Ep. 231: Pastors comparing themselves to other pastors
How can pastors fight comparing themselves to other pastors? What common ways do pastors compare themselves to others? What role does calling, gratitude, and contentment play in avoiding comparison?
Brian and Jim discuss these questions and more on this episode of Trench talk.
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(03:16) Biblical framework for this discussion
(07:25) Reasons for comparison and pulling back the curtain
(10:19) Questioning your calling
(11:29) A stewardship of pastoral gifting
Ways to avoid the comparison game
(14:51) Content but longing for more
(17:15) Pray for spiritual eyes
(19:32) Growing in gratitude
(20:48) Recognize the stewardship you’ve been given
(25:00) Getting away from asking, “how big is your church?”
(29:30) Final word and prayer
Mea Culpa and the importance of place