Many Christian denominations and networks believe that divorce can affect a person's eligibility for ministry, particularly key roles such as lead pastor. This perspective is rooted in passages such as 1 Timothy 3:2, which states that an overseer must be “above reproach” and “the husband of one wife.” Some interpret this as disqualifying individuals with prior divorces. Josh and Sam discuss their views.

- Divorce is not an unforgivable sin and should not be treated as such.

- Important factors include the recency of the divorce and the backstory of the divorce.

- Other issues include the ministry position, level of authority, and level of visibility.

- How should we take into consideration biblical exceptions for divorce, like adultery, abandonment, and abuse?

- Every divorce situation will need to be examined on a case-by-case basis. Universal rules and sweeping generalities are difficult to create with divorce.

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➡️ The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - https://www.sbts.edu/online-phd/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=rainer_on_leadership&utm_campaign=fully_online_phd&utm_content=shownotes

➡️ Churchteams - https://go.churchteams.com/

➡️ FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights - https://churchanswers.com/new-surprising-insights-how-the-unchurched-really-feel-about-the-american-church/

➡️ Church Answers Central - https://churchanswers.com/join/

➡️ The Hope Initiative - http://www.hopeinitiative.com/