Can Single Men Pastor?

In Paul’s elder qualifications, he seems to assume that pastors will be married. So how should churches assess the qualification of a single man who wants to pastor?

An episode of the Pastor John Piper's answers podcast, hosted by John Piper, titled "Can Single Men Pastor?" was published on June 5, 2023 and runs 11 minutes.

June 5, 2023 ·11m · Pastor John Piper's answers

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In Paul’s elder qualifications, he seems to assume that pastors will be married. So how should churches assess the qualification of a single man who wants to pastor?

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In Paul’s elder qualifications, he seems to assume that pastors will be married. So how should churches assess the qualification of a single man who wants to pastor?

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