Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting 2025

The 2025 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Dallas endorsed a ban on same-sex marriage and called for the reversal of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling legalizing it. They also supported policies promoting childbearing and curbing sports betting.

Conservative Christian Activists Targeting to Reverse Obergefell v. Hodges

Conservative Christian activists are targeting to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court ruling that legalized gay marriage, following their success in overturning Roe v. Wade. The Southern Baptist Convention plans to vote on acting to overturn Obergefell, aligning with a growing effort by evangelicals nationwide to challenge the established civil right of same-sex marriage.

Decline in Membership of the Southern Baptist Convention

The Southern Baptist Convention lost over a quarter of a million members in 2023-2024 but saw an increase in weekly worshippers and baptisms. The number of churches also declined during this period.

Opposition to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) by Southern Baptist Convention and Others

The Southern Baptist Convention opposes in vitro fertilization due to the destruction of human embryos. Republicans are divided on IVF, with some pushing for legislation to protect access to the procedure. The Catholic Church also condemns IVF and surrogate pregnancies.

Southern Baptist Convention vote on ban against churches with women pastors

The Southern Baptist Convention rejected a proposal to ban churches with women pastors in their constitution. The denomination already has a way to remove such churches and the vote failed to get a required two-thirds majority.

Southern Baptist Convention Voting on Ban on Churches with Women Pastors

Southern Baptist Convention to vote on constitutional ban on churches with women pastors at annual meeting in Indianapolis. Proposal could affect hundreds of congregations and disproportionately impact predominantly Black churches. Debate centers on interpretation of denominational doctrine restricting pastor roles to men only. Amendment proponents argue for reinforcing doctrinal statement, while critics question the need for such a ban and its implications for church autonomy and diversity.

Controversy over Southern Baptist Convention potentially banning churches with female pastors

The Southern Baptist Convention may ban churches with female pastors, sparking controversy and potential expulsions. Some argue for reinforcing the denomination's doctrine, while others see it as a divisive issue overshadowing more pressing matters like sexual abuse cases. The vote could impact hundreds of congregations, especially predominantly Black churches.