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SBC EC meeting wrap up; Lorick named SBTC exec
Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #310 The SBC Executive Committee met in p...
NAMB appeals to SCOTUS; Stone sits down with BP
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 file...
Zacharias report shows years of sex abuse; SWBTS settles lawsuit
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 la...
NAMB trustees affirm cooperation; ERLC Study Task Force releases report
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.
Lifeway agrees to sale of building, approves ministry assignment changes
Lifeway has reached a sales agreement on its building, and trustees approved proposed changes to the publisher's ministry assignments.
Presidential race heats up with two more candidates—Litton & Adams
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.
Mike Stone to be nominated for SBC President; Resolutions Committee named with new chairman
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 Co...
Southern Baptists speak out on D.C. chaos; NAAF & CSP meet
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...
10 Questions for 2021
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.
2020 Year in Review
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 ...
Pastors, NAAF issue statements concerning race, cooperation in the SBC; an interview with Art Toalston
Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #300 The NAAF published a letter in respo...
2021 SBC calendar released; ERLC amicus brief clarified
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 issue...
Seminary presidents issue statement; Legal updates from around the SBC
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.
SCOTUS rules for religious liberty; State papers adjusting schedules and formats
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 thei...
Mohler shares his thoughts on the future of the SBC; More state convention recaps
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.
Richards announces departure from SBTC; State convention recaps
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.
WMU faces financial challenges; Election results in mixed outcomes
WMU has announced budget and personnel cuts, and this week's election provided some wins and some losses for Southern Baptist interests.
Mohler to be nominated for SBC president; Falwell sues Liberty
We have our first official announcement of a candidate for national office in the SBC. Al Mohler confirmed he's in for 2021, and we also have an update from Liberty.
Few churches are back to pre-COVID attendance; Seminary trustee reports from MBTS & SWBTS
New research shows only 4% of churches who have started meeting again have reported growth in worship attendance and 13% are yet to resume services. Also, there are tr...
LifeWay agrees on terms of Ridgecrest sale; Seminaries hold trustee meetings
LifeWay has identified a buyer for Ridgecrest, and four seminaries held trustee meetings this past week.
Giving totals for 2020 show generosity and faithfulness of Southern Baptists
Giving totals are in for CP, LMCO, and AAEO for 2020, and Southern Baptists have shown their generosity and faithfulness through their giving.
LifeWay files suit against Rainer; GuideStone forms presidential search committee
LifeWay filed a lawsuit against its former CEO this past week, and GuideStone has announced a succession plan for O.S. Hawkins.
EC adopts FY21 budgets; Pearson named CFO
The SBC Executive Committee met to approve the CP Allocation Budget and the EC operating budget. Also, there's a new CFO coming to the EC.
Annual Meeting theme announced; Hurricane Sally hits Gulf Coast
We have an annual meeting theme for 2021, and there's been a shakeup at First Baptist Atlanta. Also, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams are working across the coun...
Southwestern, Baylor file suit, allege “secret coup”; Addison named EVP
Southwestern and Baylor are suing a foundation that was set up to benefit the schools after a change in its governing docs has jeopardized millions. Also, Greg Addison...
State convention annual meeting plans continue to change; CP hits $16M for second consecutive month
The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed how many states will meet this fall and has also led to the cancellation of several meetings. Also, there's good news regardin...
LifeWay makes cuts for FY21; Falwell out at Liberty
LifeWay trustees met this week to pass a "bridge year" budget, and Jerry Falwell Jr. is no longer president at Liberty University.
Body of pastor’s wife found; Townes announces retirement
The body of the wife of a Kansas City-area pastor has been found after she went missing more than three weeks ago. Also, longtime EC CFO Bill Townes announced his impe...
Trustee meetings moved online; Falwell on administrative leave at Liberty
The continuing COVID-19 global pandemic has forced most SBC entities to move their fall trustee meetings to online meetings. Also, Liberty University has placed its pr...
WMU to offer voluntary retirement; Pastor gets camel
The Woman's Missionary Union announced this week that it will offer employees a voluntary retirement as the missions organization deals with the financial impact from ...