by Ron Edmondson | May 16, 2022 | Church Leadership, Pastoral Burnout
I’m convinced the biggest battle in leadership is often within the emotions of a leader – and equally powerful – the emotions of those we lead. The biggest battle in leadership is a battle against emotions. The hardest part of leadership is not making the difficult...
by Brian Davis | May 9, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church
If you know me at all, you’ve probably heard me talk about the Law of Preparation and how I think it has massive influence on church growth. It’s the idea of being prepared for the next stage BEFORE it arrives, and it’s SO important for church leadership. I’ve heard...
by Ron Edmondson | May 2, 2022 | Church Leadership, Coaching
In looking for another file recently, I stumbled across a note I had shared with my son a few years back. At the time, he was being offered his first senior leader (pastor) position and questioning whether he was ready or not. He was in his late 20’s at the time. So,...
by Jeff Hoglen | Apr 7, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership, Church Revitalization
Church planting is one of the toughest callings – period. Those who think it’s easy are either crazy, never tried, or have never been involved with a new church plant. Over the course of time, problems arise, and leaders have to make decisions –...
by Ron Edmondson | Apr 4, 2022 | Church Health, Church Leadership
I’m not a huge fan of most policies and a majority of them, in my opinion, need someone to improve them. It could be because I’m not a very good rule follower, but I honestly don’t think many policies work as well as they were intended when created. Policies are...