We previously reported that the Southern Baptist Convention did not pass its amendment to require that member churches only have male pastors. Some opposing the amendment made this somewhat of a crusade because they felt it would drive out black churches within the convention. Via the Dissenter, we learn of the following video of parties within the denomination that celebrate female pastors:
Open egalitarians in the SBC are taking a victory lap over the defeat of the Law Amendment:
— Woke Preacher Clips (@WokePreacherTV) June 24, 2024
"I was in Indiana with all of that was going on and was thinking about leaving…the convention because of what's going on now and the conservative bent that's happening, the political… pic.twitter.com/ymIb1W8FvJ
These internecine battles will cause a great schism in the SBC.
That might happen, Fred. I think some of the conservatives are taking a wait-and-see attitude with regard to the new president. They seem to be hopeful he will do the right thing on a range of important matters although I am a bit skeptical.