Ruth Graham

New York Times reporter covering religion, faith, and values

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The Southern Baptist Convention has expelled Southern California’s Saddleback Church in response to its decision to ordain women pastors.

OC megachurch Saddleback expelled from Southern Baptist Convention over women pastors

The Southern Baptist Convention has expelled Southern California’s Saddleback Church in response to its decision to ordain women pastors.

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