SBC This Week

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #318 Houston’s First Baptist Church recently raised $2,628,946 for world missions, and we have reports from three seminary trustee meetings. News Recap Houston’s First shatters World Mission Offering goal – https://bit.ly/2QQWqMK ‘Handshake agreement’ between city, historic Black church in...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #317 The 2021 SBC Annual Meeting has been moved from the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center to the Music City Center in downtown Nashville. Also, there are some incredible updates from three of our Southern Baptist seminaries. News Recap 2021 SBC Annual Meeting to remain in Nashv...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #316 Anthony Dockery will be nominated for 1VP of the SBC in June, and CP giving remains above budget halfway through the fiscal year. News Recap Anthony Dockery to be nominated for SBC 1st VP – https://bit.ly/3cZz7ZQ Hollifield to assist NAMB in state convention partnerships – https://bit....

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #315 Todd Unzicker will be recommended as the next state executive director in North Carolina, and we have a third announced candidate for second vice president of the SBC. News Recap Todd Unzicker named nominee for executive director of N.C. Baptists – https://bit.ly/3drqvdp Alaska Baptist...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #314 There was a new statement released in the ongoing public discussion between the National African American Fellowship and the Council of Seminary Presidents. Also, Lifeway announced this week that they will be hosting in-person events for the first time since the pandemic started. News...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #313 A member of a Georgia Baptist church was charged with eight counts of murder after a deadly shooting spree in the Atlanta area. Also, a Mississippi pastor will be nominated for second vice president of the convention. News Recap Georgia church condemns ‘extreme and wicked’ actions of m...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #312 Beth Moore sent shockwaves through the SBC this week when news broke related to her departure from Lifeway. Also, we have a nomination announcement for registration secretary. News Recap Beth Moore announces departure from Lifeway, SBC – https://bit.ly/3rG0kp9 TRUSTEES: GuideStone hear...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #311 The BP interview series with SBC presidential candidates continues this week with Ed Litton. Also, New Mexico pastor Matt Henslee will be nominated for president of the Pastors’ Conference. News Recap Litton calls for ‘unity in the Gospel’ in BP interview – https://bit.ly/30gXLhu Hensl...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #310 The SBC Executive Committee met in person for the first time in a year and did a lot of business, and Nathan Lorick has a new gig. News Recap Floyd, Greear stare down division, call for refocus on the Great Commission at EC meeting – https://bit.ly/3pRDRE0 SBC Executive Committee disfe...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #309 The North American Mission Board has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court of the United States in an effort to uphold a lower court’s ruling involving a lawsuit filed by Will McRaney. News Recap NAMB appeals to Supreme Court in McRaney case, claims first amendment protections https:/...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #308 Ravi Zacharias International Ministries released a report related the late apologist’s patterns of sexual abuse over the past decade, and Southwestern has settled a lawsuit with a charitable foundation and regained control over its assets. News Recap Investigation reveals Zacharias’ ye...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #307 It was a busy week in the SBC and there’s some big news from NAMB and the EC. Also, there are now five state conventions looking for an executive director. News Recap TRUSTEES: NAMB trustees see heartache and healing first-hand in New Orleans – https://bit.ly/2NZaKBk NAMB trustees unan...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #306 Lifeway has reached a sales agreement on its building, and trustees approved proposed changes to the publisher’s ministry assignments. News Recap TRUSTEES: Finances, building sale, audit report focus of Lifeway meeting – https://bit.ly/3t5Ot55 Lifeway trustees approve revisions to miss...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #305 Ed Litton and Randy Adams announced this week that they, too, will be candidates for the SBC presidency when Southern Baptists meet this summer in Nashville. News Recap Litton to be nominated for SBC president – https://bit.ly/3c1bbFi Randy Adams announced as nominee for SBC president...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #304 There’s another candidate for the 2021 SBC Presidential election after it was announced that Georgia pastor Mike Stone will be nominated. Also, the 2021 Resolutions Committee has been named with a new chairman who’s serving for the second time. News Recap Georgia pastor, former Executi...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #303 The first week of 2021 gave us some tumultuous events in the SBC and in the nation. Amy and Jonathan also take a look at a few stories that may have gotten missed over the Christmas holidays. News Recap Southern Baptist leaders condemn storming of U.S. Capitol – https://bit.ly/3s5Utdu...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #302 2020 is over—thankfully. On this week’s episode, Amy and Jonathan look ahead to 2021 and what lies ahead for the SBC in the new year. 10 Questions for 2021: How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect us in 2021? Will we see more diverse first- and second-chair leaders? (SBTC, Ohio, NC, Guid...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #301 2020 was quite the year. On this year-end recap episode, Amy and Jonathan cover the top stories of the year, answer their 10 questions for 2020, and Amy shares her 10 most fascinating Southern Baptists of the year. 10 Questions for 2020: How will American politics affect the SBC in 202...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #300 The NAAF published a letter in response to a recent statement from the Council of Seminary Presidents and a group of pastors have issued a statement in support of the NAAF letter. News Recap NAAF, Ausberry respond to seminary presidents’ statement https://bit.ly/3aqsuii Group of Southe...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #299 The official SBC calendar of activities for 2021 was released this week for churches to use to highlight the missions and ministries, and the ERLC clarified some issues related to a recent amicus brief. News Recap Addition of George Liele Day highlights 2021 SBC calendar – https://bit....

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #298 The Council of Seminary Presidents issued a statement reaffirming the BFM2000 this week, and there are a pair of rather important legal updates to cover. News Recap Seminary presidents reaffirm BFM, declare CRT incompatible https://bit.ly/3lGqynJ Texas attorney general intervenes in So...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #297 This week, the Supreme Court ruled against a limitation placed on houses of worship by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Also, two state papers announced changes to their publishing schedule, and one is transitioning to a magazine. News Recap High court blocks NY virus limits on houses o...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #296 Baptist Press sat down for an exclusive interview with Dr. Mohler to discuss his pending nomination for SBC president as well as the future of the SBC. News Recap Mohler discusses SBC future, cooperation in BP interview https://bit.ly/3fdrcaS Southern Baptists celebrate sending 79 new...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #295 Jim Richards announced this week his plans to retire at the end of 2021 as the executive director of the SBTC. Also, there are several state convention recaps to cover. News Recap Richards announces plans to step down in 2021 https://bit.ly/3nk3cWq STATE MEETINGS: New Mexico elects exe...

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS  • Spotify Episode #294 WMU has announced budget and personnel cuts, and this week’s election provided some wins and some losses for Southern Baptist interests. News Recap WMU approves reduced budget, 12 accept voluntary retirement offer https://bit.ly/32jFRvS Mandrell affirms Ridgecrest buyers’ commitment to...