SBC Divides Over Women Pastors and Immigration

The Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting sparked controversy with resolutions on political violence and immigration—non-binding but politically charged. A conservative faction won key victories, including backing new president Pastor Willy Rice and formally banning women from pastoral roles. They also tried to narrow the political violence resolution to target a specific activist’s assassination, but the committee rejected it, insisting the language must reflect broader Baptist values. On immigration, a resolution calling for orderly, humane enforcement passed, though an amendment emphasizing care for immigrant families and children was defeated—though the final version still urged the government to protect children and families. The episode underscores the Convention’s deepening internal divisions as it wrestles with faith, politics, and unity in a rapidly changing cultural landscape. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f42595a786fb2cdb