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Beth Allison Barr On ‘Ministry By Marriage’ And The Demands Placed On Pastors’ Wives

By Katelyn Beaty·
April 26, 2025 7:59 am·

Did you know there are piles of guidebooks meant to help women excel at being the church’s first lady? From how to step out of…

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Why Are Southern Baptists Still Arguing About Women Preachers?

By Bob Smietana·
March 4, 2025 4:40 pm·

The Southern Baptist Convention’s credentials committee had a problem. It had been asked to determine whether or not to expel one of the denomination’s largest…

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Interview: ‘A Well-Trained Wife’ Unpacks Life in Christian Patriarchy

By Kathryn Post·
July 25, 2024 3:20 pm·

When Tia Levings married at 19 years old, she achieved what her Baptist church had endorsed as her life’s highest calling: becoming a Christian wife.…

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Southern Baptists Don’t Get Votes to Add ‘Only Men’ Pastors Language to Constitution

By Adelle Banks·
June 12, 2024 2:30 pm·

Southern Baptists failed to adopt a change in their constitution that would explicitly state that “only men” can be “any kind of pastor” in affiliated…

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Church Issues ·

Nearly 300 ACNA Clergy And A Texas Diocese Call for Male-Only Priesthood

By Kathryn Post·
June 8, 2024 7:40 am·

At an Anglican theological conference in January, UK priest and political commentator The Rev. Calvin Robinson stirred up a long-simmering controversy when he called women’s ordination a…

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Church Issues ·

Historic Sermon at Joint Black Baptist Meeting Draws Cheers, Controversy

By Adelle Banks·
January 31, 2024 8:00 am·

The Rev. Gina Stewart has been known for breaking barriers in Black Baptist circles. In 1995, she became pastor of Christ Missionary Baptist Church and…

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Church Issues ·

American Baptist Churches USA To Be Led by Rev. Gina Jacobs-Strain

By Fiona André·
November 7, 2023 5:00 pm·

On Saturday, the American Baptist Churches USA became the last of the major mainline Protestant denominations to appoint a female leader by naming the Rev.…

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Education ·

Embattled Northern Seminary Appoints Two New Female Board Members

By Rebecca Hopkins·
October 30, 2023 6:10 pm·

Northern Seminary has appointed two new female board members, one with experience in abuse response, the other a seasoned pastor. This follows a months-long shakeup,…

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Women ·

Churchgoers And Leaders Find Value in Ministry to Women

By Aaron Earls·
October 17, 2023 1:00 pm·

Ministry leaders and women churchgoers believe ministry to women is working in their congregations, but both feel there’s room for improvement. Lifeway Research surveyed 1,001…

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Beth Allison Barr On ‘Ministry By Marriage’ And The Demands Placed On Pastors’ Wives

Why Are Southern Baptists Still Arguing About Women Preachers?

Interview: ‘A Well-Trained Wife’ Unpacks Life in Christian Patriarchy

Southern Baptists Don’t Get Votes to Add ‘Only Men’ Pastors Language to Constitution

Nearly 300 ACNA Clergy And A Texas Diocese Call for Male-Only Priesthood

Historic Sermon at Joint Black Baptist Meeting Draws Cheers, Controversy

American Baptist Churches USA To Be Led by Rev. Gina Jacobs-Strain

Embattled Northern Seminary Appoints Two New Female Board Members

Churchgoers And Leaders Find Value in Ministry to Women

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Why Are Southern Baptists Still Arguing About Women Preachers?

Interview: ‘A Well-Trained Wife’ Unpacks Life in Christian Patriarchy

Southern Baptists Don’t Get Votes to Add ‘Only Men’ Pastors Language to Constitution

Nearly 300 ACNA Clergy And A Texas Diocese Call for Male-Only Priesthood

Historic Sermon at Joint Black Baptist Meeting Draws Cheers, Controversy

American Baptist Churches USA To Be Led by Rev. Gina Jacobs-Strain

Embattled Northern Seminary Appoints Two New Female Board Members

Churchgoers And Leaders Find Value in Ministry to Women

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