Ron Edmondson

Ron Edmondson is the pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. He revitalized two churches and planted two more.

8 Things That Lessen My Effectiveness as a Leader

Are any of these keeping you from being the leader you could be?

7 Unwritten Rules That Shape Your Team’s Culture

Why the unwritten rules are often more powerful than the written ones

8 Reasons Why a Church Plant May Not Grow

What are the factors that allow some church plants to take off and others to stagnate?

Can You Spot These 4 Types of Critics?

You cant always know which of these types of critics youre dealing with, but it does help me think through my approach to anonymous criticism when I can discern their motivation.

Why Healthy Teams Don’t Immediately Kill ‘Bad’ Ideas

The value of letting ideas breathe

When a Leader Is Insecure: Dealing With Insecurity In Leadership

Part of having a healthy church or organization is the strength, which comes from different people. Dont be afraid to ask for help. There are probably people who can do things you dont feel comfortable doing when dealing with insecurity in leadership.

You’re Not the Only One Stretched by Leadership Tensions

Theres a tension of attempting to duplicate another persons success and being exactly who God has called me to be. God has not called me to preach like anyone else, but rather to navigate leadership tensions effectively.

Pastor, Ask These Questions Today (and Often) for Ministry Assessment

What is working well and needs more energies/resources given? Use these pastor questions for ministry assessment.