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How to Stop Being a People Pleasing Pastor or Leader

Ron Edmondson

Answer to a reader's email. After a post about people-pleasing, I received the following email: Ron, Have just finished your blog post “ 7 Casualties of a People Pleaser in Leadership “ I recognize I am a People Pleaser Pastor. How do I turn the tide on this? How do I stop? I am seeing tension mounting on the team. There is frustration on our staff and it is even spilling over to our spouses, and my vision has hit a brick wall.

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How to Correctly Identify Constructive Criticism

Ron Edmondson

Organizations, churches, and societies need this. Constructive: Serving a useful purpose; tending to build up. Criticism: The act of passing judgment as to the merits of anything. Constructive Criticism. You’ve heard the term. As a leader, I hear it all the time. If you’re a leader then you’ve certainly had people offer criticism. Some even say they are just giving “constructive criticism” Or, they believe so at the time.

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4 Ways to Keep Your Marriage from being Injured During the Holidays

Ron Edmondson

The Christmas season can be hard on relationships. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve met with a couple after the holidays because of problems developed – or were exaggerated – between Thanksgiving and New Years. How can you protect your marriage this Christmas? Sounds like a good goal, right? Here are 4 suggestions to keep your marriage from being injured during the Christmas season?

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Join me on a Bible Lands Cruise

Ron Edmondson

Cheryl and I are leading a Bible lands cruise in the fall of 2017. This is a once in a lifetime kind of trip, and obviously not for everyone, but if you have interest, watch this video. We can send you a flier if you email me at ron.edmondson@gmail.com. The Lands of the Bible Cruise with Ron Edmondson (PF17 103017D) from Educational Opportunities Tours on Vimeo.

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Leadership Training Begins in the Home

Ron Edmondson

Guest Post He must manage his household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? (1 Timothy 3:4-5). In your church, my church, and indeed most churches, there is a crying need for trained, humble, and passionate leaders. But where do we find these leaders?