New Saddleback Pastor Labels His Wife a 'Teaching Pastor' despite SBC Resolution

 By Milton Quintanilla - Posted at Christian Headlines:

The California-based megachurch Saddleback Church, which is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, has identified the new lead pastor's wife as a "teaching pastor" despite the denomination's stance on the pastoral office being limited to men.

Pastor Andy Wood, the successor of former pastor and bestselling author Rick Warren, lists his wife, Stacie, as a "pastor" in his biography on the church website.

"Pastors Andy and Stacie Wood started their ministry in California as church planters in the Bay Area," the biography reads, according to The Christian Post. "They began Echo Church in 2009, and it eventually became one of the fastest-growing churches in the area."

Earlier this month, Stacie Wood preached at the church with a message titled "The Courage to Slow Down" and was identified as a "teaching pastor." Prior to moving to Saddleback Church, she previously served alongside her husband as a "teaching pastor" at Echo Church.

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See also:

• Saddleback pastor says he’ll encourage women to preach but ‘doesn’t want to engage in denominational battles’ | Baptist Press
• Saddleback leader's wife Stacie Wood serving as 'teaching pastor' | Church & Ministries News (christianpost.com)
• Saddleback Pastor Affirms Intention to Continue in the SBC – Denny Burk