SBC This Week

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #377 The 2021 SBC Annual Church Profile results were released this week. While they did show a continued decline in membership, baptisms bounced back following last year’s significant dip due to the COVID-19 pandemic. News Recap Southern Baptists see baptisms, giving rebound in 2021 – https...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #376 First Baptist Church Keller hosted a presidential candidate forum this past week, and there are some new giving totals that should encourage Southern Baptists. News Recap SBC presidential candidates share competing visions in church-hosted forum – https://bit.ly/38ayGMG SBC presidentia...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #375 The SBC Executive Committee voted to move the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting from Charlotte to New Orleans this week. Also, Charles Billingsley stopped by to talk about his latest project. News Recap SBC Executive Committee approves 2023 Annual Meeting move, provides financial update – https:...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #374 The SBC Executive Committee has called a special meeting to propose a relocation of the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting from Charlotte to New Orleans. Also, David Roach shares about his new book related to the SBC and civil rights. News Recap SBC Executive Committee to hold special called meet...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #373 The SBC Annual Meeting has a new home for live streaming this year, and SBC President Ed Litton has named his Committee on Committees for 2022. News Recap Stream SBC 2022 on smart TVs, other devices with new ACTS2 app – https://bit.ly/3jJJByU Litton names 2022 Committee on Committees –...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #372 There was a shakeup in the race for SBC president this week and Willy Rice withdrew from consideration and Bart Barber entered the mix. Also, Amy and Jonathan cover trustee meetings from three seminaries. News Recap Rice withdraws as SBC presidential candidate – https://bit.ly/36YR0b9...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #371 Bob Hines, member of University Baptist Church in Houston is headed, on a 144-day trip to the International Space Station. Also, there were more SBC22 candidates for office announced this week. News Recap Texas church commissions SpaceX astronaut for upcoming mission – https://bit.ly/3...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #370 Florida pastor Tom Ascol and former IMB missionary Robin Hadaway were announced this week as candidates for SBC president at the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting. Also, Voddie Baucham was announced as a potential candidate for the SBC Pastors’ Conference presidency. News Recap Former missionary...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #369 Maryland-Delaware has a new state executive director, and it’s a familiar face to those in the two-state convention. Also, we have our first nomination announcement related to the 2023 Pastors’ Conference. News Recap Crawford named executive director of BCM/D – https://bit.ly/367kbbr D...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #368 Chicago-area pastor Adron Robinson has been announced as the chair of the SBC EC President Search Team. Also, the team has issued a 21-day call to prayer in support of their work. News Recap EC president search team names chair, plans season of prayer – https://bit.ly/3pVKb0i EC presid...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #367 SBC President Ed Litton announced this week he would not seek a second term in office, and Clint Pressley announced he would nominate Willy Rice this summer in Anaheim for the spot. Also, Hance Dilbeck officially took the reins of GuideStone March 1. News Recap Litton announces ‘Gospel...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #366 The SBC Executive Committee met this week and took steps to correct its handling of a report of sex abuse from 2019. It also elected a presidential search team and passed some budgetary matters. News Recap TRUSTEES: EC works through messenger motions, funding for abuse investigation –...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #365 Bart Barber has been selected to chair the 2022 SBC Committee on Resolutions, and Victor Chayasirisobhon was announced as a candidate for SBC first vice president. Also, there’s a big announcement to help countdown to SBC22. News Recap Barber to chair Committee on Resolutions for Anahe...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #364 Trustee reports from the International Mission Board and Woman’s Missionary Union are in this week, and a conglomerate of Southern Baptist ethnic fellowships have affirmed Willie McLaurin’s selection as interim president of the SBC Executive Committee. News Recap TRUSTEES: IMB celebrat...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #363 Willie McLaurin has been named the interim president of the SBC Executive Committee becoming the first non-Anglo to lead an SBC entity. Also, giving through the Cooperative Program hit a milestone this month by topping $21 million for the month. News Recap McLaurin named SBC Executive...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #362 Jeff Pearson, the CFO at the Executive Committee, is stepping away, and Juan Sanchez is joining the faculty at Southwestern. News Recap Pearson to resign as SBC Executive Committee CFO – https://bit.ly/3riTush Hannibal-LaGrange president resigns – https://bit.ly/3g5dFTR Sánchez joins S...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #361 The North American Mission Board released the 2022 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering promotional materials this week, and SBC Pastors’ Conference President Matt Henslee made a big announcement. News Recap Annie Armstrong Easter Offering promotional materials available https://bit.ly/3nOb...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #360 Lifeway haqs finalized its plans for a new headquarters just south of Nashville in Brentwood, Tenn. Also, the EC officers have announced their plan to name an interim president next month. News Recap Lifeway embraces future of work with upcoming move to new ‘teaming space’ – https://bi...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #359 Cooperative Program giving is up more than 10% year over year, and Southern Baptists have another reason to cheer: a Tennessee church gave more than $425,000 to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering including a special $100,000 check presented to IMB President Paul Chitwood. News Recap CP...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #358 Amy and Jonathan look ahead to 2022 and ask their questions for the year. Questions for 2022 What will be the outcome of the Guidepost investigation of the SBC Executive Committee’s handling of reports of sexual abuse? Who will be elected to lead the ERLC and EC? Will we see more diver...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #357 Amy and Jonathan take a look back at the year in Southern Baptist life and answer their questions for the year. Questions for 2021 How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect us in 2021? Will we see more diverse first- and second-chair leaders? What will the Annual Meeting look like? Who wil...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #356 Amy shares her 10 most fascinating Southern Baptists of the year, and there’s an update from the SBC Sexual Abuse Task Force. News Recap SATF update: Review, search terms in electronic documents underway – https://bit.ly/3Fox3q9 Longtime Baptist leader T.C. Pinckney dies – https://bit....

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #355 Tornadoes ripped across the Mid-South this past weekend and Southern Baptists have stepped up their relief efforts in response. News Recap Mid-South Tornadoes Overnight storms leave death and destruction in five states – https://bit.ly/3p5ZXFQ 64 confirmed dead in Kentucky tornadoes; m...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #354 SBC Pastors’ Conference President Matt Henslee has announced the speakers for the 2022 SBCPC, and Cooperative Program giving is above budget after the first two months of the fiscal year. News Recap SBC Pastors’ Conference speakers spread across multiple ministry settings – https://bit...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #353 All eyes were on the Supreme Court this week for the oral arguments in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health. Also, Send Network has a new leader. News Recap Pro-lifers hopeful after high court abortion arguments – https://bit.ly/3GcmdDC Oral arguments: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health – htt...