Women now comprise 51% of divinity school students, yet in mainline Protestant churches that have ordained women for decades, they account for only about 3% of pastors who lead large congregations. In evangelical churches, most of which do not ordain women, some opt to leave for denominations that will accept them as ministers. Women from historically black churches wanting to ascend to the pulpit often start their own congregations. (NY Times 8/26/06)