Does Porn Use Disqualify a Pastor?

If a pastor looks at porn once, restore him with his wife and fellow elders. But if it is a pattern, he is unqualified for eldership.

An episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, hosted by John Piper, titled "Does Porn Use Disqualify a Pastor?" was published on October 5, 2016 and runs 8 minutes.

October 5, 2016 ·8m · Ask Pastor John

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If a pastor looks at porn once, restore him with his wife and fellow elders. But if it is a pattern, he is unqualified for eldership.

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If a pastor looks at porn once, restore him with his wife and fellow elders. But if it is a pattern, he is unqualified for eldership.

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