SBC This Week

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

Christianity
**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:

Meeting Between Moore and Page Signals Unity Mar 17, 2017

Show notes

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode094.mp3

Download this episode

Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS

Episode #094

Dr. Russell Moore and Dr. Frank Page met this week and released a statement of unity at the conclusion of the meeting. We also discuss upcoming deadlines for the SBC Annual Meeting.

News Recap:

SBC: Page & Moore: ‘We fully support one another’ — http://bit.ly/2mOHeyk
SWBTS: Seminary launches Center for Early Christian Studies — http://bit.ly/2mOBJ2L
Tennessee: Bellevue reaches $1M in Cooperative Program gifts — http://bit.ly/2mOE6Cy
SBC: Disciple-making task force to work additional year — http://bit.ly/2mOKqKt
Illinois: Dockery recuperating after ‘mild heart attack’ — http://bit.ly/2mOKk5i
LifeWay Research: March Mildness? Americans Say Sports Isn’t All About Winning — http://bit.ly/2mOHGMY

This Week in SBC History

SWBTS Trustees Approve the D. Min. Program in 1972
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3346,17-Mar-1972.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Center for Baptist Renewal
Jonathan: Pastor Talk with Marty Duren

McNeil Named New Indiana Exec; EC Names Ad Hoc Committee Members Mar 10, 2017

Show notes

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode093.mp3

Download this episode

Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS

Episode #093

We continue our coverage of the Executive Committee’s ad hoc committee and congratulate Steve McNeil on being named the new state exec in Indiana.

News Recap:

Indiana: Steve McNeil new executive director — http://bit.ly/2mpSPn5
GuideStone: Hawkins signals 2017 as ‘Year of Innovation’ — http://bit.ly/2mpFxaa
IMB: Board appoints 29 new missionaries — http://bit.ly/2mpKQGN
SBC: CP escrow study set to begin — http://bit.ly/2mpPLHF
NOBTS: Seminarians push back at former SBC president escrowing Cooperative Program funds — http://bit.ly/2mpLT9G
In Memoriam:
- Jack B. Johnson, last RTVC president, dies at 82 — http://bit.ly/2mpSoJB
- Robert Parham, moderate Baptist ethics leader, dies — http://bit.ly/2mpNMmB
ERLC & LifeWay: Religious liberty curriculum released — http://bit.ly/2mpPO6s

This Week in SBC History

BFM 1963 Report Released
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1713,07-Mar-1963.pdf
Bumper Stickers Available
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1715,09-Mar-1963.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Ronnie Floyd on Life and Leadership Today
Jonathan: The Curious Christian by Barnabas Piper

Executive Committee Chairman Stephen Rummage Discusses CP Escrowing Mar 03, 2017

Show notes

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode092.mp3

Download this episode

Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS

Episode #092

Last week, the Executive Committee announced the formation of an ad hoc committee and a study by the officers in response to Prestonwood’s escrowing of CP funds. This week, we talk with Dr. Stephen Rummage, chairman of the EC, about these study groups.

An Interview with Dr. Stephen Rummage:

About Dr. Rummage

Stephen Rummage is the senior pastor of Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Brandon, Florida, a multi-campus church with over 9,000 members in the Tampa Bay area. He is a frequent guest speaker for churches and conferences across the United States. He and his wife, Michele, live near Brandon, along with their son, Joshua.

Questions answered by Dr. Rummage

The SBC bylaws state two important functions for the Executive Committee regarding entities (see below). How do these efforts to study the current situation fit within the role of the Executive Committee?
- Bylaw 18.E.5: To act in an advisory capacity on all questions of cooperation among the different entities of the Convention, and among the entities of the Convention and those of other conventions, whether state or national.
- Bylaw 18.E.9: To maintain open channels of communication between the Executive Committee and the trustees of the entities of the Convention, to study and make recommendations to entities concerning adjustments required by ministry statements or by established Convention policies and practices, and, whenever deemed advisable, to make recommendations to the Convention. The Executive Committee shall not have authority to control or direct the several boards, entities, and institutions of the Convention. This is the responsibility of trustees elected by the Convention and accountable directly to the Convention.
While not as publicly as Prestonwood has done, churches routinely change their CP allocations or giving levels. Churches also leave the SBC, and others join the SBC on a weekly basis. In the eyes of the EC, what about this particular event merited an ad hoc committee?
There are two efforts to study this concern—one by an ad hoc committee and the other by the officers. You were quoted in Baptist Press as saying these efforts are complementary and would “inform one another.” Can you expand on how the two actions can work together?
Suppose the issues are resolved prior to the June EC board meeting and Prestonwood discontinues its escrowing of CP funds. Would full reports still be brought from the ad hoc committee and officers or would the matter be considered closed?
Is there a concern that this action by Prestonwood could lead to a pattern of churches escrowing CP funds should they disagree with actions from an entity or leader?

News Recap:

Gateway: Former Seminary president dies at 81 – http://bit.ly/2lizkyb
SBC: National CP 4.86% ahead of projection – http://bit.ly/2lizh5t
NAMB & Executive Committee: Young leader initiative announced – http://bit.ly/2lik97X
Executive Committee: SBC’s ethnic diversity leaves EC ‘grateful to God’ – http://bit.ly/2livXHp
Tennessee: Association trains Hispanic pastors – http://bit.ly/2litA7q
Oklahoma: disaster relief gets rare recycling unit – http://bit.ly/2liv9Cg
B&H Academic launches ‘Lost Sermons’ of Spurgeon – http://bit.ly/2liveWs
SBC: Frank Page’s witness fruitful after 35 years – http://bit.ly/2livGUZ
Virginia: Liberty announces move to FBS in 2019 – http://usat.ly/2liuHE1

This Week in SBC History

President Signs New GI Bill For Education
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2165,03-Mar-1966.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Prayer by Tim Keller
Jonathan: Next by William Vanderbloemen and Warren Bird

Prestonwood Announces Escrow of CP Funds; SBC Executive Committee Responds Feb 24, 2017

Show notes

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode091.mp3

Download this episode

Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS

Episode #091

The announcement by Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX, that it would be escrowing CP funds indefinitely brought about a swift response from the Executive Committee this week.

News Recap:

Texas:
- Prestonwood escrows CP funds, cites ERLC actions – http://bit.ly/2mhmcpN
- Politics, homosexuality, roil competing Baptist bodies in Texas – http://bit.ly/2lA8mic
SBC:
- CP escrowing by churches draws study – http://bit.ly/2mhx8n9
- Singing ‘Down on My Knees,’ Gaines exhorts SBC to pray – http://bit.ly/2lAiNm5
- Baptists must be ‘correct,’ Page says of stewardship – http://bit.ly/2mh8Qd8
SEBTS:
- Southeastern begins Persian leadership program – http://bit.ly/2lAafvr
- Women’s academic society forms at Southeastern – http://bit.ly/2mhmgWz
Tennessee: 2nd West Tennessee evangelism rally March 5 – http://bit.ly/2lAafvr
GuideStone: Employee Benefits Summit slated March 27–29 – http://bit.ly/2ldMsk0
LifeWay Research: Good Intentions, Lack of Plans Mark Church Response to Domestic Violence – http://bit.ly/2ldOAYJ
South Carolina: Gene Fant named President at North Greenville University – http://bit.ly/2l7Oxx1

This Week in SBC History

Southern Baptists Speak Out ’66 Results Announced
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/2341,22-Feb-1967.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Wilson by A. Scott Berg
Jonathan: Reformation 500

SBC President Steve Gaines Speaks Out on Convention Issues Feb 17, 2017

Show notes

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode090.mp3

Download this episode

Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS

Episode #090

SBC President Steve Gaines spoke with state Baptist paper editors this week on a wide range of topics relevant to the SBC.

News Recap:

SBC: Gaines shares opinions on Baptist hot topics in meeting with state paper editors – http://bit.ly/2kuEeaV
Washington: State Supreme Court rules against Christian florist in same-sex marriage case – http://bit.ly/2kuEgzj
MBTS: Midwestern launches in-the-field M.Div. – http://bit.ly/2kuGC1h
Missouri: Independent church aligns with Missouri Baptists/SBC – http://bit.ly/2kusWDn
Kentucky: Gov. Bevin honored by Ky. Baptists – http://bit.ly/2kuFxGA
NAMB: Missions board approves Send Relief ministry hubs – http://bit.ly/2kuHHWE
LifeWay: New Bible, building top LifeWay reports – http://bit.ly/2kuw0iS
Georgia: Pastor in discrimination case to collect $225,000 – http://bit.ly/2kuyHkm
California: Wiley Drake fights to reopen church homeless shelter – http://bit.ly/2kuLnYy
LifeWay Research: Lent has narrow appeal, LifeWay Research reports – http://bit.ly/2kuGIpE

This Week in SBC History

General Douglas MacArthur writes SBC President Dr. Louie D. Newton concerning Japanese spiritual growth
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/178,18-Feb-1948.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Citizen Archivist
Jonathan: To the Cross by Christopher J. H. Wright

Multi-Racial SBC Church Merger in Jacksonville, FL Feb 10, 2017

Show notes

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode089.mp3

Download this episode

Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS

Episode #089

Pastor HB Charles II and the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL, made news this week following a church merger with a church in Orange Park, FL.

News Recap:

Florida: What happened when a black and white church merged in Florida
Politics: Congress proposes Johnson Amendment overhaul
GuideStone: Trump’s potential impact on markets sparks discussion
NAMB/IMB: Send Conference-Southern California urges redefining moment
Louisiana: Tornado destroys church, delays NOBTS chapel
SBTS: Modular Th.M. to provide advanced distance learning

This Week in SBC History

TruthQuest: California wins NRB People’s Choice Award
- http://www.bpnews.net/15221/truthquest-california-garners-peoples-choice-award-at-nrb
- Cast:

Resources of the Week

Amy: White House Dinner Dash
Jonathan: Keep Asking – The LifeWay Research podcast

CP Back Above Budget; SEBTS Hires New Diversity Director Feb 03, 2017

Show notes

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode088.mp3

Download this episode

Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS

Episode #088

Crisis has been averted it seems as Cooperative Program giving has regained the momentum we saw in much of 2016. Total CP gifts are now 3.11% above budget for FY 2017.

News Recap:

SBC: Nat’l CP 3.11% ahead of projection
ERLC:
- EFL speakers promote ‘womb to tomb’ dignity
- ‘Life is winning,’ VP Pence says at March for Life
IMB: Mosque case prompts IMB policy tweak
SEBTS: Seminary hosts GO Conference, adds Echevarria in Hispanic leadership
Annual Meeting:
- SBC 2017 Phoenix registration opens Feb. 1
- SBC child care, children, youth reg. opens Feb. 1

This Week in SBC History

FBC Charlottesville Burns
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4349,03-Feb-1977.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Ellie Holcomb – Red Sea Road
Jonathan: CSBible App

VP Mike Pence and March for Life Highlight Evangelicals for Life Conference Jan 27, 2017

Show notes

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode087.mp3

Download this episode

Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS

Episode #087

Vice President Mike Pence is among this week’s participants at the March for Life, which is held in conjunction with ERLC’s Evangelicals for Life Conference. Also, we talk Super Bowl and churches thanks to some new LifeWay Research.

News Recap:

News: Vice-President Mike Pence To Make History and Speak In Person At March For Life
ERLC:
Arkansas: Steven Smith named pastor at Immanuel Baptist in Little Rock, AR
Send Relief: Tornadoes hit Southeast US; 2 Georgia Baptists killed; cleanup begins
IMB: Pastor resigns from IMB Trustee Board • Response from Bart Barber
Tennessee: Baptist & Reflector launched podcast
LifeWay: Publisher releases new Christian Standard Bible
LifeWay Research: Most Churches Hold Sunday Services, Super Bowl or Not

This Week in SBC History

President Lyndon Johnson Dies; Baptists Participate in Funeral
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3519,26-Jan-1973.pdf

Resources of the Week

Amy: How Should We Then Live? by Francis Schaeffer
Jonathan: Harvard Business Review

Abortion Rate at New Low; ERLC Policy Agenda Set for 2017 Jan 20, 2017

Show notes

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode086.mp3

Download this episode

Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS

Episode #086

On this inauguration day, we cover encouraging new abortion stats, the ERLC legislative agenda, and examine the cabinet appointees for President Trump.

News Recap: