Constitutional Amendment
8 articles
GwenSouthern Baptist Convention Reaffirms Saddleback Ouster, Votes to Expel Fern Creek Baptist Church Over Female Pastors
The Southern Baptist Convention reaffirmed its February 2023 expulsion of Saddleback Church in Southern California, the denomination’s largest congregation that ordained women, during its two-day annual meeting that...
Church of Nigeria Calls for Mandatory Drug Tests for Public Office Holders and Candidates
The Church of Nigeria, a member province of the Anglican Communion, has called for a constitutional amendment that would make drug and substance-abuse tests mandatory for serving public...
Richmond, Virginia, First Baptist Church votes to withdraw from Southern Baptist Convention
The First Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia, voted to withdraw from the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) at a special called business meeting held in its Fellowship Hall during...
Southern Baptists Narrowly Reject Constitutional Ban on Churches With Female Pastors
Southern Baptists narrowly rejected a proposal on Wednesday to write a ban on churches with female pastors into the denomination’s constitution. The measure received support from 61% of...
Southern Baptist Convention Proposes Constitutional Amendment on Pastoral Roles
Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, announced his intention to propose a constitutional amendment at the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention meeting. The amendment aims to...
LCMS Convention Approves Constitutional Amendment to Allow Special District Conventions to Be Called by Circuit Forums or District Vice-Presidents in Cases of Urgent Necessity
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has taken a step toward modifying its constitutional procedures for convening special district conventions. During its 69th Regular Convention, held in Phoenix, Ariz.,...
PCUSA Committee Refers Monogamy Overture to Further Study, Deems It Out of Order
The Presbyterian Church (USA) has taken a procedural step regarding a controversial overture that sought to mandate monogamy for ordained clergy. The overture, titled “On Requiring Ministers of...
