Drain the swamp!!! ChristianWeek relies on your generous support. He was also a national conference speaker with FamilyLife marriage conferences. Bob Ditmer has worked in Christian media for more than 20 years including positions with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and Focus on the Family. If friends of Moody have questions, they may be directed to www.moodyministries.netfor more information. While we begin to develop plans for a nationwide search and prayerfully seek the Lords direction for these important positions, we are encouraged that the Lord has provided a strong leadership team to step into these roles in the interim. I hope that Im wrong. One of the school's provosts will also be retiring. After hosting Moodys weekly program Up for Debate for more than a decade, Roys posted that: I received an email from Greg Thornton, MBI senior vice president of media, informing me that after consulting with the Executive Committee of the Moody Board, leadership is terminating your employment. No reason was given and I was informed that my boss, Program Manager Dan Craig would be at my house in two-and-a-half hours to pick up my laptop. Her article was titled A Luxury Suite, Questionable Loan to Officer, & Gambling: The Disturbing Truth About Leadership at MBI. The article resulted from her own investigation of complaints about MBI that she said school officials refused to address. The letter describes urban ministry classes that frequently started late and ended early and were taught by an unprepared professor who promoted social justice, liberation theology and exercises meant to instill fear of white privilege ahead of ministry and the gospel. Not to mentionMoody has been known for equipping many people who are headed into full-time missions. The changes come amid reports of disputes over management and theology. I ask for your prayers for the Board, our interim leadership team, and the entire Moody community during this next season. And particularly THE ISSUE of "TITHING-UP." www.RestoreMBI.com/problems-at-Moody-Jesuits.htm www.RestoreMBI.com/problems-at-Moody-Jesuits.pdf Vice President and Dean of Student Enrollment Services Moody Bible Institute Jan 2019 - Present 4 . As we continue to pray and seek resolution to these allegations, we are committed to keeping you informed about this matter and how we are proceeding. I ask that you be in prayer for them and their families.. Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to help our journalists continue to report the truth and restore the church? That never works out well. We were a Moody Bible Radio affiliate 100,000 watt radio station for over twenty years. Our prayers are for the Lords guidance and wisdom to be given to the Moody Board as they strive to move forward to make the decisions that prayerfully will strengthen the Moody Bible Institution. from its employee standards after it was reported that Jenkins had admitted to gambling both in his home and at casino poker tournaments. Events Commencement Missions Conference Faith and Work Series Candlelight Carols. Roys said that from 2000 to 2008, MBI also provided a kind of second home in a luxury apartment atop Jenkins Hall for former Moody board chairman (now a trustee) Jerry B. Jenkins, co-author of the Left Behind fiction series. One of the school's provosts will also be retiring. After coming under harsh criticism for his handling of a sexual abuse crisis at Moody Bible Instititute (MBI), institute president, Mark Jobe. He and his wife, Dee, have been married 32 years and have three adult children, Marissa, Josiah and Grant. Roys was the host of the Moody Radio broadcast "Up for Debate" and has been investigating several instances of malfeasance. ** Michael Ireland, Chief Correspondent of ANS, is an international British freelance journalist who was formerly a reporter with a London newspaper and has been a frequent contributor to UCB Europe, a British Christian radio station. We often refer to the Moody family, which is how we see all of you. We apologize for coming to you so late in the day, but given the nature of the news we are sharing, we felt it best to communicate with you as soon as possible. According to Roys, MBI dropped a prohibition on. Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone by making a one-time donation today. For others, the stress of change may impact their sense of trust in the organization. The Moody Board of Trustees reluctantly accepted his resignation as he feels his medical condition is impacting his effectiveness. "It has been an honor and an inestimable privilege to be a very small part of the Institute's rich legacy since I came in March of 2005, and I am confident that God's great kindness-overseeing Moody for over 122 years-will continue.". Moody Bible Institute president resigns due to health problemBy Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service. Today, we accepted the resignations of President, Dr. Paul Nyquist; Chief Operating Officer, Steve Mogck; and the retirement of Provost, Dr. Junias Venugopal. The memo explained that The Trustees will begin their search for a new president soon. I am also saddened to agree wholeheartedly with you, Pastor. Roys wrote that she attempted to address these and other problems she encountered through the appropriate channels to resolve things internally but got nowhere and had no choice but to disclose her findings publicly. Today, we accepted the resignations of President, Dr. Paul Nyquist; Chief Operating Officer, Steve Mogck; and the retirement of Provost, Dr. Junias Venugopal. The third reason for my resentment is related, and is in a sense the flip side of the coin. Your daily news briefing from the editors of CT. Physician-Assisted Suicide in California Becomes Legal as Gov. And like me, many who were concerned about the serious issues at MBI felt some relief. Moody Bible Institute rocked by allegations it mishandled sex misconduct claims; one leader resigns, another on leave Tim Arens and Rachel Puente had been the two people at the center of claims that school administrators mishandled sexual assault allegations. On Wednesday night, both the president ( J. Paul Nyquist) and the Chief Operating Officer (Steve Mogck) resigned from their positions at Moody Bible Institute. Regarding the staff cuts, an MBI spokesperson told CT: Such changes often result in wide-ranging emotions, especially for those whose jobs may have been impacted. Return to homepage. According to Roys, Had MBI allowed other people to use the suite, and had Jenkins used the apartment only when he was in town on trustee business, it would not be considered self-dealing.. She wrote: I am glad board members are finally willing to investigate and address the very serious issues with the current administration. As I first reported Friday, the administration was facing serious allegations including allowing professors who deny the inerrancy of Scripture to teach at the institute and write curriculum; permitting a top education official to violate the institutes bylaws repeatedly; fostering an atmosphere of fear and intimidation; and refusing to allow shared governance with faculty as stipulated by theHigher Learning Commission. Get off your comfy sofas and moral high-horses, and get your hands dirty in ministry like these profs and leaders, and make the sacrifices they have made. Moody's leadership team includes our president, officers and the Board of Trustees. Please know that we are working diligently through everything, and will stay in regular contact with you first, our Moody family, and with our many partners and friends as well.. Roys previously told CP that for too long wrongdoing had been swept under the rug at Moody and that it was time for "reckoning" despite being told she did not follow "protocol.". As you know, the Board of Trustees has been discussing issues related to widespread concerns over the direction of Moody. And they're not, unless you are perpetually young and healthy. The resignations come as more information has emerged about the alleged culture of "self-dealing" at MBI, which wasdocumentedextensively by Julie Roys on her blog. The one coin to own them all! "We need not be anxious or worry about a leadership void, as there are hundreds of great leaders at Moody. For full disclosure, Roys hosted me on her program last year, and I found her to be a very articulate and nice person. Many Moody employees, as well as the chairman of the Board of Trustees, are currently in Israel. For instance, the interim president that Moody chose is Greg Thornton . No One Knows. Senior pastor of communitybiblechurch.us. Buck earned a bachelor's degree from Moody Bible Institute, a master's degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and doctoral degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. However, we are unanimous in our decision that it is time for a new season of leadership. I think lifting the restriction on gambling is a little trickier, but maybe it just seemed to them a matter of individual conscience whether an employee bought a lottery ticket now and then. The Provost Junias Venugopal, retired as well. Dr. Mark Jobe is the president of Moody Bible Institute. My son was attending Moody at the time this took place. 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Then youll be respectable enough to be heard. technically I resigned, but you know how that goes. Randy Fairfax, chair of the board of trustees said, They are godly, honorable men to whom we entrust to the Lord and offer our deep gratitude for their years of faithful service to Christ and to Moody. We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. Join thousands of others to get the FREEDOM POST newsletter for free, sent twice a week from The Christian Post. As we press forward, despite the challenges and hard conversations that are taking place at Moody, our executive team and the Board of Trustees are unified in our love for the Lord and this great institution, the pursuit of truth, and seeking reconciliation where possible, they wrote. We covet your prayer for that meeting, and when more information is available, we will inform you, our Moody community, first. The Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. No one at Moody seems to understand that they are just putting band-aids on a cut that needs a lot more than a quick fix. P.O. While tithing is not emphasized (or taught) in the New Testament, it was assumed. Return to homepage. "After much thought, prayer, and consultation, I have asked the Board of Trustees of the Moody Bible Institute to relieve me of my duties as President so that I may devote more time and energy seeking medical treatment for my back," said Dr. Easley in a letter to the Moody community. I have come to the difficult conclusion that under the circumstances I cannot be as effective a President as the Institute deserves. The president of Moody Bible Institute, Dr. Michael J. Easley, announced Wednesday that he will be resigning next month for health reasons. Here's why: James Martin Gray(May 11, 1851 - September 21, 1935) was a pastor in the Reformed Episcopal Church, a Bible scholar, editor, hymn writer, and the president of Moody Bible Institute, 1904-34. Id be very uncomfortable in an audit in a situation like that.. On Aug. 26, Joseph M. Stowell announced to students, Greg Thornton, senior vice president of media, will serve as Moody's interim president while the school searches for a permanent replacement, Fairfax wrote. Get the most recent headlines and stories from Christianity Today delivered to your inbox daily. Until then, keep your drain the swamp anthem to your backwards Trumpian politics. Given the accusations of Julie Roys, we sure hope that these men arent receiving golden parachutes while their misbehavior is swept under the rug (as often happens in ecclesiastical organizations, and Louisiana College most certainly comes to mind). Not one of them allow any of their missionaries to drink or smoke, much less gamble.So to set one standard for the faculty and a different standard for students who will potentially become missionaries is very foolish.The board of trustees voted for this decision loosening their 100 year standard. Jenkins had given the school an undisclosed sum of money in 1999 that enabled them to purchase the building bearing his name. While we begin to develop plans for a nationwide search and prayerfully seek the Lords direction for these important positions, we are encouraged that the Lord has provided a strong leadership team to step into these roles in the interim. Last Thursday, the Christian speaker and author wrote on her blog that MBI was in unprecedented crisis due to ongoing tensions between administration and staff, as well as theological concerns she raised over certain faculty members. ", "Let there be no mistake that the board of trustees holds these three men in high regard for their ethical, moral, and spiritual leadership. The tour participants were to be told this evening. Roys has added several other concerns to the list, citing her own investigations, though not all are shared by the Moody Anonymous staff members. Heres Where You Might Want to Live Instead, The Asbury Outpouring Has Come to a Close, Eight Witnesses Testified Against Hillsong Founder Brian Houston in Court Case, The Oldest Nearly Complete Hebrew Bible Is Being Sold For $50 Million. Thank Almighty for discernment. Greg Thornton, senior vice president of media, will serve as Moody's interim president while the school searches for a permanent replacement, Fairfax wrote. The board said it will begin the search for a new president immediately. Birmingham, AL 35238, Get powerful revelatory articles and be the first to know about upcoming events, http://www.identitynetwork.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=46513&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0, http://www.identitynetwork.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&url=10&view=post&articleid=228550&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0. The president andchief operating officer of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill., have resigned amid controversy over the theological direction of the institution and allegations of shady administration practices, the school announced Wednesday. is in the midst of what some are calling a crisis and it doesnt appear to be going away anytime soon. . "I'm sure there will be a split as there is anytime something of this nature happens, with some on either side of the fence," he speculated, adding that if Roys' allegations are indeed accurate, "it is a necessary change, and more students will hopefully accept it, and trust the leadership is moving MBI in the right direction.". Jenkins was upset about the report and made efforts to find out who complained. Cyrus Ingerson Scofield (1843-1921) was a significant American theologian, writer, and pastor who is best known for his Scofield Reference Bible, one of the most influential theological works of the 20th century.In it, he popularized Dispensationalism, which uses the literal, grammatical, and historical system of biblical interpretation and, therefore . However, we are unanimous in our decision that it is time for a new season of leadership. The cuts to programs and faculty resulted in backlash from the Moody communityparticularly an anonymous group of staff members, who blamed Nyquist and the administration for the drastic cuts and criticized them for not fostering better transparency and trust on campus. The Moody Bible Institute today announced the resignations of President Paul Nyquist and Chief Operating Officer Steve Mogck, and the retirement of Provost Junias Venugopal. Related links: . Before that, he was the president and CEO of Avant Ministries, a Kansas City-based church planting missions organization, and had pastored churches in Nebraska and Iowa. QFSWALLETS!! Not knowing why they lifted the gambling ban, Im inclined to disagree with the change but not to assume animus on it. say has never been repaidin order to acquire a $1.08 million condominium near campus. Our board of trustees wanted [Nyquist] to live in close proximity to campus; however, our campus is located in some of the most expensive real estate in Chicago, so the board made it possible for [him] to live across from [MBI] with an interest-only loan at the market rate of 4 percent. Understandably, there are many questions at this time. To donate, Charlie Dates to Succeed Retiring Chicago Megachurch Pastor; Will Lead 2 Churches, Investigation Finds Unsuccessful Sex Abuse Reporting System at Moody & Pervasive Distrust, Moody President Seminar on Crisis Management Tone-Deaf, Moody Abuse Survivor Says, Eden Village Ministry Aims to End Homelessness Through Tiny Home Communities, Gateway Seminary to Fund Short-Term Mission Trips for All Students, Vineyard Pastor Resigns, Wont Cooperate With Probe Into Sons Alleged Misconduct, Why Businessman Peter Chung Matters for the Future of The Kings College. In a memo circulated to Moody staff, the college administration stressed that as an Institute, "we must first focus on Dr. Easley and his wife, Cindy, as well as their four children: Hanna, Jessie, Devin, and Sarah. Our President Our Leadership Our Officers Our Trustees Senior Academic Leadership. The Life and Legacy of C.I. http://www.identitynetwork.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&url=10&view=post&articleid=Identity-Network&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0, http://www.identitynetwork.net/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&url=10&view=post&articleid=112391&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0, Moody Bible Institute president resigns due to health problem. In addition, Dr. John Jelinek, Vice President and Dean of Moody Theological Seminary, will serve as Interim Provost. However, we are unanimous in our decision that it is time for a new season of leadership.". Let there be no mistake that the Board of Trustees holds these three men in high regard for their ethical, moral, and spiritual leadership. Paul Nyquist, president of Moody Bible Institute. . In response to complaints over Nyquists housing arrangement with MBI, a spokesperson told CT: Many academic institutions have a residence on campus for their president. The problems at the 132-year-old school are wide-ranging and include. Please know that we are working diligently through everything, and will stay in regular contact with you first, our Moody family, and with our many partners and friends as well. Mark Wagner, a member of our Board, who is former president of, and now a consultant to, Walgreens, will serve as Interim Chief Operating Officer. Moody Bible Institute's Giving Day 2023 theme is Light the Way. How truly awesome for the Lord to raise up His special messengers to speak for righteousness when others choose to look the other way or remain silent. I ask that you be in prayer for them and their families. Thank you Carl.you are right on! However, we are unanimous in our decision that it is time for a new season of leadership. The Solheim Center at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois, March 3, 2017. I have confronted them with evidence of wrongdoing and urged them to own their sins and step down. If thats what is needed to attract new or younger faculty as was explained to methen they are attracting the wrong kind of people. Subscribers receive full access to the archives. ", A news article, press release, and Dr. Easley's letter are available at. I have talked to administrators and numerous trustees. We must fear nothing but God Himself," it said. Paul Nyquist, president of Moody Bible Institute. 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Let there be no mistake that the Board of Trustees holds these three men in high regard for their ethical, moral, and spiritual leadership. ) ( : Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger) ( - ) . Roys wrote that many MBI staff members were uncomfortable with the arrangement and in 2008 someone submitted an anonymous whistleblower report internally at MBI. As a matter of fact, Jesus talked more about giving money than He did about the Kingdom of Heaven. It was just a matter of time. please take a minute and donate to help give voice to stories that inform, encourage and inspire. After the resignations, the Moody Anonymous group told CT its members were grateful to see their leadership held accountable, but still had questions and craved transparency from the institution. Procore is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Vice President of Specialty . I have come to the difficult conclusion that under the circumstances I cannot be as effective a President as the Institute deserves.". Dr. Michael Easley Photo courtesy of New Life Community Church. He and his wife, Dee, have been married 32 years and have three adult children, Marissa, Josiah, and Grant. Julie Roys is the (now former) host of Moody Bible Radios Up for Debate, who was fired over the weekend for blowing the whistle on Moody Bible Institute corruption. We often refer to the Moody family, which is how we see all of you. (UPDATED) Controversial law, inspired by Brittany Maynard, allows physicians to prescribe lethal drugs to terminally ill. The next day, the Moody Board of Trustees decided that it was time for a "new season of leadership," and consequently President Paul Nyquist, COO Steve Mogck, and Provost Junias Venugopal resigned. Sorry for the confusion. Money I fear was driving their ship and not the Spirit of God. At a meeting on May 16, the Moody Board of Trustees reluctantly accepted Dr. Easley's resignation. The beloved drink is both an attraction and a generational divide. I am heartened the board took this action, though as I reported yesterday, the problems at Moody extend to the board and some board members need to own their complicity and responsibility and resign too. In addition to last weeks meeting of the Boards Executive Committee where these issues were discussed at length, the full Board of Trustees will deliberate further onWednesday, January 10. As I firstreported Friday, the administration was facing serious allegations including allowing professors who deny the inerrancy of Scripture to teach at the institute and write curriculum; permitting a top education official to violate the institutes bylaws repeatedly; fostering an atmosphere of fear and intimidation; and refusing to allow shared governance with faculty as stipulated by theHigher Learning Commission. By Brandon Showalter | January 11, 2018. The president and chief operating officer of Moody Bible Institute have resigned amid controversy over the theological direction of the institution and allegations of shady administration practices, the school announced Wednesday. The terms of the loan are fully disclosed on [MBIs] federal disclosure forms. 2023 ChristianWeek. Let there be no mistake that the Board of Trustees holds these three men in high regard for their ethical, moral, and spiritual leadership. "Almost 3,000 Moody Bible Institute students, alumni, and parents have signed a petition urging President Mark Jobe to initiate changes to the school's approach to disclosures of sexual harassment and abuse." - C.Leaders Tags: Sexual Abuse Moody Bible Institute Sexual Ethics Moody Apologizes Over Historical Blackface Photos By SI Filings The accusations of liberal theological drift and unprofessionalism from professors come from Roysand a detailed letter from an alumna. Moody Bible Institute is in good hands. Otherwise may God have mercy on him and direct his steps. Theyve also undergone faculty and staff cuts. Too often Christians sit back and allow darkness to flow into Christendom and the church. "With God's hand on our shoulder, we will keep going in the right direction," said Ed Cannon. CHICAGO The president of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago has announced his resignation. The board has honored me by kindly asking that I serve as President Emeritus through the end of the 2009 school year. James Meeks next year as senior pastor of Salem Baptist Churchone, A months-long investigation of the sexual harassment and abuse reporting system at the Moody Bible Institute has found a climate of pervasive. In 2009, the Christian school allegedly gave Moody Bible Institute President Paul Nyquist a $500,000 loanwhich Moody Bible Institutes latest. Provost Junias Venugopal has retired. A previous version of this post said that Dr. Venugopal had resigned instead of retired. One of the school's provosts will also be retiring. But what about the extremely serious issues with the board? Roys also accused the school of Fostering an atmosphere of fear and intimidation, silencing whistleblowers by reprimanding, or even firing them., In a statement responding to the blog, the school said, While the blog post presents a limited perspective on the assertions raised, Moody is engaged in a comprehensive review of these matters to confirm that past events have been properly cared for and that any other matters are handled in an appropriate manner., In another statement toChristianity Today, the school defended the presidents housing arrangement, saying that the location of the condo made it possible to to host students and student groups, helping him foster positive relationships with the student body, and generally be available for [school] business., Yesterday, the Chair of the board of trustees, Randy Fairfax praised the schools leaders for their ethical, moral, and spiritual leadership in an email to the schools community, but added, However, we are unanimous in our decision that it is time for a new season of leadership Understandably, there are many questions at this time. Good stuff. The accusations of liberal theological drift and unprofessionalism from professors come from, On December 15, 2017, the website reprinted a letter from an MBI alumna documenting the unidentified writers , deep concern with the atmosphere, education and direction of Moody Bible Institute., The gambling reference also involves Jenkins. No organization, including Moody, is exempt from challenge and conflict in the pursuit to build and maintain trust, unity, and a renewed sense of spirit for the advancement of the gospel. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (ANS) -- Dr. Michael J. Easley, President of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois, has announced his resignation effective June 30, 2008 due to a health problem with his back. He is also the founding pastor of New Life Community Church, a Chicago-based ministry with 27 locations throughout Chicago. "He continued: "At our last full Trustee meeting on May 16, 2008 the board reluctantly agreed to accept my resignation, effective June 30, 2008. He was announced as the ninth president of MBI on April 15, 2009, and assumed the presidency on June 1, 2009, over the Undergraduate School, Graduate School, Moody Radio and Moody Publishers .He resigned from his position on January 10, 2018.