Southern Baptists Vote to Advance Ban on Women Pastors
The Southern Baptist Convention has voted to move forward with a formal ban on churches that employ women as pastors, reflecting ongoing theological debates within the denomination.
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The Southern Baptist Convention has voted to move forward with a formal ban on churches that employ women as pastors, reflecting ongoing theological debates within the denomination.

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The Southern Baptist Convention is once again debating whether to expand its ban on churches with female pastors. This discussion marks the fourth consecutive year the issue has been considered.