Southern Baptist Convention vote on ban against churches with women pastors

The Southern Baptist Convention rejected a proposal to ban churches with women pastors in their constitution. The denomination already has a way to remove such churches and the vote failed to get a required two-thirds majority.

Southern Baptist Convention Voting on Ban on Churches with Women Pastors

Southern Baptist Convention to vote on constitutional ban on churches with women pastors at annual meeting in Indianapolis. Proposal could affect hundreds of congregations and disproportionately impact predominantly Black churches. Debate centers on interpretation of denominational doctrine restricting pastor roles to men only. Amendment proponents argue for reinforcing doctrinal statement, while critics question the need for such a ban and its implications for church autonomy and diversity.