McLaurin resigns, Howe named interim at SBC Executive Committee

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #445 The SBC Executive Committee announced that Willie McLaurin resigned from the interim president position after it was discovered that he had falsified his educational credentials and accomplishments. VP for Communications, Jonathan Howe, has been named the new interim president. Presenting Sponsor: The Hill The Hill is the TRUE life story of professional baseball player, Rickey Hill. Growing up poor in small-town Texas, young Rickey discovers his extraordinary ability for hitting a baseball. But with leg braces and a degenerative spinal disease, the Major Leagues were just a dream that could never be. Courageously, he risks it all; defying his father’s wish to follow in his footsteps to become a pastor, Ricky tries out for a Major League scout. Pushing hard to overcome his disability, he goes on to become a baseball phenomenon! “The Hill”, starring Dennis Quaid, Colin Ford and Scott Glenn is a true, inspirational story about Family, Faith and a Baseball Miracle. Don’t miss “The Hill”, rated PG, in theatres, Friday, August 25th. Get your tickets NOW. News Recap McLaurin resigns as interim EC president and CEO, removed from search consideration – https://bit.ly/3KMgUiU Howe to serve as interim SBC EC president and CEO – https://bit.ly/3OLbNR8 SBC Executive Committee resumes search for next CEO following McLaurin resignation – https://bit.ly/3KP0vtX NOBTS opens space for New Orleans Police Department recruitment event – https://bit.ly/3KNcng7 Federal judge dismisses McRaney case against NAMB, cites First Amendment – https://bit.ly/44bqK4R Southern Baptist named VFW National Chaplain of the Year – https://bit.ly/45eSIOp Edgar Aponte accepts call to Idlewild pastorate – https://bit.ly/3YIlLqX Resource of the Week Amy: GuideStone alliances offer church safety training, liability insurance Jonathan: SBC Annual Meeting website