The National Baptist Convention ordained its first woman preacher in 1965.
Reverend Tracey L. Brown became the first woman to preach at a worship service during the National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc.’s (NBCUSA) annual meeting.
The 63-year-old pastor learned of the accomplishment from NBCUSA leaders moments before the Sept. 9 service held at the Kansas City (MO) Convention Center…