ACP report shows increase in baptisms, giving, churches

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Episode #377

The 2021 SBC Annual Church Profile results were released this week. While they did show a continued decline in membership, baptisms bounced back following last year’s significant dip due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

News Recap

• Southern Baptists see baptisms, giving rebound in 2021 – https://bit.ly/39j1tyB
• Pete Ramirez elected executive director of California Southern Baptist Convention – https://bit.ly/3Lb9hzU
• Don Currence to be nominated for SBC registration secretary in Anaheim – https://bit.ly/3l861Le
• ‘It’s exhilarating to represent the Lord Jesus Christ,’ Allen tells MBTS graduates – https://bit.ly/3FIpRWK
• Greenway encourages graduates to have ‘Romans 12 ministry’ for ‘Romans 1 world’ – https://bit.ly/37GfzK6
• TRUSTEES: Gateway hires new faculty, approve 22-23 budget – https://bit.ly/3l5lLOU
• SATF releases final update before report – https://bit.ly/39iYJ4D

This Week in SBC History

• Ostrich Essay
  • http://media.sbhla.org.s3.amazonaws.com/336,13-May-1951.pdf

This June, thousands of Southern Baptists will gather in Anaheim for the SBC Annual Meeting, and Southwestern Seminary wants to see you there. Tickets are on sale now for Southwestern Seminary’s SBC Alumni & Friends Luncheon which will take place on June 15 at 12:00pm. Make plans to reconnect with fellow alumni and catch up with SWBTS faculty.

You can purchase your tickets at swbts.edu/sbc22.

Resources of the Week

• Jonathan: Rethink Yourself
• Amy: State of the Bible