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Article: A lesbian is my copastor. (Religion).(Nancy Petty named co-pastor of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church)(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
- Article date:
- June 25, 2002
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An independent Baptist church in Raleigh, N.C., in April named lesbian Nancy Petty as its copastor. The 850-member Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, a progressive church located adjacent to North Carolina State University, is believed to be the first Baptist church in the South to appoint a gay person as lead clergy.
Petty will share duties with the Rev. Jack McKinney, the congregation's senior pastor for the past two years.
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