The church also affirmed "that every woman was created in the image of God, and they should be valued for that reason. LOCATION: First General is located at 601 Barrett. In the sermon, he suggested wives who let themselves go are the reason husbands stray sexually. Its A New Day We believe every day is a chance to make a new start and thrive through Christ, Jesus.
General Baptist Ministries, of which Clark's church is affiliated, issued a statement saying his sermon "included comments that are not consistent with the positions and values of General Baptists." Updated April 20, 2021: Pastor Stewart-Allen Clark posted a statement apologizing to his First General Baptist Church for preaching a sermon in February to his congregation that was also streamed live on the internet. "Ĭlark has now taken a leave of absence from the church and is now seeking "professional counseling," according to the church. "If beautiful women from the south are called ‘southern belles,’ does that mean beautiful women from Mexico are called ‘Taco Belles?'" Clark asked at one point in his address. Stewart Allen Clark, a 55-year-old pastor at Malden First General Baptist Church, has gone on leave following backlash over his 'sexist' sermon last month. At least one of the pastor's comments was also condemned as racist. More: Donald Trump, Melania Trump secretly received COVID-19 vaccine in JanuaryĬlark's sermon, which was roundly condemned as derogatory and beyond-the-pale for a religious sermon. Clark made waves with a Sunday sermon in February where he said that women should strive to stay slim to keep men interested. "And men want their wives to look good at home and in public, can I get an Amen!"Īt another point, Clark pondered, "Why is it so many times that women, after they get married, let themselves go?" Most women can’t be trophy wives but maybe you’re a participation trophy, Stewart-Allen Clark, pastor of the 1st General Baptist Church in Malden, Mo., said in a sermon that was posted on. Pastor Stewart-Allen Clark of Missouris Malden First General Baptist Church is on leave and in counseling, the church told local CBS News affiliate KCTV. Wearing flip flops and pajamas to Walmart – that ain’t going to work. "Men have a need for their women to look like women. maybe you’re a participation trophy," Clark said during the 22-minute sermon at First General Baptist Church in Malden, Missouri. "Most women can’t be trophy wives, but you know. "I’m not saying every woman can be the epic trophy wife of all time like Melania Trump," Stewart-Allen Clark told his church in February as an image of her appeared on a large screen behind him. On Sunday, Pastor Stewart-Allen Clark told his congregation that divorce should be avoided if you’re unhappy in your marriage. Watch Video: Melania Trump breaks first lady tea-and-tour tradition with Jill BidenĪ Baptist pastor is on leave after receiving broad criticism for sexist and racist comments he made about women, and former first lady Melania Trump, during a sermon to his congregation.
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