Google Preferred SourcesComments
ForumsShare

5 theologically conservative denominations that allow women to serve as pastors

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter

The Christian and Missionary Alliance

John Stumbo is president of The Christian and Missionary Alliance.
John Stumbo is president of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. | CMA

The Christian and Missionary Alliance, a denomination founded in 1881 and known for its strong emphasis on evangelism and mission work, recently decided to allow female pastors.

At the CMA General Council held in Spokane, Washington, earlier this month, delegates voted to update the language of the denomination’s Statement of Faith.

This included allowing the title of “ordained” to include both male and female official workers, while previously, women workers could only be considered “consecrated” for church work.

“Official workers may also carry the title of “pastor” or “reverend” for specific ministry roles at the discretion of local church leadership,” explained the CMA in a statement.

Follow Michael Gryboski on Twitter or Facebook

Was this article helpful?

Become a CP Insider.
Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone.

The truth has a cost, and Insiders help carry it.
A dollar from an Insider comes with no strings attached. It keeps our reporters on the story, keeps our journalism open to everyone, and keeps every editorial decision in the newsroom, where it belongs.

Become a CP Insider and choose the amount you want to pay. You can change, pause or cancel anytime. As a thank-you, you’ll get:

  • The Insider Newsletter, a members-only monthly letter from our newsroom

  • Ad-free reading across christianpost.com


From as low as $8.25/month
Prefer to give once?

We’re sorry to hear that.

Hope you’ll give us another try and check out some other articles.
Return to homepage.

Most Popular

More Articles