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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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Disaster Relief in Louisiana, Restructuring at GuideStone, and an Interview with Brian Frye Aug 19, 2016

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Episode #064

Floods in Louisiana have led to an activation of Send Relief, GuideStone has restructured for efficiency, and we talk collegiate ministry with Brian Frye from NAMB.

News Recap:

NAMB: Send Relief deploys 4 kitchens to South Louisiana — http://bit.ly/2b2LTtw
INDIANA: Executive Director Cecil Seagle to end 5-year service — http://bit.ly/2bFVkh7
GUIDESTONE: Restructuring allows GuideStone to become more efficient — http://bit.ly/2brmQhX
KENTUCKY: New York City & Arizona church plants get boost — http://bit.ly/2bNcFGj
KENTUCKY: Cooperative Program giving tops $20 million — http://bit.ly/2b3b4pw
LIFEWAY RESEARCH: Few Pastors Asked to Perform Same-Sex Weddings, Less Than Half Allow LGBT to Serve in Church — http://bit.ly/2bmjrxz

The 9Marks at Southeastern Conference equips church leaders with a biblical vision and practical resources for displaying God’s glory to the nations through healthy churches. This two-day conference is held on the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC and is open to the general public, pastors and their staff. This year’s 9Marks at Southeastern Conference will be held on September 30 and October 1, 2016. Register online at 9marksse.org.

An Interview with Brian Frye

This Week in SBC History

Bailey Smith Prays at the 1980 Democratic National Convention
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/5109,19-Aug-1980.pdf

Resource of the Week

Amy: Opryland USA
Jonathan: American Icon by Bryce Hoffman

Religious Freedom Threat Removed from California Bill Aug 12, 2016

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Episode #063

California Senate Bill 1146 is amended, some news from the seminaries, and an Olympic update.

News Recap:

California: Change in bill results in religious liberty win — http://bit.ly/2b0XKmx
MBTS: Midwestern & Moody partner on ‘For the Church’ imprint — http://bit.ly/2b0XML4
LifeWay: Wax named Bible and reference publisher — http://bit.ly/2bd2ES2
NOBTS: New Orleans to launch interactive Ph.D. program — http://bit.ly/2b0XML4
GuideStone: Trustees hear reports during ‘Year of Influence’ — http://bit.ly/2b0XWlL
Dove Awards: Daigle tops list of nominees — http://bit.ly/2b0Y98q
Olympics: Diving duo wins silver, gives credit to Christ — http://bit.ly/2b0YojR

This Week in SBC History

1971 Meeting with Henry Kissinger and Religious Leaders
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3230,12-Aug-1971.pdf

Resource of the Week

Amy: ERLC Gambling Bulletin Insert
Jonathan: GLS Next App

WMU Hires New Executive Director; Alabama Pastor Fired amid Racism Dispute Aug 05, 2016

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Episode #062

WMU hires a new executive director, the Babylon Bee makes it mainstream, and we sit down with a Send City church planter.

News Recap:

WMU: Sandra Wisdom-Martin named new WMU Executive Director — http://bit.ly/2aCube7
CP: Giving is 5.28% above year-to-date projection — http://bit.ly/2alEPXk
Alabama: Racism alleged as part of pastor’s termination — http://bit.ly/2alCnjH
Alaska: Gas explosion burns evangelism director — http://bit.ly/2alBO9p
CCCU: Board considers membership requirements — http://bit.ly/2alGs76
LifeWay Research: Talking about politics, God focus of new study — http://bit.ly/2alFFDa
Other: Babylon Bee makes it to Snopes.com — http://www.snopes.com/elevation-church-water-slide/

An Interview with Whitney Clayton

This Week in SBC History

1996 Olympic Games
- http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/05-AUG-1996.PDF

Resource of the Week

Amy: Greater Than Gold by David Boudia and Tim Ellsworth
Jonathan: NBC Olympics App

Ohio Affirms Intent for 50/50; Southern Baptists and the Democratic Platform Jul 29, 2016

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Episode #061

Ohio Baptists make a big jump in their CP split, and we examine 10 important planks in the Democratic platform that impact Southern Baptists.

News Recap:

OHIO: State conventions recommends moving to 50/50 in 2017 — http://bit.ly/2ayFfcd
BOOKS: ‘Left Behind’ author Tim LaHaye dies at 90 — http://bit.ly/2ayF4xo
SWBTS: Pokémon Go party draws 6 gamers to Christ — http://bit.ly/2ayFEev
- 8 Ways Churches Can Capitalize on Pokemon Go — http://bit.ly/29WveoB
- Is Pokémon Satanic? — http://bit.ly/29HxcFf
SBC: Connecting Robert’s Rules to the Great Commission — http://bit.ly/2ayFuUB

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10 Points of Interest for Southern Baptists in the Democratic Platform

Full text of the Democratic Platform

Racism: Page 14-16: Democrats will fight to end institutional and systemic racism in our society. We will challenge and dismantle the structures that define lasting racial, economic, political, and social inequity. Democrats will promote racial justice through fair, just, and equitable governing of all public-serving institutions and in the formation of public policy. Democrats support removing the Confederate battle flag from public properties, recognizing that it is a symbol of our nation’s racist past that has no place in our present or our future. We will push for a societal transformation to make it clear that black lives matter and that there is no place for racism in our country.
Immigration: Page 16-18: The United States was founded as, and continues to be, a country of immigrants from throughout the world. It is no coincidence that the Statue of Liberty is one of our most profound national symbols. And that is why Democrats believe immigration is not just a problem to be solved, it is a defining aspect of the American character and our shared history.
Civil Rights: Page 18 and throughout: Democrats will always fight to end discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. We need to promote civility and speak out against bigotry and other forms of intolerance that have entered our political discourse. It is unacceptable to target, defame, or exclude anyone because of their race, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
Women’s Rights: Page 18-19: We are committed to ensuring full equality for women. Democrats will fight to end gender discrimination in the areas of education, employment, health care, or any other sphere. We will combat biases across economic, political, and social life that hold women back and limit their opportunities and also tackle specific challenges facing women of color. After 240 years, we will finally enshrine the rights of women in the Constitution by passing the Equal Rights Amendment. And we will urge U.S. ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Related video clip from the West Wing about the ERA • ERA Wikipedia Article
Respecting Faith and Service: Page 19: Democrats know that our nation, our communities, and our lives are made vastly stronger and richer by faith in many forms and the countless acts of justice, mercy, and tolerance it inspires. We believe in lifting up and valuing the good work of people of faith and religious organizations and finding ways to support that work where possible.
Environment: Page 27-30: Democrats believe that our commitment to meeting the climate challenge must also be reflected in the infrastructure investments we make. We need to make our existing infrastructure safer and cleaner and build the new infrastructure necessary to power our clean energy future. To create good-paying middle class jobs that cannot be outsourced, Democrats support high labor standards in clean energy infrastructure and the right to form or join a union, whether in renewable power or advanced vehicle manufacturing. During the clean energy transition, we will ensure landowners, communities of color, and tribal nations are at the table.
Healthcare: Page 34-38: Democrats have been fighting to secure universal health care for the American people for generations, and we are proud to be the party that passed Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Being stronger together means finally achieving that goal. We are going to fight to make sure every American has access to quality, affordabl...

Burk Named CBMW President; Southern Baptists and the GOP Platform Jul 22, 2016

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Episode #060

Denny Burk was named the new president of the CBMW this week, and we examine 10 important planks in the GOP platform that impact Southern Baptists.

News Recap:

CBMW:
- Denny Burk named new president
- Burk’s vision for the future of CBMW
North Carolina:
- NBA moves 2017 All-Star game in response to HB2
LifeWay:
- Black Church Conference hosted at Ridgecrest
- New student events added in urban ministry
SBC:
- Podcast gives ‘fuller picture’ of SBC

10 Points of Interest for Southern Baptists in the GOP Platform

Full text of the Republican Platform

Banning RU-486: Page 38: We believe the FDA’s approval of Mifeprex, a dangerous abortifacient formerly known as RU-486, threatens women’s health, as does the agency’s endorsement of over-the-counter sales of powerful contraceptives without a physician’s recommendation.
Upholding traditional marriage as the national standard: Page 32: We do not accept the Supreme Court’s redefinition of marriage and we urge its reversal, whether through judicial reconsideration or a constitutional amendment returning control over marriage to the states.
Religious liberty & freedom of conscience: Page 11: We pledge to defend the religious beliefs and rights of conscience of all Americans and to safeguard religious institutions against government control. We endorse the First Amendment Defense Act, Republican legislation in the House and Senate which will bar government discrimination against individuals and businesses for acting on the belief that marriage is the union of one man and one woman.
On Russia: Page 49: For the people of Russia, we affirm our respect and our determination to maintain a friendship beyond the reach of those who wish to divide us. We have common imperatives: Ending terrorism, combating nuclear proliferation, promoting trade, and more. We also have a common problem: The continuing erosion of personal liberty and fundamental rights under the current officials in the Kremlin. Repressive at home and reckless abroad, their policies imperil the nations which regained their self-determination upon the collapse of the Soviet Union. We will meet the return of Russian belligerence with the same resolve that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Related article — http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/us/politics/donald-trump-issues.html
Human life amendment Page 13: We oppose the use of public funds to perform or promote abortion or to fund organizations, like Planned Parenthood, so long as they provide or refer for elective abortions or sell fetal body parts rather than provide healthcare.
Page 14: The Democratic Party is extreme on abortion. Democrats’ almost limitless support for abortion, and their strident opposition to even the most basic restrictions on abortion, put them dramatically out of step with the American people. Because of their opposition to simple abortion clinic safety procedures, support for taxpayer-funded abortion, and rejection of pregnancy resource centers that provide abortion alternatives, the old Clinton mantra of “safe, legal, and rare” has been reduced to just “legal.” We are proud to be the party that protects human life and offers real solutions for women.
Federal ban on sex-selective abortion: Page 14: We call on Congress to ban sex-selection abortions and abortions based on disabilities — discrimination in its most lethal form.
Repealing the Johnson Amendment: Page 11: Many charitable religious institutions that have demonstrated great success in helping the needy have been barred from receiving government grants and contracts. Government officials threaten religious colleges and universities with massive fines and seek to control their personnel decisions. Places of worship for the first time in our history have reason to fear the loss of tax-exempt status merely for espousing and practicing traditional religious beliefs that have been held across the world for thousands of years, and for almost four centuries in America. We value the right of America’s religious leaders to preach, and Americans to speak freely, according to their faith. Republicans believe the federal government, specifically the IRS, is constitutionally prohibited from policing or censoring...

Pastor of the Largest SBC Church in America Fired for Alcohol Abuse Jul 15, 2016

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Episode #059

Perry Noble, the pastor of the largest church in the SBC, was released this week by NewSpring Church as a result of alcohol abuse.

News Recap:

South Carolina:
- NewSpring names interim; Noble speaks via Facebook — http://bit.ly/29C5MRI
- Alcohol Abuse, Perry Noble, and the Church’s Response — http://bit.ly/29HCvo7
CBMW: Trinity issue not tied to Strachan’s resignation — http://bit.ly/29C5ES2
Kentucky: Replica of Noah’s Ark opens to public — http://bit.ly/29C5SZH
Missouri: Foundation appeal turned down — http://bit.ly/29C6huQ
DC: House approves Conscience Protection Act to shield abortion objectors — http://bit.ly/29C6dLD
Russia: New religion law said to ‘undercut’ missions — http://bit.ly/29C5YAe
England: MEV Bible dedication penned for Queen Elizabeth — http://bit.ly/29C7vpU
LifeWay Research: Changing Genders Isn’t Morally Wrong, Americans Say — http://bit.ly/29C6uyv
North Carolina: First female parliamentarian applauds SBC teamwork — http://bit.ly/29C6kqD

This Week in SBC History

Canadian Baptists Adopt Budget

Resource of the Week

Amy: Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Jonathan: Born this Way by J. Alan Branch

Major Religious Liberty Concern in California and an Interview with Dr. Christian George Jul 08, 2016

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Episode #058

A look at a disturbing religious liberty bill in the California Senate and talk all things Spurgeon with Dr. Christian George.

News Recap:

California: Bill imperils religious liberty of colleges — http://bit.ly/29rEX5N
SBC: CP 5.22% above projection at fiscal year three-quarter mark — http://bit.ly/29rEVLh
SBC: Video highlights Southern Baptists in St. Louis — http://bit.ly/29rFfcN
LifeWay: Registration open to preview 2017 VBS — http://bit.ly/29rFcxZ

An Interview with Dr. Christian George

This Week in SBC History

SBC Sends Telegram to President Johnson

Resource of the Week

Amy: SecundumScripturas.com
Jonathan: God the Trinity by Malcolm Yarnell

Research on the Unchurched in America and an Interview with NAMB’s Mark Clifton Jul 01, 2016

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Episode #057

We highlight the Declaration of Independence, discuss some new LifeWay Research, and sit down with NAMB’s Mark Clifton to talk about church replanting.

News Recap:

LifeWay: Scott McConnell to lead LifeWay Research — http://bit.ly/29fezfU
LifeWay Research: Unchurched will talk about faith — http://bit.ly/29fdNiQ
SBTS: Matthew Hall named Boyce College dean — http://bit.ly/29fePLN
Kentucky: Website to aid foster care, adoption — http://bit.ly/29fdZPj
Tennessee: Pat Summitt, NCAA’s winningest coach, dies — http://bit.ly/29fdZ1y
West Virginia: Flooding prompts Southern Baptist response — http://bit.ly/29fekkO

An Interview with Mark Clifton

This Week in SBC History

Baptist Pastor Develops Anti-Pollution Device — http://bit.ly/295BZQC

Resource of the Week

Amy: Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance
Jonathan: Reclaiming Glory by Mark Clifton

SBC Leaders Named to Trump Advisory Board; Hispanic Pastors Group Responds Jun 24, 2016

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Episode #056

We cover this week’s meeting of nearly 1,000 evangelical leaders with Presidential hopeful Donald Trump and the response to the event.

News Recap:

SBC: Floyd, Jeffress, others new Trump advisers — http://bit.ly/28QxolL
Hispanic Baptist Pastors Alliance: Response to the “Trump Evangelical Advisory Board” — http://bit.ly/28QxycQ
Participants’ articles:
- Ted Traylor: http://www.tedtraylor.com/what-i-learned-from-a-conversation-with-donald-trump/
- Ronnie Floyd: http://www.christianpost.com/news/sbc-president-ronnie-floyd-trump-religious-advisory-board-southern-baptist-165513/
- Richard Land: http://www.christianpost.com/news/why-i-joined-donald-trump-evangelical-executive-advisory-board-165499/
- Jerry Johnson: http://nrb.org/news-room/articles/nrbt/nrb-president-members-meet-donald-trump/
NAMB:
- Maryland-Delaware investigation ‘concluded’ — http://bit.ly/28QxABA
- Send Relief launch celebrated — http://bit.ly/28WcIfI
MBTS: Center for Public Theology launches — http://bit.ly/28WcLbD

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This Week in SBC History

Billy Graham Crusade in Louisville, KY in 2001

Resource of the Week

Amy: None Like Him by Jen Wilkin
Jonathan: Who Moved My Pulpit? by Thom S. Rainer

2016 SBC Annual Meeting Recap Jun 17, 2016

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Episode #055

A recap of the 2016 SBC Annual Meeting with audio clips, personal insights, and commentary.

News Recap:

2016 Annual Meeting Recap from Baptist Press — http://www.bpnews.net/collections/225/awaken-america-2016-sbc-annual-meeting

This Week in SBC History – Amy’s Highlights

The Committee on Order of Business works harder than anyone I know
Decisions are made by those who show up
Messengers are a diverse bunch and no one messenger is more important than another.
Rulings are made by people who have the highest respect for the process.
Robert’s Rules are a good thing and they are for everyone.

Resource of the Week