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7 Helpful Skills for Pastors Who Want to Grow Churches

Ron Edmondson

I came close to titling these “essential” skills, but I knew that was unfair. In my experience, there are helpful skills for those who want to lead a church to care for and disciple people, but also grow and be healthy. The post 7 Helpful Skills for Pastors Who Want to Grow Churches appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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7 Helpful Skills for Pastors Leading Growing Churches

Ron Edmondson

I came close to titling these “essential” skills, but I knew that was unfair. There are some great pastors who admit they aren’t skilled at leading the church. God can and does work through all different types of people. But, He has appointed some to be leaders, some teachers, etc.

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3 Functions Within Life Cycles of an Organization

Ron Edmondson

In each life cycle, the most successful organizations I have been a part of had a team skilled at three separate functions. Over time an organization will likely have many separate cycles. But I have also observed another dynamic within life cycles.

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When Adding to the Team – Don’t Hire Yourself

Ron Edmondson

In recent years I have strived to surround myself with people that stretch me and have skills – and even personalities and temperaments – different from me. I know my strengths well. I now need to know what is holding our team back from all we could be. Don’t hire yourself – hire someone who completes you.

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10 Of My Biggest Leadership Mistakes

Ron Edmondson

I have had times I was so convinced I was right I used my skills as a communicator to get people on my side. I hope at least one of them encourages other leaders. 10 of the biggest leadership mistakes: Playing salesman more than seeking wisdom.

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12 Questions to Be A Better Leader

Ron Edmondson

Therefore, one of the best skills a leader can develop is the art of asking the right questions. I have learned in my years of leadership – I only know what I know. And many times I don’t know much. Plus, the people I am trying to lead only know what they know.

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One Incredibly Important Characteristic Of Successful Organizations

Ron Edmondson

There is strength in believing in what you do, how you do it together and each person’s individual role in accomplishing the vision that is often more powerful even than talent, skills, or sometimes, even product. Therefore, two outtakes of this principle: 1.