EC extends negotiations again; CP giving passes $20 billion all-time

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Episode #343

The SBC Executive Committee met for five hours on Tuesday, but ultimately agreed on no concrete action, instead opting for another 7-day extension to negotiate a deal with the Sex Abuse Task Force. Also, there is reason to celebrate as CP giving topped $2 billion since its inception 96 years ago.

News Recap

• EC extends task force negotiations, remains hopeful for resolution – https://bit.ly/3ip9G6g
• EC, Task Force explore Michigan Model as possible solution in third-party investigation – https://bit.ly/3mfI04L
• Southern Baptist pastors, leaders weigh in on EC-Task Force stalemate – https://bit.ly/3mfo0PY
• Cooperative Program crosses $20 billion in cumulative giving – https://bit.ly/3B0ISAs
• IMB trustees appoint 36 missionaries, celebrate best financial year in history – https://bit.ly/3F6VvMR
• Mississippi church provides cryptocurrency as new giving option – https://bit.ly/2Y9nAmd
• For the Church returns to MBTS campus with theme of ‘Until Every Church Healthy’ – https://bit.ly/3CYom3W
• FBC Montgomery attacked by arsonist; damage extensive but not ‘catastrophic,’ pastor says – https://bit.ly/3ipIa8G
• ERLC presents ultrasound machine to Northern Ireland center – https://bit.ly/3opwqXv
• SBTS mourns loss of beloved church music professor – https://bit.ly/3opLowT
• 2022 SBC Annual Meeting online hotel registration opens Oct. 1 – https://bit.ly/3ilgfXq

This Week in SBC History

• SBC Board Sends $10,000 For Pakistan Relief
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/3258,29-Sep-1971.pdf

If you’re considering your next steps in theological education, then head to Fort Worth, TX, for Southwestern Seminary’s Fall Preview Day on October 22. You’ll have a chance to tour the campus, meet your professors, talk with fellow students, meet President Adam W. Greenway, and experience the unique campus community of Southwestern Seminary. Visit swbts.edu/preview to learn more and register for Fall Preview Day at Southwestern Seminary.

Resources of the Week

• Amy: Help, I’m Drowning: Weathering the Storms of Life with Grace and Hope
• Jonathan: The Jesus Music