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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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10 Inexpensive Ways to Develop People on a Team

Ron Edmondson

That way even when finances are tight, development keeps going. So, build into your system some inexpensive ways to develop people. Trial and Error – The best development may be putting systems in place that allow the team to take risks, but then evaluate the success or failure in an effort to learn from them and grow.

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The Wrong Reason Many Policies are Written

Ron Edmondson

When one person is disrupting that system – causing more harm than good to the organization – that’s a problem to be solved. That person will likely continue to struggle handling finances the rest of their ministry – many times not even knowing why – just knowing they had they bumped up against a policy somewhere.

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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. I understand the business side of the church. Handling too much.

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5 Words of Encouragement for Church Planters

Ron Edmondson

They are constantly struggling with leadership issues, finances and simply knowing what to do next. Established churches have systems. 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. ” Zechariah? ?4?:?10.

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The Real Reason Many Policies are Written

Ron Edmondson

I prefer systems and structures which allow for freedom of individualized methods of execution, towards a more defined vision we are seeking to attain. When one person is disrupting that system – causing more harm than good to the organization – that’s a problem to be solved. And, they were truly trying to help people.

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Jeff Henderson – Catalyst 2013

Ron Edmondson

The deeper systemic issues are not being addressed. Talents, system and strategies matter. Finances handcuff non-profits. The post Jeff Henderson – Catalyst 2013 appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Non profits think like non profits. The rule books are different in non-profits. 46,000 for profits. 144 for non-profits.