Southern Baptists will debate a proposed ban on churches with women in any pastoral roles during their annual meeting in Orlando, Florida. This marks the fourth consecutive year of discussions on the issue, with a proposed amendment by Albert Mohler aiming to clarify the denomination's stance on female pastors.

• 01The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has attempted to amend its constitution to ban women from any pastoral role for four years, but has failed to achieve the required two-thirds majority.
• 02Albert Mohler's proposed amendment seeks to exclude churches that endorse women serving as pastors, which has garnered support from SBC leadership.
• 03The SBC's membership has declined to 12.3 million, the lowest since 1973, despite a recent increase in baptisms.
• 04Other resolutions to be discussed include humane treatment of immigrants and a denunciation of antisemitic violence, reflecting the SBC's engagement with broader social issues.
• 05The SBC remains a significant political force, largely supporting former President Trump's policies, particularly on gender and immigration.

The ongoing debate over female pastors could influence church policies and membership dynamics within the SBC, affecting congregations across the United States.