Coverage dated June 8, 2026 to June 10, 2026

Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors

Headline from Los Angeles Times

The amendment would tighten existing restrictions in the Southern Baptist Convention, which already has a faith statement opposing women pastors.

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9 articles, oldest first.

Seattle Times
Southern Baptist Convention weighs stricter ban on churches with women pastors (opens Seattle Times)
Published Jun 8, 2026
Seattle Times's feed description
Southern Baptist delegates have gathered in Orlando, Florida, for their annual meeting and they
Los Angeles Times
Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jun 10, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
The amendment would tighten existing restrictions in the Southern Baptist Convention, which already has a faith statement opposing women pastors.
Religion News
Southern Baptists pass a ban on women pastors again. This time, they hope it sticks. (opens Religion News)
Published Jun 10, 2026
Religion News's feed description
(RNS) — The proposed ban on churches with women pastors or those that allow women to preach was approved by three-quarters of church messengers gathered in Orlando.
Christianity Today
Southern Baptists Move Closer to Constitutional Ban on Women Pastors (opens Christianity Today)
Published Jun 10, 2026
Christianity Today's feed description
Messengers at the church’s annual meeting easily passed a measure barring churches with women pastors or those that allow women to preach. The change must pass again next year to become permanent.

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