What a load of blarmy! Missionary CHURCH PLANTERS and Apostles were in authority ABOVE pastors, roughly like bishops are today, depending on your denomination. A Church planter like Paul, by definition HAD to be a pastor, as he started the fellowships, which he oversaw...
Jesus gave us an example, in His lifestyle and teachings, and, was fully human....so the "He can do whatever He wants" because he was also God doesn't cut it as an argument. Why do you believe single adults are morally inferior to married adults?
Again, what organized Christian group, except for the "Church of wbarmy," REQUIRES married leadership (be they pastors, missionaries, or bishops)??
Jesus is God and can do whatever He wants. That is the ultimate expression of God. He can save Whom He wants, He can condemn who He wants, and He can lay down His life when He wants.
I do not believe that single adults are morally inferior. Don't put words in my mouth unless you wish to do it face to face. Everyone has different gifts and responsibilities.
Try going to an Independent Fundamental Baptist church and telling them the Pastor doesn't need to be married. Or can be a serial monogamist.
There is no “church of wbarmy” but there is a family of wbarmy. And all are professed Christians, bought by the blood and serving in their local churches.
(Keep a decent tongue in your mouth)