Executive Committee Recap and an Interview with David Platt

http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode018.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #018 The recap of the SBC executive committee meeting, discuss an embezzlement of more than $900,000 from the Home Missions Board in the 1920s, and interview David Platt about the recent reorganization at the IMB. News Recap Florida: State Board OKs major reorganization that reduces Florida Baptist staff by 47% – http://bit.ly/1PzF631 Colleges: CCCU Loses Two Members over Homosexuality – http://bit.ly/1LJQRjU In Memoriam: Diana Garland, former Dean of the Carver School of Church Social Work at SBTS dies at 65 — http://bit.ly/1V9mw3j Phyllis Bennett dies at 90 — http://bit.ly/1G6YLln Executive Committee: Ronnie Floyd soliciting committee candidates — http://bit.ly/1PzIpHm SBC Executive Committee fall meeting recap – http://bit.ly/1V9mPem Engage24: a day of Gospel conversations — http://bit.ly/1PzFYo5 IMB: IMB transition team announced for missionary retirees — http://bit.ly/1PzEJ8r Kentucky: Black church conf. addresses ‘biblical sexuality’ — http://bit.ly/1iOK0it SBTS: Scholars reflect on history of Christian persecution — http://bit.ly/1PzEZV4 Interview with David Platt, president, IMB @PlattDavid on Twitter “There’s not a type of person in the IMB that is not important.” “We are fundamentally a missionary sending organization.” “If we cut sending new missionaries, it would sever our relationship with churches.” “The opportunities we have to work around the world are limitless.” “Missionary effectiveness is primarily faithfulness.” This Week in SBC History Los Angeles Crusade Starts in 1949 – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Crusade_(1949) Resources of the Week Amy: Own Your Life, by Sally Clarkson Jonathan: Ministry in the New Marriage Culture, by Jeff Iorg SBC 2016 – Awaken America