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

Ron Edmondson

I’ll never forget the time I found out a staff member was disappointed with my leadership. 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. It’s their big deal.

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Encouragement to Pastors During Pastor Appreciation Month

Ron Edmondson

My church leadership blog and podcast has given me access into the lives of hundreds of pastors. 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.).

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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. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. The post 3 Biggest Challenges for Every Church Planter appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Pastor, Don’t be Afraid of Good Leadership

Ron Edmondson

Over the years of writing this blog, the more I have written about leadership and tied it to the church the more critics would email to say I shouldn’t. I shouldn’t tie leadership and the church together so closely. People have said I focus too much on leadership and not enough on Jesus. I mention Him a lot.)

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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. Next for me is our state leadership and then federal leadership. They are a trusted and reliable source on issues of law and finance. 5 Needed Voices for Church Leaders. I notice he has a webinar this week.

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Balancing the “Big Deals” Within an Organization – A Challenge of Senior Leadership

Ron Edmondson

I’ll never forget the first time I found out a staff member was disappointed with my leadership. As a pastor, those in finance ministry 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. I felt horrible.

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How to Increase Church Staff Without Spending a Dime

Ron Edmondson

Chances are, regardless of your church size, you have some untapped leadership already in your church. 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. Improve your skill of delegating.

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