Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2022

My church leadership blog and podcast has given me access into the lives of hundreds of pastors. 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. Take care of your family, your finances, and your emotional health.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 4, 2022

3 challenges for every church planter: Finances. It is great if a “mother” church can support your budget or you get numerous churches to contribute. Check out my leadership podcast where we discuss issues of leadership in a practical way. Plus, check out the other Lifeway Leadership Podcasts. Of course, I get it.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 22, 2019

I’ll never forget the first time I found out a staff member was disappointed with my leadership. I had said no to a budget item for his ministry area, because we needed to do something in another ministry area. He didn’t think I supported his ministry. I felt horrible. It’s their big deal.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 29, 2013

Of course, there are always issues of leadership…lots of them, but I feel very much supported. Respect his leadership – If God called him, let him lead. If you’re objecting to your personal preference or out of the traditions set by men, humble yourself and follow his leadership unless The Lord removes him.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

They are constantly struggling with leadership issues, finances and simply knowing what to do next. But we have budgets that have likely been approved long in advance. Recently I was able to share some encouragement with church planters in Chicago. Having been a planter twice, I understand the unique challenges facing planters.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 21, 2015

They are constantly struggling with leadership issues, finances and simply knowing what to do next. But we have budgets that have likely been approved long in advance. The post 5 Words of Encouragement to the Church Planter or Young Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Established churches have systems. Committees.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 24, 2018

On the other hand, an employee who is taking advantage of a more casual organizational structure, which is a style of leadership I typically prefer, is a problem to be solved. Without wise counsel, the missions pastor never learns principles of healthy budgeting or how to manage cash flow, for example.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 25, 2016

I had said no to a budget item for his ministry, because we needed to do something in another ministry. Those in finance naturally believe their ministry is critical to the success of the church, which may lead them to think attention should be given to finances above everything else. I felt horrible. It’s their big deal.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 9, 2015

My church leadership blog has given me access into the lives of hundreds of pastors. 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. Take care of your family, your finances, and your emotional health.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 7, 2013

Here are 3 challenges for the church planter: Finances – I get asked if my established church will be a “strategic partner” in a church plant about once every couple of weeks. It is great if your mother church can support your budget or you get numerous churches to contribute. Church Planting Leadership Ministry'

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