The Orthodox Leader » discussion http://orthodoxleader.paradosis.com Reflections on leadership in the Orthodox Church Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:49:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Discussion Question: Parish Council Eligibility http://orthodoxleader.paradosis.com/2010/01/20/discussion-question-parish-council-eligibility/ http://orthodoxleader.paradosis.com/2010/01/20/discussion-question-parish-council-eligibility/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:29:40 +0000 Fr Basil Biberdorf http://orthodoxleader.paradosis.com/?p=112 Today’s essay question:

To what degree should members of a parish council be subject to the requirements enumerated for bishops (priests) and deacons in 1 Timothy 3:1-13? Support your answer. (Because I don’t want to wade into the matter of women serving on parish councils, make appropriate adjustments for that in reading the epistle.)

1/21 Update: I can tell many of you are giving this diligent reflection, which explains the, ahhh, light response so far.  Some points to ponder: Is it ever in the interest of the Church (locally and universally) to have councilmen who drink too much, or are prone to violence? What about quarrelsomeness and intemperance? Marital history?

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