7 Ways to Ease the Transition of Successful Church Mergers
Common practices of successful church mergers that ensure a smooth transition.
Tag: Ron Edmondson
How to Help a New Staff Member Get Acclimated
This article originated after I received the following message from a pastor friend: I have a new full-time associate pastor starting next week. What suggestions would you give for helping a new staff member get acclimated and off to a great start? What a great question! Through the years I have hired hundreds of people. I dont do a […]
7 Habits That Will Cripple a Leader
The things that may be stymieing your leadership, including crippling leadership habits, can be identified and overcome.
How Do You Harness Your Team’s Power?
Harnessing team power is crucial as any organization is only as good as the people within it. Take the greatest idea and put the wrong people behind it and little progress will be realized. Therefore, with the right people even average ideas can achieve tremendous results.
Pastors, When Do You Move On?
I’ve watched people in organizations – in government, business, nonprofits, and, sadly, far too often in the church — some leaders (people) simply stay too long. Leader, leave before you have to leave.
What Do You Say When the Going Gets Tough?
Ive never met a runner, who crossed the finish line, who didnt receive the thrill of victory even if it was only after they threw up in a trashcan nearby, especially when the going gets tough.
7 Tips on Tackling the Unknowns in Leadership
Communication is always important, but especially during times of unrest, confusion or chaos. When times are uncertain people become frustrated. They need to know what’s happening and what is being done to improve the situation.
The Benefits of Conflict
A little conflict will force us to find methodologies for dealing with problems so we will not be blind-sided when major trouble arrives.
You Need to Hear (and Share) These Life-Giving Truths
I once had a pastor say, “Ron, you’re a giant killer!” He encouraged me to kill giants for the Kingdom of God. It changed the trajectory of my life. I possibly wouldn’t be serving the church as I am today without those words. They came at just the right time in my life.
10 Pastor Distractions That Get Pastors Into Trouble
Learn about the common pastor distractions that can sideline pastors and lead them into trouble.