The article "Remembering Addie: Baptist Ordination Pioneer and the Influence of Feminism on Her Ministry Journey" by Pamela R. Durso discusses the life of Addie Elizabeth Davis, the first ordained woman minister in Southern Baptist circles, ordained in 1964. It highlights her background, including her education at Meredith College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Despite societal challenges, Davis pursued her calling to pastoral ministry, contributing to early discussions on women’s ordination. The article emphasizes her embrace of feminist principles, her role in ministry, and her advocacy for women's leadership in the church, which influenced future generations of Baptist women.
