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Episode #007

A highlight of the SBC’s connection to several Christian hip hop stars, discuss new hires, and feature an interview with SBTS professor Kevin Smith.

Denominational News

• NAMB establishes fund for burned churches – http://bit.ly/1LW9THr
• CP 1.45% above projection at FY three-quarter mark – http://bit.ly/1LWaeds

State Convention News

• Houston Baptist University and East Texas Baptist University appealing to Supreme Court over Obamacare mandate – http://bit.ly/1LWakl4
• Baylor University Eliminates Homosexual Acts from Conduct Policy – http://bit.ly/1Hi9Ct2

Entity News

• LifeWay: Ed Stetzer named as BGCE Senior Fellow – http://bit.ly/1Hi92M0
• ERLC: Steven Harris joins as advocacy director – http://bit.ly/1Hi8XrG
• ERLC: Russ Moore cameo in new Flame music video – http://bit.ly/1LWceCp
• Baptist Press: How Lecrae’s ‘Church Clothes’ caught hip-hop’s ear – http://bit.ly/1Hi95ax
• SBTS: Ibrahim to lead Southern Seminary’s Jenkins Center – http://bit.ly/1gqDuNf

Interview with Kevin Smith

• @SmithBaptist on Twitter
• “People who do ministry bi-vocationally are typically very excited about being a part of ministry.”
• “We should be winsome warriors when it comes to culture.”
• “Bi-vocational church planters will spice up the game.”
• “The bi-vocational minister has a certain evangelistic credibility that full-time pastors may not have.”

Resources of the Week

• Amy: Exploring Hope YouTube Channel – http://bit.ly/1L2Otb1
• Jonathan: 5 Leadership Questions Podcast – http://apple.co/1Hi9xFL