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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:

Church Security, Religious Liberty, and an Interview with Karen Allen Apr 01, 2016

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Episode #044

A discussion about church security, a very public case of church discipline, and religious freedom. Karen Allen, wife of Dr. Jason Allen, joins us as well to talk about Midwestern Seminary and what it’s like to raise kids on campus.

News Recap:

Church Security:
- Tennessee: Bellevue security subdues ‘heavily armed’ man — http://bit.ly/1qiVRss
- Commentary: The Balance between Security and Worship at Church — http://lfwy.co/1VV7phv
Alabama: Embattled governor no longer member of Southern Baptist church — http://bit.ly/1qiVKgw
Religious Liberty:
- LifeWay Research: Religious liberty focus of new study — http://bit.ly/1RMSIdF
- SCOTUS: Court seeks new ideas on mandate accommodation — http://bit.ly/1qiVNsO
- Georgia: Governor Nathan Deal to veto religious liberty bill — http://cnn.it/1qiVJt7
- South Carolina: Proposed refugee registry draws criticism — http://bit.ly/1RMSGT4
- North Carolina: Bathroom restrictions challenged by activists — http://bit.ly/1RMSIKA
Seminaries
- SEBTS: Southeastern partnership with Brazilians sees first fruits — http://bit.ly/1qiVZs3
- SWBTS: GTI partnership with Portuguese seminary formalized — http://bit.ly/1qiWIJQ
- MBTS: Midwestern announces ERLC doctoral studies partnership — http://bit.ly/1qiVZs3

This week’s podcast is sponsored by Southeastern Seminary’s new 81-hour M.Div. The 81-hour M.Div. is specifically designed to better equip students to take the gospel to their neighbors and the nations. For more information, visit sebts.edu/mdiv.

An Interview with Karen Allen

This Week in SBC History

First Baptist Church Founded in Texas — http://bit.ly/1N0S9sf

Resource of the Week

Amy: Race for the White House
Jonathan: The Babylon Bee

Crosby for SBC President, Committee on Resolutions, and an Interview with Barry McCarty Mar 25, 2016

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Episode #043

We discuss the release of the names for the SBC Committee on Resolutions and a third candidate for SBC president. We also sit down for an extended interview with Barry McCarty.

News Recap:

SBC: David Crosby to be Nominated for SBC President — http://bit.ly/1MpzGdU
SBC: President Ronnie Floyd names Committee on Resolutions — http://bit.ly/1MpzE5K

An Interview with Barry McCarty

Resource of the Week

Amy: A Parliamentary Guide for Church Leaders

Committee on Committees Named; Technology and the SBC Mar 18, 2016

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Episode #042

We discuss the release of the names for the SBC Committee on Committees and talk technology and how it has shaped what we know and how we operate the annual meeting.

News Recap:

SBC: President Ronnie Floyd names Committee on Committees — http://bit.ly/1TSqAZK
GuideStone: Trustees meet and report — http://bit.ly/1TSqEIX
SBC: SBC Annual Meeting schedule highlights released — http://bit.ly/1TSqH7A
WMU: Executive Director search committee moving forward — http://bit.ly/1TSqH7A
ERLC:
- Psalm 139 aids East Tenn. healthcare ministry — http://bit.ly/1TSqK3i
- ERLC, IMB urge prayer for refugees — http://bit.ly/1TSqLnT
- Kerry’s genocide label for ISIS commended — http://bit.ly/1TSqLV0
SBC: ‘Embedded racial inequity’ described at NAAF — http://bit.ly/1TSqOQF
Louisiana: Former LC president being removed from faculty — http://townta.lk/1TSqSzE

Technology and the SBC Annual Meeting

Videos released this week related to the SBC presidential election

This Week in SBC History

New technology to be used at SBC Annual meeting — http://bit.ly/1RTcP6X

Resources of the Week

Amy: Every Waking Hour, Benjamin Quinn and Walter Strickland
Jonathan: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow

Gaines to Be Nominated for SBC President; Hall Named SBHLA Director Mar 11, 2016

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Episode #041

A look at the announcement that Steve Gaines will be a candidate for SBC President and congratulate Dr. Taffey Hall on her new role as director of the SBHLA.

News Recap:

SBC: Steve Gaines to be nominated for SBC President — http://bit.ly/1UT68Hm
SBHLA: Archivist Dr. Taffey Hall named SBHLA director — http://bit.ly/1TyxdA8
Montana: State executive director Fred Hewett announces retirement — http://bit.ly/1TyxhzO
ERLC: Onward – ERLC national conference to address cultural engagement — http://bit.ly/1Tyxkf8
LifeWay Research: Budget shortfalls hamper 3 in 10 churches surveyed — http://bit.ly/1Tyxxij
In Memoriam:
- Jerry Bridges — http://bit.ly/1pkBP0y
- Gary Smalley — http://bit.ly/1Tyxx1L
Politics:
- Paige Patterson named to Cruz advisory council — http://bit.ly/1TyxD9P
- Baptist political science prof running for Congress — http://bit.ly/1TyxIKv & http://multimedia.sebts.edu/?p=6780

This Week in SBC History

SBC Missionary Slain In Taiwan Residence — http://bit.ly/1pkBFpQ

Resources of the Week

Amy: All Things Trevin Wax
Jonathan: For the Church luncheon at SBC

J.D. Greear to Be Nominated for SBC President Mar 04, 2016

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Episode #040

The big news item of the week: J.D. Greear’s candidacy for SBC President and break down the duties of the office.

News Recap:

SBC: J.D. Greear to be SBC president nominee — http://bit.ly/1ppbONn
Cooperative Program: National CP 7.19% ahead of projection — http://bit.ly/1ppbQ83
Supreme Court: Court division appears on Texas abortion regulations — http://bit.ly/1ppbRbW
Alabama: Church & sexuality focus of conference — http://bit.ly/1ppbTAx
LifeWay Research: Refugees, churches & fear spotlighted in study — http://bit.ly/1ppbU7x

This Week in SBC History

George H. W. Bush and George Romney speak at SBC event in Manhattan — http://bit.ly/1QXQvi4 & http://bit.ly/1QXQiLU

Resources of the Week

Amy: Bible Study Magazine
Jonathan:Three Secrets to Reaching and Retaining Church Guests

1,132 Total Personnel Transitioning Out of IMB; ExComm Recap Feb 26, 2016

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Episode #039

A recap of this week’s Executive Committee meeting and discuss the heartbreaking totals released by IMB.

News Recap:

IMB: 1,132 total missionaries and staff accept VRI, HRO — http://bit.ly/1QAKfqa
Executive Committee: Small-state representation considered — http://bit.ly/1QAKhy5
Executive Committee: SBC boots church for allowing pastor to officiate gay wedding — http://bit.ly/1QAKlxT
Culture: Charlotte approves measure to halt LGBT discrimination — http://bit.ly/1QAKguj
SBC: Prepare now for SBC’s 2016 annual meeting — http://bit.ly/1QAKkdo
SBTS: Longtime preaching professor dies at 93 — http://bit.ly/1QAKoKh
Legal: EWTN loses contraception coverage appeal in federal court — http://bit.ly/1QAKn9a
Election Roundup: Trump wins South Carolina & Nevada, Clinton wins Nevada, leads going into South Carolina

This Week in SBC History

Dr. Chuck Kelley elected president of NOBTS — http://bit.ly/1T0HgOf

Resources of the Week

Amy: Between Fetters and Freedom: African American Baptists since Emancipation by Edward R. Crowther
Jonathan: SBC Cooperative Program Reports & Statistics

Research on Planned Parenthood Videos; Changes to the MDiv at Southeastern Feb 19, 2016

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Episode #038

A discussion about the upcoming Executive Committee meeting, some new research on Planned Parenthood and talk with Ashlyn Portero from City Church in Tallahassee.

News Recap:

LifeWay Research: Most Americans unfazed by Planned Parenthood videos — http://bit.ly/211wvzT
IMB: Platt asks state papers to encourage unity — http://bit.ly/211wvQm
SEBTS: Southeastern announces changes to Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees — http://bit.ly/1XBYRLz
In Memoriam:
- Study Bible scholar Charles Ryrie dies — http://bit.ly/211wA6z
- Scalia death clouds abortion, religious liberty cases — http://bit.ly/211wD2e
New Hires:
- Jim Smith named NRB communications vice president — http://bit.ly/211wCeA
- Jim Mooney to lead Baptist foundation’s investments — http://bit.ly/211wEmO

An Interview with Ashlyn Portero, executive director at City Church in Tallahassee

This Week in SBC History

Southeastern Seminary Changes Degree Name — http://bit.ly/1XBUMqG

Resources of the Week

Amy: Exploring Hope Podcast
Jonathan: IMB Commissioning Service

WMU Names Search Committee; NARAL Commercial Response Sparks Online Debate Feb 12, 2016

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Episode #037

A look at the search committee who has been named to fill the vacancy at WMU and recap the response to NARAL’s online meltdown over Dorito’s Super Bowl commercial.

News Recap:

WMU: Search committee named to fill executive director role — http://bit.ly/1RuGhVa
LifeWay: Three seminary stores to close — http://bit.ly/1RuGjMP
NAMB: Trustee meeting recap — http://bit.ly/1RuGiIL
Culture: Super Bowl ad slammed by NARAL for ‘humanizing fetuses’ — http://bit.ly/1RuGkQU
Election: Trump & Sanders win New Hampshire primaries — http://yhoo.it/1RuGtUm

An Interview with Vance Pitman, pastor at Hope Church in Las Vegas

This Week in SBC History

Attacks on Boy Scouts may expand to religion, court told — http://bit.ly/1SMbdSd

Resources of the Week

Amy: Worship in the Joy of the Lord by Chip Stam
Jonathan: Seven Summits in Church History by Jason Duesing

New LifeWay HQ Plans Revealed Feb 05, 2016

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Episode #036

A recap of a monumental week for LifeWay, discuss the changes at the Florida Baptist Convention with Tommy Green, and recap the Iowa caucuses.

News Recap:

LifeWay: LifeWay announces plans and location for new headquarters — http://bit.ly/1KsC2rt
Kentucky: Pro-Life bill enacted, abortion becomes a major issue in the state — http://bit.ly/1KsDp9I & http://bit.ly/1KsDLgv
LifeWay Research: Does God care who wins the Super Bowl? — http://bit.ly/1KsDD0o
SBC: CP giving is 6.07% ahead of projection — http://bit.ly/1KsDXMG
North Carolina: BSCNC provides $500,000 to employ former IMB missionaries — http://bit.ly/1KsE4I3
Oklahoma: Falls Creek Conference Center debt retired — http://bit.ly/1T0KTmX
IMB: Live stream the upcoming commissioning service — http://bit.ly/1T0KYXT

An Interview with Dr. Tommy Green, Executive Director of the Florida Baptist Convention

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This Week in SBC History

Delaware church gets a new organ — http://bit.ly/1TIR8Lw

Resources of the Week

Amy: Unashamed by Lecrae
Jonathan: Facing the Task Unfinished by Keith & Kristyn Getty

SBC Pastors Conference Preview and a Recap of Evangelicals for Life & GC2 Jan 29, 2016

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Episode #035

A preview of the SBC Pastors Conference and recap a couple of big events held last week.

News Recap:

ERLC: Evangelicals for Life conference bolsters ‘burden’ for unborn — http://bit.ly/1OTpeZZ
LifeWay Research:To love, not fear refugees focus of GC2 summit — http://bit.ly/1OTpjgk
Michigan: Flint water crisis draws Southern Baptist response — http://bit.ly/1OTp5WC
Florida: Florida Baptists send additional $500,000 to SBC — http://bit.ly/1OTp8S1
Kentucky: Answers in Genesis wins court battle for Kentucky tax incentive — http://bit.ly/1OTp9pd
IMB:
- IMB discusses communications strategy — http://bit.ly/1OTpo3A
- More questions than Answers from IMB — http://bit.ly/1WScI03
Alabama:
- Pastor defends letter denouncing Syrian refugees — http://bit.ly/1OTptUS
- Baptist pastor says God wants Syrian refugees destroyed, ‘Even Their Women, Children and Animals’ — http://bit.ly/1OTpxUF
SBTS: SBC leader joins Rubio advisory board — http://bit.ly/1OTpEQ7
SBC: Tale of evangelical sex scandal hits Washington newsstands — http://bit.ly/1OTpIiN