SBC Votes to Enforce Male Pastors Only | Jacksonville News

Southern Baptists just voted to enforce a long-standing rule: only men can be pastors — and churches that don’t comply could lose membership. While not new, this move turns doctrine into enforceable policy, sparking fierce debate — especially in Black churches where women have long led ministries without official titles. Critics like Bishop Corletta Vaughn call it exclusionary, while leaders like Albert Mohler frame it as defending biblical orthodoxy. With 3,875 Black churches in the denomination, this vote threatens to reshape who gets to lead — and who gets to define divine calling. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/9e88ca023658c5ca