Hi Lori. The only references we have that are specific to Church leadership, are found in 1 Timothy 3:2,3 and Titus 1:7, speaking about bishops, or leaders in the Church. The Apostle Paul in both letters gives similar instruction that bishops should not be "given to wine". There are various interpretations to this & even if we take the meaning from the Greek, I sense that they should not resort to alcohol, & certainly not make it something that is often consumed or depended upon. It's probably best to abstain altogether, but I don't see it as a clear prohibition.
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