David Platt to Leave IMB; SBC Pastors’ Conference Lineup Announced

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode143.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS  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 Located in Louisville, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is committed to training future pastors, missionaries, and gospel leaders. You can learn more about undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs by visiting sbts.edu.   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