Southern Baptists Vote Against Women Pastors (06.22.23)

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This week we’re talking about the Southern Baptist Convention voting to prohibit women from serving as “pastors.” Even though much of the religious world has followed along with society in blurring the distinction of roles between men and women, an overwhelming majority voted for the amendment that clarified the SBC’s position on this. Yet the opponents of this amendment who are in favor of women pastors and preachers often cite certain women mentioned in the New Testament as “proof” that they have served and can serve in these roles. We’re going to discuss this in our episode today.

STORY – SBC Decisively Approves Law Amendment, Restores Male-Only Pastorship

“The Southern Baptist Convention passed an amendment that clarified the role of women / barred women from holding pastoral roles at their annual convention being held in New Orleans.

“The amendment, introduced and spearheaded by Pastor Mike Law of Virginia’s Arlington Baptist Church, passed overwhelmingly with the support of approximately 80% of the SBC’s messengers by raised ballot. A subsequent motion to count a paper ballot was rejected by the messengers.

“The amendment reinforces traditional Baptist teaching on the role of women in the Church, citing scripture which has informed Baptist tradition for centuries.

“Southern Baptists reinforced that tradition with the SBC’s Baptist Faith & Message (2000) that reads: ‘While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture.’

“The now-passed amendment’s text is straightforward, leaving little wiggle room for potential undermining from ‘egalitarian’ activists in the SBC.” (American Reformer)