Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any women pastors

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) recently voted on a measure to formally ban churches with women pastors. Although the measure received 61% support, it failed to achieve the required two-thirds supermajority. The SBC's statement of faith, which declares only men as qualified pastors, remains unchanged. The decision allows for case-by-case enforcement of this doctrine. Some churches have already been ousted for having women pastors, while others have chosen to sever ties with the SBC, citing their right to determine their own ministry practices.

What was the outcome of the recent vote regarding women pastors in the Southern Baptist Convention?

What reasons did opponents of the measure provide for rejecting the amendment to the church's constitution?

What historical context did the Southern Baptist Convention provide regarding their stance on women in pastoral roles?

How did the Southern Baptist Convention's president describe the flexibility in applying their statement of faith?

What implications does the rejection of the measure have for churches that support women pastors?