Beth Moore

Beth Moore, born Wanda Elizabeth Green in 1957, is an American Anglican evangelist, author, and Bible teacher. She established Living Proof Ministries in 1994, an organization based in Houston, Texas, dedicated to teaching women. Moore is recognized as a prominent evangelical woman in the United States, known for speaking at large events and selling millions of books. Her ministry initially partnered with Lifeway Christian Resources for "Living Proof Live" conferences and "Deeper Still: The Event" with other teachers. Although this partnership has ended, Moore continues to share her teachings through live events, a podcast, a radio show, and her YouTube channel. She also travels internationally to teach at women's conferences. In 2021, Moore and her husband joined the Anglican Church in North America.

Born in Wisconsin and raised in Arkansas, Beth Moore's early life involved working in her father's cinema. She was raised in the Southern Baptist Church, finding it a safe space during her childhood due to experiencing sexual abuse at home. Committing to vocational Christian ministry at 18, Moore discovered a deep desire to study the Bible while volunteering as a Sunday school teacher. This led her to teach a weekly Bible study that grew significantly, prompting her to speak at churches. Despite lacking formal theological education, her Bible studies began to be published in 1994, launching her national speaking career. She founded Living Proof Ministries to support this work and began holding conferences across the country.

Living Proof Ministries organized numerous "Living Proof Live" conferences annually, often in conjunction with Lifeway Christian Resources, featuring Travis Cottrell for worship. Moore also collaborated with Kay Arthur and Priscilla Shirer on "Deeper Still: The Event." Her book sales, particularly related to Esther, reportedly bolstered Lifeway Christian Stores financially during economic challenges. Moore previously supported the Southern Baptist Convention's complementarian theology but faced criticism from some male leaders for her teaching. In 2021, she announced she no longer identified as Southern Baptist and ended her publishing relationship with Lifeway. She subsequently joined the Anglican Church in North America, a move that drew further commentary from some ministers.

Beth Moore does not identify as liberal or feminist and is opposed to abortion. She has spoken out against white supremacy within the church and criticized the Evangelical movement's dismissal of moral failings in politicians, particularly those accused of sexual abuse. Moore expressed astonishment at evangelicals supporting Donald Trump after the Access Hollywood tape's release, viewing "Trumpism" and Christian nationalism as dangerous. Having experienced childhood sexual abuse, she became an advocate for survivors, sharing her story and urging the church to address abuse and cover-ups. She has also criticized male church leaders for objectifying women and disregarding abuse claims. Moore has faced criticism, notably from John F. MacArthur, who questioned her role as a woman preacher.