Ron Edmondson

JULY 5, 2022

I have found it encourages new people to get involved and expands our overall number of people participating in outreach ministry of the church. Yet, when you can, make these ministries a part of the ministry offerings of the church. Celebrate their success. To sustain momentum in any new work you have to publicly celebrate their success.

Edmondson 63

Edmondson Resources Participative Course 63

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 31, 2020

Facebook Live, website involvement, Zoom participation, and online reach are just a few of them. And, while it may still not be the preferred or most effective option, online participation will be seen as a legitimate means of making disciples. . This was not a church that necessarily measured that sort of thing.

Crisis 79

Crisis Positioning Participative Metrics 79

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 21, 2018

He doesn’t participate as much as some of the others.”. I often receive push back from introverts and leaders about the process of brainstorming and their participation. The more you can stick to your agenda the more likely they will be to participate. She’s too quiet.” “I I wish he would speak up more.” “He

Team 61

Team Brainstorming Participative Process 61

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 5, 2022

The way they choose to participate with you is now convenient for their new lifestyle. . Some of the people you keep hoping you will see back on Sunday mornings simply aren’t going to return. At least for now. Truth is they are comfortable. They can watch online. You’ve done a great job of keeping them semi-engaged.

Audience 86

Audience Edmondson Morale Reference 86

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

It could be their introversion is more dominant than the extroverted atmosphere invites them to participate. (I The leader may still support the person on the team as a whole, but they overlook their participation on a particular subject or project. I can relate to this one personally.) And, many other reasons. Loss of interest.

Team 58

Team Participative Delegation Edmondson 58

Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

It could be their introversion is more dominant than the extroverted atmosphere invites them to participate. (I The leader may still support the person on the team as a whole, but they overlook their participation on a particular subject or project. I can relate to this one personally.) And, many other reasons. Loss of interest .

Team 35

Team Participative Delegation Commitment 35

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 26, 2023

Participate. I constantly have something on which to jot down notes with me so as ideas hit me I can quickly record them. Subscribe to a few leadership blogs and podcasts People are talking leadership these days. Contribute to the discussion. You’ll learn along the way. Growing as a leader isn’t difficult.

Mentor 64

Mentor Objective Edmondson Books 64

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 3, 2013

I decided it was a blog worthy topic…but especially if you participate. But, now, it’s your turn to participate here…add a comment…it can be short or long answer: Which of these would you like to see me expand into a future blog post? Which of these are most representative of your current leadership tension?

Leadership 80

Leadership Edmondson Participative Influence 80

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Force yourself to participate in social activities. . There are many opportunities during the holidays to help people. Helping other people reminds us loss is universal and other people are struggling with you. Plus, something about giving fuels positive emotions. But social support is critical in recovering from loss.

Comparison 92

Comparison Learning-by-Doing Edmondson Uncertainty 92

Ron Edmondson

MAY 31, 2022

Having participated in two church plants as a planter, and now working with church planters on a regular basis in a coaching capacity, I know first hand the fears associated with planting a church. It’s a leap of faith and one God is calling many to these days.

Edmondson 63

Edmondson Education Participative Team 63

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 24, 2022

Many times they will expect the pastor to be at everything – and probably participate at some level. That usually means they have lots of activity and programs – even if they are no longer effective. The activity can quickly consume your calendar. Your family will often be on the losing end of your schedule.

Edmondson 64

Edmondson Participative Process Course 64

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 22, 2013

Some team members simply choose not to participate. When a team is healthy, the leader is approachable, and team members are encouraged to participate in discussion: Silence can be interpreted as agreement. I still believe that. Leaders and situations can be intimidating. There is one caveat to this principle, however.

Team 60

Team Cooper Participative Power 60

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Some examples from society that come to mind: New people come to a church and participate in programs, but they don’t immediately start contributing financially. Sometimes that’s a long time following the initial investment. We see that in many areas of our life.

Leadership 57

Leadership Cost Edmondson Blog 57

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 15, 2021

It wasn’t their idea, or it threatens their power, or they just don’t want to be uncomfortable – so they lock their arms and refuse to participate. Equally frustrating is when people are unwilling to embrace change – simply because they are being stubborn.

Edmondson 78

Edmondson Participative Content Media 78

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

When a team is healthy – really healthy – so that the leader is approachable and team members know they are encouraged to participate in discussion. There is one caveat to this principle, however. When there is no unresolved conflict or underlying drama.

Team 48

Team Cooper Edmondson Participative 48

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 2, 2021

Does he or she participate with the team normally? The leader’s accessibility and temperament. Every senior leader is different. If you change the leader you change some of the unwritten rules. Is he or she considered approachable? Would he or she know if there was a perceived problem in the organization?

Edmondson 52

Edmondson Consensus Long-term Resistance 52

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Going to the lake, attending a sporting event, or participating in traveling ball/dance is no longer taboo. Much of this has to do with the cultural implications we already deal with every Sunday. No longer is Sunday reserved as a day of rest from other activities. Some of it has to do with the schedules of our church services.

Follow-up 75

Follow-up Long-term Edmondson Retail 75

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 6, 2020

You can pull something up on your computer and instead of seeing you the participants will see your screen. Also located in the bottom of the screen is a “Share Screen” option. This is what it sounds like. There is also an option in their for a Whiteboard.

Tips 84

Tips Bottom-up eBook Edmondson 84

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Early in my leadership career I participated in an organization called Toastmasters to help train as a communicator. In terms of communicating well – I often tell pastors – you’re best “sermon” may be the one you give to motivate people towards the change or vision. I can’t keep up!

Learning Curve 85

Learning Curve Follow-up Delegation Edmondson 85

Ron Edmondson

JULY 29, 2020

Refuse to participate in any team social activities – Who needs them, right? Hold opinions until after something isn’t working well – When something doesn’t turn out as hoped, they make sure everyone knows they were opposed to the idea from the start. Why would they want to hang out with people they work with?

Team 48

Team Consensus Cooper Edmondson 48

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 12, 2017

Let people participate in brainstorming. When you are leading a team, the more you collaborate with your team, and let them collaborate with others – during the planning process and before the final decisions are made – the more cooperation you’ll receive from your team during the implementation process.

Cooper 56

Cooper Team Resistance Brainstorming 56

Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 23, 2015

These groups often participate in a special event like our Water Sunday initiative and while many encounter great breakthrough and mountain top experiences, some end up disheartened with little lasting impact. Allow others to participate and be impacted! Take buckets and walk from your church to a local water source then walk back.

Participative 30

Participative Edmondson Crisis Learning-by-Doing 30

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

If I have the only answer no one will participate, but if I never have any answers no one will want to follow my leadership. But good leadership involves collaboration. I’m not the only voice – and many times not the smartest voice in the process.

Edmondson 71

Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Resistance Conference 71

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 27, 2017

When a team is healthy – really healthy – so that the leader is approachable and team members know they are encouraged to participate in discussion. There is one caveat to this principle, however. When there is no unresolved conflict or underlying drama.

Team 55

Team Cooper Participative Career 55

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 15, 2019

High character leaders follow worthy visions, but they don’t try to mandate how other people participate in accomplishing the win. There are things to control – and usually those revolve around core values. They value uniqueness in people on their team. The way they empower.

How To 51

How To Learning-by-Doing Participative Team 51

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 12, 2012

Let Them Talk To Thy Neighbor – Encouraging participants to idea build during your meeting can substantially increase outcomes. For MAX productivity and assurance of results – send all participants the PowerPoint deck 48 hours before the meeting time and let them prepare AHEAD for your discussion.

Tips 55

Tips Conference Participative Creativity 55

Ron Edmondson

JULY 28, 2011

We provide real opportunities to lead while Saddleback pastors and staff walk alongside participants, while providing guidance, feedback, and mentoring. Participants learn from the pastors who have literally written the books on the ministry they are leading. In a nutshell, what is the academy? We value the role of seminary.

Leadership 44

Leadership Leadership Pipeline Advertising Participative 44

Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 16, 2018

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.

Morale 64

Morale Drucker Influence Long-term 64

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 21, 2023

People are observers more than participants. For example, if all the ministries are focused on people already inside the church – there won’t likely be a lot of growth. Or it could be the church isn’t making genuine disciples. Go and make disciples really is the plan for church growth.

Energy 60

Energy Resistance Learning-by-Doing Creativity 60

Ron Edmondson

JULY 19, 2018

Work the meetings into your schedule, participate in activities expected of board members, and fulfill the obligations expected of you. Participate. Don’t agree to serve unless you know you can meet the expectation. Live up to expectations. If you agree to serve, serve well. Don’t be that member. Ask questions.

Micromanagement 31

Micromanagement Learning-by-Doing Participative Quality 31

Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Nate coordinated the electronic music, another guy sang, and the guys on the floor participated with Scripture input, marketing, and general morale support. This was his brainchild. He recruited the guys on his dorm floor, Culby 10th floor, to help. Most amazing to me is that this project was completed in a dorm room.

Download 60

Download Morale Participative Project 60

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Force yourself to participate in social activities – You won’t feel like it, but social support is critical in recovering from loss. Do something for someone else – There are many opportunities during the holidays to help people. Helping other people reminds us loss is universal and other people are struggling with you.

Process 61

Process Comparison Learning-by-Doing Finance 61

Ron Edmondson

APRIL 3, 2017

High character leaders follow worthy visions, but they don’t try to mandate how other people participate in accomplishing the win. There are things to control – and usually those revolve around core values. They value uniqueness in people on their team. The way they empower.

Edmondson 60

Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Participative Team 60

Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

People are observers more than participants. Sometimes people have simply failed to do what we’ve been told to do – “ Go and make disciples “ All the ministry is focused on programs inside the church. Or the church isn’t making genuine disciples. Go and make disciples really is the plan for church growth.

Energy 59

Energy Resistance Creativity Learning-by-Doing 59

Ron Edmondson

JUNE 30, 2016

The easiest way to learn something is to do it and the more ownership given to people the more they will be motivated to participate. They will follow a leader more if they trust their integrity. Share responsibilities early. Identify potential. I shared some ways I do this in a previous post.

Maturity 57

Maturity Edmondson Learning-by-Doing Environment 57

Ron Edmondson

MARCH 15, 2013

How many times have I participated in gossip about a team member rather than having the hard, honest conversation with him or her? How often have I seen someone about to make a bad decision and said nothing? How many times have I sat silent while the big elephant in the room is ignored?

Politics 59

Politics Learning-by-Doing Participative Influence 59

Ron Edmondson

MAY 3, 2011

Grace Community Church is participating this Sunday in THE TORNADO TITHE CHALLENGE : 100 churches giving 10% of May 8th weekend offering to provide hope for the Lost, the Least, & the Lonely. You can get all the materials you need to participate HERE. Below is the 4 Step Strategy To Implement this week: 1. Will you join us?

Insurance 36

Insurance Participative Strategy Report 36