Ron Edmondson

JULY 17, 2023

If you can’t keep up with the speed of change, and adapt accordingly you’ll have a harder time advancing in your career in the future. So, of course this impacts ministry. We need generalists, who can fill a plethora of responsibilities. How can a leader keep up with the pace of change? What can you do to grow?

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Servant Leader Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Uncertainty 61

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Having begun new leadership positions many times in my career, I have learned the opening days always impact the effectiveness I have had as a leader. And, of course, as faith leaders we are ultimately to be reliant on God’s strength through us more than our own abilities. I have had so many transitions in my leadership career.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In this post, however, I want to share some things I’ve observed in what I am calling “truly joyful pastors” Of course, we would all encourage our church to have joy. Of course, all of this is applicable for those who aren’t in vocational ministry. I came into vocational ministry later in my career.

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Long-term Stress Short-term Course 76

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 30, 2021

Of course, in full disclosure, I consistently try to convince them I’m not the guy to listen to but they keep asking for advice, so I keep sharing. Of course, surround yourself with wiser people. You’ll have lots of opportunities to do many things in your life and career. Fall in love with wisdom.

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Advice Mentor Edmondson Learning-by-Doing 67

Ron Edmondson

JULY 13, 2020

Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Looking back on my leadership career I’ve done this many times. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. I’m convinced humility might be the most attractive leadership quality there is these days.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

With several transitions in my career, several in the last few years, I speak with more passion and authority on the subject. Of course, my best advice – Go with God! .” In my opinion, the opening days of any job are some of the most important. I Tweeted him back, “Learn the people first. Go slow with change.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 1, 2019

I mostly wanted to help him as he began his career. He wanted to do well in his career, wanted to hit the ground running right out of college, but he didn’t feel he had been able yet to get the boss’s full attention. Not only did I think his question was premature, but I felt he was probably also asking the wrong question.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Of course, God is love. When I was at one of my lowest points in my professional career I felt like a failure. I’m confident any achievement I’ve ever had has been proportional to the people that supported me in my attempts. I love you! All we need is love! Love is all we need.” That’s not just a good Beatles song. I believe in you!

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 14, 2016

Knowing this one can protect your career – help keep you from burning out – and guard your heart. Everyone says “best sermon ever” Of course – they have practiced it a few times.). There is a sobering reality every pastor and leader needs to understand. You’ve simply set a new bar of expectation.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

I’m what many would say “middle-aged”… Of course, mid-life is a relative term, and based on average ages of life-expectancy, I’m past that point, but where I am is in between raising my family and becoming a grandparent. I’m concentrating on the next half of my career.

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Learning-by-Doing Career Course Planning 51

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 1, 2019

Of course, for me it’s THE source of my foundation, but even if you aren’t a follower of Christ you can learn from the leaders in Scripture. They are at similar places in their career of leadership. The Bible is a tremendous resource for leadership development. Jesus is the Master Leader. These are peers. But some were not.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 18, 2018

If you can’t keep up with the speed of change, and adapt accordingly you’ll have a harder time advancing in your career in the future. So, of course this impacts ministry. We need generalists, who can fill a plethora of responsibilities. How can a leader keep up with the pace of change? What can you do to grow?’

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Servant Leader Learning-by-Doing Uncertainty Magazine 53

Ron Edmondson

JULY 25, 2013

Of course, for me it’s THE source of my foundation, but even if you aren’t a follower of Christ you can learn from the leaders in Scripture. They are at similar places in their career of leadership. Read the Bible – The Bible is a tremendous resource for leadership development. Jesus is the Master Leader.

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Mentor Objective Edmondson Goal 68

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 24, 2013

Of course, God is special. Is it to begin a new chapter in your career life? I wonder (really I know) God does this so the attention and glory will not be on me, but on Him who can do all things. His glory created the Heavens and the earth. He really doesn’t “need” me for anything. Is it to forgive the person who hurt you the most?

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 11, 2018

Of course, we need change management skills, there’s always a need to cast vision, delegation and we must manage effectively. Here are 7 intangibles needed in church revitalization: Listening – Thankfully this was one I had learned earlier in my ministry and business career. I was wrong.

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Learning-by-Doing Delegation Long-term Open-book 35

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 23, 2016

And, in full disclosure, I’ve probably been as guilty as anyone at times in my leadership career. Take a course. Early in my leadership career I participated in an organization called Toastmasters to help train as a communicator. It must be easier to pass blame than to own the problem as our own. Get a mentor.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 16, 2014

If you can’t keep up with the speed of change, and adapt accordingly you’ll have a harder time advancing in your career in the future. So, of course this impacts ministry. We need generalists, who can fill a plethora of responsibilities. How can a leader keep up? What can you do?’ We are in a life-changing profession.

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Servant Leader Learning-by-Doing Uncertainty Innovation 63

Ron Edmondson

MAY 28, 2019

Of course, the church is a body of believers and there are churches that live out their mission well and others who don’t. Again, you may have the greatest church of your ministry career, but regardless of how wonderful the church is they can’t do all the things for you that your soul, personal life and ministry demands.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2014

I’ve been attempting to do that throughout my leadership career, but haven’t spent much time putting in writing what I have observed. Of course, we all have to handle interruptions at times and do things we hadn’t “planned” to do, but you can help them discern when to step outside the lines. Stay tuned.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

I’m talking about those life-altering decisions, such as career choice, relationships, or decisions requiring huge steps of faith. Proverbs 16:9 says, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” You can make a bad decision, but God retains the right to finish your story His way.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 12, 2018

Of course, in full disclosure, I consistently try to convince them I’m not the guy to listen to, but they keep asking for advice, so I keep sharing. You’ll have lots of opportunities to do many things in your life and career. And, I’m encouraged by what I see in this generation of pastors entering church work.

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Advice Mentor Learning-by-Doing Committee 32

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Since these are for established church leaders, we will meet 1-2 times per year for the week-long classes and the remainder of the courses will be done online with the cohort. Of course it is. The post Announcing a Life and Career Transition for Ron and Cheryl Edmondson appeared first on Ron Edmondson. This is a move of faith.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Of course, there is always room for continual improvement, but we’ve made tremendous progress. Everyone goes through seasons where they aren’t as productive, but if someone lingers there for a career they injure everyone else – and the vision. (I’ve Reflecting back, I could see some of our benchmarks.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Of course, for me it’s THE source of my foundation, but even if you aren’t a follower of Christ you can learn from the leaders in Scripture. They are at similar places in their career of leadership. The Bible is a tremendous resource for leadership development. Jesus is the Master Leader. Go to lunch with fellow leaders.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 1, 2014

Of course, we understand some of the physical differences, but women are usually more in tune with their emotions than men are. Of course, Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor. Most men sacrifice their marriage for their careers or other interests. A man seldom understands (this man included) how different a woman is from a man.

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Learning-by-Doing Long-term Advice Information 81

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Of course both of these two paragraphs are general statements, but they ring true for most men and women.) Of course, Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor. Many men sacrifice their marriage for their careers or other interests. I would contend though – every woman’s heart is injured to a certain extent.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Of course, Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor. Most men sacrifice their marriage for their careers or other interests. Emotions are not repaired in the same way as one could fix a leaking faucet or program a computer. So what is a man to do if he feels his wife’s heart is injured? How do you heal a broken heart?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2015

Of course, God is “our refuge and strength and ever present help in time of trouble”, but the pastor needs to know that he has the support of a few people. They may have put their career objectives on hold, just so they could do God’s will and minister to you! Your personal support. 2 Timothy 4:16-17. It’s a scary feeling.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 14, 2015

Proverbs 16:9 says, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” I was available at the time — in between business careers, there were tons of confirmations and signs, and I had to view my life in the context of God’s master plan — of what He had been shaping for years. God’s purpose.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 30, 2011

Of course, to be a good leader, you have to as Napoleon Bonaparte once said, “define reality, then give hope.” Billye taught me that confidence is rocket fuel for your life, your career and your soul. I play fetch with my little dog. I kiss my wife and tell her how much I love her.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Shortly into my vocational ministry career I decided I needed more insight into church leadership. We haven’t done this before, so of course it is overwhelming. I think if we can find those underlying reasons we might be able to address them and lead better. I don’t mean that as a slam. It simply could be a reality.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 25, 2016

Of course, I believe in life this starts with a decision to allow Christ to set your path. Proverbs 16:9 says, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” I know some leaders who need this encouragement – and, they will need it many times in their career as a leader.

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Leadership Edmondson Course Politics 30

Ron Edmondson

JULY 19, 2011

Take risks on people and give opportunities to fail (or succeed) – Several on our staff started their ministry career with us…in large roles. Of course, my team is free to comment on this post as well, so that should humble me. I wrote a post about that HERE ). I like placing faith in people.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Here are 7 suggestions for hiring the right person: Put resumes aside – I’ve frankly only used them a couple times in my career. Of course, you have to be in the right conversations to hear such information, but I’m intentional enough to create dialogue…or steer conversations in that direction. You do too.

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