Brandon Porter & Laura Erlanson

SBC This Week

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A weekly news roundup from the Southern Baptist Convention as well as guest interviews from today's top church leaders.

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Brandon Porter & Laura Erlanson

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Robinson to chair EC president search; call for prayer issued 11.03.2022 20:29

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...

Litton forgoing second term; Rice to be nominated for SBC president 04.03.2022 27:54

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...

EC meeting recap; ERLC search committee update 25.02.2022 29:05

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 –...

Committee on Resolutions announced; Chayasirisobhon to be nominated for 1VP 18.02.2022 32:23

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...

Trustee reports from IMB & WMU; Ethnic fellowships affirm McLaurin 11.02.2022 34:09

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...

McLaurin named EC interim president; CP up 12% over budget 04.02.2022 27:59

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...

Pearson to Leave EC; Sanchez Joins SWBTS Faculty 28.01.2022 31:05

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...

AAEO materials available; SBC Pastors’ Conference to use historic pulpit 21.01.2022 21:39

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...

Lifeway has a new home; EC to name interim president in February 14.01.2022 26:16

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...

CP giving up 10%; Tennessee church gives $425K to LMCO 07.01.2022 22:05

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...

Questions for 2022 in the Southern Baptist Convention 31.12.2021 21:50

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...

The Year in Review in the SBC 27.12.2021 40:51

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...

Most Fascinating Southern Baptists of 2021 23.12.2021 43:04

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....

Tornadoes wreak havoc across Mid-South, Southern Baptists respond 17.12.2021 27:41

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...

Pastors’ Conference speakers announced; CP giving remains above budget 10.12.2021 31:57

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...

Supreme Court arguments in Dobbs case, Pitman to lead Send Network 03.12.2021 21:54

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...

Southern Baptists stand for life as SCOTUS arguments are set to begin in Dobbs case 29.11.2021 43:39

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #352 Brent Leatherwood, Chelsea Sobolik, and Elizabeth Graham join us to preview this week’s monumental SCOTUS oral arguments related to the future of abortion in America. This special episode of SBC This Week is brought to you in partnership with the ERLC. Dobbs Case Resources Explainer: S...

Georgia pastor ministers during murder trial; state convention roundup 26.11.2021 27:34

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #351 Chris Winford is leading the way in showing hospitality in Brunswick, Ga., and encouraging peace in the community during the trial for those who murdered Ahmaud Arbery. Also, the 2021 state convention season has come to a close. News Recap Georgia pastor joins other clergy urging peace...

Greenway confronts Mid-America about film premiere; Upton retiring from BGAV 20.11.2021 37:05

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #350 Southwestern Seminary president Adam Greenway confronted Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary president Michael Spradlin about the Memphis-area school’s involvement in an upcoming film premiere that “slanders” SWBTS. Also, John Upton announced his retirement at the BGAV. News Recap...

States commission sex abuse task forces; EC meets, announces new appointments 12.11.2021 48:10

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #349 State conventions are taking place all over the country, and we’ve got a recap of the big news items from them. Also, the EC met this week and announced some new appointments to its subcommittees. News Recap Florida, Georgia, North Carolina Baptists to review handling of sex abuse case...

CP giving strong to start fiscal year; Georgetown College president fired after sexual assault allegations 05.11.2021 37:21

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #348 A new fiscal year has started in the SBC, and giving for the the first month came in strong. Also, a Kentucky college fired their president this week after credible allegations for sexual assault were filed against him. News Recap CP giving starts strong to begin fiscal year – https://...

EC meets, announces new legal agreements; State convention recaps 30.10.2021 31:21

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #347 The SBC Executive Committee met this week and announced a couple of new legal arrangements to represent the entity. Also, state convention annual meetings are in full swing. News Recap EC calls special meeting to address ‘legal, audit and personnel’ matters – https://bit.ly/3jMwPjJ EC...

Mike Stone sues Russell Moore; Seminary trustee meetings roundup 22.10.2021 36:50

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #346 Former SBC Executive Committee chairman Mike Stone has filed a defamation suit against former ERLC president Russell Moore. Also, we have recaps from all six Southern Baptist seminaries’ fall trustee meetings. News Recap Former EC chair Mike Stone sues former ERLC president Russell Moo...

Floyd resigns as EC president; Committee on Cooperation named 15.10.2021 38:14

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #345 SBC Executive Committee President Ronnie Floyd announced he would be leaving the EC at the end of October. Also, the Committee on Cooperation members have been named by Rolland Slade and the Sex Abuse Task Force. News Recap Floyd resigns as leader of SBC Executive Committee – https://b...

EC approves Guidepost contract; CP, LMCO, AAEO giving updates 08.10.2021 27:54

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #344 The SBC Executive Committee finalized a contract with Guidepost Solutions to begin work on an independent review of the EC. Also, there is some great news about giving around the SBC. News Recap EC approves Guidepost contract, agrees to waive privilege – https://bit.ly/3AoAKsn Independ...