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CP Back Above Budget; SEBTS Hires New Diversity Director
Crisis has been averted it seems as Cooperative Program giving has regained the momentum we saw in much of 2016. Total CP gifts are now 3.11% above budget for FY 2017.
VP Mike Pence and March for Life Highlight Evangelicals for Life Conference
Vice President Mike Pence is among this week's participants at the March for Life, which is held in conjunction with ERLC's Evangelicals for Life Conference. Also, we ...
Abortion Rate at New Low; ERLC Policy Agenda Set for 2017
On this inauguration day, we cover encouraging new abortion stats, the ERLC legislative agenda, and examine the cabinet appointees for President Trump.
The Gettys to Lead Worship at 2017 SBC Pastors’ Conference
The Gettys will be headlining the SBC Pastors' Conference in 2017. We also catch up on the news to start 2017 in the SBC.
10 Questions for the Southern Baptist Convention in 2017
We look forward to 2017 and ask ten questions of relevance for the denomination.
2016: The SBC Year in Review
We look back at our 16 questions for 2016 and see how things played out throughout the year.
Pastors Conference Roster Released, ERLC in the News
Dave Miller Joins us to discuss the 2017 Pastors Conference roster and we cover this week's news regarding the ERLC.
Call to Prayer in 2017 and an Interview with Dr. Mike Routt
Dr. Mike Routt joins us to discuss new legislation in Colorado as well as the upcoming search for a new state convention executive director. Also, thinks get piggy lat...
Cooperative Program Giving Drops Again & an Interview with Dr. Michael Wilkinson
Cooperative Program giving is falling further behind budget as receipts came in even lower than October numbers. Also, Dr. Michael Wilkinson, Dean of the College at So...
Wildfires Ravage Tennessee Homes & Churches and an Interview with Dr. Matthew Hall
Wildfires raged in East Tennessee this week destroying hundreds of homes, businesses, and churches. Also, Dr. Matthew J. Hall, Dean of Boyce College, joins us as we co...
2016 State Convention Annual Meeting Recaps and More
We recap several state convention annual meetings which were held over the past week and talk Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
IMB Reports a Balanced Budget and Missionary Increase for 2017
David Platt reported this week that the IMB will have a balanced budget in 2017, will see an increase in missionary sending, and LMCO giving is on pace for another rec...
Election 2016 Recap and an Interview with Dr. Jamie Dew
Following the election of Donald Trump, we break down what that might mean for Southern Baptists in days to come. We also discuss other ballot measures, state conventi...
CP Giving Falls Below Budget and an Interview with Dr. John Mark Yeats
National CP giving has fell below budgeted projections for the first time in two years. Also, Dr. John Mark Yeats joins us to discuss the distinctive nature of Midwest...
How Churches and Church Members Are (or Are Not) Celebrating Halloween
We've got a new study from LifeWay Research about Halloween and talk about our own plans and favorite candy as well as a big roundup of SBC news.
The Presidential Candidate Evangelicals Will Be Voting For Is…
With the election upon us in just a few weeks, we cover some new LifeWay Research regarding the preferred candidate by Evangelicals. We also highlight some recent trus...
Second Largest Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Ever; Entity Trustee Reports
Matching the increases already seen in LMCO and CP giving this year, the AAEO saw a massive increase to finish at its second highest total in history.
Former Southern Baptist Official Claims He Started the Obama Birther Movement; CP Sees Budget Surplus
Pastor Wiley Drake is in the news and it's amazing. There's also some political polling data from LifeWay Research as well as a big CP bump for FY16,
New Study from LifeWay Research Sheds Light on the State of Theology in America
Theological understanding in America appears to be a struggle as this new research shows.
SBC Executive Committee Meeting Wrap Up & New ERLC VP
A full recap of all the decisions made and reports given this week at the SBC Executive Committee Fall Meeting.
Pastoral Compensation Increases; Kentucky Posts Record for Giving
A new study from LifeWay Research shows an increase in pastor pay; Kentucky Baptists give more than ever before.
Inaugural Convocation at Gateway Seminary and an Interview with Keith Whitfield
Gateway Seminary held its first ever convocation this week and we sit down with Keith Whitfield to talk MDivs and the SBC.
Insanity of God Encore Showing Planned, Conference Recaps, and a Trustee Report
This week's showing of The Insanity of God was a massive success, and there are reports from the ERLC National Conference and the LifeWay Trustee Meeting.
Edgar Aponte named VP of Mobilization at IMB; Barrett Duke headed to Montana
IMB named Edgar Aponte as its Vice President for Mobilization and ERLC's Barrett Duke was recommended to be the next state executive director in Montana.
Disaster Relief in Louisiana, Restructuring at GuideStone, and an Interview with Brian Frye
Floods in Louisiana have led to an activation of Send Relief, GuideStone has restructured for efficiency, and we talk collegiate ministry with Brian Frye from NAMB.
Religious Freedom Threat Removed from California Bill
California Senate Bill 1146 is amended, some news from the seminaries, and an Olympic update.
WMU Hires New Executive Director; Alabama Pastor Fired amid Racism Dispute
WMU hires a new executive director, the Babylon Bee makes it mainstream, and we sit down with a Send City church planter.
Ohio Affirms Intent for 50/50; Southern Baptists and the Democratic Platform
Ohio Baptists make a big jump in their CP split, and we examine 10 important planks in the Democratic platform that impact Southern Baptists.
Burk Named CBMW President; Southern Baptists and the GOP Platform
Denny Burk was named the new president of the CBMW this week, and we examine 10 important planks in the GOP platform that impact Southern Baptists.
Pastor of the Largest SBC Church in America Fired for Alcohol Abuse
Perry Noble, the pastor of the largest church in the SBC, was released this week by NewSpring Church as a result of alcohol abuse.