Ron Edmondson

APRIL 24, 2023

As a pastor, those in finance ministry naturally believe their ministry is critical to the success of the church. This may lead them to think attention should be given to finances above everything else. The post Balancing “Big Deals” in an Organization – A Leader’s Challenge appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2021

This process might work well for certain committees – such as finance committee, but it doesn’t seem to work as well for others, such as the garden committee or the usher committee. Join Nate and I for the Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast. I love teams. I just make sure every team has a leader.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Take care of your family, your finances, and your emotional health. The post Encouragement to Pastors During Pastor Appreciation Month appeared first on Ron Edmondson. If I could give one piece of advice to pastors , ALL PASTORS, especially during Pastor Appreciation month, it would be that they take care of themselves personally.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 20, 2022

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. The post The Real Reason Many Policies are Written appeared first on Ron Edmondson. And, they were truly trying to help people.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

This free online event is focused on church finances. Related posts: Funded and Free: Helping Church Finances. If you’ve attended The Nines or any other free online conference, you’ll know how this works. It’s called Fund Your Church Now and it takes places on October 20. Here are the details: What is it? Register here.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Death, divorce, injury, finances, children moved out this year – whatever they are – write them down. The post 10 Ways to Deal with the Emotions of Loss at Christmas appeared first on Ron Edmondson. 10 ways to deal with the emotions of Christmas loss: List your losses. I’ve personally found journaling to be helpful.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 22, 2023

It’s not that they don’t do in-person meetings, but if you can’t get the finance team together in one room one month, you have another option. The post 3 Questions Church Leaders Need to Ask NOW appeared first on Ron Edmondson. For example, I know churches that quickly say “let’s church make that a Zoom call”. That’s a keeper.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

Intentional Living – Write the plan from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Intentional Living – Write the Life Plan appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Intentional Living with Your Finances – A Sermon. Intentional Living in Family and Relationships. Intentional Living – Faith – A Sermon.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

Intentional Living – Family/Relationships from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Intentional Living in Family and Relationships appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Intentional Living with Your Finances – A Sermon. Intentional Living – Faith – A Sermon.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 21, 2013

from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Esther Sermon: Radical Obedience appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Trust God in Finances: Sermon. Esther – 6.23.13 Related posts: Abraham and Isaac: Radical Obedience. Fear of the Unknown: A Sermon. Hope: A Sermon Message. Call to Ministry Christians Encouragement Faith'

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 28, 2013

Dealing with guilt from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Dealing with Guilt: Sermon appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Trust God in Finances: Sermon. Related posts: Jonah Chapter 4: A Sermon. The Marriage Sermon. Do You Believe the Christmas Story? … A Sermon. Church Encouragement Jesus'

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Ron Edmondson

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

A Dangerous Barrier to Generosity from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post A Barrier to Trusting God with Money appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Trust God in Finances: Sermon. Fear of Rejection: A Sermon. Fear of the Unknown: A Sermon. Faith and Trust: A Sermon Message.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 22, 2012

from ron edmondson on Vimeo. … A Sermon appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Trust God in Finances: Sermon. 12.9.12 : Do You Believe the Christmas Stroy? The post Do You Believe the Christmas Story? Related posts: Let’s Talk About Love: A Sermon Message. Jonah Chapter 4: A Sermon. Fear of Failure: Sermon.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 4, 2022

3 challenges for every church planter: Finances. The post 3 Biggest Challenges for Every Church Planter appeared first on Ron Edmondson. They want to discuss the biggest challenges they will face in planting. The challenges are the same almost every time. Of course, I get it. I really do. Church planting takes money.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 2, 2013

The post Join Me on a Free Lifeway Webcast, with Pete Wilson, Ronnie Floyd and Eric Geiger appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Free Online Conference Focused on Church Finances. Related posts: Pete Wilson: Plan B for Church Leaders at Catalyst Lab #Cat10. An Interview With Leader Pete Wilson of Crosspoint. Creature of the Word: Giveaway.

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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. The post 7 Barriers to Growth Every Leader Needs to Eliminate Today appeared first on Ron Edmondson. The world is full of naysayers and doomsayers.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 10, 2012

It would be nice if one person could write a big check and wipe the worry away from the church finances. But the average person in your church is barely getting by when it comes to their personal finances. The post How to Fund Your Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Funded and Free: Helping Church Finances.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 15, 2020

They are a trusted and reliable source on issues of law and finance. The post 5 Voices Church Leaders Should Be Listening to Right Now appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I notice he has a webinar this week. ECFA – I appreciate this organization for their credibility and guidance. They are passionate about religious freedom.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2014

As with most churches in need of revitalization, our finances had been struggling for several years. Thankfully we had good people in charges of our finances and they had held the church together through very difficult times. The post 5 Areas I Have Micromanaged in Church Revitalization appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 29, 2013

My personal advice is to pay him adequately where he can provide for his family, without taking energy away from ministry while worrying over finances. Depending on the person, he may even need help from someone with more experiences in the area of budgeting and finance. Many pastors are not gifted in this area.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 28, 2016

As with most churches in need of revitalization, our finances had been struggling for several years. Thankfully we had good people in charges of our finances and they had held the church together through very difficult times. We have done remarkably well financially (again thanks to tremendous finance committee and staff efforts).

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 1, 2021

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. You seldom hit a target you aren’t aiming to hit — certainly less likely to hit one you haven’t defined.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 26, 2017

Mitigating challenges with finances, occupations, and children are ongoing and need constant attention. The post Leadership in Marriage: I Now Pronounce You Leader and Co-Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. To date, I have learned two valuable leadership lessons that create a healthy relationship. KINDNESS IS NOT WEAKNESS.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 8, 2019

He lost children, finances, health, and finally the respect of his wife. The post 5 Things I Would Love to Say to Job’s Friends About Friendship appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’ve always been captivated by the friends of Job in the Bible. You remember Job – the man of suffering. He suffered the loss of everything.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

(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. I wouldn’t start with the finance chair position, but find something with an ending date, a special project perhaps, and let them lead.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 25, 2016

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. The post Balancing the Big Deals Within an Organization – A Senior Leader Challenge appeared first on Ron Edmondson.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Here are 10 ways to overcome a sense of Christmas loss: List your losses – Death, divorce, injury, finances…children moved out this year…whatever they are…write them down. The post 10 Ways to Overcome a Sense of Christmas Loss appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’ve personally found journaling to be helpful.

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Ron Edmondson

AUGUST 24, 2013

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 begin a new chapter in your career life? Is it to step out in faith into some ministry opportunity? Is it to forgive the person who hurt you the most? Fear Devotional, Part 1.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 5, 2013

Finances handcuff non-profits. The post Jeff Henderson – Catalyst 2013 appeared first on Ron Edmondson. We pay a corporate executive that makes sugar water more than someone who is trying to cure the world of AIDS. Charitable giving in US has remained at 2% of GDP since 1970. 46,000 for profits. 144 for non-profits.

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 21, 2015

They are constantly struggling with leadership issues, finances and simply knowing what to do next. The post 5 Words of Encouragement to the Church Planter or Young Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Recently I was able to share some encouragement with church planters in Chicago. Put it as a regular practice of your life.

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 3, 2013

Do you TRULY want to do better with your finances? The post Three Steps to Setting Achievable Goals appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Motivated – Pick goals you are passionate enough about to put the energy and discipline in it to achieve success. Do you REALLY want to lose weight? Writing a Life Plan for the New Year, Part 3.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Your finances. — Throw Away the Scripts appeared first on Ron Edmondson. In the trash. Any script you could write likely won’t work anyway. Most of the time. You can throw away the script in: Your career. Your relationship life. Your health. Your personal walk with God. Throw them away. I know we like scripts. .

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 26, 2013

The post Helping Complainers Complain Better appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Funded and Free: Helping Church Finances. What do you think? Related posts: 7 Ways for a Leader to Offer Praise. The Question I Ask When Receiving a Complaint or Criticism. 7 Ways to Offer Criticism that Actually Gets Heard. Culture Encouragement'

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Here are 10 ways to overcome a sense of Christmas loss: List your losses – Death, divorce, injury, finances, children moved out this year – whatever they are – write them down. The post 10 Ways to Overcome a Sense of Christmas Loss appeared first on Ron Edmondson. I’ve personally found journaling to be helpful.

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Ron Edmondson

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Take care of your family, your finances, and your emotional health. The post A Word of Encouragement to Pastors During Pastor Appreciation Month appeared first on Ron Edmondson. It’s the only way you can meet the demands of their church. You may need to share this post with some key leaders you trust in the church.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 13, 2013

Right now we have assignments for building, music, finance, missions, education and chairman. The post When you’re trying to figure out your right structure appeared first on Ron Edmondson. We have a deacon board leadership and would like to come up with different titles and job descriptions for the leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Could planning your personal finances be in your future? The post Husbands: 7 Gift Suggestions for Your Wife appeared first on Ron Edmondson. If you plan ahead you will spend less than a really great hotel and the experience of reconnecting can be amazing for both of you. What about a prayer routine? If not, ask her. Then wrap it up!

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