Originally Posted by Blue Tick

I have a question regarding overseers.

1 Timothy 3:4 reads.

My questions is: If a married man does not have children would this disqualify him from the office?

I would say no. This does not disqualify him from the office as long as his duties as a husband are in order and the other qualifications are met. My understanding of the text is this: If he does have children they should be submissive and orderly. However, it doesn't seem that its a prerequisite for a overseer to have children.

What think ye?