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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.

Latest Episodes:

Send Conference Orlando Recap with Dustin Willis Jul 28, 2017

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Episode #114

The final Send Conference of 2017 was held this week, so Dustin Willis joins us to recap it and to share what to look for in the future from NAMB and IMB.

News Recap:

NAMB: Send Conference recap with Dustin Willis
POTUS: Trump reverses Obama transgender military policy — http://bit.ly/2tNWKQe
Texas: Baptist-backed ‘bathroom bill’ advances — http://bit.ly/2tNWMaO
Missouri: Baptist named Supreme Court chief justice — http://bit.ly/2tO5Nk4
Florida: Kevin Bumgarner leaving the Florida Baptist Witness — http://bit.ly/2tPFn1l
Kentucky: Noah’s Ark park transfers land back to for-profit affiliate — http://bit.ly/2tOd0Ap

As you may have heard if you were in Phoenix for the SBC Annual Meeting, we’ve all been invited go to Equip.SBTS.edu to download a free copy of Essential Reading on Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s new resource Southern Equip. Get your book now at equip.sbts.edu.

This Week in SBC History

Bicentennial Tree Dedicated on the Campus of MBTS
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4233,26-Jul-1976.pdf
- http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2002/mar/26/storm_toppled_historic/

Resources of the Week

Amy: CSB Reader’s Bible
Jonathan: Kids Read Truth

Nathan Lorick named Colorado Exec.; MBTS Makes Faculty Addition Jul 21, 2017

Show notes

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode113.mp3

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Episode #113

Texas evangelism leader Nathan Lorick has been named the new executive director of the Colorado state convention and MBTS has made some big name additions.

News Recap:

Colorado: Nathan Lorick new executive director — http://bit.ly/2ueYVee
MBTS: Matthew Barrett, H.B. Charles, Steven Smith named to roles — http://bit.ly/2ueYVee
LifeWay Research: Good Deeds Done by Christians Often Go Unseen — http://bit.ly/2uf7Hc4
Kentucky: Ark Encounter founder announces permanent rainbow light on facility — http://bit.ly/2ueWSXn

This Week in SBC History

Baptist Historical Database Created
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/734,19-Jul-1958.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Showing neighborly love through literacy
Jonathan: Content Made Simple newsletter

Samford University Withdraws from Baptist Funding; New Hires at NAMB and MBTS Jul 14, 2017

Show notes

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Episode #112

Samford University has opted out of SBC state funding after they affirmed a LGBT-focused student group.

News Recap:

Alabama: Samford to withdraw from state convention funding channel — http://bit.ly/2ummSAq
NAMB: Sam Porter named national director for disaster relief — http://bit.ly/2umiCRz
MBTS: James Kragenbring named institutional administration VP — http://bit.ly/2um58W5
News: Eugene Peterson’s views on same-sex marriage spark online debate – http://bit.ly/2um4ZC3
CBF:
- Texas Baptists Committed ceases operations — http://bit.ly/2um560r
- Group seeks direction amid diverse views on LGBT issues — http://bit.ly/2umbFAc

This Week in SBC History

Reagan Proposes Revised School Prayer Amendment
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5680,13-Jul-1983.PDF
- http://www.sbc.net/resolutions/862

Resources of the Week

Amy: Steal Away Home
Jonathan: EvangelismRenewal.com – BP Story

Hobby Lobby Fined for Bible Artifact Acquisitions; CP Ahead of Budget Jul 07, 2017

Show notes

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Episode #111

More than 5,500 artifacts have been forfeited by Hobby Lobby and they’ve been fined $3 million. We discuss this and update you on the FY17 cooperative program budget plus much more.

News Recap:

Oklahoma: Hobby Lobby to forfeit Bible artifacts, pay $3M fine — http://bit.ly/2tSzwap
SBC: National CP 5.96% above projection — http://bit.ly/2tSfQDt
Louisiana: ‘Chaplain of Bourbon Street’ dies at 89 — http://bit.ly/2tSdiW0
Maryland: Pastor confident he’ll redeem ‘Annie’s Church’ — http://bit.ly/2tSlpC1
Kentucky: Noah’s ark to celebrate 1st anniversary July 7 — http://bit.ly/2tSlDsS
Alabama: Children’s home went ‘above, beyond’ for twins in its care – http://bit.ly/2tSA5B3

This Week in SBC History

Arthur Flake dies in Memphis
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/22,03-Jul-1952.pdf
- http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/files/lwcf_crd_ss_5stepformula_fullbooklet_pdf.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: https://blogs.thegospelcoalition.org/evangelical-history/2017/07/05/the-reading-list-for-a-phd-seminar-on-the-history-of-american-fundamentalism-and-evangelicalism/
Jonathan: The Imperfect Disciple by Jared C. Wilson

Religious Liberty Court Decisions Abound; Falls Creek Celebrates 100 Years Jun 30, 2017

Show notes

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode110.mp3

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Episode #110

Judicial rulings involving religious liberty dominated the news wires this week. We also have a contest for listeners to win a banner from SBC17. Be sure to listen for the details of that.

News Recap:

SCOTUS: High court backs church in public benefits case — http://bit.ly/2upFyMy
North Carolina: Federal court upholds North Carolina religious liberty law — http://bit.ly/2upLxRM
Mississippi: Religious liberty law in Mississippi upheld on appeal — http://bit.ly/2upt7Ax
Arkansas: Ten Commandments monument toppled at Arkansas Capitol — http://bit.ly/2upGqkh
Oklahoma:
- Oklahoma Baptist baseball wins NCCAA crown — http://bit.ly/2upb4ue
- 100 years of Falls Creek sparks summer-long celebration — http://bit.ly/2upGnF7
SBTS: Charles W. Draper, beloved scholar-teacher, dies at 70 — http://bit.ly/2upo4zY

This Week in SBC History

Draft Status Changes for SBC Lay Leaders
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/20,26-Jun-1952.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: WACriswell.com
Jonathan: Spurgeon.org

Jim Wells Dies; SBCAL Appoints Study Committee Jun 23, 2017

Show notes

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Episode #109

Outgoing SBC Registration Secretary Jim Wells passed away this week. We discuss his contributions to SBC life and recap an otherwise slow news week in the SBC.

News Recap:

SBC:
- Jim Wells, outgoing SBC registration secretary, dies at 69 – http://bit.ly/2sX1WiS
- SBCAL group to study DOM title change – http://bit.ly/2sXarKR
- Filipino Baptists delay vote on executive director – http://bit.ly/2sXhkf5
- Resolution against ‘alt-right’ prompts NAAF statement – http://bit.ly/2sXczCr
- Prayer, evangelism highlight SBC 2017 recap video – http://bit.ly/2sX7udh
NAMB: Gospel conversations critical, Ezell says – http://bit.ly/2sWHmz9

This Week in SBC History

Resolution On Moral Stewardship And The Disney Company
- http://www.sbc.net/resolutions/436/resolution-on-moral-stewardship-and-the-disney-company

Resources of the Week

Amy: Power in the Pulpit & Progress in the Pulpit
Jonathan: IMB at SBC17

Annual Meeting Recap Video

photo courtesy Missouri Baptist Pathway

2017 SBC Annual Meeting Recap Jun 16, 2017

Show notes

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Episode #108

We recap the events, motions, resolutions, elections, and reports from SBC 17. We also talk about food a lot this week.

News Recap:

In lieu of news and links, we share our thoughts on:

Phoenix
Events
CP Stage
Motions
Resolutions
Reports
IMB Sending Service
Elections
Dallas
Crossover
and much more

This Week in SBC History

Baptist Press Live Blog – http://www.bpnews.net/49021/2017-sbc-blog
SBC Annual Meeting Video Archives – http://live.sbc.net

Resources of the Week

Amy: She Reads Truth
Jonathan: imb.org/next

Baptisms Continue Decline; Number of Churches Increase; LMCO Returns to Normal Levels Jun 09, 2017

Show notes

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Episode #107

SBC17 is upon us but first, we have updates on the ACP report, Lottie Moon offering, and CP giving plus much more as we head to Phoenix.

News Recap:

SBC: ACP Report shows churches up in 2016; baptisms, membership decline — http://bit.ly/2s1Q6DM
IMB: Lottie Moon offering nears $153 million — http://bit.ly/2s1NDJx
SBC: Nat’l CP 3.64% ahead of budget projection — http://bit.ly/2s1D8G4
Alabama: Huntsville student missions team involved in deadly bus accident near Atlanta — http://bit.ly/2t08OJ3
Maryland: Annie Armstrong’s home church at risk of foreclosure — http://bit.ly/2s1R9DN
SBC17: Pro-LGBT group plans protest at SBC 2017 — http://bit.ly/2s21Xl2
NOBTS: Seminary adds faculty member, approves curriculum changes — http://bit.ly/2s1MpOb
Tennessee: State missions offering gets $1.75M endowment — http://bit.ly/2s1HJrN
Oklahoma: Tom Elliff weds Diana Barber — http://bit.ly/2s22pQg
LifeWay:
- Retail chain adds 4 stores — http://bit.ly/2s22pQg
- Carol Pipes is evangelical association’s president-elect — http://bit.ly/2s22pQg
- 2018 VBS aims to help kids get their ‘game on!’ — http://bit.ly/2s1DUTu
SBC: Executive Committee marks 100 years ‘behind the scenes’ — http://bit.ly/2s1Fgxo

Interested in Christian college or seminary? Swing by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College booth (#1231) while in Phoenix for the SBC. Get more information at sbts.edu/SBC.

This Week in SBC History

“Good News” — A New Beat For Southern Baptist Youth
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2541,05-Feb-1968.pdf
- http://artistictheologian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-Vol-5-Artistic-Theologian-Bishop-Were-Gonna-Change-This-Land.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Jefferson: Architect of American Liberty
Jonathan: Looking for a New Pastor

Relaxed Dress Code in Phoenix; New VPs at Southern Seminary Jun 02, 2017

Show notes

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode106.mp3

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Episode #106

It’s a slow news week, but there’s a big announcement about the “dress code” for the SBC Annual Meeting and an update on a big story we’ve been tracking for the past 18 months.

News Recap:

SBC: Business casual, no ties recommended for Phoenix — http://bit.ly/2qFPDU7
SBTS: Parker, Hall appointed as senior VPs — http://bit.ly/2qG0spq
New Jersey: Mosque backed by Baptists wins in lawsuit settlement — http://bit.ly/2qG22r8

Interested in Christian college or seminary? Swing by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College booth (#1231) while in Phoenix for the SBC. Get more information at sbts.edu/SBC.

This Week in SBC History

Southern Baptist Convention Sets Its Sight on New Territory
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/229,01-Jun-1949.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Legacy of Faith
Jonathan: Overcome

NAMB Responds to McRaney Lawsuit; An Interview with Nate Millican about Phoenix May 26, 2017

Show notes

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode105.mp3

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Episode #105

NAMB has filed a response to the Will McRaney lawsuit and requested it be moved to a Georgia court. Also, we sit down with Nate Millican to talk all things Phoenix ahead of next month’s SBC Annual Meeting.

News Recap:

NAMB responds to McRaney lawsuit — http://bit.ly/2rDOXT0
SBC
- Exhibits highlight cooperative success — http://bit.ly/2rDYSrK
- Women’s Advisory Council prepares final report — http://bit.ly/2rE5vuh
- Gaines calls for 21-day fast before Phoenix SBC — http://bit.ly/2rDRHzK
- PrayerLink expresses its mission in logo’s redesign — http://bit.ly/2rEasmz
- Grady Cothen, former pres. of 2 SBC entities, dies — http://bit.ly/2rDZ5v2
Alaska: ‘Miracle man’ Stewart continues ministry after accident — http://bit.ly/2rEfwrj
SBTS:
- Wilsey and Wittman to join Southern Seminary faculty — http://bit.ly/2rDRZqk
- Seminary marks 20-year nurture of ministers’ wives — http://bit.ly/2rDVGfQ

Interested in Christian college or seminary? Swing by The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College booth (#1231) while in Phoenix for the SBC. Get more information at sbts.edu/SBC.

An Interview with Nate Millican

This Week in SBC History