Ron Edmondson

MARCH 5, 2020

Granted this takes creativity, especially when finances are stretched, but always hearing “we can’t afford that” or “we aren’t big enough to do that” is never motivating to a team. I try to do this every time I assign a task or make a request of someone on our team. (By The world is full of naysayers and doomsayers.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 15, 2020

Generis – Jim Shepherd, Brad Lewter, Dave Travis, Geoff Surratt and the whole team have been great resources through this crisis. Horizon Stewardship – I’ve been following Joe Park and his team on LinkedIn and they are posting good stuff. He has put together a great team and they impact thousands of churches.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2014

I have a problem focusing minutely, So, I really do control very little that happens on our team. Plus, I love the team process. Here are 5 things I’ve micromanaged in church revitalization: Who we add to our team. It’s one where people enjoy their work and pull together as a team. New expenditures.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 28, 2016

I have a problem focusing on small issues, so I really do control very little which happens on our team. Plus, I love the team process. Here are 5 things I micromanaged in church revitalization: Who we add to our team. It’s one where people enjoy their work and pull together as a team. New expenditures.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 25, 2016

Second, there are some things we do as senior leaders others on the team can’t understand – and we shouldn’t expect them to. 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.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

There are people with skills you and your team don’t have. When I left the church where I was pastor we had seven amazing people on our finance committee, for example. They were godly, intelligent and absolutely brilliant in the handling of finances. Enlist additional supporters. They may need to be recruited.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 26, 2017

Mitigating challenges with finances, occupations, and children are ongoing and need constant attention. To assume a leadership role, it is imperative we make the conscious decision to give your partner, staff, or team the attention they need to feel the love. KINDNESS IS NOT WEAKNESS.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Great leaders lead all people under their care, not just those who agree with them. As much as some don’t want to hear this, there is an “I&# in team because teams are comprised of individuals. If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 30, 2019

I have a problem focusing on small issues, so I really do control very little which happens on our team. Plus, I love the team process. Here are 5 things I micromanaged in church revitalization: Who we added to our team. It was one where people enjoy their work and pull together as a team. We had a few key areas of focus.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 22, 2019

Second, there are some things we do as senior leaders others on the team can’t understand – and we shouldn’t expect them to. It’s a unique role of senior leaders others on the team may not always understand – or even appreciate. It’s their big deal. It’s their big deal.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 13, 2013

Right now we have assignments for building, music, finance, missions, education and chairman. And finally, ask yourself or as a group: Who do we have on the team to accomplish this list? Keep in mind these are broad, general questions designed to get you and your team brainstorming. Pretty standard, traditional titles.

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

When the issue, however, has an undetermined solution, especially if the decision could alter the direction of the organization, impact other people or require a change in the organization’s finances, then the leader needs to learn to think strategically in the moment. I ask others on our team. I ask my wife.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 10, 2018

In my last church, some of our best leaders on our finance committee, for example, had never served in leadership in the church. Again, in my experience, you’ll have to ask the best leaders to join your team. These are sometimes “big asks”, but in my experience they won’t often get involved until they are asked.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 1, 2011

Casey knew that in any disaster, the greatest need is always money, because money allows the team on the ground to do what is necessary to address the greatest needs. Casey has set up a leadership team to oversee this process. He’s asked me to be a part of that team. He’s asked me to be a part of that team.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 23, 2018

Right now we have assignments for building, music, finance, missions, education and chairman. And finally, ask yourself or as a group: Who do we have on the team to accomplish this list? Keep in mind these are broad, general questions designed to get you and your team brainstorming. Pretty standard, traditional titles.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

He has a team at NewSpring Church that helps him prepare. Andy Stanley sets aside every Wednesday to prepare messages, and his team helps him keep this time guarded. Free Online Conference Focused on Church Finances. Perry Noble doesn’t prepare in a vacuum. Registration: Free sign up at preachbettersermons.com. Are you there?

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 24, 2018

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. 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

MAY 3, 2018

When the issue, however, has an undetermined solution, especially if the decision could alter the direction of the organization, impact other people or require a change in the organization’s finances, then the leader needs to learn to think strategically in the moment. I ask others on our team. I ask my wife.

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Ron Edmondson

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

It could be in ministry, finances or family, but I want a human resource of wisdom when I need one. 7 Tips When the Team is Struggling to Succeed. I often find, however, that leaders have these in their lives — God often does the preparing for us — but we’ve failed to reach out for help. Leadership Ministry'

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 8, 2011

They have skills you and your team don’t have. I wouldn’t start with the finance chair position, but find something with an ending date, a special project perhaps, and let them lead. Share some vision. Enlist some support. They may need to be recruited. Take a risk on a new leader for your church.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Ron Edmondson : Ron is smart, authentic, approachable and he posts as frequently if not more than most in the leadership space. So, on behalf of the entire Weekly Leader Team, thank you for including us on your list which is an amazing leadership resource. You can follow Mary Jo on Twitter @mjasmus.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 12, 2015

Does being the best on the traveling soccer or dance team have a higher priority than finding ways to serve others? We also freely discussed our own finances in front of our boys. The post 10 Ideas for Raising Children to Become Generous Adults appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Consider the “big picture” of your child’s life.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 17, 2018

Does being the best on the traveling soccer or dance team have a higher priority than finding ways to serve others? We also freely discussed our own finances in front of our boys. Does having the latest technology take a bigger role than teaching children to be good citizens and to generously love others? Either answer is your choice.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

If you struggle with recruiting, team building, and leadership development you likely have a bad attitude. Ron Edmondson This is a challenging post Mike. I wonder if there’s a good survey out there I could use to get feedback from my team. The simple truth is that people strongly desire to work with and for great leaders.

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