Paul describes a solid family man in 1 Timothy 3:2–7 and Titus 1:6–9. He has only one wife,18 is able to control his children, and is not addicted to wine. Most would agree that these passages prohibit a polygamous person from serving. After that clear prohibition, it gets complicated. Can a single man serve?19 If God calls a man to be a pastor and his wife dies, is he disqualified and must he then resign?20 What about those who were divorced before
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