Saddleback Church, One of the Largest in the SBC, Ordains Its First Female Pastors

Saddleback Church has appointed its first female pastors, despite being affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, which specifically prohibits women from being ordained.

“Yesterday was a historic night for Saddleback Church in many ways!” said Saddleback in a Facebook update posted on Friday, May 7. “We ordained our first three women pastors, Liz Puffer, Cynthia Petty, and Katie Edwards!”

At present, little is known about what each of the women’s roles will entail, including whether their responsibilities involve preaching in front of the whole congregation. Read More