Beth Moore

Beth Moore’s ministry reignites debate over whether women can preach

By Yonat Shimron and Adelle M. Banks — June 5, 2019
(RNS)  — After suggesting on Twitter that she was spending Mother’s Day preaching at a church — though she did not use the word “preaching” — a crowd of prominent Southern Baptist men charged after her.

At Wheaton summit, prominent evangelicals share stories of sexual abuse

By Emily McFarlan Miller — December 14, 2018
WHEATON, Ill. (RNS) — Popular Bible teacher Beth Moore was one of many speakers who revealed they, too, were survivors of sexual abuse and harassment at a one-day evangelical gathering. Some shared their stories for the first time, including bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado.

Amid a #MeToo culture, Southern Baptists mull ways to increase women’s roles

By Adelle M. Banks — June 12, 2018
DALLAS (RNS) — There has been recent speculation about whether someday, or sooner, a woman should be nominated for Southern Baptist Convention president.

RNS Best of 2017: Women bloggers spawn an evangelical ‘crisis of authority’

By Emily McFarlan Miller — December 28, 2017
(RNS) Christian women online have found new platforms to teach, preach and connect. "God isn't trademarked," says Sarah Bessey.

Why pastor Robert Jeffress’ interview with Sean Hannity was so maddening to so many

By Jonathan Merritt — October 25, 2017
(RNS) — Who knew that a simple meeting between a preacher and a pundit would be so controversial? But it starts to make sense when you consider the preacher. And the pundit. And the meeting itself. (COMMENTARY)

Trump’s evangelicals need to do the right thing

By Mark Silk — August 14, 2017
Walk away from this president.

Women bloggers spawn an evangelical ‘crisis of authority’

By Emily McFarlan Miller — May 15, 2017
(RNS) For many, the internet has created new platforms to teach, preach and connect.

Will evangelical women turn the tide against Trump?

By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 17, 2016
(RNS) Many nonwhite, female evangelicals across the political spectrum have been speaking out against Trump since he first announced his campaign for president.

Why the Christian right still supports Trump

By David P. Gushee — October 15, 2016
(RNS) The Christian right once said we need men of strong character to lead our nation. But that was before.

Are Christian conferences sexist? ‘The Nines’ controversy prompts reflection.

By Jonathan Merritt — November 13, 2013
When a popular blogger accuses a major Christian event of gender discrimination, RNS' Jonathan Merritt decides to take stock of the industry itself.
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