06/10/2026
Truly their loss and a reminder that one’s interpretation of the Bible may just be wrong.
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/