They can't have it both ways. Historically, single men predominated. We have been praying that God continue to lead us as it seems we are heading in the direction of marriage.
Not to mention that but there are more men than women in the world at any given moment so you tell me how that math is supposed to work out. A leaving youth pastor provides an opportunity to draw closer to God. Which makes dating your pastor breaking the law.
How can I — a youth pastor — stop having sex with my girlfriend? - Somehow, the spouse becomes a kind of built in accountability partner that gives the church some scandal insurance.
Youth: Relationships 101 You will feel sad. The church should as well. As you have already noted, you can help each other grow spiritually in ways that you wouldn't be able to do without each other. If the husband is worth his salt, he learns to concern himself primarily with the needs of his wife. Nevertheless, I quickly grew exhausted of enjoying these things alone. It was a huge sacrifice for some, but they willing made it to serve others. I'm training for ordination in the Church of England Episcopal church and am dating a guy who is not. They do this by presenting themselves as having some kind of spiritual or supernatural sensitivity—they wear flowing robes, or bless the bread and wine, or explain Bible passages. Youth ministries need a team of volunteers and the team must consist of both men and women. Now tear it in half. She doesn't fit the stereotype and doesn't believe she has to.