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Episode #143

This week saw the announced departure of David Platt from the International Board, the announcement of the Pastors’ Conference lineup, a response from Sovereign Grace Church, and much more. It was a busy one.

News Recap:

• IMB: David Platt to transition out of presidency — http://bit.ly/2oaNpvR
• Illumination Project:
  • CBF nixes ‘absolute’ LGBT hiring ban, maintains it for leaders — http://bit.ly/2o9LoA6
  • CBF relaxes policy on hiring LGBTQ staff, but maintains some restrictions — http://bit.ly/2oax3DI
  • Texas Baptist convention takes note of more inclusive hiring policy by CBF — http://bit.ly/2oaRi43
• Kentucky: A Response to Allegations Against Sovereign Grace Churches — http://bit.ly/2ocogkq
• SBC:
  • The 2018 SBC Pastors Conference: Fulfill Your Ministry — http://bit.ly/2ocnzrk
  • Gaines reflects on IMB search, SBC presidency — http://bit.ly/2o9WoxB
• Florida: Churches weep & minister after school shooting — http://bit.ly/2oax8Hw
• FEMA: Funds for disaster-stricken churches now law — http://bit.ly/2o85Q4w
• Religious Liberty: T-shirts now in battle’s spotlight — http://bit.ly/2o6fRiC
• Trustee Reports:
  • NAMB introduces ‘Send Puerto Rico’ — http://bit.ly/2o9LNTr
  • LifeWay shares new vision for stores — http://bit.ly/2o9WDJ1
• North Carolina: Gardner-Webb’s Frank Bonner sets retirement — http://bit.ly/2oaOdRp
• South Carolina: Finn named Provost at North Greenville — http://bit.ly/2C2bRJk
• MBTS: Seminary announces organizational changes — http://bit.ly/2ocnPqi
• SBC: Church compensation survey underway — http://bit.ly/2o7HTtW
• Oklahoma: ‘Worshiping Jesus,’ Shane Hall defies cancer’s toll — http://bit.ly/2oaOAeL

This Week in SBC History

• Olympics match Baptist chaplain with Costa Rican skier
  • http://www.bpnews.net/22634/olympics-match-baptist-chaplain-with-costa-rican-skier

Resources of the Week

• Amy: Resurrection Letters Prologue
• Jonathan: Shane Hall at the 2017 Pastors’ Conference