The Association of Theological Schools has pressured Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to alter its hiring policy. Seay is a third-generation Southern Baptist minister. He launched University Baptist Church in January 1995. The church, located near Baylor University, now attracts nearly 1,100 young people for Sunday services. Wicca is practicing its faith more openly, according to sociologist Mary Jo Neitz, who has studied the movement since 1987.
Large festivals attract many visitors.
Some Wiccan groups, such as the Aquarian Tabernacle Church near Seattle, have large, public worship services. A Wiccan seminary in Nashua, New Hampshire, offers classes and home study. We are now happy to work in voluntary cooperation with Southern Baptist churches. We don't want our music to be just for the Christian marketplace. If they can do what they're doing out there and still maintain their commitment, it's great.