Debate over Southern Baptist women pastors
The Southern Baptist Convention is debating whether women should serve as pastors, with influential leaders proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit women from holding primary leadership roles. Despite previous votes falling short of a two-thirds majority, the issue continues to cause divisions, leading some churches to sever ties with the denomination. The debate has sparked criticism from opponents who argue it undermines church autonomy and harms women called to ministry, as membership declines and conversations about biblical roles remain contentious.
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