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5 Mistakes Pastors Make With Finances

Ron Edmondson

I have noticed pastors making mistakes with church finances. When I came into ministry it was after a long business career, so I’m sometimes considered unique in my involvement or interest in our church finances. Working with different churches over the years, I’ve seen lots of approaches by pastors in this area of finances.

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Five Mistakes Pastors Frequently Make With Finances

Ron Edmondson

I came into ministry after a long business career, so I’m sometimes considered unique in my involvement or interest in our church finances. I work closely with our Business Administrator and finance committee on the budget and administration of our church finances. Related posts: Funded and Free: Helping Church Finances.

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5 Ways Young Families Can Make the Most of Family Time

Ron Edmondson

Just as adults may have a plan for their career or finances, parents need a plan for operating their home. The post 5 Ways Young Families Can Make the Most of Family Time appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I think it starts before the moments you are sitting around the den. Let me know if I can help you.

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Fear Devotional, Part 4

Ron Edmondson

Is it to begin a new chapter in your career life? Is it to simply trust Him with your finances, your family or your future? The post Fear Devotional, Part 4 appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Is it to end a relationship you know is not God-honoring? Is it to step out in faith into some ministry opportunity? Fear or Faith.

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Want More Joy in the Journey? — Throw Away the Scripts

Ron Edmondson

You can throw away the script in: Your career. Your finances. — Throw Away the Scripts appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The script you’ve written about how life is “supposed to go” Throw it away. In the trash. Any script you could write likely won’t work anyway. Most of the time. Your health.

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3 Places to Find New Church Leaders

Ron Edmondson

In my last church, some of our best leaders on our finance committee, for example, had never served in leadership in the church. They were, however, tremendous leaders in their careers. These are sometimes “big asks”, but in my experience they won’t often get involved until they are asked.

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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

This is a skill I believe many leaders do not develop until later in their careers. I mentioned an example of this in a comment on a recent Ron Edmondson post dealing with Leading People Older Than You. I especially liked the comment on balancing when to interject yourself vs. letting others resolve issues on their own.

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