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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.

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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