://bit.ly/2n6yuWG
Floyd to missionaries: You were chosen for this moment http://bit.ly/2lx00fR
Wallace leads slate of new NC board officers http://bit.ly/2mZbRUd
For the Church: ‘Our Only Hope’ in a troubled culture http://bit.ly/2n7VJQ8
Montana & Alberta partnership eyes ‘connecting points’ http://bit.ly/2n720eY
Associational leaders gather at NAMB for equipping http://bit.ly/2ltPxSd
University’s new program to lower cost, build character http://bit.ly/2ltPqWN

This Week in SBC History

EC sets target date for teletypewriter network linking Baptist agencies, newspapers, and state offices
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1351,27-Sep-1959.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: If God Is for Us
Jonathan: ERLC Caring Well Conference Live Stream

Inauguration of Ronnie Floyd Highlights SBCEC Fall Meeting Sep 20, 2019

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Episode #234

Dr. Ronnie Floyd’s inauguration as President and CEO of the SBC Executive Committee served as the centerpiece for the fall 2019 meeting of the SBCEC.

News Recap:

‘Rise up,’ Floyd urges churches at inauguration http://bit.ly/30ARlqV
Floyd to EC: Time to make a difference http://bit.ly/30xBOIo
Greear urges Baptists to unite, ‘Send Every Member’ http://bit.ly/30tbzTz
New entity leaders deliver first reports to EC http://bit.ly/30ue2gr
WRAP-UP: Church planting, Gospel anchor EC meeting http://bit.ly/30xxMzY
ERLC honors Denhollander, Lankford http://bit.ly/30yje39
SEBTS dedicates Braswell library; Lawless, Robinson installed in key chairs http://bit.ly/30tRBbu
NOBTS, Louisiana College sign articulation agreement http://bit.ly/30tRBbu
Mobile, NOBTS to begin accelerated B.A.+M.Div. program http://bit.ly/30wSdgj
Filipino Baptists sign covenant with IMB http://bit.ly/30xy7Tg
LaVerne Brown, missionary to Sub-Saharan people, dies http://bit.ly/30scaF6

This Week in SBC History

Cauthen Named NOBTS Preident
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3059,17-Sep-1970.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Legacy of Faith Bible
Jonathan: IMB Sending Service

Baptism Sunday Recap; SBC Pastor Lost to Suicide Sep 13, 2019

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Episode #233

This past Sunday in the SBC was Baptism Sunday. Amy and Jonathan recap reports from around the country, explore a major decision by FBC Jacksonville, and much more.

News Recap:

Baptism Sunday sees ‘tremendous momentum’ http://bit.ly/309RzW4
FBC Jacksonville downsizes to serve city http://bit.ly/30dbdjN
Jarrid Wilson tweeted hope before tragic death http://bit.ly/30eNBLA
Dorian relief: Baptists serving Bahamas & N.C. http://bit.ly/308fdSI
Women’s group hears ‘heartbreaking’ stories at border http://bit.ly/308fghm
Fastest-growing, largest churches: Who made the list? http://bit.ly/30diPD1
Church pays off $4M medical debt in East Texas http://bit.ly/30dXCc6

This Week in SBC History

Retired Pastor Starts New Work in Colorado
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3245,10-Sep-1971.pdf

Resources of the Week

Jonathan: The Promises of God Storybook Bible
Amy:

SBC Executive Committee Names Jonathan Howe as Vice President of Communications Sep 06, 2019

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Episode #232

SBC This Week’s very own Jonathan Howe was named Vice President of Communications for the SBC Executive Committee this week. We cover that and more on this week’s episode.

News Recap:

Howe named EC VP of communications http://bit.ly/2zUvNLa
Nat’l CP 2.05% over YTD budget projection http://bit.ly/2zUwaFy
Dorian crawls northward, Baptists prepare response http://bit.ly/2zVVfQt

This Week in SBC History

Baptist Laymen Race Against Alaska Winter, Flood Damage
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2457,06-Sep-1967.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: What’s a Girl Worth?
Jonathan: Readings in Baptist History

Multisite Churches to Be Issued SBC ID Numbers for Better Tracking Aug 30, 2019

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Episode #231

Multisite churches will now have distinct SBC IDs for each campus which will allow for better tracking and data.

News Recap:

Multisite church ID shift to help SBC ties http://bit.ly/2ZxG3r3
NAMB announces ‘Replanter of the Year’ http://bit.ly/2Zx0Ued
Dakotas, West Virginia set executive director search deadlines http://bit.ly/2ZyNbn1
Patterson denies claims in former student’s lawsuit http://bit.ly/2ZxFX2F
Village Church rebuts sex abuse liability, $1M claim http://bit.ly/2ZAO6Dx
Mandrell celebrates ‘new day’ at LifeWay http://bit.ly/2ZxFZrj
SBTS announces Mark Dever’s addition to faculty http://bit.ly/2ZyMtX4
Todd Fisher joins SBTS faculty http://bit.ly/30MFdnE
Stephen Rummage joins MBTS faculty http://bit.ly/30MHK1f
David Dockery to join Southwestern’s faculty http://bit.ly/2ZFhDvM

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This Week in SBC History

97-year-old Missionary Flies to Foreign Mission Conference
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/298,28-Aug-1950.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: My Dear Hamilton
Jonathan: Hebrews: An Anchor for the Soul

SBC Leaders Cast Vision, Announce Theme for #SBC20 Aug 23, 2019

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Episode #230

At an event in Orlando this week, SBC leaders gathered to cast vision for the 2020 Annual Meeting, and President J.D. Greear announced the theme for the meeting as well. Also, an article from the Houston Chronicle revealed more allegations of sex abuse coverup in the SBC.

News Recap:

SBC leaders cast vision for 2020 SBC Annual Meeting http://bit.ly/2zhKKqo
Greear: ‘Gospel Above All’ SBC theme worth repeating http://bit.ly/2zingl2
Unearthed tapes, letters show Southern Baptist leaders’ support for pastor who faced sex scandal http://bit.ly/2zeCkju
‘Caring Well Challenge’ on abuse to launch Sunday http://bit.ly/2zdC0S2
Sweeping changes ahead for 8 state conventions http://bit.ly/2zhWdGi
Florida Hispanic gatherings highlight ‘Gospel Above All’ http://bit.ly/2zdGS9X
Puerto Rico: NAMB breaks ground on Send Relief center http://bit.ly/2zeokWP
Art Toalston to retire from Baptist Press http://bit.ly/2zdI2lP

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This Week in SBC History

Child abuse troubles college students
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7201,26-Aug-1991.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Missions Journey: Students
Jonathan: Baptism Sunday

Bible Tariffs Relaxed; Oklahoma Youth Pastor Arrested Aug 16, 2019

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Episode #229

The Trump Administration announced a reprieve on Bible tariffs this week, and a youth pastor in Oklahoma was arrested and charged with sexual misconduct.

News Recap:

Oklahoma youth pastor, former teacher accused of rape, lewd molestation http://bit.ly/2P03OnR
‘Bible tax’ reprieve welcomed by Southern Baptist leaders http://bit.ly/2OXk2Ot
‘Caring Well’ conference on sex abuse passes 1,300 registrants http://bit.ly/2OYRLH6
MacDonald named IMB VP of marketing, communication http://bit.ly/2OYS0C0
NOBTS Trustees Approve Renovations and Plans for Leavell College http://bit.ly/2P9cOqu

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This Week in SBC History

GCR Task Force Holds First Meeting
- http://www.bpnews.net/31068/gcr-task-force-chairman-encouraged-burdened-after-groups-initial-meeting

Resources of the Week

Amy: “The Most Humble & Faithful Worker We Know”: Meet Mr. Eugene Smith
Jonathan: Replanting Rural Churches

NAMB Files Religious Liberty Lawsuit; Southwestern Issues Response to Sexual Assault Lawsuit Aug 09, 2019

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Episode #228

Legal updates and updates to previously reported stories dominate this week’s news. We also report on CP giving with just two months left in the budget year.

News Recap:

NAMB lawsuit defends church’s ministry expansion http://bit.ly/2yMaISA
SWBTS denies liability in sex abuse lawsuit http://bit.ly/2yZQyEZ
SWBTS launches Center for Church Revitalization http://bit.ly/2yZQODX
National CP 1.45% over YTD budget projection http://bit.ly/2yMa87m
GuideStone affirms 20/20 & SBC response http://bit.ly/2yNI7fJ
Floyd dialogues with convention advancement groups http://bit.ly/2yNIffd
Asian American Baptists engage government officials http://bit.ly/2yNIw1J
Southern Baptist Deaf meet at Ridgecrest http://bit.ly/2yMaYkw
Man accused of molesting children in church bathroom faces additional charges http://bit.ly/2yMb6k0
After investigation, religion dean leaves Southwest Baptist University to return to pastorate http://bit.ly/2yKkAwe

This Week in SBC History

What Better Collateral Than Bikes and Mower?
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/742,09-Aug-1958.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: First
Jonathan: Orlando Pastor’s Event for SBC Annual Meeting 2020

Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Filed Against Texas Church; More Responses to Founders Documentary Trailer Aug 02, 2019

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Episode #227

A lawsuit was filed this week against the Village Church stemming from an alleged sexual assault in 2012. Also, there was more fallout from the Founders Ministries documentary trailer.

News Recap:

Alleged sex abuse victim sues Village Church for $1M http://bit.ly/2KbKdMY
Resignations from Founders Ministries’ Board http://bit.ly/2KdnMHh
Akin, Mohler dispute claim of SBC liberal drift http://bit.ly/2KcuIUT
Preaching, teaching, culture at black church conference http://bit.ly/2KdMgA4
All ages reached at LifeWay black church conference http://bit.ly/2K9LdRI
SWBTS announces new leadership, faculty http://bit.ly/2KdMWFC

This Week in SBC History

Atlanta Olympics and Southern Baptists

Resources of the Week

Amy: The Presidents: Noted Historians Rank America’s Best–and Worst–Chief Executives
Jonathan: Guidestone Benefit Summit

Augie Boto Announces Retirement; Seminary Presidents Voice Concern Over Documentary Trailer Jul 26, 2019

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Episode #226

Executive Committee Vice President for Convention Policy Augie Boto announced his intention to retire this week. We cover that and public response to a documentary trailer and more on this week’s episode.

News Recap:

Augie Boto to retire from SBC Executive Committee http://bit.ly/2Zclo8t
SBC leaders alarmed by ‘misleading’ footage in Founders video http://bit.ly/2ZePcBx
Four seminary leaders voice concern over film’s preview http://bit.ly/2Zh14D6
Credentials Committee elects Stacy Bramlett as chair http://bit.ly/2ZbyJ17
Gray named new exec. dir. of Kentucky Baptist Convention http://bit.ly/2ZdMlsF
Cledith Campbell to serve as West Virginia interim exec http://bit.ly/2Zfme4o
Augusto Valverde, longtime Hispanic leader, dies at 71 http://bit.ly/2ZgCRNo