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7 Ways to Be a Community Pastor

Ron Edmondson

And if your church has a dozen people or more you have more influence than you think.). To me, this also includes loving the traditions they love – including their local sports teams. I once had a homeless person tell me of another homeless person I needed to know, because he is an influence in that segment of the community.

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7 Ways to Be a Community Building Pastor

Ron Edmondson

And, if your church has a dozen people or more you have more influence than you think.). And, here’s where I’ll get the most disagreement – to me, this also includes loving the traditions they love – including their local sports teams. They can say bad things about them, but you better not.

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Top Leadership Experts to Follow in 2015

Modern Servant Leader

Now, here’s the list of the top leadership experts to follow in 2015: Name Category About Follower Ratio (1:x) Twitter Followers Twitter Following Facebook Followers Amy Jo Martin Digital Media, Sports NY Times Best Selling Author & Founder of @DigitalRoyalty. Innovation Advocate. Obsessed with community development.

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7 Ways to Be a Community Building Pastor

Ron Edmondson

But, here’s where I’ll get the most disagreement — to me, this also includes loving the traditions they love — including their local sports teams. I recently had one homeless person tell me of another homeless person I needed to know, because he is an influence in that segment of the community.

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19 Key Leadership Competencies & Behaviors from 29 Top Experts

Miles Anthony Smith

Even if you are working in a difficult culture, do what you can to make an impact in your sphere of influence. It will attract more A players willing to follow you and your influence will grow. Leadership ability starts with self and it takes superior people skill to influence and lead oneself than to lead others.

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7 Reminders for Pastors and Ministry Leaders who use Social Media

Ron Edmondson

This should actually influence our use of social media. You influence people. If you are in a ministry leadership position you have positional influence. Going off on a restaurant, a store, a sports team or any aspect about the community seems to devalue when you talk of loving the city. May I add another pet peeve?

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Finding Family Time in a Busier Than Ever World

Ron Edmondson

They need your influence. So, which is the greater good — another sport — another activity — or more time with you? Some dads, like me, will miss coming home tired from work and still getting outside to play catch. But, right now your kids need you. More now than ever. Say yes to intentionality.

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