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Moody Bible Institute Dean Accused of Mishandling Sex Abuse Cases Takes Early Retirement

November 4, 2020 by Staff

(The Roys Report) The dean recently accused of mishandling sex abuse cases at Moody Bible Institute (MBI) is taking an early retirement, according to an email sent last night by MBI President Mark Jobe and Provost Dwight Perry.

The Title IX administrator similarly accused is taking an administrative leave, effective immediately, pending the results of a third-party investigation.

The personnel changes follow an Open Letter posted last month by former and current MBI students who allege that MBI Dean of Student Life Tim Arens and Title IX Coordinator Rachel Puente dismissed, covered up, and even took disciplinary action against them when they reported sex abuse and harassment. 

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