Posted on 12/31/2012 9:02:53 AM PST by wonkowasright
It appears that there are multiple churches currently affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention located Virginia that are either led by women pastors, or co-led by women pastors. Is the SBC now departing from its formal opposition and starting to quietly tolerate female pastors to avoid a decline in the number of congregations/members ? Virginias BGAV is unique in how it lists who leads the various churches so its not clear if this is unique to Virginia or is a growing phenomena in other states.
My understanding of Virginia Baptist is that there are two statewide bodies both affiliated with the national Southern Baptist Convention, Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) and Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia (SBCV). These churches and who leads them came from the information on the BGAV and SBC websites as of a couple weeks ago. As with all data it may be changed after that point, may have been inaccurate at the time the list was compiled etc. There may very well be errors in this data. That said the great majority of these are currently listed as churches affiliated with the SBC on the SBC's own official website, as well as on the BGAV website. These are likely being counted in the "total congregations" and "members" data that the SBC is publishing.
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Rev. Jane T. Lyon, Antioch Baptist Church, Red Oak, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=08001
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=8101-23964
(?) Rev. Kelly A. Lane, Bridgewater Baptist Church, Bridgewater, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=04001
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=2456-22812
Senior Pastor : Rev. Donna H. Britt, Calvary Baptist, Roanoke, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=38007
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=9237-24016
Co Pastor Rev. Angeline Gullins, Calvary Revival Church, Richmond, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=45065
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=2011022015
Multi-Site Campus Pastor: Mrs. Donna Brooks, Coastal Community Church-Corporate Landing Campus, Virginia Beach, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=2808401
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=0000-23452
Senior Pastor : Rev. Lisa Hawkins, Convergence: A Creative Community of Faith, Alexandria, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=23021
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=6260-22302
Co-Pastor: Rev. Colleen Swingle-Titus, Crozet Baptist Church, Crozet, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=02012
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=5171-22932
(?)Rev. Jody Breeding, Garden Baptist Church, Oakwood, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=26011
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=3233-24631
Senior Pastor: Dr. Elizabeth P. Mills, Grace Baptist Church, Richmond, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=37015
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=0134-23221
Senior Pastor: Rev. Pamela Chisholm, Greenbrier Baptist Church, Arlington, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=23028
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=6688-22204
Senior Pastor: Rev. Kathy Shereda, High Hills Baptist Church, Jarratt, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=30019
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=8688-23867
Senior Pastor: Rev. Kathy P. Nicholls, Inglewood Baptist Church, Lynchburg, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=20009
[NO SBC LINK LISTED]
Senior Pastor: Dr. Rebecca Gunter, Lakesie Baptist Church, Henrico, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=37019
[NO SBC LINK LISTED]
Senior Pastor: Rev. Stacy Vanover, Maple Grove Baptist Church, Coeburn, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=44009
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=557-24230
Senior Pastor: Rev. Jillian M. Andrzejewki, Mooreland Baptist Church, North Garden, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=02024
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=3882-22959
http://mbc.avenue.org/pastor.htm [Mooreland Baptist Church] website states
During Jillian's time at Chamberlayne Baptist Church she experienced all parts of ministry: administration, pastoral care, preaching, leading meetings, and planning worship. She has also taught children's classes and Adult Bible study. She has seen Chamberlayne undergo a visioning process. She also did her internship for seminary there.
She was ordained at Chamberlayne in May of 2010.[NOTE: Chamberlayne isn't in this list but is an SBC church so there are more than just the churches in this list]
Co-Pastor: Rev. Lois Paige, New Canaan Baptist Church, Richmond, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=37087
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=2004051566
Co-Pastor: Jessica Williams, Nomini Baptist Church, Montross, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=36024
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=8429-22520
Multi-Site Campus Pastor: Rev. Angie Frame, Powhatan Community Church - Virtual Campus, Powhatan, VA [Church Website says "Online Campus Pastor"
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=2104802
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=2007089205
Interim Pastor: Rev. Jane Cicione, Preddys Creek Baptist Church, Barboursville, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=WC029
[NO SBC LINK]
Senior Pastor: Rev. Jennifer J. Kelly, Rapidan Baptist Church, Wolftown, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=40028
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=4709-22748
Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Sabrina St. Clair, Rhema Christian Ministry, Fredricksburg, VA [appears to mix other data, such as a location with the pastors name]
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=13078
[NO SBC LINK]
Senior Pastor: Rev. Nancy S. McDaniel, Rhoadesville Baptist Church, Rhoadsville, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=14030
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=5364-22542
Multi-Site Campus Pastor: Mrs. Sheri Crawford, Spring Hill Baptist Church, Ruckersville, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=203401
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=7473-22968
Senior Pastor: Rev. Mary Ann Mann, Tomahawk Baptist Church, Midlothian, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=21033
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=2044-23112
Senior Pastor: Rev. Nancy R. Poti, Trinity Church, Baptist, Richmond, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=37074
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=4936-23113
Senior Pastor: Rev. Carol H. Johnston, Troutville Baptist Church, Troutville, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=38061
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=1026-24175
According to what appears to be the local church website, Carol Johnston is senior pastor at Troutville Baptist Church. She was called here first as an interim pastor in September 1999, and then as senior pastor in February 2000. Before arriving at Troutville, Carol served at Grandin Court Baptist for 20 years.
Senior Pastor: Rev. Anna P. Miller, Westhunt Baptist Church, Richmond, VA
http://www.vbmb.org/apps/Churches/maps.cfm?ChurchID=10051
http://www.sbc.net/churchsearch/church.asp?ID=2983-23294
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Can the Pajama's Media help me understand the above ? Is it limited to Virginia ? I was involved in the baptist world for many years, but have lost touch with much of it now. It looks to me like, in liberal areas ( metro areas ) the baptists are softening on the idea of women pastors. Though I'm sure in the majority of areas this is not the case.
A few years ago First Baptist of Decatur reportedly was expelled from the SBC when it called Julie Pennington-Russell as its lead pastor. However according to the Texas Baptists ( formerly BGCT ) website, though not currently listed anymore, it is my understanding that Mrs. Russell was allegedly a lead speaker at a recent Women in Ministry conference. The Texas Baptists website is promoting the idea of women pastors and appears to be suggesting the should be ordained. This seems to indicate that in the liberal areas of Texas a move toward a more progressive approach is being made as well.
Some of those churches you listed are actually members of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and not the SBC (although most probably still support SBC missions).
This is so sad in my opinion. The Bible, throughout, designates men.
That may very well be true that they are members of both. Indeed Texas Baptists at the state level are jointly affiliated with CBF and SBC. The silence of the SBC about Texas Baptists promoting women pastors on their official website is, to me, a surprising thing.
The thing I’m trying to find out is, and it does appear that way, has the SBC stopped removing churches from its membership lists just because they are calling female pastors.
My Texas Baptist church is not affiliated with CBF.
Wish I could help. Mrs. GBC any I currently have a membership with a CBF church in Alabama and I don’t have any past with the SBC and do not plan on having a future with them.
The SBC is bottom up. For a church to be removed, someone would have to make a complaint about the church, and a vote taken at the conference.
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Matthew 28:1-10
It was also the Samaritan woman at the well whom He revealed Himself as 'Messiah'. Jesus did more for equality for women than anyone else ever has.
But they were NOT the prebyters. Read Paul to Timothy, please.
Giving out the Gospel is the job for all believers in our public ministry. The office of Elder/Pastor and Deacon is male only: and that is doctrine from Scripture in its precise context.
It is an instruction to give a specific piece of news to the disciples.
Jesus did more for equality for women than anyone else ever has.
That was not even a concept at the time.
Nor is it a goal of the Gospel.
Couching your exegesis in post-French Revolution terminology does not do it any favors.
The implied notion here is that being a pastor or a preacher is a "human right" instead of a calling.
Also implied is the notion that men and women are interchangeable equivalents, as opposed to the biblical concept that all human beings share in a divinely-bestowed dignity, each with their own responsibilities.
What I find interesting about this is the fact that these women deliberately violate this Biblical teaching:
“I allow no woman to teach or to have authority over men; she is to remain in quietness and keep silence [in religious assemblies].” 1 Timothy 2:12(Amplified Bible translation)
yet at the same time these women believe it is sinful to baptize an infant which the Bible itself never forbids.
As far as I know all the apostles were men. LOL! Christ called men! How about that?
Churches in the SBC are independent. They are not tied to a set of rules to be maintained. Our local county Baptist association kicked out a church that elected women deacons. While an SBC church, they do not tell us who we can hire as pastor. That said, our church would not hire a female pastor. We stick to the biblical rules.
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Great tagline!
Amen, amen, amen!
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Really? I thought the Eastern Orthodox Church was pretty strict about limiting their priesthood to men only.
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