Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 18, 2011

I wish it never happened to anyone and I hope it never happens to you, but in my job I hear it almost every week. It’s a word we are afraid of, one that can destroy, and certainly one that will break a heart. Sometimes people admit to it, but mostly they deny it. The word is AFFAIR. I once thought that word was guaranteed to end a marriage, but after seeing countless marriages put back together and actually strengthened following an affair, I now believe it definitely does not have to be the fin

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 19, 2011

I received some anonymous criticism last week. I’m one of those rare leaders who doesn’t automatically dismiss criticism from someone who doesn’t sign their name. Mostly because I try to consider if something in my personality or approach caused this person to feel the need to remain anonymous. (My StrengthFinder indicates I can tend to be controlling…something I have to continually guard against.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 17, 2011

Are you a leader or a manager? Every organization needs both, so don’t be ashamed to answer either way, but it’s important that you know the difference, which one you do best, and then try to arrange your career where you can realize your best potential. In the book “Reviewing Leadership”, the authors Banks and Ledbetter write, “Leadership and management are two distinct yet related systems of action….They are similar in that each involves influence as a way to move ideas forward, and both invol

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 13, 2011

Do you believe in the power of prayer? I have incredible readers. This week I’m burdened with several issues involving other people. I’m burdened with: A few marriages I know that are falling apart… A pastor I know who is ready to quit… Several people who are battling cancer… Some families grieving the loss of a loved one… I’m also praying for an incredible day at Grace Community Church tomorrow.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 17, 2011

In an organizational sense… Here is a 7 step roadmap to success for a team: Have a big God-given dream… Get a clear vision of what success would look like… Organize a great team… Formulate a strategic plan of action steps to create a win… Assign specific tasks to everyone on the team… Keep pushing forward, even during difficult days, encouraging one another… Celebrate along the way… Have you served on a successful team?

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 15, 2011

There are two ways to ensure you always agree with your senior leadership: 1. Follow someone just like you… (Ever found that person?). 2. Be the senior leader… (Of course, when you can’t agree with yourself…). Any other suggestions? Related posts: 7 Ways to Ensure Your Email Gets Read. 4 Tasks of the Senior Pastor / CEO. 7 Ways for a Leader to Offer Praise.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 19, 2011

In less than one minute, this video from Scott Belsky is brilliant. Watch him explain how to revitalize a project that has plateaued. Can you put this idea to work? Reminds me of a Jesus principle I Tweeted about yesterday: Thanks to Catalyst for pointing me to this video. BTW, will I see you at Catalyst East this year? Related posts: Giveaway: Win a Catalyst East 2009 CD Set.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 14, 2011

The world and all its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. 1 John 2:17 NIV. Some of my best growth times with the Lord have been during teaching times with my children. I remember when my son asked an important question, “Daddy, what is the ‘will of God’?”. Now, he wasn’t asking, “What does God want me to do?” It was more general than that.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 14, 2011

Today Grace Community Church released our new website. It’s streamlined, cleans up some areas, and offers and easier navigation for visitors. Most of our web traffic comes from people checking out churches, so we needed to simplify some things…plus…it was time for a change. Check it out HERE and let us know what you think! By the way, this will be our third major website overhaul in less than 6 years.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 13, 2011

This week, I want to encourage you to do something special with the memory verse. Write it on an index card or something similar. Place it where you will see it every morning…perhaps like a mirror where you get ready. Read it a few times everyday. Then pray it as a prayer. Here is this week’s memory verse: Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 14, 2011

This was a tough message, but as we have traced the steps of Jesus through the book of Mark this summer, we’ve seen Jesus go from a welcoming “follow me&# to a challenging exit for His followers. Here’s a message from Mark 16. I hope it challenges your own faith. Related posts: Defiance: The Mark Series. Two Messages from the Book of Mark.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 13, 2011

Are your children a bridge or a wedge in your marriage? Wedge: Many parents allow children to be a wedge between them. They have separate discipline policies, differing goals for the children, and different methods of communicating with the children. They talk negatively to the children about the other parent and force the children to take sides between the parents.

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