Does an unbelieving child disqualify and elder?
The Legendary Teaching on Titus 1 :6 We have a huge problem in our churches: men who are clearly unqualified to serve as pastors. First Timothy 3 and Titus 1 both list the qualifications for being a pastor. And if someone does not meet these qualifications, it is improper and unbiblical for them to serve in this way. One verse in particular illustrates the dire situation our churches are in with these unqualified men leading them: “If anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination” (Titus 1:6 ESV ). This verse has five requirements to be a pastor, but I want to focus on one: “his children are believers.” Learn more at www.hopecollege.com This phrase automatically disqualifies anyone from being a pastor if they have a child who is not a Christian. Why would Paul say you can’t be a pastor if your children aren’t saved? Because pastors are supposed to lead by example. If you put a man in