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When People Compare Pastors

By Charles Stone on Jun 28, 2016

Many pastors secretly struggle with measuring up to very successful pastors and churches. It’s tough, but it comes with ministry. People compare pastors. In this post I suggest a few ways to deal with this “measure up mentality.” I begin with one pastor’s experience.

Scripture: Psalms 62:5

Tags: Discouragement, Approval, Comparison, High Expectations

Ed Stetzer: How To Fight Ministry Pornography

By Ed Stetzer on Feb 2, 2013

Are you easily distracted by high-profile ministries? You might be guilty of "ministry pornography." In this video Ed Stetzer discusses the dangers of ministry comparison with Jon Acuff.

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-17

Tags: Pornography, Preaching, Dreams, Unrealistic, Expectation  (view more)  (view less)

The Curse Of Competition

By Lance Witt on Jul 4, 2016

Here is what I know to be true about competitiveness in my own life. It usually has to do with Outward Validation vs. Inward Validation. If I am honest, a spirit of competition and comparison has to do with me and my need to feel significant and successful. My own insecurity drives me to posture and protect. It drives me to compare and compete.