Eldership Guidance on Marriage Eligibility
On the matter of determining eligibility, an Eldership should suggest that parents or the oversight authority use a pattern similar to how a local church determines if a pastoral-candidate is a right fit for serving a local church. Just as a local church chooses a pastor of like-minded beliefs, so there should be like-mindedness between candidates for marriage. Matters like theological background and practical direction in life should be shared. In the OPC, we call pastors to serve local churches who hold to the same system of doctrine as the local church. Like-mindedness in faith and life is crucial, see Phil. 1:27; 2:2-3; and Eph. 4:3, etc.
G. Mark Sumpter
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