Ron Edmondson

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Why Hospitality Is A Leader’s Secret Weapon

Ron Edmondson

TLCC – a non-denominational faith community with campuses in West Orange and Paramus, New Jersey – is known for its vibrant diversity and robust leadership culture with people from more than 132 distinct communities in the New York City Metro area participating in the life of the church.

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Rite of Passage, by Jim McBride Book Review and Giveaway

Ron Edmondson

I’m participating today in the Rite of Passage Blog Tour. Related posts: Church Diversity, Interview and Book Giveaway. Follow the rest of this tour HERE. Rite of Passage is a new book by Jim McBride. Many people are aware of the Jewish practice of the Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, for example. (If

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What Can the Church Learn From IKEA?

Ron Edmondson

Are they presented in a way that people would want to participate? Considering the diverse backgrounds within the church, are we considering what works for people who aren’t like us? I’m simply making a point. But, the fact is they have products people obviously want. Be honest, are the programs of your church engaging?

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3 Team-Killing Church Cultures by Ryan T. Hartwig and Warren Bird

Ron Edmondson

When this happens, the leadership team is not given the most important work to do, time is not allocated for the team to do its work, diversity is often squashed, and the team is reduced to mere information exchange. Talented leaders move on, because they want to be keenly involved in developing what’s next for the church.

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