Its scriptural officers are pastors and deacons. While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture.
Baptist Faith and Message 2000, Chapter VI
The Southern Baptist Convention expelled California-based Saddleback Church, one of America’s largest, because the megachurch installed a woman in the office of pastor, Baptist Press reported Tuesday.
Faithful Steward Ministries and FSM Women's Outreach 