Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

The largest project, and the one that draws the most attention, is our annual Operation Serve held each fall where hundreds of volunteers serve in a one (sometimes two) day blitz of community needs. Introducing Operation Serve School Edition. Come join us in Operation Serve School Edition. Operation Serve Sign Ups This Sunday.

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Operations Project Budgeting System 51

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 17, 2022

Finally, they make sure the team operates with a plan. Great leaders don’t hold you accountable for unreasonable expectations, especially when you didn’t know what the expectations were. They make sure you have the resources you need. Also, they never put you on the spot. Great leaders forgive easily.

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Edmondson Team Reference Content 66

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Many leaders try to operate from an exhausted position and never realize they are the problem on the team. I’ve learned I’m not very helpful to the team when I’m extremely tired. Addressing it quickly makes me a better leader. Things aren’t likely to improve until I improve. Leader, be aware when you are the problem.

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Edmondson Energy Operations Motivation 51

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 11, 2021

I have found, also through experience, the more aligned we are around a shared, common vision, the less we conflict and the more healthy the team operates together. My job is to continually direct the team’s attention back to our purpose. We can even overlook minor disagreements, because we are energized towards the overall objective.

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Management Edmondson Team Learning-by-Doing 75

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Therefore, I find personally if I don’t operate with some scheduled time for current obligations I will get dreadfully behind and end up not being effective for anyone. Things like returning phone calls and emails in a timely manner, for example, remain critical at every level of leadership.

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Brainstorming Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Creativity 76

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 15, 2021

But in the mode of operation of the way we get things done, or how we accomplish our God-given vision, I think change is not only good – it’s vital for continued growth. It limits the organization from achieving all it could achieve when someone can’t think beyond the way it’s always been done. Stubbornness.

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Edmondson Participative Content Media 78

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In case you’re wondering- my definition of a dysfunctional team – in simple terms – is one which cannot operate at peak efficiency and performance, because it is impacted by too many negative characteristics. And we are all dysfunctional at some level and during some seasons.

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Team Edmondson Definition Objective 47

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

They operate in faith. Even when the outcome is unclear, courage helps these leaders face obstacles others tend to avoid. Uncharted waters are the courageous leader’s playground. Move forward by faith. These leaders aren’t running recklessly. Make hard decisions regarding people.

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Leadership Edmondson Objective Content 60

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 23, 2021

One way to control pace and overall direction is to operate under well-planned and executed written goals and objectives. They are open to correction – giving people permission to speak into their life and are not easily offended when someone challenges them – or even sometimes corrects them. Be systematic.

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Leadership Self-aware Edmondson Follow-up 70

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

You don’t need a position… You don’t need a title… You don’t need permission… You just need to see a need you can meet… And meet it… Related posts: Operation Serve Sign Ups This Sunday. Operation Serve 2009 Video. My Advice When Pursuing a God-given Dream.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

They can’t understand anymore than you can understand what it’s like to sit at their desk, or operate that machine they operate, or drive that police car or teach that classroom. All jokes aside, they know you work more than Sunday, but they don’t know all the pressure placed upon your role.

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Committee Follow-up Operations Career 40

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

And now, the peace of Christ is operating in us because of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Learning to live at peace with others requires that I let go of any attempts to prove myself to them. Experiencing genuine peace with others is possible because Christ has come to secure your peace with God.

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Edmondson Maturity Learning-by-Doing Follow-up 50

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 28, 2022

I have never seen a healthy board/organization relationship where board members got too much in the weeds of daily operations. Boards need to remain focused on the vision. They are like broad guardrails for the organization. Decision paralysis. Boards can study things forever, but at some point a decision needs to be made by the board.

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Conflict of Interest Long-term Learning-by-Doing Edmondson 55

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Related posts: Operation Serve Sign Ups This Sunday. Operation Serve Is Coming! Point me to a link in the comments of this post. I’d love to get ideas from you and celebrate with you! Encouraged by Big Faith: Costa Rica Report, Part 3. Church Membership. Church Ministry'

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Report Operations Course Leadership 39

Ron Edmondson

MAY 28, 2019

They can’t understand anymore than you can understand what it’s like to sit at their desk, or operate that machine they operate, or drive that police car or teach that classroom. All jokes aside, they know you work more than Sunday, but they don’t know all the pressure placed upon your role.

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Bottom-up Committee Follow-up Operations 38

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 2, 2018

When the body begins to think “this is my church”, it will soon start operating outside the complete power and utter dependency of the rightful owner. I’m a simple person, so this post will answer simply. Here are 5 words which can keep a church from growing: Entitlement. It will then lose the Spirit’s power.

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Energy Learning-by-Doing Reference Efficiency 55

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2020

God created us for community – and we are better when we operate within His plan. I have a few friends who always take my call. Before I “pull the trigger”, I’m pushing the speed dial. Pull from past experiences. You may not have made this decision, but you’ve made other decisions in your life.

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Leadership Edmondson Planning Advice 54

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 12, 2011

Related posts: Pray With Us Today For Operation Serve. Aren’t you sending mixed signals? Just asking… What do you think? Pray and Work: Encouragement During Difficult Days of Ministry. Help Me Make a Mixed Tape.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 30, 2011

Here are 10 myths I’ve observed frequently: Some think the pastor only works on Sunday… Some feel the pastors prayers are always more powerful than their prayers… Some think their favorite song is everyone else’s favorite song… Some believe the church doesn’t need money to operate… Some think missions should (..)

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Operations Power How To 73

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 23, 2019

But on successful teams, all three are operating together within a life cycle. Here’s why this matters in an organization: In my observation, people tend to lean towards one of the three, and may be comfortable in two of them. I have found it rare for someone to be gifted in all three. I love being a starter.

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Organization Team Edmondson Follow-up 32

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The environment, in which the team operates, is more important than it ever has been in my leadership. We have to keep up in terms of progress and innovation, but we can’t do it at the expense of good people. The wise leader today is looking for better ways to refresh and encourage people. Proper accountability.

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Team Insurance Environment Resources 54

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Operation Serve Sign Ups This Sunday. To learn how to build a larger volunteer base, sign up for the FREE ‘Get More Volunteers’ Event. The post Five Reasons People aren’t Volunteering at Your Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Church Staff Members Serving Outside Church. Thank You to Church Volunteers! (My

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Edmondson Commitment Operations Strategy 66

Ron Edmondson

MAY 22, 2017

The culture of a healthy organization has everyone operating as a team. Here are 5 ways to take back a delegated project: Set up the right to remove on the front end. The process should really be clear from the beginning. It’s easier to do the right thing on a healthy team – even reassign an project.

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Delegation Project Bottom-up Edmondson 56

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 22, 2013

You recognize that it takes money to operate a church? I think I’ll clone you. Sustained momentum always requires change. I know we need to talk about money – You do? Are you contagious? It’s none of my business – Okay, this is a tough one, but seriously, is it?

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Positioning Leadership Edmondson Follow-up 83

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

In case you’re wondering- my definition of a dysfunctional team – in simple terms – is one which cannot operate at peak efficiency and performance, because it is impacted by too many negative characteristics. We are all dysfunctional at some level and during some seasons.

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Team Definition Objective Efficiency 42

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2020

Just like the people they lead, they become protective of the way things operate. And there are several reasons why, even leaders who want change have a hard time determining what needs changing: Leaders tend to get comfortable with the way things are being done. They are just “normal”. .

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Bureaucracy Brainstorming Guidelines Edmondson 56

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Or those who operate out of fear or insecurity. Development involves asking questions, thinking how things can be made better and desiring consistent improvement. The problem for developers is that we get push back from those that prefer growth or maintenance. (Or I wrote about that HERE.).

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 11, 2012

Many leaders try to operate from an exhausted position and never realize they are the problem on the team. I’ve learned I’m not very helpful to the team when I’m extremely tired. Addressing it quickly makes me a better leader. Things aren’t likely to improve until I improve. Leader, be aware when you are the problem.

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Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Energy Consultative 54

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 1, 2019

They were a great group of people who were passionate about reaching the lost, but they had begun to neglect some of the little things to keep a church operating. In one of of the first churches where I served as pastor, I felt I needed more buy-in from them in helping to lead the church. I conducted an experiment.

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Leadership Follow-up Edmondson Participative 33

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 13, 2011

Pray With Us Today For Operation Serve. Comment on this post and then read through the list and pray for each one of them. What or who is on your prayer list tonight? Share now… Related posts: How to Be in Continual Prayer, Without Babbling. President Obama Absent from National Day of Prayer Celebration.

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Operations Power How To 46

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 29, 2011

A dysfunctional team in simple terms is one that cannot operate at peak efficiency and performance because of a combination of negative characteristics. Chances are, if you’ve served on very many teams, that you’ve served on one that is dysfunctional. It appears to me that we have many to choose from in the organizational world.

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Team Objective Efficiency Operations 66

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Banks don’t operate like that anymore. You knew they took resources from the community to operate their programs — but you didn’t know how they gave anything back. The pastor got a generous church donor. Funny how that works.). Now, things have changed. I’m not saying they ever will again. Most likely not.

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Banking Influence Edmondson Operations 79

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

People are operating with reasonable, attainable, measurable and worthy goals. Personally, I like to operate on a few simple broad goals each year, but then have more specific goals updated every 90 days. There is a clear strategy; with distinct goals in place. There is a plan to achieve the vision.

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Benchmarking Organization Succession Goal 31

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 10, 2014

Paul was operating under the revelation and authority of Christ, but he still surrounded himself with other leaders. Look for people who can lead. Apply the Biblical standards to them, with grace and truth, but let then lead. Finally , it reminds me that we aren’t to run the race of leadership alone. He met privately with them.

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Stakeholder Analysis Analysis Advice Follow-up 53

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

One way to control pace is to operate under well-planned and executed written goals and objectives. They are open to correction — giving people permission to speak into their life and are not easily offended when someone challenges them — or even sometimes corrects them. Tweet This. Be systematic. These are agreed upon in advance.

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Leadership Self-aware Follow-up Short-term 78

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Here are 5 issues that can keep a church from growing: Entitlement – When the body begins to think “this is my church”, it will soon start operating outside the complete power and utter dependency of the rightful owner. It will then lose the Spirit’s power. Energy – The lack of energy stagnates a church.

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Energy Edmondson Reference Learning-by-Doing 83

Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 20, 2018

All pastors and planters should operate under a calling of God, but it does appear to me there are some unique qualifications for those who want to start a church or transition it to grow again. In 16 years as a pastor I was blessed to participate in two of each – two church plants and two revitalizations.

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