The Bible specifies that the one selected for such a position should be “a man presiding over his own household in a fine manner, having children in subjection with all seriousness; (if indeed any man does not know how to preside over his own household, how will he take care of God’s congregation?). ” ​ — 1 Timothy 3: 4, 5, 12; Titus 1: 6.
Sest kui keegi iseenese maja ei oska juhtida, kuidas ta võib hoolt kanda Jumala koguduse eest? ” — 1. Timoteosele 3: 4, 5, 12; Tiitusele 1: 6.