The development of evangelical Christianity among Roma communities in Bulgaria, often regarded as one of the most progressive religious movements among Roma in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, has significantly transformed local religious life and social relations. Evangelical churches, most commonly Baptist and Pentecostal, play an important role in Roma neighborhoods by providing moral guidance and social support. Evangelical Roma churches are typically dominated by male pastors, who function not only as spiritual leaders but also as representatives of the community beyond the church. This concentration of authority reinforces hierarchical power relations within the community and restricts women's access to formal leadership positions. Although women are highly visible and active in religious life, their participation is usually confined to auxiliary roles. Where female leadership is permitted, it is typically framed as complementary rather than equivalent to male authority, with women's influence understood as inspirational rather than institutional. Despite these inequalities, evangelical affiliation can also offer limited forms of empowerment for Roma women. Churches may promote literacy, education, and disciplined lifestyles, providing women with new social networks and a degree of personal authority. Nevertheless, such empowerment remains constrained, operating within a framework that ultimately sustains male dominance. Gender inequality thus continues to be a defining feature of religious life in evangelical Roma communities, shaped by the intersection of evangelical teachings, Roma cultural norms, and broader structures of social marginalization.