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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.

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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.

So you choose a personal experience over scripture. This is the same reasoning that leads to gay pastors.

I'll obey God's word. His commands are clear. Disobeyed, excused, but clear.