Southern Baptist Convention weighs stricter ban on churches with women pastors
Messengers are considering a constitutional amendment after last year’s ban fell short, as membership has dropped 3% to 12.3 million, Lifeway Research said.
- On Tuesday, Southern Baptist Convention messengers began their annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, where delegates are expected to vote on a constitutional amendment that would formally ban churches with women pastors.
- Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President Albert Mohler plans to introduce the "Truth and Unity Amendment" to add a sixth requirement for cooperating churches, aiming to settle the recurring debate after previous attempts fell short of the required two-thirds majority.
- Baptist Women in Ministry erected a billboard near the convention site declaring, "God calls women to pastor, preach and minister," responding to the proposed amendment that critics argue restricts leadership opportunities and threatens local church autonomy.
- With membership falling to 12.3 million, delegates will also vote on resolutions condemning antisemitism and addressing immigration, as SBC leaders seek to shift the narrative toward missions rather than internal disputes over gender roles.
- If approved, the amendment would set denomination policy in stone, risking the loss of additional congregations that espouse more egalitarian views; proponents argue the measure provides necessary clarity to prevent long, time-consuming debates in future years.
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