Preachers of L.A.‘s 5th episode aired last night (November 6, 2013) and Noel Jones, who was noticeably absent from episode 4, is one of the featured cast members.

[READ: RECAP:  Preachers of LA Episode #4 (WATCH VIDEO)]

This week Bishop Jones and his girlfriend, Loretta Jones, are the main topic of conversation amongst the preachers and everyone on the show seems eager to see them get married… everyone except Jones himself.

While the two have been ‘friends’ for 16 years, Jones hasn’t made any moves toward the altar and everyone around him is giving him the side-eye.

Jones blames his travel schedule on his decision not to tie the knot, plus he has a lot of unresolved personal issues (i.e. his daughter by x-factor’s Stacey Francis)

[FLASHBACK: Stacy Francis Spotted Fighting in Atlanta Club District]

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VIDEO: Preachers of LA (Episode #5)

The preachers all gather at Bishop Jones’ house for the 4th of July and Loretta prepares a huge spread for the crew.

Bishop Ron Gibson feels that he can convince Jones to have a ‘monopoly on monogamy’ and invites Bishop Noel Jones to gamble on his heart.

In a ‘friendly’ game of pool, Gibson poses a hefty wager: If he wins, Jones has to marry Loretta. 😯

Bishop Ron Gibson: “That woman is physically beautiful, mentally intelligent, loves him to the core. My common sense along with the inspiration of the holy spirit told me that you wont find a woman better than that one.”

Bishop Noel Jones: “Sometimes it’s not as easy as it seems. I’m running around preaching everywhere. Do I want the chance of ruining a marvelous friendship with marriage?! At the end of the day the decision has to be mine.

What did you think of Episode #5 of Preachers of LA?

Why do you think Bishop Noel Jones’ bachelor status is such an issue with the other Pastors?