The Southern Baptist Convention is, like many institutions, facing an abuse crisis. In February 2019, the Houston Chronicle reported that over two decades, nearly 400 SBC church leaders have been accused of sexual misconduct involving more than 700 victims. In response, SBC leaders hosted the Caring Well conference this fall, giving survivors a platform to call for reform in the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S.
But if you took to social media any time in 2019, you might think the real SBC crisis is figuring out whether Beth Moore is “teaching,” “speaking,” or “preaching.” The popular Bible teacher identifies as a complementarian, believing that men are to hold authority in the church and home.
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