The Southern Baptist Convention’s vote to strengthen enforcement of its prohibition on women pastors landed like a ...

(RNS) — As she prepared to preach at the evening service Tuesday (Sept. 9) at the annual session of the National Baptist Convention U.S.A. Inc., the Rev. Tracey L. Brown admitted to feeling the nerves ...

(RNS) — The tradition of “Seven Last Words” services hosted by Black churches will mark a new milestone on Good Friday (April 3) when all seven of the active African American women bishops of the ...

It’s been a stubborn reality for women in the Black church: Men who are called to preach are readily accepted, but women struggle to have their call even acknowledged, much less get encouragement to ...

A sacred Black church tradition rooted in Christ’s final words is evolving — embracing livestreams, diverse voices and modern interpretations that connect ancient scripture to today’s struggles for ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Southern Baptists voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to add language to their constitution enshrining their longstanding opposition to female preachers and pastors. The vote in favor of ...

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