Mission Hope Community

06/14/2026

Still and always not that kind of Baptist!

We stand with you Baptist Women in Ministry and all women impacted by this amendment. Women and people of all gender identities are welcomed and affirmed in AWAB's association. We are STILL !

06/10/2026

More from our kind of Baptists!

“God equally calls women and men to all places of leadership in the church, including preaching, pastoral leadership and as senior pastor.”

As we prepare to gather for 2026 General Assembly next week in Jacksonville, CBF Executive Coordinator Paul Baxley reaffirms our commitment to the Fellowship since its beginning 35 years ago: God calls and gifts women and men alike for ministry leadership.

Read Baxley’s full statement ➡️
https://cbf.net/cbfs-baxley-god-equally-calls-women-and-men-to-all-places-of-leadership-in-the-church-including-preaching-pastoral-leadership-and-as-senior-pastor/

And revisit his “An Invitation to Baptist Christians" from June, 2023 ➡️ https://cbf.net/an-invitation-to-baptist-christians/

06/10/2026

We get it. These women are our kind of Baptists!

Today, the SBC voted again to further restrict women in pastoral roles in churches all across the country.

Baptist Women in Ministry laments this decision and the harmful messages it amplifies.

Convention votes do not decide who is called to pastor, preach, or minister.
Convention votes do not dictate whose callings churches can affirm.
Convention votes do not determine women’s value to God or the church.

Yet convention votes do cause real harm to women and girls.

We express our solidarity with the women in ministry who have been harmed by this vote and the rhetoric surrounding it. Women in ministry deserve affirmation, respect, and the opportunity to follow God’s call.

We remain steadfast in the truth we proclaimed for millions to see: God calls women to pastor, preach, and minister.

Read our full statement: https://bwim.info/BWIMResponsetoSBC/

05/18/2026

Let those who have ears to hear…

05/15/2026

Come join us on Saturday!

04/30/2026

Come enjoy a delightful Mother’s Day concert!

04/22/2026