International Mission Board controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
External review of abuse-case policies
A review by Gray Plant Mooty identified significant concerns with historical case handling and said the organization's policies and procedures fell short of contemporary best practices. The IMB said it would implement the recommendations, while a proposal to release the report publicly was not adopted.
2018
Handling of abuse allegations involving Mark Edwin Aderholt
Public reporting alleged that the IMB had concluded abuse by former missionary Mark Edwin Aderholt was more likely than not, yet allowed him to resign without notifying future employers. After the allegations became public and Aderholt was arrested, the IMB apologized and commissioned an external examination.
2006
Trustee dissent and governance controversy
Trustee Wade Burleson challenged board policies and alleged suppression of minority trustee dissent. A proposal to remove him was later rescinded under an internal arrangement governing trustee communications.
2005
Embezzlement by former accountant
The IMB obtained a judgment against Benton Gray Harvey over embezzlement connected with his accounting work for the organization in Istanbul, Turkey.
2005
Dispute over baptism statistics
Critics alleged that the IMB's presentation of baptism totals overstated the direct role of its missionaries by failing to distinguish local preachers and churches involved in the reported activity.