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Balancing “Big Deals” in an Organization – A Leader’s Challenge

Ron Edmondson

As a pastor, those in finance ministry naturally believe their ministry is critical to the success of the church. This may lead them to think attention should be given to finances above everything else. Of course, the ultimate “big deal” is the vision of the organization. It’s their big deal. You get the point.

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Encouragement to Pastors During Pastor Appreciation Month

Ron Edmondson

Someday the pastor will preach their funeral, but for today visit their neighbor who isn’t going to church — instead, of course, of them building a relationship with the person and bringing them to church (which is way more effective.). Take care of your family, your finances, and your emotional health.

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3 Biggest Challenges for Every Church Planter

Ron Edmondson

3 challenges for every church planter: Finances. Of course, I get it. The post 3 Biggest Challenges for Every Church Planter appeared first on Ron Edmondson. These are usually transferable to all church pastorates, but especially planters. I really do. Church planting takes money.

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5 Voices Church Leaders Should Be Listening to Right Now

Ron Edmondson

Of course, we should be listening to God during this pandemic – and every other season of our ministry. He’s got a course on crisis leadership (and lots of other resources) I love that he’s partnering with David Kinnaman and Gloo to study the pulse of the church each week. 5 Needed Voices for Church Leaders.

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How to Increase Church Staff Without Spending a Dime

Ron Edmondson

(When I left the church where I was pastor we had seven amazing people on our finance committee, for example. They were godly, intelligent and absolutely brilliant in the handling of finances. I wouldn’t start with the finance chair position, but find something with an ending date, a special project perhaps, and let them lead.

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Balancing the Big Deals Within an Organization – A Senior Leader Challenge

Ron Edmondson

Those in finance naturally believe their ministry is critical to the success of the church, which may lead them to think attention should be given to finances above everything else. Of course, the ultimate “big deal” is the vision of the organization. It’s their big deal. It’s their big deal.

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10 Specific Ways You Can Support Your Pastor

Ron Edmondson

Of course, there are always issues of leadership…lots of them, but I feel very much supported. My personal advice is to pay him adequately where he can provide for his family, without taking energy away from ministry while worrying over finances. I serve in a fairly large church. I don’t lead alone.