That doesn't mean there wouldn't be concerns
if people in ministry in a leadership capacity were doing things thought to be clearly outlined as sin in scripture.
The Catholic Church in Germany has redefined current diocesan boundaries and included more
lay people in ministry and brought in more foreign priests in order to address falling numbers of Germans entering the clergy.
I think it is so much more difficult
for people in the ministry / preisthood to deal with institutional drag than it is for lay people.
It is easy to think that there is a sort of calling hierarchy,
where people in ministry have a godlier calling than those of us who have normal jobs.
With all of this said, I need to accentuate that I know beautiful and
sincere people in ministry and congregations that do wonderful work.
Suddenly, the «gift of singleness» has become an excuse
for people in the ministry to hide behind the fear of commitment, let themselves go or be lazy in their relationships with others.
Some people in ministry do have a special peace and quietness about what they do, (they don't seem to get dumped on) where others strive.
The Holy Spirit provides power and wisdom to
people in ministry, as he does to all followers of Christ.