statement of belief

That movement culminated in a revised statement of belief in 2000, which included a declaration that while “both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture.”

That movement culminated in a revised statement of belief in 2000, which included a declaration that while “both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture.”

The denomination’s statement of belief, the Baptist Faith and Message, says Christians should oppose “all forms of sexual immorality, including … homosexuality.”

“New business items direct the union to do something for a year, but they aren’t a permanent statement of belief,” said Education Week’s Madeline Will.

“New business items direct the union to do something for a year, but they aren’t a permanent statement of belief,” said Education Week’s Madeline Will.