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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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10 Questions for the Southern Baptist Convention in 2017 Jan 06, 2017

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Episode #084

We look forward to 2017 and ask ten questions of relevance for the denomination.

10 Questions for 2017:

What will be the response to the revamped Pastors Conference in Phoenix?
Will we start to see leadership transitions in southern states?
How will a Trump presidency affect religious liberty?
How will the new CSB translation from LifeWay be received?
Will the LifeWay building be occupied in 2017?
How will the changing online education landscape affect SBC seminaries and baptist colleges?
Will limitless missionaries start to become a reality in 2017?
Will we continue to see increasingly diverse representation on trustee boards?
How might Guidestone and their constituents be impacted by changes in health care and the possible elimination of the ACA?
How will the rural/urban divide in America influence SBC churches and revitalization efforts?

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2016: The SBC Year in Review Dec 30, 2016

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Episode #083

We look back at our 16 questions for 2016 and see how things played out throughout the year.

2016 Recap:

What Will Be the Story at the Annual Meeting in St. Louis?
How Will the Supreme Court Rule on ACA Challenges?
What Will Be the Outcome of Title IX Challenges by Baptist Colleges?
Who Will Run for SBC President?
Will There Be Any Entity Head Openings?
Will the changes we saw in state conventions in 2015 continue?
How do Southern Baptists respond to the issues involving Islam in the world?
How Will Higher Education Continue to Change in Relation to the SBC and States?
How Will Relocation and a Name Change Affect Golden Gate Seminary?
What Role Will Southern Baptists Play in the US Presidential Election?
What Influence Will Lecrae Have on Culture with His New Book and Album?
How diverse will SBC leadership become in 2016?
What role will the WMU play in the renewed discussions of missions in the church?
What will we see from ERLC in 2016 in the face of continued cultural changes?
Will we see increased giving in CP and LM/AA as a result of all the changes in state funding and IMB changes?
What will be the result of the changes at IMB?

Pastors Conference Roster Released, ERLC in the News Dec 23, 2016

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Episode #082

Dave Miller Joins us to discuss the 2017 Pastors Conference roster, and we cover this week’s news regarding the ERLC.

News Recap:

SBC: Diversity, smaller churches in Pastors’ Conference line-up
ERLC:
Gateway: New Bay Area campus to open in January
Michigan: Baptists increase CP allocation to SBC
Colorado: Personal revitalization focus of Baptists
Missouri: Convention calls on court for restoration
SBC: Letter calls Pruitt ‘well qualified’ for EPA

About Dave Miller

This Week in SBC History

Lottie Moon Dies on Christmas Eve
Man poses as Leonard Bernstein Jr.
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3708,21-Dec-1973.pdf
Applewood Baptist Gives Big to Missions
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4109,23-Dec-1975.pdf
- http://www.bpnews.net/22855/applewood-a-church-with-missions-in-its-makeup

Resource of the Week

Amy: The Revenge of Analog
Jonathan: The Bowden Dynasty

Call to Prayer in 2017 and an Interview with Dr. Mike Routt Dec 16, 2016

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Episode #081

Dr. Mike Routt joins us to discuss new legislation in Colorado as well as the upcoming search for a new state convention executive director. Also, thinks get piggy late in the show during the history segment. Don’t miss that story.

News Recap:

SBC: ’Call to Prayer’ begins 2017 for Southern Baptists — http://bit.ly/2hMhqla
ERLC: SBC leaders defend religious liberty vs. gender laws — http://bit.ly/2hMaHaF
LifeWay: Billy Graham statue finds new home at Ridgecrest — http://bit.ly/2hM6XpU
Texas: Baptist church opens doors to LGBT community — http://bit.ly/2hMhxx6
Northwest: ‘Joyful celebration’ at annual meeting — http://bit.ly/2hM9ccD
Pennsylvania/South Jersey: Baptists honor retiring Interim Executive Director Stan Smith — http://bit.ly/2hM4zPQ
Hawaii: Baptists receive Russian-speaking church — http://bit.ly/2hMf59A
West Virginia: State convention pres. Ron McCoy dies – http://bit.ly/2hMbZCS
SBC: 2017 Annual Meeting theme announced — http://bit.ly/2hMdjWd

About Dr. Mike Routt

Dr. Mike Routt has been the pastor of Circle Drive Baptist Church since February 2002. He serves as a visionary leader, and is currently leading the church through a total campus relocation. In his ministry, he loves preaching, teaching, and coaching/mentoring “younger guys” in the ministry. The church family affectionately calls him “Dr. Mike” because of his earned doctorate from Southern Seminary in Louisville. Mike loves hiking in Colorado, whether it be on a trail with his wife or a 14,000+ ft. mountain with members of the 14er club from Circle (he has hiked 19 of them so far). He also enjoys “diving into” a good steak, occasionally munching on a bag of potato chips, and eating at any Chick-Fil-A. He is the husband of Kathy, the father of Rachel, Holly (Scott), and LeeAnn (Jack), and is incredibly blessed to be “papa” to Daniel and CJ (Caleb Jackson). Mike is also a HUGE fan of University of Kentucky basketball, and loves to read, especially books about leadership and history and biographies, and enjoys working out at a local gym.

This Week in SBC History

Outreach and Pig Kissing
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/7307,15-Dec-1992.pdf

Resource of the Week

Amy: Song of the Stars
Jonathan: Veritas

Cooperative Program Giving Drops Again & an Interview with Dr. Michael Wilkinson Dec 09, 2016

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Episode #080

Cooperative Program giving is falling further behind budget as receipts came in even lower than October numbers. Also, Dr. Michael Wilkinson, Dean of the College at Southwestern, joins us as we conclude our series on SBC seminary colleges.

News Recap:

SBC: National CP 4.13% under projection — http://bit.ly/2ggKj3C
Virginia: BGAV focuses on ‘The New Way’ — http://bit.ly/2ggrnlD
Arizona: Baptists focus on CP, Centennial Vision — http://bit.ly/2ggCH1e
ERLC: Churches can serve foster children — http://bit.ly/2ggyb2z
SBTS: Trump picks Pruitt for EPA — http://wapo.st/2ggxJRS
MBTS: SBTC pledges $200,000 toward Midwestern’s student center — http://bit.ly/2ggyiev
LifeWay Research: Most Americans Say Assisted Suicide is Morally Acceptable — http://bit.ly/2ggHsaY

About Dr. Michael Wilkinson

College.SWBTS.edu
Dr. Micahel Wilkinson serves as Dean of the College at Southwestern and Assistant Professor of Bible, where he teaches a little bit of everything, but mostly in the areas of theology and church history. Prior to coming to Southwestern to teach, Dr. Wilkinson invested 22 years serving on the staff of three great churches—Geyer Springs First Baptist in Little Rock, AR, Central Baptist in Bryan/College Station, TX, and First Baptist in Rockwall, TX. For seventeen of these years he served as a Single Adult Pastor, where he learned the meaning of Scripture’s sufficiency in ministering to some very challenging circumstances. For most of these years Dr. Wilkinson also doubled as a Missions Pastor. In addition, he has a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and loves baseball, keeping a glove in his office for anyone who needs to toss a ball around.

This Week in SBC History

Bingo is the game-o
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/644,09-Dec-1954.pdf

Resource of the Week

Amy: Lead Me Home by Jill Phillips
Jonathan: This Is Our Time by Trevin Wax

Wildfires Ravage Tennessee Homes & Churches and an Interview with Dr. Matthew Hall Dec 02, 2016

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Episode #079

Wildfires raged in East Tennessee this week destroying hundreds of homes, businesses, and churches. Also, Dr. Matthew J. Hall, Dean of Boyce College, joins us as we continue our series on SBC seminary colleges.

News Recap:

Tennessee: Wildfires destroy homes, churches — http://bit.ly/2ge9YuB
SBTS: Comic book evangelism: ‘The Silence’ by Chad Nuss — http://bit.ly/2gefa1G
Maryland-Delaware: Baptists pray, seek Christ’s Spirit — http://bit.ly/2ge6ZlQ
Georgia: Baptists increase budget to $41M — http://bit.ly/2ge5e87
Louisiana: Baptists highlight soul-winning emphasis — http://bit.ly/2ge4IY4

About Dr. Matthew J. Hall

This Week in SBC History

Baptist Leaders Meet with Israeli Prime Minister
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5555,01-Dec-1982.pdf

Resource of the Week

Amy: Christmas Albums
Jonathan: Fixer Upper

Photo Courtesy: WBIR

2016 State Convention Annual Meeting Recaps and More Nov 25, 2016

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Episode #078

We recap several state convention annual meetings which were held over the past week and talk Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

News Recap:

Alabama: Baptists approve office relocation — http://bit.ly/2fpAq35
Texas:
- Prayer rally, Holy Spirit theme mark SBTC meeting — http://bit.ly/2fpt5kk
- BGCT adopts $36M budget, begins Brazil partnership — http://bit.ly/2fpCet8
Tennessee: Mission board name adopted by convention — http://bit.ly/2fpyYOg
North Carolina: Baptists celebrate missions giving — http://bit.ly/2fpulnp
Virginia: SBCV celebrates 20 years, 700 churches — http://bit.ly/2fptXFC
Kentucky: Baptists increase CP, denounce trafficking — http://bit.ly/2fpqE0X
Oklahoma: Prayer, faith hallmarks of meeting — http://bit.ly/2fpuFTj
West Virginia: Baptists set goals for 2020 — http://bit.ly/2fpzdbW
Florida: Rummage elected president; CP commitment continues — http://bit.ly/2fpAu2J
Minnesota-Wisconsin: Baptists increase CP — http://bit.ly/2fpzf3y
South Carolina: Baptists urged to ‘launch out’ with Gospel — http://bit.ly/2fpuK9z
Illinois: Baptists urged to cross cultural divides — http://bit.ly/2fpuFlU
IMB: Platt livestream cites thanksgiving as IMB’s aim — http://bit.ly/2fpvuLx

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This Week in SBC History

Baptists React to Kennedy Assassination
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/1829,27-Nov-1963.pdf

Resource of the Week

Amy: Behold the Lamb of God
Jonathan: LifeWay Stores After Thanksgiving Sale

IMB Reports a Balanced Budget and Missionary Increase for 2017 Nov 18, 2016

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Episode #077

David Platt reported this week that the IMB will have a balanced budget in 2017, will see an increase in missionary sending, and LMCO giving is on pace for another record year.

News Recap:

IMB:
- Platt reports balanced budget, missionary increase — http://bit.ly/2fmryfE • http://bit.ly/2fmsmkq
- Five megacities identified for global initiative — http://bit.ly/2fmsmAW
Election: Southern Baptists win re-election to Congress — http://bit.ly/2fmrdtn
Tennessee: Possible record-breaking buck, baptism in same week — http://bit.ly/2fmv8Gv
Iowa: Baptists affirm CP commitment — http://bit.ly/2fmw7qg
New England: Baptists embrace ethnic diversity — http://bit.ly/2fmqTuA
New Mexico: Baptists increase CP, adopt BF&M — http://bit.ly/2fmxqW1
Missouri: Baptists urge Christian citizenship — http://bit.ly/2fmucSF
Wyoming: Baptists ‘Trusting the Lord’ — http://bit.ly/2fmu6uf
Mississippi: Messengers adopt 2000 BF&M — http://bit.ly/2fmtWTu
Texas: Anti-Trump protesters target Southern Baptist church — http://bit.ly/2fmqdoX • http://bit.ly/2fmv8WU
In Memoriam:
- Cliff Barrows — http://bit.ly/2fmq1Gs
- Cloyd Sullins — http://bit.ly/2fmqdFt
- Bill Hunke — http://bit.ly/2fmssIO
LifeWay Research: What are Americans thankful for? — http://bit.ly/2fmwKQx

This Week in SBC History

Religious Liberty Constitutional Amendment
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/8084,16-Nov-1995.PDF
- https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-joint-resolution/121/text

Resource of the Week

Amy: Christian Standard Bible
Jonathan: Est. Church podcast

Election 2016 Recap and an Interview with Dr. Jamie Dew Nov 11, 2016

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Episode #076

Following the election of Donald Trump, we break down what that might mean for Southern Baptists in days to come. We also discuss other ballot measures, state convention recaps, and sit down with Dr. Jamie Dew to hear more about the College at Southeastern.

News Recap:

Election:
- Three Southern Baptists in the Senate won re-election as Republicans — http://bit.ly/2eX6Liq
- Marijuana legalization expands in eight of nine states — http://bit.ly/2eX9bh9
- Physician-assisted suicide approved in Colorado — http://bit.ly/2eXa1u9
- Death penalty affirmed by California, Nebraska, and Oklahoma voters — http://bit.ly/2eXamNo
LifeWay: 2nd ‘Insanity’ simulcast Nov 13, DVD release Nov 21 — http://bit.ly/2eX43tj
SBC: Crossover in Phoenix adds Greg Laurie crusade — http://bit.ly/2eX6j3w
Texas: Two churches face ouster for LGBT policies — http://bit.ly/2eX8pR2
Ohio: Baptists adopt 50/50 funding of SBC causes — http://bit.ly/2eX9yYS
Kansas-Nebraska: Baptists increase CP 3 percent — http://bit.ly/2eX9CYE
Montana: Southern Baptists ‘Refresh’ at annual meeting — http://bit.ly/2eX73Wy
Arkansas: Baptists increase CP for SBC missions, ministry — http://bit.ly/2eX5lo8

About Dr. Jamie Dew

Dr. Jamie Dew is the Dean of the College at Southeastern where he also teaches Philosophy and the History of Ideas.He has degrees from Toccoa Falls College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently working on a second PhD in Philosophy from the University of Birmingham in England.

This Week in SBC History

A Lesson in Church Autonomy
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/4303,10-Nov-1976.pdf

Resource of the Week

Amy: Eight Women of Faith
Jonathan: Key Ring

CP Giving Falls Below Budget and an Interview with Dr. John Mark Yeats Nov 04, 2016

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Episode #075

National CP giving has fell below budgeted projections for the first time in two years. Also, Dr. John Mark Yeats joins us to discuss the distinctive nature of Midwestern College.

News Recap:

SBC:
- National CP 2.73% under 1st month projection — http://bit.ly/2fHgkGd
- Hispanic fellowship to meet in conjunction with SBC — http://bit.ly/2fHg0qO
- Entities to celebrate 500th anniversary of Reformation — http://bit.ly/2fHhyl0
Colorado: Executive Director Mark Edlund retiring — http://bit.ly/2fHcCwr
Nevada: Baptists increase budget by nearly $160,000 — http://bit.ly/2fHfZ6e
California Baptists celebrate Whittaker’s 22-year tenure — http://bit.ly/2fHg1em
Ohio: Messengers approve 50/50 Cooperative Program Split

About Dr. John Mark Yeats

Dr. John Mark Yeats serves as both the undergraduate dean and an associate professor of church history at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and College. He earned his Ph.D. in Church History from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and also holds degrees from Southern Seminary, Oxford University, and Criswell College.

This Week in SBC History