Ron Edmondson

MAY 16, 2023

Simply doing their role – as they should – they “hold the line”, enforce the rules, and ensure the budget is followed. And budgets.) The post Protectors and Advancers – Both Essential for Effective Teams appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Advancers often frustrate protectors.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 18, 2022

And we might even need to measure those activities and see how our budget aligns with it.). The post Number One Change for Effective Church Revitalization appeared first on Ron Edmondson. If the church truly wants revitalization it will have to make the hard choices. Is there any specific leadership topic you would like us to cover?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 27, 2023

Therefore, I work closely with our Business Administrator and finance committee on the budget and administration of our church finances. When the pastor is the only one who decides how the budget of the church is going to be spent a few problems occurs. The post 5 Mistakes Pastors Make With Finances appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 8, 2021

If the goal is to be creative on a limited budget, solving the “how” should not be dumped solely on the delegate. . Listen to my son Nate and I discuss leadership issues on the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 5 Necessary Ingredients In Healthy Delegation appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Simply doing their role – as they should – they “hold the line”, enforce the rules, and ensure the budget is followed. And budgets.). The post Protectors and Advancers – Every Organization Needs Both appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Advancers often frustrate protectors.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2022

Without wise counsel, the missions pastor never learns principles of healthy budgeting or how to manage cash flow, for example. They never understand why overspending in the missions budget negatively impacts every other ministry. The post The Real Reason Many Policies are Written appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 21, 2021

We have budgets that have likely been approved long in advance. Join Nate (or Chandler) and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 5 Words of Encouragement for Church Planters appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The more specific you are the more others can help. Established churches have systems. Committees.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Build a reward in for the completion of each of your goals… The size of the reward can be based on the size of the goal and the size of your budget, but it should be enticing enough to keep you motivated. All Posts by Ron Edmondson | Personal Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Share By Email Leave a Reply: Click here to cancel reply.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 27, 2022

When budgets are stretched, development options are seen as too expensive and pushed to the back burner. It’s important, therefore, to find ways to develop even with stressed budgets. The post 10 Inexpensive Development Options for Your Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Limit eating dinner out to once a week Work to refinance the house Write a realistic budget by Jan 30th Read the book “I Was Broke and Now I’m Not &# by Joe Sangl Read through the Bible - I want to be able to say I have read the entire Bible and finish all of it in 2011, without losing interest in three months.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

You shouldn’t compare yourselves to the bigger, more established churches – who also have more staff and a larger budget. Nate and I have launched a new season of the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast , so subscribe now. The post 5 Bible Verses of Encouragement for Church Planters appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

If it’s not in the plans or budgets, the unhatched potential innovation has no place to incubate, break out, and grow. These near-sighted managers can’t see beyond what is, to what could be. A second reason is there’s no process or practice for cashing in on failure.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 8, 2020

It became easy to work our systems and programs, and even if growth had plateaued, budgets were being met and people were satisfied. Nate and I have finished our fall semester at the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 7 Things 2020 Has NOT Changed About Leadership appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Necessity of risk.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

His church expected a lot from him – leading the church, preaching great messages, visiting the sick (and the well), managing a budget, and seeing the baptistry consistently in use – just to name a few things. The post 5 Ways To Battle Insecurity as a Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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CEO Blog

JULY 8, 2012

This is a guest post by Jessica Edmondson We’ve all been there – that moment when accomplishing a set of daily goals seems about as likely as winning the lottery while vacationing on the sunny shores of the French Riviera. The sooner you accept this, the quicker you can learn to focus your attention on the truly important jobs.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The pastor is supposed to recruit Sunday school teachers, manage a budget and be actively engaging the community through a healthy Tuesday night evangelism program. The post Encouragement to Pastors During Pastor Appreciation Month appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Check out all the great leadership podcasts at Lifeway.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 24, 2023

Actually, I had said no to a budget item for his ministry area, because we needed to do something in another ministry area. The post Balancing “Big Deals” in an Organization – A Leader’s Challenge appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’ll never forget the time I found out a staff member was disappointed with my leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 6, 2021

Are there ways to stimulate development of leaders regardless of size of the budget? Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. The post 4 Free Ways to Develop People You Lead appeared first on Ron Edmondson. But there are inexpensive – and even free – ways to develop people you lead.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This will usually be around things like hiring, budgeting and expenses. The post 4 Bad Leadership Practices I Use in a New Position appeared first on Ron Edmondson. In the early days of a new position I find it sometimes necessary. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 21, 2023

His church expects a lot from him – leading the church, preaching great messages, visiting the sick (and the well), managing a budget, and seeing the baptistry consistently in use – just to name a few things. The post 5 Ways To Deal With Insecurity as a Pastor/Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Here are 4 suggestions to protect your marriage this Christmas: Plan a budget together. The post 4 Suggestions to Protect Your Marriage This Christmas appeared first on Ron Edmondson. How can you protect your marriage this Christmas? Sounds like a good goal, right? This may require compromise. Or two spenders.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Read Ecclesiastes 5:10) Start with a budget. Just as you did in creating a money budget, create a time budget. The post 7 Ways to Have Your Best Christmas Ever appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Something happens when Christmas becomes more about the value of the gifts than the value of the season. Be realistic.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 23, 2020

You may need to review your budget. The post 5 Practical Steps to Managing a Stressful Period appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Can you fix it? Are there practical things you can do to address the concern. In this current scene, you may need to limit your exposure to people. Do the best you know how to do.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Announcing a Life and Career Transition for Ron and Cheryl Edmondson. In fact, I need to in order to meet the budget we’ve set for ourselves and to prepare for my next season. Another Life Update) appeared first on Ron Edmondson. If you’re still catching up, I recently resigned as CEO of Leadership Network. Stay tuned.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 14, 2019

In addition, we could plan the trip at Christmas, but pay for most or all of it later – which helped stretch our Christmas budget. (To Some you can budget for and pay later. The post Help For the Husband: Gift Suggestions for Your Wife appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Maybe the answer is to give her more time now.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 4, 2022

It is great if a “mother” church can support your budget or you get numerous churches to contribute. The post 3 Biggest Challenges for Every Church Planter appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I am often asked if our established church will be a “strategic partner” in a church plant. Of course, I get it. I really do.

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 31, 2020

Budgets, attendance, and even volunteer hours will likely all be somewhat lower, simply because our routines have been disrupted. The post 5 Positives for the Church after the Coronavirus Crisis appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Yes, there are tremendous negatives. The costs are mounting.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Plan a budget together. The post 4 Ways to Keep Your Marriage from being Injured During the Christmas Holiday appeared first on Ron Edmondson. How can you protect your marriage this Christmas? That’s a good goal, right? Here are 4 suggestions to keep your marriage from being injured during the Christmas season? Stick to it.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 6, 2017

Are there ways to stimulate growth in a leader any organization (or church) – regardless of size or budget – can implement? The post 4 Free Ways to Grow the People You Lead appeared first on Ron Edmondson. What are some common elements necessary in every organization where leaders are growing?

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Ron Edmondson

MARCH 27, 2020

Of course, we should listen to and learn from them, but pastors have budgets and buildings we need to fill. The post 7 Tips to Navigate Emotions as a Pastor During COVID-19 appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Those are realities that aren’t ending immediately after this crisis. And context is king. We shouldn’t try to be another church.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Whether it’s a building, or budget dollars, or people – established churches usually have more resources available than you will find in most church plants. The post 7 Things I Loved About Serving in an Established Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Community influence.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 17, 2013

It’s an amazing ministry, doing great work, but the leader is tired, the budget is stretched, and the volunteers are thin and everyone is worn out emotionally and physically. Show me a thin budget. The post The Hardest Thing for Some People in Ministry to Do appeared first on Ron Edmondson. They clothe people.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 15, 2020

His church expects a lot from him – leading the church, preaching great messages, visiting the sick (and the well), managing a budget, and seeing the baptistry consistently in use – just to name a few things. The post 5 Ways To Deal With Insecurity as a Pastor appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Don’t let it!

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 30, 2016

His church expects a lot from him – leading the church, preaching great messages, visiting the sick (and the well), managing a budget, and seeing the baptistry consistently in use – just to name a few things. The post 5 Ways to Fight Insecurity appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Don’t let it!

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Read Ecclesiastes 5:10) Start with a budget. Just as you did in creating a money budget, create a time budget. The post 7 Suggestions to Have the Best Christmas Ever appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Something happens when Christmas becomes more about the value of the gifts than the value of the season. Be realistic.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 26, 2016

And, the church has grown beyond our imaginations and the budget is healthy. The post Peace Often Comes Through Obedience appeared first on Ron Edmondson. To finish the story, we are a different church in many ways today. I preach once a week and very rarely have on a tie. But, we couldn’t see all this going into the process.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Let me ask, are you living on a detailed budget? The post The Church Isn’t Meeting My Needs appeared first on Ron Edmondson. How about your parenting skills? Any room for growth there?”. They didn’t really respond. I continued, “Let me see, the series before that was on Money. Are you giving 10% of your income back to God?

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