Missouri pastor on leave after derogatory sermon about women, ‘trophy wife’ Melania Trump

Following backlash over the pastor's sermon from February 21, General Baptist Ministries — First General Baptist's national organization — issued a statement on Facebook saying Clark's speech 'included comments that are not consistent with the positions and values of General Baptists.'

'In keeping with our structure, the Executive Committee recommended that the Council of Associations and the MoArk Presbytery research the statements and take appropriate action,' the organization wrote on March 2.

Clark has also reportedly 'taken a leave of absence and is seeking professional counseling' as of March 2. It's unclear if he will continue to be a pastor at First General Baptist Church.