Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In seasons of change or unusually high stress, I might slip away for an afternoon. The time away and intentionality depends on the level of current stress I’m facing. How I attempt this: Well, I’m writing this blog. How I attempt this: Several years ago I stopped looking at statistics on my blog.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Through this blog I reach thousands of men and women who serve God in a vocational role. This is an especially stressful time for everyone, but in some professions, such as ministry, it is not a slower time. The post Ways to Help Your Pastor This Christmas appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Find some time to encourage them.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2022

” “Will you write a guest post for my blog?” Research the impact of stress on the body. The post 7 Really Good Reasons for a Leader to Say NO appeared first on Ron Edmondson. There are so many requests on a leader’s time. I’m using examples here of ones I receive frequently. Your health.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 1, 2020

In especially busy or stressful times of life, however, I do not always feel as disciplined in each area of my life. I’m fairly disciplined with my blog, but I have some larger projects I should be working on. The post 7 Personal Disciplines: A 90 Day Challenge appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Who is with me?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 1, 2013

I talk to busy, stressed pastors every week and frequently I ask them how they are staying physically fit. I sometimes write blog posts while dancing, I mean moving, on the elliptical. This is especially true during the most stressful weeks. (By The post 5 Clever Ways I Find Time to Exercise appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Thankfully, I’ve matured and now I can say the more stressful the season the more I discipline myself to exercise and get away from the office. I could spend a whole blog post – and probably should – on how I have personally witnessed egos lead to moral, spiritual and professional failure.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 23, 2013

In fact, that’s a huge motivation for this blog. You’ll stress less about your progress this way. The post 7 Simple Leadership Tips appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I have a heart for leaders. Especially church leaders. I’d love to help others learn from my mistakes. Any simple tips you would add?

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 2, 2013

Thanks for reading my blog. The post 7 Personal Development Benefits of Saying No (Repost) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. These are my “favorite top posts” Some posts had more hits, but they simply do well in the search engines. I’m actually proud of these. None of these were posted this year.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Are you stressing so much about things that are happening — out of your control — that you can’t enjoy the good things already in your life? I watch so many people stress about the details of life — the things outside their ability to control — that they miss the joy in the journey. Or goes off script.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Granted, I’ve learned to answer emails and even write blog posts from the elliptical, but it’s a different kind of activity when I’m exercising. Stress reduction – I find if I’m especially stressed a good sweat gives me a calmer perspective. Exercise forces my mind to be still. It’s my time.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2016

In fact, this is a huge motivation for this blog and a lot of my ministry. You’ll stress less about your progress if you drop the comparison game. The post 7 Simple Leadership Tips Which Could Help Every Pastor and Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I have a heart for leaders. Especially church leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 14, 2014

It could be a moral failure, burnout, or a family that is falling apart under the stress of the plant. As with the purpose of this blog, they are meant to be helpful. The post 8 Reasons a Church Plant May Not Grow appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Let me speak specifically into this one. From the start. I’m pulling for you.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 23, 2014

I’ve written tons about introverts — search the blog — but it’s important to know introverts don’t dislike people — they just get energized from their down time. Everyone procrastinates, but these people stress when they did. They sometimes have less stress too! They let life evolve.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

I talk to busy, stressed pastors every week and frequently I ask them how they are staying physically fit. I sometimes write blog posts from the elliptical. This is especially true during the most stressful weeks. (By The post 5 Clever Ways I Find Time to Exercise appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Posts like this one.)

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 20, 2011

In a surprising study back in 1956, stay-at-home moms had less emotional stress markers than the breadwinners, because their mothering gave them natural relief. Post explains it this way: Helper’s High (fueled by the brain’s reward center) dominate Cortisol, the stress hormone.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 13, 2013

Thanks for reading my blog. Crying is a way to express and release emotions – With intense emotions; sometimes a woman can feel overwhelmed with stress, anger, grief or even pleasure. Cheryl processes with me as she shares the burdens of her day, a stress she feels, or a disappointment in her life. All are older than that.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 7, 2013

I see so many people stress about the details of life…the things outside their ability to control…that they miss the joy in the journey. You’ll stress less when you can’t remember the lines. Related posts: 7 Tips for Handling Stress. The Way to Guarantee NO ONE Reads Your Blog Post. The details.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 24, 2018

I frequently talk to pastors and ministry leaders who are stressed out by the things they know they should be doing, but aren’t getting done. You know it, withou a blog, podcast, book or conference. Sometimes I think we complicate leadership too much. Leadership development isn’t occurring in your church. That’s all. Start small.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2015

In my latest blog survey, over 50% of my readers are in vocational ministry. Too many demands on his time will make a very stressed out pastor! The stress of “fundraising” on a pastor usually is outside of their comfort zone and expertise. The post 5 Gifts You Can Give Your Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 17, 2016

I began this blog a number of years ago for one primary reason of encouraging other ministry leaders. The post 5 Ways Ministry Has Changed in 20 Years appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It's gotten harder. Recently I was reflecting on how ministry has changed in the 15 years I’ve been in vocational ministry.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Through this blog I reach thousands of men and women who serve God in a vocational role. This is an especially stressful time for everyone, but in some professions, such as ministry, it’s not a slower time. I have posted some of these thoughts several years ago, but decided the subject needed mentioning again. Encourage them.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 16, 2016

I also know, however, one reason some enjoy my blog posts is I give lists which people can easily identify with and apply to their own life. Cheryl knows who I’m meeting with, what the key stresses of my day are, and usually what time I should be home so we can eat together. (Or finally, lists can be effective.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 4, 2013

On an especially stressful day, I sense God’s protection by the prayers of God’s people. The family is stretched and stressed, out of their comfort zone and pulled in so many directions. I just know, after blogging long enough, those will be the push back thoughts to this post. I can literally feel it at times.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

I also know, however, that one reason some enjoy my blog posts is that I give lists which people can easily identify with and apply to their own life. Cheryl knows who I’m meeting with, what the key stresses of my day are, and usually what time I should be home so we can eat together. (Or finally, lists can be effective.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 7, 2014

I talk to leaders every week who are stressed out by the things they know they should be doing but aren’t getting done. They’ve read a blog — maybe even this one — they read a book, they attended a seminar or conference and they feel defeated. Sometimes I think we complicate leadership too much.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

There are books, articles and blogs, the one you’re reading is the best (Ron is my boss, so I figure a little plug for him serves us both ). What’s the biggest stress you deal with as a leader? The post How a Young Leader Develops as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. How do you navigate change?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2014

Hiring new employees may eliminate some stress, but it may be months before they understand the culture and their role and are able to contribute. There is also a cost associated with not taking an opportunity, but I spend far more of my time on this blog addressing those types of costs.). I highly encourage it.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 1, 2011

5 Ways a Leader Responds Under Stress. I thank you for reading my blog. To make this post better, do you have a blog to share with my readers? The Power of 7…Popular Blog Posts. Don’t Pray Before You Eat. Did you have a favorite among this list? It’s been a fun month of posts. Top 10 Posts for July.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 30, 2018

In fact, investing in other leaders is a huge motivation for this blog and a lot of my ministry. You’ll stress less about your progress if you drop the comparison game and be who God designed you to be. I have a heart for leaders; especially church leaders. While these are simple concepts, they are huge principles in leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Recently my friend Guy Chmieleski asked me to write for his blog Faith on Campus. ” Here is that post adapted for my blog. It should be less stressful. I wrote under the heading “If I were a college pastor today.” Be yourself – Don’t try to “fit in” with college students if you aren’t one.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 29, 2015

” “Will you write a guest post for my blog?” Research the impact of stress on the body. The post 7 Good Reasons for a Leader to Learn and Use the Word NO appeared first on Ron Edmondson. And, every time I say the word “No”, someone isn’t happy with my answer. That’s reality. Your health.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 27, 2014

Here are 3 problems with being too nice as a leader: It’s bad for the leader – The leader ends up stressing over the wrong things. How I Blog about Current Leadership Problems. Instead of worrying about the big picture, the leader is focused on a few problems with usually only a few people. Are You A Credible Leader?

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 12, 2015

In a survey of pastors who read my blog a few years ago, 77% said they were presently or had been in a burnout situation. The pastor needs to be diligent in remaining healthy physically, spiritually, mentally and relationally, and needs to seek help when any of those areas begin to slip beyond the normal stress of life.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 2, 2012

I’ve written plenty on this blog to indicate otherwise. Learning to Handle the Stress of Growth as a Pastor. It was a good reminder for me. As leaders, we need to: Take care of little things before they become big things. I’m not suggesting the leader be a micro-manager. 5 Things Every Leader Needs to Hear.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 30, 2011

Hiring new employees may eliminate some stress but it may be months before they understand the culture and their role and are able to contribute. There is also a cost associated with not taking an opportunity, but I spend more of my time on this blog addressing those costs.). Deciding to grow an organization is an admirable goal.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Sin should never be our response to external stress or pressure. I write about it consistently on this blog. In fact, most pastors I know are prone to worry more about what others might be saying about us than what God has declared about us. And, it’s not an excuse for moral failure. All sin is a horrible offense to a Holy God.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 18, 2017

Thankfully, I’ve matured and now I can say the more stressful the season the more I discipline myself to exercise and get away from the office. I could spend a whole blog post – and probably should – on how I have personally witnessed egos lead to moral, spiritual and professional failure.

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