Beth Moore Reflects on Leaving Southern Baptist Convention

After five years, the bestselling author and Bible teacher discusses her transition to the Anglican church and plans to wind down her ministry.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 7:39pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of a woman's hands holding an open Bible, with soft, warm pools of light and blurred edges, conveying a sense of introspection and spiritual contemplation.As Beth Moore steps back from her public ministry, the intimate, reflective nature of her personal faith journey comes into focus.Today in Nashville

Beth Moore, a bestselling author and Bible teacher, left the Southern Baptist Convention five years ago, a decision she described as 'falling off a cliff.' In a recent interview, Moore discussed her journey since then, including finding a new church home as an Anglican, rebuilding her ministry, and now planning to wind down her nonprofit organization, Living Proof Ministries, and step back from major public events.

Why it matters

Moore's departure from the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., was seen as a significant loss for the denomination. Her reflections provide insight into the challenges faced by high-profile Christian leaders when leaving long-standing institutions and rebuilding their ministries.

The details

After 30 years of leading Living Proof Ministries, Moore announced last month that she will begin winding down the organization and stop hosting major public events. She plans to still accept some speaking engagements but is taking steps toward retirement. Moore, who will turn 70 next year, said it's time to 'pass the baton on to younger leaders' and 'cheer them on' as she gets closer to seeing Jesus face-to-face.

  • Five years ago, Moore left the Southern Baptist Convention.
  • Last month, Moore announced she would begin winding down Living Proof Ministries.
  • Next spring, Moore will hold her last major event in Nashville, Tennessee.

The players

Beth Moore

A bestselling author and Bible teacher who left the Southern Baptist Convention five years ago and has since found a new church home as an Anglican.

Living Proof Ministries

The nonprofit organization that Moore has run for 30 years, which she is now winding down.

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What they’re saying

“I would say to him over and over, I hope you know where we're going. I hope you know where we're going, because I don't have a clue where we're going, and I don't know where I'll ever belong again.”

— Beth Moore, Bible teacher

“I could not turn back the hands of time. What are we going to do? Take our big old egos with us?”

— Beth Moore, Bible teacher

What’s next

Moore plans to hold her last major event with Living Proof Ministries next spring in Nashville, Tennessee, as she begins to step back from her public ministry.

The takeaway

Beth Moore's journey since leaving the Southern Baptist Convention highlights the challenges faced by high-profile Christian leaders when transitioning out of long-standing institutions. Her decision to wind down her ministry and pass the baton to younger leaders reflects a desire to focus on her personal relationship with God as she nears retirement.