Ep. 253: The Peril of Pastoral Perfectionism
Why do pastors struggle with perfectionism? How can a pastor be self aware of his perfectionism, but also combat it? Does our pursuing perfectionism affect us or those around us?
Brian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more on this episode of Trench Talk.
Show Notes:
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(02:09) Biblical understanding
(05:43) Reasons why pastors pursue perfectionism
(14:29) Rooted in Pride
(15:10) How pastors can work on their perfectionism
(18:06) Before God, before others, before ourseleves
(26:09) How perfectionism affects us and those around us
(27:08) Final words and prayer