[Frumanchu]

If they are not active homosexuals, if they do not in any way promote or engage in homosexual behavior, then I have no problem with it from my end. However, it is also in the hands of that individual. If he is aware of the sin in him and perserveres in fighting it, giving himself over to the Holy Spirit to aide in his fight, then if he feels called to the ministry or classroom he should be there. If he repeatedly struggles and stumbles, unable to get an upper hand, then he should not be considering those vocations. My same arguments apply to alcoholics, those addicted to pornography, and really any other habitual and pervasive sin. I do NOT view homosexuality as "more sinful" than any other. If an individual has a struggle with sin in his life that would be a major distraction, he should not be shepherding a congregation.