State of Women in Baptist Life Report 2025
The State of Women in Baptist Life Report 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of BWIM’s publication of statistics and analysis for women in ministry among Baptists. The first half of the report contains a summary of research which reveals six markers of congregations that are creating empowering environments for women. The second half of the report provides current statistics and analysis on women’s ordinations in Baptist churches, women serving in ministry among Baptists as senior pastors and co-pastors, women endorsed as chaplains by Baptist denominational bodies, and Baptist women’s enrollment in seminaries. We hope that the data and research in the report serve as metrics and motivators for progress so that women in ministry are able to thrive as they minister and lead within Baptist communities.
Invitation to Action: Schedule a Consultation
The release of The State of Women in Baptist Life Report is a call for deep reflection and intentional action within every Baptist congregation. To help your church respond effectively, beginning January 2026 Baptist Women in Ministry is offering consultations which can be conducted with congregational lay leadership and/or church staffs. The consultation process provides education and assessment of the markers of congregations which create empowering environment for women as described in the report.
Don’t let the report’s findings stop at your church’s door—take the vital next step by contacting us to inquire about scheduling a consultation and begin your journey toward lasting, meaningful change.