The post 10 Reasons You Should Visit Lexington, Kentucky appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Edmondson Christmas Newsletter 2012. 'Last summer I moved to Lexington, Kentucky. You can read about the ministry assignment HERE. What I want you to know in this post is that you should come visit where I’ve moved. Seriously. Eating.

The post Why David was a “Man After God’s Own Heart” (Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. An often-confusing term concerning the Biblical character of David is the term “ man after God’s own heart ”. Have you ever wondered what that really means? What does that kind of heart even look like? ” (Psalms 16:2).

The post Encouragement: A Baker’s Dozen (Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. (Counting down the most read posts of the year.). Here’s a random post that came to me this morning. was thinking about some of the things that encourage me in life. Things such as: A remembrance of God’s love. Cheryl’s smile and knowing she is happy.

The post Stopping Gossip in 7 Ways (Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. (I’m reposting the top posts of the year.). In my job, I hear far more junk than I care to hear. The larger our church gets, the more mess we encounter among the people to whom we minister. have been the victim of unfair gossip and I know the pain it can cause.

The post Communicating with Men Tips (Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. (Reposting the most read posts of the year.). hear from both sides continually. Between the two sexes, communication appears to be the biggest struggle. It’s a constant work in progress in my own marriage. I also posted 5 Tips When Communicating with Men.).

The post A Dozen Bible Verses for Leaders (Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. (End of the year countdown of the most read posts this year.). If you want to be a Biblical leader, consider these: “Do to others as you would like them to do to you.” ” Luke 6:31. Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others.

The post Personal Values as a Leader (Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. (I’m counting down the top posts of the year.). write about leadership. try to keep it personal. don’t always accomplish everything perfectly that I write about, but my goal is to be a growing leader. I’ve written about that before HERE.).

Merry Christmas from the Edmondson’s! The post Edmondson Christmas Newsletter 2012 appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: A Christmas Newsletter from the Edmondson Family 2011. Merry Christmas from the Edmondson’s. Merry Christmas From The Edmondson Family. We are certain of that.

Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. (Counting down the most read posts of the year.). True friendship is rare. If you ever get in a bind, have a major failure, or somehow lose your way, you realize how rare true friendship is these days. They support you (if not in actions as a person) whatever you choose to do. They are for a lifetime.

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Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. (I’m reposting the most popular posts of the year.). “And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” ” Mark 11:25. Colossians 3:13. Forgiveness is hard. The problem?

12.16.12 : If You Believe The Christmas Story from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post If You Believe the Christmas Story… A Sermon appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Do You Believe the Christmas Story? … A Sermon. Let’s Talk About Love: A Sermon Message. Jonah Chapter 4: A Sermon. Fear of Failure: Sermon.

The post Premarital Counseling: Things to Cover appeared first on Ron Edmondson. (At the end of the year, I’m sharing the most read posts.). As with most pastors, I’ve performed a fair number of weddings. Part of being in ministry is helping couples enter the most important of relationships…marriage. Find it HERE.).

from ron edmondson on Vimeo. … A Sermon appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 12.9.12 : Do You Believe the Christmas Stroy? The post Do You Believe the Christmas Story? Related posts: Let’s Talk About Love: A Sermon Message. Jonah Chapter 4: A Sermon. Fear of Failure: Sermon. Trust God in Finances: Sermon. Christians Jesus

The post Terrible Threes of Parenting: 7 Tips (Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. (At the end of the year, I’m re-posting my most read posts of the year.). Young parents will often remind me of a parenting phenomenon that I experienced firsthand. Perhaps you did also.My friend is living through her first “terrible threes”.

The post 12 Words of Encouragement for Pastors (Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. (Sharing the year’s most popular posts.). love pastors. Each week, through this blog and my personal ministry, God allows me to partner with dozens of pastors, helping them think through life and ministry issues. That’s hard to say. Don’t.

The post 8 Funniest Verses in Bible (Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. (I’m reporting some of the most read posts of this year. Some of them, like this one, are several years old, but are still being read. This one originally had another title.). have often chuckled when I’ve read the following verses. Why don’t you eat?

The post Winning Back Your Wife’s Heart (Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. (This time of year I typically share the most popular posts of the year. This is number 8.). was talking with a man whose wife is experiencing deep depression. pastor came to me once with a horrible story of his wife’s sexual abuse as a child. – ?The

The post 10 Characteristics of Good Leadership (Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. (This time of year I typically share the most popular posts of the year.). Leadership development takes place in an organization as good leaders begin to share their experiences, good and bad, with others. What’s next?” What would you add to my list?

appeared first on Ron Edmondson. “ Take the staff, and you and your brother Aaron gather the assembly together. Speak to that rock before their eyes and it will pour out its water. You will bring water out of the rock for the community so they and their livestock can drink.” ” Wow! Read the verses again. Not for salvation.

The post 7 Ways to Help Children Cope with FEAR appeared first on Ron Edmondson. No doubt, the tragic incident in Conneticut has caused fear in all of us. Imagine the fear in the innocent mind of a child. How does a parent or teacher address this fear? Fear is a nomal reaction, especially for a child. Watch for unusual behavior.

The post Without a dad… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. A boy struggles… Knowing what it means to become a man… What courage, honor, and strength really looks like… When to take a risk… A girl struggles… Understanding her beauty and value… Sensing self confidence and independence. ” James 1:27.

The post Husbands: 7 Gift Suggestions for Your Wife appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I know I’m talking to some men who haven’t even thought about what you’ll get your wife for Christmas yet. Right? understand. It still seems early to you Christmas Eve shoppers. It’s the same problem every year. Cash perhaps. No sweat.

The Danger of Losing the Wonder This Holiday Season appeared first on Ron Edmondson. This is a guest post by my friend Margaret Feinberg. Margaret ( www.margaretfeinberg.com ) is author of Wonderstruck: Awaken to the Nearness of God which releases on Christmas Day. Where Are the Boots? The Danger of Losing the Wonder This Holiday Season.

Interestingly, after I typed that first sentence, I Googled “ Most Innovative Companies ” and found Fast’s list for 2012. The post An Organizational Growth Cap Theory appeared first on Ron Edmondson. When I consider companies like Apple, Facebook, Google and Amazon, the one constant I think of is change.

The post Another Characteristic of Leaders with Long-term Success appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Endurance. previously wrote “ One Secret of Leaders with Long-Term Success “  I still believe that’s a powerful part of leadership. Sometimes the pressure of leadership is more than one can bear. understand. Highs and lows.

The post 3 Things I Know About God appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the LORD, until He comes and showers righteousness upon you. Hosea 10:12). Before a person ever seeks God, God has first sought after that person.

The post An Encouraging Phone Call appeared first on Ron Edmondson. My childhood pastor preached for me recently. He is 93 years old and still preaching almost weekly. He continues to be one of my mentors in ministry today. He called me the following week…It was one of the most humbling phone calls I ever received. Of course I was!

The post When the best seat in the house…isn’t… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I was at a dinner theater recently. We had “good seats” At least that’s what we were told. Stand out. In front. On the floor. In the center of attention. Conspicuous. There was one big section apart from the loge. Am I alone?

The post Some of my best work… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. How are you currently having to walk by faith? One who watches the wind will not sow, and the one who looks at the clouds will not reap. Ecclesiastes 11:4). Related posts: Encouragement To Pursue A Dream. Can Non-Profit Work Encourage a Poor Work Ethic?

The post What Happens When An Organization Slows appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I was talking with a young pastor recently. He is battling the leadership of the church to make changes he feels he was called to the church to make, but because they have experienced some difficult years recently, they are resisting any efforts he makes.

The post 10 Signs You May Not Understand Worship appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The volume or tempo of the music determines whether you think it’s a worship song. You believe the “proper” length of a “worship” service is dictated by your lunch schedule. You think worship always involves music. Any additions?

The post The Fine Print in Christian Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. “The secret things belong to the Lord our God…” Deuteronomy 29:29. Make your plans. Work your plans. That’s good leadership. I’m an advocate of strategic leadership. don’t believe the church should run from leadership. Always.

The post How to Become a Regular Church Attender appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I love when people who don’t currently attend church, give church a try. Many of these once attended church, but for some reason, they no longer do. The best church growth, in my opinion, happens this way. Hint church people.). understand. That can be difficult.

The post How I Kept from Gaining Weight over Thanksgiving appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I didn’t gain any weight over Thanksgiving. know…sounds sad…right? But, don’t feel bad for me. ate what I wanted. Turkey. Sweet potato casserole. All my favorites. Before you call me a party pooper. Trying. Everyday. had one.

The post A Leader’s Prayer appeared first on Ron Edmondson. “ Now if I have indeed found favor in Your sight, please teach me Your ways, and I will know You and find favor in Your sight. Now consider that this nation is Your people. ” (Exodus 33:13). And by the way, God answered in the affirmative. See verse 14). Sermon on Prayer.

The post Zig Ziglar: A Tribute and Interview appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I had the awesome opportunity last year to interview one of my heroes in the faith Zig Ziglar. love that he was successful, dedicated to his spouse and family, and a Kingdom-builder. These nuggets will bless you. week with Zig Ziglar, Part 2. Leadership Ministry

The post Attempting to Eliminate Risk in Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. If you want to eliminate risk from leadership… Here’s what you have to accept: It will be expensive – You’ll have to eliminate every thing which could go wrong. That will not be cheap to accomplish. That will take considerable time.

The post 7 Specific Ways I Deal with Stress appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Yesterday, I shared some general ways I deal with stress. Today I’m following that up with some specific things I do that help me deal with daily stress. You can read yesterday’s post HERE. What do you intend to get accomplished? Don’t overcommit.

The post 7 General Suggestions for Handling Stress appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The world is stressful. It is not getting any easier. There seems to be little relief in sight. If anything, life seems more stressful today than even a few years ago. It may be getting worse…not better. What should we do? What’s beyond today?

The post The Lord is With You appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The Lord you God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17. Take a moment and savor that verse. Read it. Read it again. Read it one more time! Picture this!

The post What Every Pastor Needs appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Then Amalek came and fought with Israel at Rephidim. So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose for us men, and go out and fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand.” Exodus 17:8-13…emphasis mine).

appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Pastor, let me encourage you to get your leadership team…or yourself…to Urbana ! recently attended a global church mission forum. I’m still processing all God did in my mind from that event and will share more later. The same people who introduced me to that event let me know about Urbana.

The post Thanksgiving Stories appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Happy. Thanksgiving! Share your story: What your favorite story of Thanksgiving? What memories do you have of this time of year? What traditions do you have? Who celebrates with you? . What’s the menu? Who are you missing most this year? Exponential: Stories of Sifted.

The post 7 Measures of Personal Success appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Honoring and obeying God with my life. Attempting to realize my full potential. Truly being who I claim to be. Being loved most by the people who know me best. Getting up every time I fall. Making life better for the people around me. What are yours?

The post 5 Things I Control as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Recently, I was talking to a church planter. He was asking questions about the initial days of a church plant. Since I have been involved in two church plants, and I get those questions frequently, I referred him to a few blog posts I’ve written. great question.

The post 7 Requirements to Be a Leader Today appeared first on Ron Edmondson. To be a leader today requires more than knowledge…. Especially today. Here are 7 requirements to be a great leader today: You have to be adaptable – Things change fast these days. Real fast. You must lead a team that responds accordingly. What would you add?

A Dangerous Barrier to Generosity from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post A Barrier to Trusting God with Money appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Trust God in Finances: Sermon. Fear of Rejection: A Sermon. Fear of the Unknown: A Sermon. Faith and Trust: A Sermon Message. Faith Fear

Trust God in Finances from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Trust God in Finances: Sermon appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Faith and Trust: A Sermon Message. The Trust of a Widow: A Sermon. Fear of the Unknown: A Sermon. Fear of Rejection: A Sermon. Encouragement Faith Fear

The post Make Twinkies at Home appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Even though I haven’t eaten a Twinkie in years…except for that deep fried one with ice cream and Hershey’s syrup… (But what’s done in a small town Southern diner (never) stays in a small town Southern diner). I’m gonna miss Twinkies. Culture

The post Winning Battles…1 Day at a Time appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The girl got on the machine next to me. There were lots of similar machines…she chose this one. In one glance I knew there was potential trouble. She wasn’t wearing much. What she was wearing fit rather nicely…tight if you catch my drift. Or you.

The post Public Speaking Tip: Know Your Audience appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It’s important when you’re speaking to an audience to know who makes up the audience. This is an elementary public speaking principle. I’ve been speaking for years…in school, business and ministry. know the principle. forgot my audience.

The post 5 Ways to Fight Insecurity as a Pastor or Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I was talking with a young pastor recently. He is overwhelmed with the responsibility he’s been given. His church expects a lot from him…leading the church, preaching great messages, and seeing the baptistry consistently in use. Be yourself.

The post Opportunity or Possibility…Know the Difference appeared first on Ron Edmondson. In making decisions whether or not to take on a new project, adopt a new stance, or move forward in a new direction… Wise leaders never confuse a possibility for an opportunity. There is a huge difference in the two. Have fewer assurances.

The post 7 Ways to Keep Respect as a Husband appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Men, I’ve written before about your greatest need. It’s respect. You may not even admit it out loud, but I’d say it’s true most every time. You may use another word. You need respect. It’s a man’s greatest need. How can you?

The post If you want to attract leaders for your team appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Give them a problem to solve. If the answer is already found, you can hire a manager for that job…and you’ll need a good one. You’ll have other problems to solve and a good manager can free you up to lead. But, to attract a leader….

The post Happy Veteran’s Day: God Bless Our Veterans and Troops appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. Psalm 60:11 NIV. have never been to war. have, however, had the experience of meeting some veterans of foreign war; my father and brother included. God protect our country.

The post As a mentor… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I received an email this week from a young man in our church telling me how thankful he was for the investment I’ve made in him. Granted, I just arrived here a few months ago and landed into a whirlwind of activity. I’ve been pulled in lots of directions. Try it.

The post Discarding the Truck: Guest Post appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Guest Post: Nate Edmondson on Trusting God. This is a guest post by Josh Riebock. Josh lives in Texas with his wife and dog. He’s the author of Heroes and Monsters and My Generation. He loves 80s music. He doesn’t think TV is evil. Discarding the Truck.

The post 7 Ways I Hope to be a Kingdom Builder appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I have often said in conversations, “I want to be a Kingdom-minded person” Recently some one asked me, “What do you mean by that?” ” Great question. What do I mean by that? Care more about church growth than church structure.

The post 10 Random Post Election Thoughts appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I couldn’t get on with my day until I processed a few random thoughts. So many. Many undeveloped. Very random. More to come. see so many comments through social media. Some of hurt. Some of frustration. Some of anger. Some of rejoicing. Have I done that? At work.

appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Cheryl and I were out of town recently and visited a local farmer’s market. was eying the homemade, organic cookie booth while Cheryl looked for healthier options like tomatoes. also used the time as a people-watching opportunity. There was a lady trying to buy some potatoes. He was trying to cheat her.

The post What experience does for you… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. You are never the same… After a major stretching moment in leadership…in life…you never stretch back the same. Even if its a failure…it will serve a greater purpose. You’ve got experience now. You’ve got a story.

The post 5 Ways I Prepare to Preach appeared first on Ron Edmondson. People often ask how I prepare to preach on Sunday mornings. Ultimately, Ultimately, it’s all about Jesus, but I realize I have a responsibility as a shepherd to do all I can to be prepared. Sometimes I’ll spend an hour or so on Saturday doing one final edit.

from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Fear of the Unknown: A Sermon appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 10.28.12 Related posts: Fear of Rejection: A Sermon. Fear of Failure: Sermon. Hope: A Sermon Message. Faith and Trust: A Sermon Message. Encouragement Faith Fear

The post A Dying Tree appeared first on Ron Edmondson. “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.” Luke 6:43 NIV. We once had this tree. Over the time we owned the house, every year I thought it was one year closer before we would have to cut it down. It wasn’t that I didn’t like the tree. could easily mow around it.

The post One Key to a Lifetime of Contentment appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Learn to enjoy the mundane. The everyday life. The dishes (You like clean dishes, don’t you? And, you’re thankful for clean water, right?). Brushing your teeth (Don’t they feel better when you do?). Admiring the clouds. I like Cumulus). Get up.

The post The Unwritten Rules appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Are the real rules. In an organization, what is passed down, maintained over the years, repeated the most, become a part of tradition…that’s what is real. That’s the DNA. Those are the rules people will defend and protect the most. Trust me in this.

The post Pornography Accountability appeared first on Ron Edmondson. This is a guest post by the makers of Ever Accountable. agreed to this post, because as a pastor I have witnessed the destruction pornography can have on a person’s life…and on marriages. This naturally leads to deviant sexual acts. It is one option.

The post A Summary of Parenting Encouragement appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Recently I preached a message on parenting. man in the church took notes. In fact, he too great notes. He asked my permission to send his summary to a Boy Scout troop. asked his permission to share his summary here. Summary of Parenting Encouragement.

The post 7 Ways to Gain and Keep Trust as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. People follow people they trust. Do you want to be a trusted leader? Let people learn to trust you. I’ve found trust develops over time and experience, as we witness trustworthy behavior. Always follow through, so don’t over-commit.

The post A Leader in Time of Crisis, Uncertainty or Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson. After the riot in Ephesus (Acts 19:21-41). How did Paul respond? Read it for yourself: After the uproar was over, Paul sent for the disciples, encouraged them, and after saying good-bye, departed to go to Macedonia. Acts 20:1-2. In times of change.

from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Fear of Rejection: A Sermon appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 10.21.12 Related posts: Fear of Failure: Sermon. Faith and Trust: A Sermon Message. Hope: A Sermon Message. The Marriage Sermon. Faith Fear

The post No Excuses…No Fear: T-Shirt Giveaway appeared first on Ron Edmondson. A student at Covenant Seminary contacted me recently. He’s helping launch a new t-shirt company called WhoopTee. love seminary students, since I once was one and have a son who will soon be one, so I decided to help. No excuses…No fear. Fear In Our Youth.

The post The Greatest Obstacles to My Faith appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Faith develops. Faith grows. understand that. None of us have “perfect” faith. Yet, without faith, it’s impossible to please God. The Bible says so.). If I want to please God, which I do, then I have to be a man of mature faith. Just being honest.

The post A Key to Successful Delegation appeared first on Ron Edmondson. What is a key to successful delegation? Don’t just delegate responsibility. Delegate authority. Give people the authority to determine how the work gets completed. In healthy delegation, you have already helped them determine what a win looks like.

The post The Dangerous Center Aisle of a Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The center aisle in a church building. You know, the one that splits the church auditorium down the middle. thought it was just for weddings. It certainly makes for pretty pictures. Or maybe it was for symmetry. Some people like things equal like that. Really?

The post Copy Principles, Not Practices appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Don’t try to copy practices. If you must copy…copy principles. Systematic planning…copy that. Productive meetings…copy that. Celebrating wins…copy that. Embracing healthy conflict…copy that. You can be like someone in principle.

The post 5 Ways to Help Young Leaders Succeed appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I love working with young leaders. consistently look for ways to invest in and recruit those who are currently entering the field of leadership or who will be in the future. In doing so, I see part of my role in working with younger leaders as helping them succeed.

The post Take Every Thought Captive appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Make it obedient to Christ… 2 Corinthians 10:5. Definition of discipleship. Related posts: A Huge Thought from: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. Grace Community Church Core Values. Will We Be Obedient? An Encouragement to Stay Faithful to God’s Call.

from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Fear of Failure: Sermon appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Forgiveness: A Sermon By Nate Edmondson. 10.14.12 Related posts: Jonah Chapter 3: A Sermon. The Marriage Sermon. Let’s Talk About Love: A Sermon Message. Christians Church Fear Ministry

The post Election Results Prediction appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Call me a prophet, but I have the results. Here’s what you may not have known. You’ve seen the commercials. You’ve seen the debates. But it was really only a one candidate race all along. And only one vote was cast. Here’s my prophecy. Jesus wins!

The post Politics in the church… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Someone asked, “Why are there politics in the church?” ” Without trying to be condescending I answered simply… Because there are people in the church. Where people gather…things will often get political. Special interests. Personal agendas.

The post A Warning…If Your Brand is You appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Here’s a principle you need to understand in leading a church, team or organization. see many church planters, pastors, and other leaders who build their organization closely around their own identity. It has their flavor, their culture, their stamp.

The following is a guest post by Jessica Edmondson. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment turnover reached a total of almost 50 million from June 2011 to June 2012, including voluntary separations, layoffs and firings. Ever wonder what is the best path to effective management? The answer, in fact, is simple: Hire good people.

The post 5 Issues that Keep a Church from Growing appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’ve spent some time studying church growth…and church decline. am frequently asked, especially by pastors in declining churches, what keeps a church from growing…what causes a church to decline. It will then lose the Spirit’s power.

The post 7 Of My Biggest Frustrations as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. A few weeks ago, someone asked me what my “biggest frustration” is as a leader. As I thought about it, I have to be honest, I have lots. think that is true in leadership too. Doesn’t sound very Biblical to me either.). It’s frustrating.

The post Mature Christianity appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Knowing truth does not make one spiritually mature. Knowing the Bible, even memorizing Scripture, does not make one spiritually mature. They aren’t self-feeders. They don’t demonstrate the fruit of the spirit. They don’t consider others better than themselves.

The post An old story…A timeless truth appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I read a new detail and was reminded of an old principle…from an old story. Maybe you’ve heard this one: Pharaoh then commanded all his people: “You must throw every son born to the Hebrews into the Nile, but let every daughter live.”

The post Sometimes, as a leader, I need reminding… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I am a runner. run as many as 6 days a week. When I run I am serious about it. watch the time. pace myself. measure my distance. check my calories burned. do it for exercise. run for personal well-being. It isn’t always easy. “I chose this!”

The post Keep a Failure File appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Keep a record of the times you’ve messed up. The times you failed. Previously I wrote THIS POST about keeping an encouragement file. You need this too. failure file is equally important. In fact, it will likely be your greatest teaching tool in the future.

The post Creature of the Word: Giveaway appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Matt Chandler (Explicit Gospel), Josh Patterson and Eric Geiger (Simple Church) just released a new book this month with B&H Publishing called Creature of the Word. On Tuesday, Oct. So how about a giveaway?! It can be simple, just leave a comment. And… go!

The post How to Fund Your Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I believe giving is a part of discipleship. If we truly develop disciples, we will have no problem funding our churches. That’s why I”m thankful for the work of guys like my friend Casey Graham. Recently Casey shared with me another project he’s launching.

The post A word to pastors…during pastor appreciation month appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I came into ministry later in life, after over 20 years in the business world. Maybe that explains some of why I was surprised, when I entered the ministry, at how hard churches can be on a pastor. never knew. His spouse is drowning. never knew.

The post 5 Ways to Increase Productivity appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I see part of my role as a senior leader as being a developer of other leaders. In church terms, as much as I am called to make disciples, I am called to disciple disciple-makers. take this role seriously. Read his post HERE.) Thanks Adam. It’s working smarter.

from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Parenting Encouragement: A Sermon appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: The Marriage Sermon. Faith and Trust: A Sermon Message. Let’s Talk About Love: A Sermon Message. Jonah Chapter 4: A Sermon. Family Parenting

from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post The Christian Home: My 93 Year Old Mentor’s Wisdom appeared first on Ron Edmondson. John David Laida, my childhood pastor and mentor, preached for me recently. He’s still preaching passionately most every Sunday. Enjoy! Related posts: Bro. Children Family Marriage Ministry Parenting

We had a wonderful session this morning at the November, 2012 First Friday Book Synopsis.  Karl Krayer presented his synopsis of the fable-free Patrick Lencioni book, The Advantage, which included valuable and practical counsel about one-page plans and meeting rhythms…  A good and important book. Randy's blog entries

The post The people I drive crazy… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. In an organizational setting, the person I probably drive the craziest is… Someone who is highly structured and detail-oriented. You see, I’m not. Not at all. am very big picture. love change. hate rules. run from boxes. Choose your own word. Leadership

The post 7 Things I Attribute to Personal Success appeared first on Ron Edmondson. A young leader asked me recently, “ What has gotten you where you are today? When you look back over your life, what would you attribute most to your success?” ” Great question. love people who think. It’s really all grace.