Hope youll give us another try and check out some other articles. "We need not be anxious or worry about a leadership void, as there are hundreds of great leaders at Moody. All rights reserved. Today, we accepted the resignations of President, Dr. Paul Nyquist; Chief Operating Officer, Steve Mogck; and the retirement of Provost, Dr. Junias Venugopal. Easley joined Moody Bible Institute, known for sponsoring the first non-commercial Christian radio station in America, in early 2005. Mogck had served as COO and executive vice president since 2012. I ask for your prayers for the Board, our interim leadership team, and the entire Moody community during this next season. Moody Bible Institute is in good hands. 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. 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. Until then, keep your drain the swamp anthem to your backwards Trumpian politics. He is the author of Unstuck: Out of Your Cave into Your Call (Moody Publishers). Over the past seven years, numbers have dropped, including full-time freshmen at its main location in Chicago declining by nearly a quarter. president of moody bible institute resigns. That is not helpful to the process, nor is it honoring to the Lord as His children. We were a Moody Bible Radio affiliate 100,000 watt radio station for over twenty years. The board has honored me by kindly asking that I serve as President Emeritus through the end of the 2009 school year. Paul Nyquist, president of Moody Bible Institute. When asked generally about the practice of loaning to officers (not MBI in particular), Attorney Rich Baker, a partner with Mauck and Baker, a Chicago law firm known nationally for representing religious institutions, said: Im always against loans to corporate officers and directors If its not paid back, then that certainly puts it into the category of self-dealing. He and his wife, Dee, have been married 32 years and have three adult children, Marissa, Josiah and Grant. Money I fear was driving their ship and not the Spirit of God. The memo continued: "We need to pray together for the Institute as teams, and pull together around our common bond. "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.". Thank Almighty for discernment. His resignation from the Chicago-based school will be effective at the end of June. To donate, click here. 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 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. ", A news article, press release, and Dr. Easley's letter are available at. The tour participants were to be told this evening. Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to help our journalists continue to report the truth and restore the church? 2 THE AMERICAN SCHOOL This current, comprehensive history of American education is designed to stimulate critical analysis and critical thinking by offering alternative interpretations of each historical period. 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.. The detailed letter I sent to the president and every board member was never responded to. 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. All I saw was someone who relished his titles, office, benefits, and appurtenances thereof. The news was announced in an email sent to the Moody community Wednesday evening, following a special meeting of the board of trustees. Mark Jobe. The Board of Trustees will immediately begin the search for a new president. Julie Roys is host of a national talk show on the Moody Radio Network called "Up For Debate. But requiring adult employees to refrain from alcohol (away from campus or student interaction) is requiring an extrabiblical standard. If they have further questions they may email: Dr. Easley wrote: "Surgery has already once interrupted my tenure for several weeks, and unfortunately it has become clear that more treatment is required. Amid widespread concerns over the direction of Moody Bible Institute (MBI), the historic Chicago school announced today that President J. Paul Nyquist and Chief Operating Officer Steve Mogck have resigned, while Provost Junias Venugopal has retired. for less than $4.25/month. Moody Bible Institute is in the midst of what some are calling a crisis and it doesnt appear to be going away anytime soon. By Madeline Kenney Nov 8, 2020, 10:23am PST Pocket Flipboard President of SearchTheScriptures.org Meanwhile, Nyquists compensation package has risen from $233,252 in 2009 to $338,735 in 2016, records say. CHICAGO (RNS) Sara Nimori, president of the student government at Moody Bible Institute, said students were shocked and saddened last year to hear that the school's president had. 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. As he is able, Dr. Easley will continue to be available to serve MBI through the 2009 school year through speaking engagements, donor contacts, etc. At this point, any attempt to save face without sharing information is still damaging to our trust. Identity Network After DL Moody died, Gray was the first president of Moody Bible Institute, assuming the role in stepsdean to co-ordinate dean to president. I have come to the difficult conclusion that under the circumstances I cannot be as effective a President as the Institute deserves. FYI. And they're not, unless you are perpetually young and healthy. He is also the founding pastor of New Life Community Church, a Chicago-based ministry with 27 locations throughout Chicago. But what about the extremely serious issues with the board? They didn't need to be reminded! The early church were Jewish believers who practiced Jewish customs (Acts 2:5, 21:20). Here is an excerpt--to read the entire release click here.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 Prior to his resignation, Nyquist penned a letter with Fairfax on Monday acknowledging the allegations before the board. 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. And like me, many who were concerned about the serious issues at MBI felt some relief. from its employee standards after it was reported that Jenkins had admitted to gambling both in his home and at casino poker tournaments. In other words, the Jews tithed! 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. 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). An email yesterday following a special meeting of trustees announced President J Paul Nyquist and Chief Operating Officer Steve Mogck have resigned, while Provost Junias Venugopal has retired. 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. According to Roys, MBI dropped a prohibition on gambling from its employee standards after it was reported that Jenkins had admitted to gambling both in his home and at casino poker tournaments. CUNPSS. I cannot thank you enough, Julie, for having the courage and godliness to research and document all of this. Dr. Mark Jobe is the president of Moody Bible Institute. His father, Hugh Gray, died shortly after his birth. QFSWALLETS!! Mark Jobe, President Dr. Mark Jobe serves as 10th president of Moody Bible Institute and host of Moody Radio's "Bold Steps". Mark Jobe serves as president of Moody Bible Institute and host of Moody Radio's Bold Steps.He is the author of Unstuck: Out of Your Cave into Your Call (Moody Publishers). In recent years, the schools enrollment has dropped significantly, and they recently shut down a campus in Washington state. He and his wife, Dee, have been married 32 years and have three adult children, Marissa, Josiah, and Grant. 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. Last November, he took a medical leave of absence to have surgery on his ailing back and has since found it hard to fully engage in duties. "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.". He and his wife, Dee, have been married 32 years and have three adult children, Marissa, Josiah and Grant. This is true in Moodys case as it engages in necessary changes to adapt its ministries for the future. 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. "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 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. And now is the time for reckoning. 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. 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. The drift has become so controversial that a website was created by concerned students called The Broken Twig. "He continued: "At our last full Trustee meeting on May 16, 2008 the board reluctantly agreed to accept my resignation, effective June 30, 2008. Get the most recent headlines and stories from Christianity Today delivered to your inbox daily. Wikimedia Commons I ask that you be in prayer for them and their families. The Moody Bible Institute today announced the resignations of President Paul Nyquist, Provost Junias Venugopal, and Chief Operating Officer Steve Mogck. By Brandon Showalter | January 11, 2018. 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. Join thousands of others to get the FREEDOM POST newsletter for free, sent twice a week from The Christian Post. Jenkins was upset about the report and made efforts to find out who complained. While I respect Dr. Nyquest for his services, Ive always known that something didnt sit quite right. I questioned his soundness then as I do now. 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. The Provost Junias Venugopal, retired as well. [Contributed by JD Hall, HT Warren Throckmorton, Patheos, Christian Post, Julie Roys], For nearly two weeks, Christian social media has been atwitter with commentary over whats being called The Asbury Revival at, Arizona Pastor Blows the Whistle on Andy Stanley, Robby Gallatys Glowsticks Are Not the Problem, Tua Tagovailoa and Tongues: Caution about Public Displays of Faith, Reformation Montana Conference ONE MONTH Away, Rick Warren to Co-Preach Keynote Address with Priest for Popes Visit. Jerry Jenkins, the chairman of the Board said the board is "disappointed" to see Easley go. The president of Moody Bible Institute, Dr. Michael J. Easley, announced Wednesday that he will be resigning next month for health reasons. 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.