Dismay at problems at Piper’s old church

Deepening problems at John Piper’s former church, Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, have resulted in high-profile resignations – and the postponement of its 150th anniversary event.

There are, according to a church leaders, complex issues at play relating to, for instance, racial justice, abuse and trauma and believing what women say. There have also been allegations of abusive leadership and deception against elders.

There are around 40 elders at the church, which Piper pastored for 33 years until 2012.