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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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IMB Restructuring and Budget Balancing Aug 28, 2015

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Episode #014

A recap of this week’s news, discuss the major restructuring at IMB and introduce a new segment on SBC history.

News Recap

Guidestone
- Injunction extended while GuideStone awaits appeal — http://bit.ly/1EptOh6
- SBC entities back GuideStone at high court — http://bit.ly/1EptVcu
Planned Parenthood Protests
- Planned Parenthood protest includes seminary contingent — http://bit.ly/1EptZZG
In Memoriam
- Sheri Allen, wife of Dr. David Allen, dies at age 57 — http://bit.ly/1Epvo2s
- Dr. John Gibson, professor at NOBTS, passes away — http://bit.ly/1EpverW
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Midwestern receives $7M gift toward student center — http://bit.ly/1EpvHu8
North Carolina
- Couple accused of stealing from church they helped plant — http://bit.ly/1EpvQxC
LifeWay
- Rainer: LifeWay, at ‘hinge moments,’ moving forward — http://bit.ly/1EpvYNU
Florida
- Increases proposed for SBC, Fla. ministry — http://bit.ly/1JqLmbj

IMB Realignment

IMB leaders announce plan to balance budget, prepare for future — http://bit.ly/1EpwcV4
FAQs related to IMB organizational reset — http://bit.ly/1Epw5ZD

This Week in SBC History

Hurricane Katrina
- On the 10th Anniversary of Katrina — http://bit.ly/1KSZUyl
- KATRINA 2005-15: NOBTS counts blessings, not losses — http://bit.ly/1KT01de

Resources of the Week

Amy: Baptist Press Daily News Update
Jonathan: War Room, the Movie

A Great Commission Resurgence: Five Years Later Aug 21, 2015

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Episode #013

This week’s news and discuss the results of the Great Commission Resurgence after five years.

News Recap

Missionary remembered as godly mother, wife — http://bit.ly/1Kcn9Yi
Danny Lotz, 78, Husband of Anne Graham Lotz, Drowns in Family Pool — http://bit.ly/1KcmUMY
Parliamentarian Barry McCarty now a Baptist — http://bit.ly/1KcngmR
SEBTS Announces Chuck Quarles as New Ph.D. Director — http://bit.ly/1Kcnbzw
Kentucky’s Sunrise Children’s Services elects new president — http://bit.ly/1KcnmuA

Great Commission Resurgence

Alabama Baptist Convention proposed budget continues toward SBC parity — http://bit.ly/1Kcnom4
SBTC beyond-budget receipts recommended for SBC — http://bit.ly/1KcnpXg
GCR after 5 years: ‘satisfied’ but still challenges — http://bit.ly/1KcnDh5

Resources of the Week

Amy: Eric Peters: Far Side of the Sea
Jonathan: Rainer on Leadership

Hispanic Diversity in the SBC – An Interview with Juan Sanchez Aug 14, 2015

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Episode #012

A feature an interview with Juan Sanchez and a story about a new Hispanic affinity group in the SBC.

News Recap

Tennessee: Union U. Quits CCCU Over Mennonite Members’ Same-Sex Marriage Moves — http://bit.ly/1TvEHiF – 01:12
Oklahoma: Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry Welcomes Heath Thomas as Dean — http://bit.ly/1TvFboW – 04:21
IMB & ERLC: IMB, ERLC support Baptist schools in brief — http://bit.ly/1TvEyf7 – 05:42
Missions visionary Mike Barnett, 62, dies — http://bit.ly/1TvEMD1 – 07:11
LifeWay: Americans split when it comes to views on divorce — http://bit.ly/1TvF7FV – 08:30
Guidestone: GuideStone progresses in 100-year plan — http://bit.ly/1TvF4tz – 10:52
Hispanic Baptist pastors align behind BF&M 2000 — http://bit.ly/1TvEzje – 33:24

An Interview with Juan Sanchez, pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church

Interview starts at 12:24
Follow Juan on Twitter at @ManorJuan
“It is both biblical and healthy to understand who you are responsible for as a pastor.”
“The eternal purpose of God is to unite all things to Him through Christ.”
“Diversity in a denomination starts with diversity in the local church.”
“The prosperity gospel is a parasite on poor people.”
“My concern is pushing diversity for the sake of diversity is typically not a good thing.”

Resources of the Week – 36:17

Amy: The Original Jesus by Dan Darling
Jonathan: Christ-Centered Expositional Commentary Series

Send Conference Recap Aug 07, 2015

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Episode #011

A look at both the Send Conference and the ERLC National Conference and highlight all that’s going on around the SBC regarding the Planned Parenthood videos and a new resource from LifeWay on the sanctity of human life.

News Recap

Satanist statue prompts Michigan Bapt. response — http://bit.ly/1IN6QvH
CP 1.40 percent ahead of YTD budget projection — http://bit.ly/1MS86EX
Cross Church gives $1 million to CP this year — http://bit.ly/1MS893s
Fight to defund PPFA ‘far from over’ — http://bit.ly/1MS8tiA
LifeWay offers free sanctity of human life studies — http://bit.ly/1MSejAJ
The sessions for each curriculum are available at http://lfwy.co/1MSeWu5
Thom Rainer breakout session recap on Millennials – http://thomrainer.com/send2015

Resources of the Week

Amy:Alliance Defending Freedom website
Jonathan: Onward, Dr. Russell Moore

Global Hunger Relief & New Research from LifeWay Jul 31, 2015

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Episode #010

We discuss some fascinating new research from LifeWay Research about the perceptions of religious rights in America. We also talk with Jill Waggoner about Global Hunger Relief and make up for leaving off a few selections coffee, burgers, and more in this episode of SBC This Week.

News Recap

LifeWay Research: Americans Sure of Religious Freedom but Unsure Muslims are Welcome — http://bit.ly/1MXBF4Q
Texas Supreme Court Ruling: Repeal or vote on Houston ordinance — http://bit.ly/1LRE2aA
Send Conference: More than 13,000 registered for Send Conference — http://bit.ly/1LRE7uU

Interview with Jill Waggoner, lead brand strategist for Global Hunger Relief

One in seven Americans access food banks on a regular basis.
89% of those using food banks in the US don’t know where their next meal is coming from.
Global Hunger Sunday – October 11 – Find out more at GlobalHungerRelief.com
100% of the funds provided to GHR go to fighting hunger. 80% goes overseas and 20% is used to fight hunger in the US.
GHR Thunderclap: https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/29332-end-global-hunger

Preview of Nashville (continued)

Resources of the Week

Amy: Hebrews: A 12-Week Study, by Matt Capps
Jonathan: Unleashed, by Eric Mason

Previewing Nashville for the Send Conference Jul 24, 2015

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Episode #009

A few news items to discuss from the week and spend the bulk of the time on a preview of Nashville ahead of the Send Conference. Find out where to find the best coffee, burgers, and more in this episode of SBC This Week.

Entity News

IMB: Jeannie Elliff dies at 69 of cancer – http://bit.ly/1LHCTCA
- Video we mentioned by Rad Sadler with Tom Elliff – http://bit.ly/1LHEPej
LifeWay: LifeWay HQ property sale, incentives approved – http://tnne.ws/1LHD7tk
LifeWay: Brandon Smith joins LifeWay as Brand Manager for the HCSB and Bibles – http://bit.ly/1LHDfZV
ERLC:
- Russell Moore To Interview Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio at Sold-Out Conference In Nashville On August 4 – http://bit.ly/1LHDowm
- Why I’m Hosting Presidential Candidates – http://bit.ly/1LHDvrO

Preview of Nashville

Resources of the Week

Amy: TheWardrobeDoor.com
Jonathan: CoffeeShoppers.net

Planned Parenthood and an interview with Dan Darling from ERLC Jul 17, 2015

Show notes

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Episode #008

We cover the release of the Planned Parenthood video from this week and talk with Dan Darling, VP at ERLC, about the appropriate response needed as well as some upcoming ERLC events.

Entity News

Guidestone: GuideStone loses on abortion mandate – http://bit.ly/1Sqt7F9
NAMB: Quadriplegic NAMB missionary receives $26 million settlement after crash – http://bit.ly/1SqsJGH
LifeWay: LifeWay selects partners for new headquarters – http://bit.ly/1HzaCeI

Denominational News

Boy Scouts of America: Baptists not shocked by latest Scout vote – http://bit.ly/1Sqt9gg

Planned Parenthood News

Washington Post: Covert Video Targets Planned Parenthood Fetal-parts Policy – http://wapo.st/1HDRXfv
Ed Stetzer: Where are the Mainline and Progressive Evangelical Voices? – http://bit.ly/1HDPnGv
Russell Moore: Planned Parenthood and the Atrocity of Corpse-Selling – http://bit.ly/1Hsn6EI

Interview with Dan Darling, VP of Communication, ERLC

@DanDarling on Twitter
Outraged at Planned Parenthood? Here are 6 Things You Can Do Now – http://bit.ly/1HzgxAn
Adopted for Life
Orphanology
Evangelicals for Life
ERLC National Conference
Engage
The Original Jesus
DanielDarling.com

Resources of the Week

Amy: The Road to Character– http://amzn.to/1HDT0w2
Jonathan: I Will – http://thomrainer.com/iwill

Hip Hop, New Hires, and an Interview with Kevin Smith Jul 10, 2015

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Episode #007

A highlight of the SBC’s connection to several Christian hip hop stars, discuss new hires, and feature an interview with SBTS professor Kevin Smith.

Denominational News

NAMB establishes fund for burned churches – http://bit.ly/1LW9THr
CP 1.45% above projection at FY three-quarter mark – http://bit.ly/1LWaeds

State Convention News

Houston Baptist University and East Texas Baptist University appealing to Supreme Court over Obamacare mandate – http://bit.ly/1LWakl4
Baylor University Eliminates Homosexual Acts from Conduct Policy – http://bit.ly/1Hi9Ct2

Entity News

LifeWay: Ed Stetzer named as BGCE Senior Fellow – http://bit.ly/1Hi92M0
ERLC: Steven Harris joins as advocacy director – http://bit.ly/1Hi8XrG
ERLC: Russ Moore cameo in new Flame music video – http://bit.ly/1LWceCp
Baptist Press: How Lecrae’s ‘Church Clothes’ caught hip-hop’s ear – http://bit.ly/1Hi95ax
SBTS: Ibrahim to lead Southern Seminary’s Jenkins Center – http://bit.ly/1gqDuNf

Interview with Kevin Smith

@SmithBaptist on Twitter
“People who do ministry bi-vocationally are typically very excited about being a part of ministry.”
“We should be winsome warriors when it comes to culture.”
“Bi-vocational church planters will spice up the game.”
“The bi-vocational minister has a certain evangelistic credibility that full-time pastors may not have.”

Resources of the Week

Amy: Exploring Hope YouTube Channel– http://bit.ly/1L2Otb1
Jonathan: 5 Leadership Questions Podcast – http://apple.co/1Hi9xFL

Send Conference Preview & an Interview with Kevin Ezell Jul 03, 2015

Show notes

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Episode #006

We talk Fourth of July plans, preview the Send Conference, and discuss progress being made at NAMB with Kevin Ezell.

Church News

Briar Creek Road Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC, the victim of arson – http://bit.ly/1JHoMeu
Matt Mason named pastor at the Church at Brook Hills – http://bit.ly/1JHufSC

Baptist College News

Union University – Ernest Easley named Professor of Evangelism – http://bit.ly/1JHp0Cm

Entity News

ERLC: Here We Stand statement on marriage – http://bit.ly/1JHum0x
LifeWay: Is Islam a Threat to Religious Freedom? New Data from LifeWay Research – http://bit.ly/1JHuwoG
NOBTS:New Orleans adds new ministry program, faculty – http://bit.ly/1JHvwck

Send Conference Preview

ERLC National Conference – The Gospel and Politics

Interview with Kevin Ezell

@KevEzell on Twitter
“We aren’t trying to join IMB and NAMB, just do ministry together as best we can.”
“We are trying to help churches find the ‘easy button’ for church planting.”
“We you get your church to start looking outward instead of inward, your church becomes healthier.”
“I’m more excited about being a Southern Baptist today than ever before.”

Resources of the Week

Amy: IMB Women– women.IMB.org
Jonathan: Change Management – http://amzn.to/1JHASEv

Charleston; SCOTUS; and Kelly King on Women in the SBC Jun 26, 2015

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Episode #005

We cover the Charleston massacre and the Supreme Court Ruling on Same Sex Marriage. We also tie up a few loose ends left over from Columbus and sit down with Kelly King for a conversation about women in the church and the SBC.

Charleston Massacre

The Cross and the Confederate Flag Cannot Coexist – Dr. Russell Moore – http://bit.ly/1dltp28
The Heresy of Racial Superiority — Confronting the Past, and Confronting the Truth – Dr. Albert Mohler – http://bit.ly/1BHuRHs

Supreme Court Ruling

Dissenting Opinion – Chief Justice John Roberts – http://1.usa.gov/1dlx8wE
Dr. Russell Moore -Why the church should neither cave nor panic about the decision on gay marriage – http://bit.ly/1BHpEQ7
Dr. Ed Stetzer – Same-Sex Marriage is now the Law of the (U.S.) Land: What Now for Christians? – http://bit.ly/1BHpx7a

SBC News Recap

Maryland: Will McRaney resigns as Mid-Atlantic exec – http://bit.ly/1BHpKXW
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary: Midwestern Seminary names scholar Owen Strachan to faculty as associate professor of Christian Theology, head of forthcoming center for theology and culture – http://bit.ly/1BHpUhQ
Executive Committee: Page receives Asian Advisory Council report – http://bit.ly/1BHqWKK

SBC News Recap, Part Two (Part one here)

Jason Allen – Why I Was Encouraged by This Year’s SBC Meeting – http://bit.ly/1BHqTPa
Ronnie Floyd – Reflections on our 2015 Southern Baptist Convention – http://bit.ly/1BHqBYx
WMU: WMU’s Lee highlights missions, new nat’l president – http://bit.ly/1BHqsV4
SBC: Floyd & former SBC presidents take marriage stance – http://bit.ly/1BHqts4
ERLC: ERLC to open Mideast office – http://bit.ly/1BHqOuY
IMB – IMB celebrates 50 years of journeymen – http://bit.ly/1BHqxYJ
LifeWay – LifeWay reports strategic changes – http://bit.ly/1BHqKeE
Seminary Luncheons – Seminaries convey highlights to alumni & friends – http://bit.ly/1BHsx3o
Pastors’ Wives Conference – Prayer for Abedini urged at Pastors’ Wives Conf. – http://bit.ly/1BHtecO
Ministry Wives Luncheon – Angie Smith shares journey with ministers’ wives – http://bit.ly/1BHtfO5

Interview with Kelly King

@KellyDKing on Twitter
“Women have influence. I think the door is wider for women that it ever has been.”
“The Lotties and Annies of yesterday paved the way for women today. “
“There are more IMB personnel on the field from Oklahoma Baptist University than from any other Baptist college.”
“I think there will be a greater involvement and awareness of missions in the SBC [in the next 20 years].”

Resources of the Week

Amy: The Measure of Success– http://lfwy.co/1BHvvF3
Jonathan: Can These Dry Bones Live – http://lfwy.co/1BHvC3g

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