Mon.Jul 18, 2011

Ron Edmondson

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Guest Post: Lessons Learned in Leading a Small Church

Ron Edmondson

I am frequently asked about leadership in smaller churches. When I write about team development, delegating, and church growth issues, many pastors of smaller churches wonder how it all relates to their situation. That’s why this guest post by Daniel Darling appealed to me. Daniel is Senior Pastor of Gages Lake Bible Church in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.

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If a leader always…

Ron Edmondson

If a “leader&# … Always has to be feared… Always has to have the final word… Always has to be coddled… Never empowers others… Never takes ownership for a mistake… Never steps up to lead… Then he or she is not a leader… May have a title… May be the boss… May have power… May draw a larger paycheck… But is not a leader… In fact, in my opinion, he or she may even need to get out of the way and let someone lead…