Episodes
CP update and a candidate for the 2025 Pastors’ Conference
CP giving results were posted and the YTD total is tracking below budget still. Also, Georgia pastor Brad Whitt will be nominated for the presidency of the 2025 SBC Pastors’ Conference in June.
Keahbone to be nominated for SBC President
Oklahoma pastor Mike Keahbone has been announced as a candidate for the SBC presidency at this summer’s SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. Also, Lifeway held its winter trustee meeting.
Hammond withdraws from consideration for EC presidency
Georgia Baptist state executive director Thomas Hammond pulled his name from consideration for the presidency of the SBC Executive Committee. Also, The Road to Indy has started with the Annual Meeting on the horizon.
Southern Baptists respond to cold weather across the nation
Winter weather affected much of the country this past week and Southern Baptists were ready to serve those affected by the frigid temperatures and record snowfall. Also, Southern Baptists joined others in standing against abortion.
EC to present presidential candidate in February
The SBC Executive Committee’s president search team has announced they plan to bring forward a candidate for the entity’s vacant presidency at its scheduled February meeting. Also, GuideStone announced it will be the benefits provider for the Global United Methodist denomination.
Junior Hill dies at age 87
Legendary Southern Baptist evangelist Junior Hill passed away January 3 leaving behind a legacy of Kingdom work. Also, December CP receipts came in above budget to close out the year.
Top ten stories of 2023 & an interview with Bart Barber
In this final episode of 2023, Brandon Porter recaps the biggest stories of the year and sits down with SBC President Bart Barber for a mid-year update on the Convention.
Tornadoes sweep across Tennessee; Missouri church ransacked
Tornadoes in the Middle Tennessee area killed six and left a path of destruction affecting neighborhoods, business, schools and churches. Also, a Missouri church was ransacked by vandals and police have no leads.
IMB Week of Prayer and SBC task force updates
This past week was the IMB Week of Prayer for International Missions in support of the 2023 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Also, there were several updates from Convention task forces this week including the ARITF.
EC president search update; Rosalynn Carter dies
The search team tasked with finding the next SBC Executive Committee president released a significant update this week about their timeline. Also, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter passed away this week.