Scriptural References
A minister then, must be blameless, married to one spouse, reserved, prudent, of good conduct, hospitable, a teacher, not a drinker or a brawler, but moderate, not quarrelsome, not avaricious. He (or she) should rule well the household, keeping the children under control and perfectly respectful. For if a person cannot rule one’s own household, how is he (or she) to take care of the Church of God? One must not be a new convert, lest one be puffed up with pride and incur the condemnation passed on the devil. Besides this, one must have a good reputation with those who are outside, that one may not fall into disgrace and into a snare of the devil. Deacons also must be honorable, not double tongued, not given to much wine, nor greedy for base gain, but holding the mystery of faith in a pure conscience. Moreover, let them first be tried, and if found without reproach let them be allowed to serve ... Deacons should be persons who have married one spouse, ruling well their children and their own households. In addition, those who have fulfilled well this office will acquire a good position and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
[1 Timothy 3: 2-13. See also Titus 1: 5-9]
A minister then, must be blameless, married to one spouse, reserved, prudent, of good conduct, hospitable, a teacher, not a drinker or a brawler, but moderate, not quarrelsome, not avaricious. He (or she) should rule well the household, keeping the children under control and perfectly respectful. For if a person cannot rule one’s own household, how is he (or she) to take care of the Church of God? One must not be a new convert, lest one be puffed up with pride and incur the condemnation passed on the devil. Besides this, one must have a good reputation with those who are outside, that one may not fall into disgrace and into a snare of the devil. Deacons also must be honorable, not double tongued, not given to much wine, nor greedy for base gain, but holding the mystery of faith in a pure conscience. Moreover, let them first be tried, and if found without reproach let them be allowed to serve ... Deacons should be persons who have married one spouse, ruling well their children and their own households. In addition, those who have fulfilled well this office will acquire a good position and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
[1 Timothy 3: 2-13. See also Titus 1: 5-9]