Read 20:1-11 bible commentary from James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary by James Gray FREE on BiblePortal.com Current President Dr. Mark Jobe, President Dr. Mark Jobe serves as Moody Bible Institute's 10th president, taking office on Jan. 2, 2019. Too often in Christendom, the messenger(s) are belittled and held responsible for the exposure because they followed Gods leading to reveal the truth. The Bible school has been in operation since 1886. Gray was born in New York City as one of the younger of eight children. At a meeting on Wednesday the Board unanimously decided it is time for a new season of leadership. Resigning are President Paul Nyquist and COOSteve Mogck. The board has honored me by kindly asking that I serve as President Emeritus through the end of the 2009 school year. technically I resigned, but you know how that goes. Related links: . Wikimedia Commons by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 26, 2023 at 2:21 pm . FYI. for more information. 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. The Word of God is foundational in our approach to leadership, guiding the way we think about and respond to each challenge and opportunity. 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. The second photo, labeled "how it ended," is of a letter Steffen received from Timothy Arens, the vice president and dean of student life at Moody Bible Institute, in Oct. 2019. Let there be no mistake that the Board of Trustees holds these three men in high regard for their ethical, moral, and spiritual leadership. He and his wife, Dee, have been married 32 years and have three adult children, Marissa, Josiah and Grant. The President of Moody Bible Institute, Nyquist, sent a letter saying the following: You were all made aware last Friday that a number of accusations have been made against Moodys leadership including members of our executive team, Board of Trustees, staff, and faculty. 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. ChristianWeek relies on your generous support. Below is a collection of helpful resources that highlight this theme. In the assembly this morning, Ed Cannon read Dr. Easley's official resignation letter (included below) and touched on a few important items. But what about the extremely serious issues with the board? Hope youll give us another try and check out some other articles. 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. June 12, 2022 | gosling's 151 dark and stormy | Category: . If friends of Moody have questions, they may be directed to www.moodyministries.netfor more information. Sign up for our newsletter: 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. 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.. If a new president is selected who will have a radio program, the transition will proceed accordingly at that time. Moody has become not a unique place to study and know Gods Word, but instead a place infiltrated by liberal political stances and clichd cultural buzzwords without a solid theological foundation, a departure from Moodys central and driving mission to train men and women for faithful service by knowing and teaching the Word of God.. He is also the founding pastor of New Life Community Church, a Chicago-based ministry with 27 locations throughout Chicago. 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. Jenkins was upset about the report and made efforts to find out who complained. As you know, the Board of Trustees has been discussing issues related to widespread concerns over the direction of Moody. She wrote, In 2009, the institute gave President Paul Nyquist a $500,000 interest-only loan to buy a$1.08 million condoadjacent to the institute. This was at a time when the institute was experiencing significant financial stress, which has only exacerbated over subsequent years. 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. But a week after those major changes, it's painfully clear that much remains the same at MBI. One of the school's provosts will also be retiring. After DL Moody died, Gray was the first president of Moody Bible Institute, assuming the role in stepsdean to co-ordinate dean to president. The timing was odd also as it happened right before Jerry Jenkins was featured in World Magazine and, Jerry Jenkins remains on the Board. CHICAGO The president of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago has announced his resignation. All I saw was someone who relished his titles, office, benefits, and appurtenances thereof. Easley, 51, said in a letter written to the Moody community that he made his decision after "much thought, prayer, and consultation.". We often refer to the Moody family, which is how we see all of you. He was also a national conference speaker with FamilyLife marriage conferences. also a NAMB vice president, resigns . According to Roys, that loan has not been repaid. Meanwhile, chief operating officer Ed Cannon will handle the business side of the Office of the President while dean of Education Dr. Charles Dyer will assume the role as a spiritual leader, according to the school. The president and chief 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. . Moody Bible Institute President and Chief Operating Officer have resigned and the schools Provost has retired following publicized complaints about the schools direction. 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And particularly THE ISSUE of "TITHING-UP." God has been faithful to Moody since 1886, and we continue to seek His favor as we move forward. Report this profile . Keep in touch with Julie and get updates in your inbox! In addition, Dr. John Jelinek, Vice President and Dean of Moody Theological Seminary, will serve as Interim Provost. please take a minute and donate to help give voice to stories that inform, encourage and inspire. The Solheim Center at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois, March 3, 2017. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Geraldyn Berry2:44 PM PT - Friday, March 3, 2023 Former mayor of College Park, Maryland, Patrick Wojahn, has . The news was announced in an email sent to the Moody community Wednesday evening, following a special meeting of the board of trustees. I ask that you be in prayer for them and their families. 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. Moody Bible Institute president resigns due to health problemBy Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service. If they have further questions they may email: pr@moody.edu.Friends of Moody were asked to please join the Board of Trustees, as well as the President's Cabinet, in praying for Dr. Easley and his medical condition. With that, we have also come to recognize the need for, and are committed to, improving our culture and climate at Moody., The spokesperson said last week that alumni and onlookers can be assured that as a Christ-centered organization, all personnel-related and other matters are dealt with in a timely, biblical, and professional manner., Moody faces challenges, but we do so with hope and a renewed confidence in the Lords sovereignty as He guides and provides for Moody, which He has faithfully done for 132 years., Subscribe to CT He has served as the lead pastor of New Life Community Church, one church that meets at 27 locations. 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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. Roys was the host of the Moody Radio broadcast "Up for Debate" and has been investigating several instances of malfeasance. 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. "He continued: "At our last full Trustee meeting on May 16, 2008 the board reluctantly agreed to accept my resignation, effective June 30, 2008. Let there be no mistake that the Board of Trustees holds these three men in high regard for their ethical, moral, and spiritual leadership, stated Randy Fairfax, chair of the board of trustees. . The executive committee of Moodys board of trustees discussed the issues at length during a meeting last week, and the full board had gathered today for further consideration. Julie Roys, host of Moody Radios Up for Debate program, was told via email on Saturday that she had been terminated. Today, we accepted the resignations of President, Dr. Paul Nyquist; Chief Operating Officer, Steve Mogck; and the retirement of Provost, Dr. Junias Venugopal. President of SearchTheScriptures.org Identity Network ", "Let there be no mistake that the board of trustees holds these three men in high regard for their ethical, moral, and spiritual leadership. 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. One of the school's provosts will also be retiring. 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. Today, we accepted the resignations of President, Dr. Paul Nyquist; Chief Operating Officer, Steve Mogck; and the retirement of Provost, Dr. Junias Venugopal. We pray everyone who reads of the Moody Bible Institute issues will know there is always a season to speak the truth trusting the Lord for the outcome. Understandably, there are many questions at this time, stated Fairfax. Harry A. Ironside - one of the many evangelists who participated somewhere around the U.S. (48 states at the time), or in the British Isles, in MBI's 1936-'37 50th-anniversary celebration of the institute and the 100th-year birthday celebration for D.L. Over the last few years I have had a growing and now unshakeable conviction that God is calling me to give myself singularly. That never works out well. 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. Thank you Carl.you are right on! Moody Bible Institute is in good hands. 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. 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.". Thank you for the action you have taken actually for all of us. He is the author of Unstuck: Out of Your Cave into Your Call. The Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Wow, you guys are crazy. 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). While tithing is not emphasized (or taught) in the New Testament, it was assumed. 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. 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. We will continue to be in prayer for you as well. Right now, we must be patient. The one coin to contain them all! 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 ask for your prayers for the Board, our interim leadership team, and the entire Moody community during this next season. Troy Deroy Perry Jr (born July 27, 1940) is the founder of the Metropolitan Community Church, a Protestant denomination with a special affirming ministry with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and .more Arthur M. Brazier Author, Pastor, Minister of religion Age: Dec. at 89 (1921-2010) Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois