Episodes
IVF conversation centerpiece of ERLC work
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has taken the center stage in ethics and politics discussions over the last month. The ERLC has recently released an explainer to help Southern Baptists in the national conversation.
AAEO Season & Committee on Resolutions named for SBC24
It’s Annie Armstrong Easter Offering season, and we have great news about that and CP giving from February. Also, SBC President Bart Barber has announced the Committee on Resolutions for the SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis.
Iorg announced as EC president/CEO candidate
Outgoing president of Gateway Seminary, Jeff Iorg, has been identified as the nominee for the president/CEO role at the SBC Executive Committee. The EC will meet March 21 to vote on Iorg.
EC meets, announces potential presidential candidate meeting
The EC met in Nashville and heard updates from the ARITF, SBC President Bart Barber, and the President Search Team. As a result, there is the potential for a special called meeting in March to elect a new EC president.
IMB appoints 62 new missionaries; Henry Blackaby dies
IMB held a commissioning service in Phoenix and sent 62 new missionaries to the nations. Also, Henry Blackaby, author of Experiencing God, went to be with the Lord.
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.