Southern Baptists Reject Constitutional Ban on Women Pastors

The vote fell short of the two-thirds majority needed, leaving the denomination's doctrinal stance unchanged.

The proposed amendment received 61% support but needed a two-thirds supermajority to pass.
Opponents argued existing mechanisms already allow for the removal of churches with women pastors.
The decision impacts hundreds of churches, particularly minority congregations with female pastoral staff.
The debate reflects ongoing tensions within the denomination over women's roles in ministry.
Clint Pressley was elected as the new SBC president, favoring the proposed amendment.