Moody Bible Institute
Because this was an ongoing investigation covering many months, the posts on this page are arranged in chronological order.
- Evangelicalism ·
Moody Bible Institute Facing Unprecedented Crisis. Please Pray!
The Moody Bible Institute (MBI) is facing what is arguably one of the most serious crises it’s faced in its 132-year history. In addition to…
- Evangelicalism ·
A Luxury Suite, Questionable Loan to Officer, & Gambling: The Disturbing Truth About Leadership at MBI
As a Christian non-profit ministry supported by donors and dedicated to equipping believers to make disciples around the world, the Moody Bible Institute (MBI) should…
- Evangelicalism ·
BREAKING: MBI President & COO Resign; Provost Retires
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.…
- Uncategorized ·
Three Top Leaders are Out, But Has Anything Really Changed at Moody Bible Institute?
Last week, the president and chief operating officer at the Moody Bible Institute (MBI) resigned, and the provost retired. And like me, many who were…
- Bible/Theology ·
Do All MBI Professors Affirm Inerrancy? It Depends on Your Definition
Do all the professors at the Moody Bible Institute (MBI) affirm biblical inerrancy? This question has been hotly debated ever since I reported that one of…
- Evangelicalism ·
Moody Statement Obscures Facts & Hides Wrongdoing
Moody Bible Institute (MBI) last week issued a statement claiming “there is no corruption, or any illegal and unethical activity taking place at Moody,” adding…
- Evangelicalism ·
MBI Administrators Fail to Uphold Doctrine: Hire, Then Fire Female Pastor/Oppose Profs Who Report Drift
In the wake of allegations that Moody Bible Institute (MBI) is drifting theologically, the institute has consistently maintained that there is no drift, and that…
- Bible/Theology ·
Moody Bible Institute Takes Bold Step to Affirm Biblical Inerrancy
In wake of allegations that not all its faculty affirm biblical inerrancy, the Moody Bible Institute (MBI) yesterday took a bold step to define and…
- Evangelicalism ·
Why I Blew the Whistle on Moody
Three months ago, my career was going precisely to plan. I had just published my first book and had begun receiving invitations to speak at…
- Bible/Theology ·
Moody Professors Protest: Will Sign Chicago Statement but it “Means Nothing to Me”
Several Bible and theology professors at the Moody Bible Institute (MBI) are openly protesting the board’s decision about a month ago to adopt the Short…
- Bible/Theology ·
The Battle for Inerrancy at the Moody Bible Institute: A Recap
Do all the professors at the Moody Bible Institute (MBI) affirm biblical inerrancy? This question has been hotly debated ever since I reported in January that…
- Church Issues ·
Moody Cancels Vertical Worship as People Question Connection to James MacDonald & Harvest
UPDATE: R.T. Maldaner and his wife, Sarah, have written a statement in response to the information in this article pertaining to them. It is posted…
- Evangelicalism ·
John MacArthur Warned Moody Years Ago About James MacDonald, Emails Reveal
Eight years ago, prominent author and pastor, John MacArthur, strongly warned the Moody Bible Institute about its association with now-disgraced celebrity pastor, James MacDonald. This…
- Evangelicalism ·
Moody Bible Institute Apologizes for Decades-Old Blackface Photos
Senior leaders at the Moody Bible Institute (MBI) are apologizing for decades-old yearbook photos, showing white students in blackface. According to a statement posted on…
- Evangelicalism ·
Petition Alleging Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse at Moody Bible Institute Garners 1,700 Signatures
More than 1,700* parents, students, and alumni of the Moody Bible Institute (MBI) have signed an open letter and petition, urging MBI President Mark Jobe…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
MBI Announces Independent Investigation into Allegations it Mishandled Sex Abuse Cases
The Moody Bible Institute (MBI) today announced it will hire an independent firm to investigate allegations that MBI mishandled sexual abuse and harassment reported by…
- Education ·
MBI Dean Accused of Mishandling Sex Abuse Cases Takes Early Retirement
The dean recently accused of mishandling sex abuse cases at Moody Bible Institute (MBI) is taking an early retirement, according to an email sent last…
- Evangelicalism ·
Moody Proposed Sale of 8 Acres, Including Prized Solheim Center, Moves Forward
Michael Jordan. Larry Bird. Shaquille O’Neal. Name the biggest NBA stars of the 1990s and 2000s, and they all spent time working out at the…
- Education ·
Joe Stowell to Step Down as President of Cornerstone University
Cornerstone University today announced that Joe Stowell will be stepping down as president of the university in May 2021 and will subsequently serve as president…
- Evangelicalism ·
Moody Radio, AFR, and Others Drop Ravi Zacharias From Programming
Moody Radio, one of the largest Christian radio networks in the U.S., is among several radio organizations dropping Ravi Zacharias broadcasts from its lineup after…
- Evangelicalism ·
Former Moody Professor & Author for Desiring God Announces He’s No Longer a Christian
Dr. Paul Maxwell—an author, former Moody Bible Institute professor, and writer for Desiring God—has announced he’s no longer a Christian. Maxwell announced his decision yesterday…
- News ·
Charlie Dates to Succeed Retiring Chicago Megachurch Pastor; Will Lead 2 Churches
Nationally known pastor Rev. Charlie Dates is set to succeed Rev. James Meeks next year as senior pastor of Salem Baptist Church—one of Chicago’s biggest…
- Education ·
Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Against Moody Bible Institute Will Proceed
An appeals court in Chicago has ruled that a discrimination lawsuit against the Moody Bible Institute (MBI) by a former MBI professor may proceed. It’s…
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