Bible Question: Does a deacon or Pastor have to be married to have the title? |
Bible Answer: The requirements on deacons seem to be less stringent than on elders. In my tradition, pastors are seen as elders. Deacons tend to deal with more mechanical things (Acts 6:2-3), therefore their spiritual discernment is not as critical. It does not seem possible to comply with scripture's requirements without having a wife and children (Titus 1:6). |