Jennifer Lyell, Southern Baptist Church Leader and Survivor, Dies Aged 47

Southern Baptist abuse survivor, key figure in reforms, dies

Her accusations of sexual abuse by a seminary professor led to denominational reforms.

Jennifer Lyell, former Lifeway Christian Resources (Lifeway) vice president and Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) abuse survivor, died at the age of 47 on Saturday, June 7.

Jennifer Lyell, former Lifeway Christian Resources (Lifeway) vice president and Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) abuse survivor, died at the age of 47 on Saturday, June 7, following a series of “catastrophic strokes” she suffered earlier in the week.

Jennifer Lyell, Southern Baptist church leader and survivor, dies aged 47

Jennifer Lyell has previously made headlines for her allegations against a Southern Baptist Convention professor.

Jennifer Lyell, notable SBC abuse survivor, dies at 47

Jennifer Lyell, an abuse survivor who played a key role in the Southern Baptist Convention’s response to allegations, has died at age 47.

SBC abuse whistleblower Jennifer Lyell dies

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Jennifer Lyell, SBC abuse survivor and former Lifeway executive, has died

(RNS) — Lyell was once one of the highest-ranking women in the Southern Baptist Convention, but her life fell apart after she reported alleged abuse by a former SBC seminary professor.