Read 21:1-15 bible commentary from James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary by James Gray FREE on BiblePortal.com. A news article, press release, and Dr. Easley's letter are available at www.moodyministries.net. I have come to the difficult conclusion that under the circumstances I cannot be as effective a President as the Institute deserves.". . Too often in Christendom, the messenger(s) are belittled and held responsible for the exposure because they followed Gods leading to reveal the truth. 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. First, please know that we are deeply grieved and disappointed over these allegations, have taken them very seriously, and are consistently prayerful before the Lord. A password reset link will be e-mailed to you. It was three years of indoctrination. ", "Let there be no mistake that the board of trustees holds these three men in high regard for their ethical, moral, and spiritual leadership. Easley, 51, said in a letter written to the Moody community that he made his decision after "much thought, prayer, and consultation." One of the school's provosts will also be retiring. Meanwhile this institution regularly sends students out to minister all throughout this city in the hardest places. . Identity Network It was not three years of learning how to think, how to analyze, and . Please also pray for the Board of Trustees as they embark on a search for the new president of Moody.In his letter to faculty, staff, students, and friends of the Moody Bible Institute Dr. Easley wrote that, "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 to seeking medical treatment for my back. Julie Roys, host of Moody Radios Up for Debate program, was told via email on Saturday that she had been terminated. Every weekday, get RELEVANT's top five articles delivered to your inbox! Dr. Mark Jobe. also a NAMB vice president, resigns . "We need not be anxious or worry about a leadership void, as there are hundreds of great leaders at Moody. Not to mentionMoody has been known for equipping many people who are headed into full-time missions. Browse 60+ years of magazine archives and web exclusives. We often refer to the Moody family, which is how we see all of you. The Solheim Center at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois, March 3, 2017. 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The news comes following the firing of Moody Radio host Julie Roys yesterday, who recently posted lengthy blog posts detailing allegations against the schools leadership. Trust has been broken within Moody, and it is not easily repaired. 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. Keep in touch with Julie and get updates in your inbox! The resignations come as more information has emerged about the alleged culture of "self-dealing" at MBI, which was documentedextensively by Julie Roys on her blog. is in the midst of what some are calling a crisis and it doesnt appear to be going away anytime soon. The board of Moody Bible Institute, a prominent Bible college, announced a series of changes in senior leadership Wednesday night, Christianity Today reported. In November 2007, Dr. Easley took a medical leave of absence to have surgery on his back. 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. The tour participants were to be told this evening. P.O. The Bible school has been in operation since 1886. Heres the letter Moody sent today to employees: On behalf of the Board of Trustees, let me thank you for your service to Christ, your dedication to Moody Bible Institute, and commitment to be in prayer for the ministry at this time. Life of Christ dramatization The Thorn comes to big screens March 67, New book outlines importance of every Christian knowing theology, Southcrest Baptist in Bessemer hosting Holy Destiny on March 3, Start a new subscription at the group rate. In 2009, the Christian school allegedly gave Moody Bible Institute President Paul Nyquist a $500,000 loanwhich Moody Bible Institutes latest 990 forms say has never been repaidin order to acquire a $1.08 million condominium near campus. One of the school's provosts will also be retiring. Dr. Mark Jobe is the president of Moody Bible Institute. In the interim, Ed Cannon, Chief Operating Officer, will assume responsibility for the business affairs of the Office of the President, and Dr. Charles Dyer, Provost and Dean of Education, will assume responsibility for the spiritual leadership and doctrinal integrity of the Institute. Understandably, there are many questions at this time. Recently, the instituteannounced it is closing its Spokane campusand cutting one-third of its faculty due to financial troubles According to the latest990 Tax Form, over the past nine years Nyquist has repaid none of his $500,000 loan. She also said that a board member participated in gambling, despite the schools prohibition against it. In an email sent to the Moody communityWednesday evening that sources forwarded to The Christian Post Randy Fairfax, the chair of the Moody Board of Trustees, wrote that they had "been discussing issues related to widespread concerns over the direction of Moody" and "accepted the resignations of President, Paul Nyquist; Chief Operating Officer, Steve Mogck; and the retirement of Provost, Junias Venugopal. My son was attending Moody at the time this took place. The problems at the 132-year-old school are wide-ranging and include falling student enrollment numbers, a climate of fear and intimidation on campus, where whistleblowers were said to have been silenced, a liberal theological drift, unprofessionalism by professors in the classroom, widespread layoffs, questionable loans to school trustees and officials and now the firing of a popular Moody Radio Network host who criticized the school. smbt, 5 martie 2022; golf course negligence cases So he had no problem allowing, aiding, abetting, or encouraging his children to wear tattoos in the name of new generation/millennials and so on. Greg Thornton, Senior Vice President of Media, will serve as Interim President during our search. We covet your prayer for that meeting, and when more information is available, we will inform you, our Moody community, first. 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. "With God's hand on our shoulder, we will keep going in the right direction," said Ed Cannon. Moody doesn't expect itself to take good care of its own employees because it's easier to question the employees if they truly believe that God will take care of them and their family if they pay/benefits aren't adequate. Greg Thornton, senior vice president of media, will serve as Moody's interim president while the school searches for a permanent replacement, Fairfax wrote. This money was given during a period of financial hardship for the school, a period of time that has stretched into recent months as approximately one-third of the Chicago faculty were let go last November, and the schools Spokane, Washington, campus and learning extension site in Pasadena, California, were both closed. Meanwhile, the website Broken Twig has beenhighlightingthe lack of professionalism and liberal shift taking place at MBI, particularly in the Department of Urban Ministries, much to the dismay of some alumni who now say they will no longer recommend that students attend Moody because the Gospel has been so compromised institutionally. Understandably, there are many questions at this time. 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. Failed to subscribe, please contact admin. 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. While tithing is not emphasized (or taught) in the New Testament, it was assumed. She included an email sent to faculty on her website: On behalf of the Board of Trustees, let me thank you for your service to Christ, your dedication to Moody Bible Institute, and commitment to be in prayer for the ministry at this time. 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. I cannot thank you enough, Julie, for having the courage and godliness to research and document all of this. The president and chief operating officer have resigned, and the provost has retired. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. 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. Hi. Then, there was this Strange Fire conference led by Dr. John MacArthur, I have no idea who is responsible, but Moody radio blocked it out, censoring the truth for the sake of accommodating and loving purveyors of heresy. The Board of Trustees will immediately begin the search for a new president. On Wednesday night, both the president ( J. Paul Nyquist) and the Chief Operating Officer (Steve Mogck) resigned from their positions at Moody Bible Institute. As a matter of fact, Jesus talked more about giving money than He did about the Kingdom of Heaven. "Surgery has already once interrupted my tenure for several weeks, and unfortunately it has become clear that more treatment is required. Moody fired Roys earlier this week; it was Thornton who notified her of her termination. One of the school's provosts will also be retiring. Roys wrote on herblogWednesday: "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.". [1] Nyquist moved to MBI from Avant Ministries, where he served as President. 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. Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone by making a one-time donation today. Their initial letter called out the school for funding a portion of a new building being constructed in honor of alumnus Gary Chapman, as well as for freezing faculty pay yet not tightening salaries at the administrative level. Let there be no mistake that the Board of Trustees holds these three men in high regard for their ethical, moral, and spiritual leadership. That never works out well. Sie suchen nach einem 70413 lego, das Ihren Ansprchen gerecht wird? We were a Moody Bible Radio affiliate 100,000 watt radio station for over twenty years. 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. I am unaware of the verses where Jesus condemns drinking smoking and gambling in moderation. Return to homepage. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. Is not the standard against such activity still in place for students while they are students? 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Throckmorton cited Roys, claiming that she had been terminated without stated reason by Greg Thornton, Senior VP of media, who had ostensibly handed down the decision from Moodys Executive Board. Roys was the host of the Moody Radio broadcast "Up for Debate" and has been investigating several instances of malfeasance. 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. Though some of her concerns were theological in nature, some had to do with financial dealings. The president of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago (pictured) has resigned, due to health problems with his back. After DL Moody died, Gray was the first president of Moody Bible Institute, assuming the role in stepsdean to co-ordinate dean to president. Today, we accepted the resignations of President, Dr. Paul Nyquist; Chief Operating Officer, Steve Mogck; and the retirement of Provost, Dr. Junias Venugopal. The school let many beloved professors go in November, and the climate on campus has reportedly been tense. She wrote: I am glad board members are finally willing to investigate and address the very serious issues with the current administration. "I have come to the difficult conclusion that under the circumstances I cannot be as effective a President as the Institute deserves.". ", Dr. Easley wrote: "Surgery has already once interrupted my tenure for several weeks, and unfortunately it has become clear that more treatment is required. Last month, she shared her findings directly with two members of Moodys board of trustees who found the evidence convincing and assured me that the rest of the board would act swiftly to address issues and remove guilty parties.. We are blessed with a group of godly leaders, and the responsibility for guiding the Institute during this time will not fall to just one person. Today, we accepted the resignations of President, Dr. Paul Nyquist; Chief Operating Officer, Steve Mogck; and the retirement of Provost, Dr. Junias Venugopal. An MBI spokesman confirmed that Roys was no longer employed with Moody Radio. I have confronted them with evidence of wrongdoing and urged them to own their sins and step down. In this morning's Employee Assembly, Ed Cannon announced Dr. Easley's resignation. At a meeting on May 16, the Moody Board of Trustees reluctantly accepted Dr. Easley's resignation. ", In the interim, Ed Cannon, Chief Operating Officer, will assume responsibility for the business affairs of the Office of the President, and Dr. Charles Dyer, Provost and Dean of Education, will assume responsibility for the spiritual leadership and doctrinal integrity of the Institute.Regarding a timeline for finding a new president, Cannon said: "God has already selected the next president, and is even now preparing his heart for this task. Get new articles and breaking news delivered to your inbox. His career at Carlson Hotels/Country Inn and Suites is impressive and there are no outstanding complaints as there are with the other two men. Mark Jobe serves as president of Moody Bible Institute and host of Moody Radio's Bold Steps. Easley, 51, said in a letter written to the Moody community that he made his decision after "much thought, prayer, and consultation.". ", "Let there be no mistake that the board of trustees holds these three men in high regard for their ethical, moral, and spiritual 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. The board has honored me by kindly asking that I serve as President Emeritus through the end of the 2009 school year. I prayed for these resignations/firings to result from yesterdays Trustees meeting, yet agree with you and others that additional people need to be made to leave, as well. Today, we accepted the resignations of President, Dr. Paul Nyquist; Chief Operating Officer, Steve Mogck; and the retirement of Provost, Dr. Junias Venugopal. The board met Wednesday to discuss a variety of issues that have been raised by concerned students, alumni and staff in recent months. I honored it as a student and later as an employee, but I think it was an unnecessary standard for adult employees away from campus. Return to homepage. Michael's involvement with ASSIST News Service is a sponsored ministry department -- Michael Ireland Media Missionary (MIMM) -- of ACT International at: Artists in Christian Testimony (ACT) International. 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. 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. I will work with the Trustees to make this sooner-than-expected transition to a new President as smooth as possible and to the greatest benefit of the Institute. How is it that we hear such pleas for money now? James Martin Gray (May 11, 1851 - September 21, 1935) was a pastor in the Reformed Episcopal Church, a Bible scholar, editor, and hymn writer, and the president of Moody Bible Institute, 1904-34. Mark earned a diploma from Moody Bible Institute in 1984, a master's degree from Moody Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in transformational leadership from Bakke Graduate University. Drain the swamp!!! At this point, any attempt to save face without sharing information is still damaging to our trust. That seems legitimate to mesome students are underage (especially for alcohol) and it is wiser to have a campus atmosphere without those elements. And particularly THE ISSUE of "TITHING-UP." 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. Requiring that employees not smoke seems more a nuisance factor or a health matter than a biblical absolute, but I was happy enough with a prohibition that kept Moody largely a smoke-free zone. The Moody Board of Trustees reluctantly accepted his resignation as he feels his medical condition is impacting his effectiveness. I ask for your prayers for the Board, our interim leadership team, and the entire Moody community during this next season. A previous version of this post said that Dr. Venugopal had resigned instead of retired. The memo explained that The Trustees will begin their search for a new president soon. From 1904, when Gray was appointed dean, to 1931, the number of students at Moody increased 1,464 percent, and its assets grew 1,444 percent. 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.

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