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"An Overseer (pastor) then must be blameless, the husband of one wife,.." 1 Tim 3

"For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you— if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination." Titus 1.

The language of scripture is pretty clear. Frequently ignored, but straight forward.

[SeekAndFind]

An Overseer (pastor) then must be blameless, the husband of one wife,..

Well, John Stott was the Pastor of ALL SOUL's CHURCH in England for many years. He was NEVER MARRIED ( not the husband of one wife ). Should he have been disqualified because he is single ? What about St. Paul ? Who was not married ?

So my conclusion is this -- if he remains CELIBATE, he is BLAMELESS ( at least in the area of sexual sin ). That means he should be qualified to serve.