Ep. 220: Pastoral Temperament and knowing yourself

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(02:02) Biblical Foundation and framing the conversation

(5:42) Temperament and personality in the Bible and church history

(07:38) Contrasting temperament 

Extrovert/introvert 

Four classic categories

Optimist/pessimist

(15:12) Strengths and weaknesses of an extroverted temperament 

(20:15) Strengths and weaknesses of an introverted temperament 

(28:02) temperamental changes during ministry

(30:13) Temperament and relationships with staff and spouse

(34:00) Final word and prayer