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In this insightful episode, Brian Daniel and Ron Edmondson unpack essential leadership principles tailored for church environments, while also bridging the gap between faith-based and secular leadership. Together, they dive into practical strategies and share personal experiences, offering valuable takeaways for small group leaders who aim to make a lasting impact. You'll learn the critical role of staying mission-focused, why effective leaders balance decisive action with active listening, and the power of one-on-one mentorship for deeper discipleship. Whether you're a seasoned small group leader or just stepping into this vital role, this conversation will inspire and equip you to lead with purpose and grace in any environment. Tune in and discover how you can foster connection, innovation, and growth within your small group and beyond.Thanks for listening and sharing this episode! SHOW LINKS: Lifeway AdultsTake the Group Answers Survey and Enter to win the BIG giveaway HERE.
Mark Clifton, Dan Hurst, and Kyle Bueermann discuss some ways to earn and keep trust in your church. Display confidence, but never cockiness. Follow through, which means you never over-commit. To earn and keep trust, put trust in others. Extend grace but be firm in some non-negotiable principles. Don't be a know-it-all. Exhibit humility but have courage to do the hard things. Value people more than progress. Resources related to this episode: 7 Ways to Earn and Keep Trust by Ron Edmondson
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss some Ron's biggest leadership mistakes. In leadership for over 40 years, I (Ron) have made a... The post RELP – Episode 98 – Some of My Biggest Leadership Mistakes appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss some ways the leader sets the bar for the organization. Whether intentional or not, the leader... The post RELP – Episode 97 – The Leader Sets The Bar appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss some ways we create unhealthy teams. Whether intentional or not, sometimes our leadership creates the unhealthy... The post RELP – Episode 96 – Ways We Create Unhealthy Teams appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss some must haves to be a senior leader. There are some things you need to have... The post RELP – Episode 95 – Must Haves to Be a Senior Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss things you shouldn't do if you want healthy communication. There are some things you simply shouldn't... The post RELP – Episode 94 – Don'ts in Healthy Communication appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss balancing your yes and your no as a leader. Most of us prefer to say yes... The post RELP – Episode 93 – Balancing Yes and No as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy label some of the worst traits for a leader. There are some leadership traits that are worse... The post RELP – Episode 92 – Identifying Worst Traits for a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some parenting tips for busy leaders. Since the home life impacts the work life – we... The post RELP – Episode 91 – Parenting Tips for Busy Leaders appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share how to offer constructive criticism. This could be something you share with you share with the... The post RELP – Episode 90 – How to Offer Constructive Criticism appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss what is constructive criticism. This is going to be a two part series on constructive criticism.... The post RELP – Episode 89 – What is Constructive Criticism appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share how to be an easy to follow leader. There are some qualities a leader has that... The post RELP – Episode 88 – How to Be an Easy to Follow Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some ways to battle insecurity as a leader. Every leader has days when they feel overwhelmed;... The post RELP – Episode 87 – Battle Insecurity as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some ways to stretch yourself as a leader. If you want to grow as a leader,... The post RELP – Episode 86 – Stretch Yourself as a Leader appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some frustrating things a pastor experiences. The ministry has many fulfilling parts to it. But there... The post RELP – Episode 84 – Frustrating Things a Pastor Experiences appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some exciting things a pastor experiences. The ministry has many fulfilling parts to it. There are... The post RELP – Episode 85 – Exciting Things a Pastor Experiences appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some Christmas suggestions for pastors and ministry leaders. Christmas is such a busy – and important... The post RELP – Episode 83 – Christmas Suggestions for Pastors appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some common characteristics among church revitalizers. As is true in church planting, there are some unique... The post RELP – Episode 82 – Characteristics of Church Revitalizers appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some ways to create more time margin. Ask anyone how they are doing and most likely... The post RELP – Episode 81 – Creating Time Margin appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
Our podcast guest is pastor, author and leadership coach, Ron Edmondson. For over 35 years, Ron has served in senior ministry leadership roles, AND for over 20 years, as a consultant & coach, he's helped thousands of leaders and organizations. Ron served as CEO of the Leadership Network, and currently serves as lead pastor – for a second time – at the historic Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, KY. Finally, the Ron Edmondson Leadership Blog was ranked in the #6 Top Leadership Blogs for 2021.Find Ron online at https://ronedmondson.comHost: Rodney CoxEmail us at information@ministryinsights.comTweet us at @Insights_IntlFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on FacebookThe podcast is a production of Ministry Insights. Visit us at ministryinsights.com.© 2023 Ministry Insights International, Inc. All rights reserved.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some suggestions for a declining church. To lead anything when it's in a state of decline... The post RELP – Episode 80 – Suggestions for a Declining Church appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some principles of leadership found in Jesus. Jesus is the greatest leader of all time. That's... The post RELP – Episode 80 – Principles of Leadership Found in Jesus appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some tips on sending kids to college. We come back to a new season of podcasts... The post RELP – Episode 79 – Tips On Sending Kids to College appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
Bill Ellis chatted with Lead Pastor, Ron Edmondson, after week one of our Stories of Radical Faith sermon series.
Jimmy Carter sits down with Lead Pastor, Ron Edmondson to discuss the final reality of our Experiencing God sermon series.
Jimmy Carter sits down with Lead Pastor, Ron Edmondson, to discuss reality six of our Experiencing God sermon series.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some leadership default zones. Over the years, I (Ron) have developed some default ways I handle... The post RELP – Episode 78 – Leadership Default Zones appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some powerful leadership questions. The best leaders ask the best questions. And great leaders ask a... The post RELP – Episode 77 – Powerful Leadership Questions appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss how to lead strong-willed people. Strong-willed children often grow up to be strong-willed people. They can... The post RELP – Episode 76 – Leading Strong-Willed People appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
New Churches Q&A Podcast with Daniel Im, Ed Stetzer, and Todd Adkins
Episode 739: Establishing healthy partnership between an established church and a plant can be a challenge. Ed Stetzer talks with Ron Edmondson about how to lead an established church to support church planting.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss how to complete projects as a team. Sometimes it might seem easier to do things for... The post RELP – Episode 75 – How to Complete Projects as a Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some indicators of a healthy organization. Healthy organizations have common characteristics. You can spot them by... The post RELP – Episode 74 – Indicators of a Healthy Organization appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
Ministries Pastor, Jimmy Carter, sits down with Lead Pastor, Ron Edmondson, to discuss the message preached on Sunday, March 26. This is the last message in the series “End Times Ethics”.
New Churches Q&A Podcast with Daniel Im, Ed Stetzer, and Todd Adkins
Episode 737: How do you set goals for your church without slipping into pragmatism? Ed Stetzer talks with Ron Edmondson about “faith goals” and how to set them for your church.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some false assumptions about introverts on teams. Introverts make up a large portion of our organizations.... The post RELP – Episode 73 – False Assumptions about Introverts on Your Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss the difficulty of firing someone in ministry. If you've worked in both the marketplace and ministry... The post RELP – Episode 72 – The Difficulty of Firing Someone in Ministry appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
Jimmy Carter interviews Ron Edmondson about Week 1 of our new teaching series, End Times Ethics. This message from I Peter 1:1-12 was preached on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some vital steps before implementing major change. Change is a part of life and leadership. You... The post RELP – Episode 71 – Vital Steps Before Implementing Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share how solving a problem is often a matter of perspective. Through a humorous family story, Ron... The post RELP – Episode 70 – Solving a Problem – Matter of Perspective appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy discuss how to manage the highs and lows of ministry. Every profession has highs and lows. When... The post RELP – Episode 69 – Managing Highs and Lows of Ministry appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some life-giving statements every leader should use with their team. Healthy leaders create healthy teams. Some... The post RELP – Episode 68 – Critically Important Life-Giving Statements Leaders Use appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some unrealistic expectations of a team. We want to create healthy teams. Most leaders have a... The post RELP – Episode 67 – Unrealistic Expectations of a Team appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some impressive traits of team members. I (Ron) have worked with hundreds of teams in my... The post RELP – Episode 66 – Impressive Traits of Team Members appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
The Better Together Podcast with Callie and Rosario "Roz" Picardo
So often, men are absent from the Church. Pastor and leadership coach, Ron Edmondson, has initiated men's ministries both in the church and workplace and written men's devotionals and bible studies. He joins us to talk about connecting men with Jesus, being a man of faith, and what women can do if the men in their lives don't want anything to do with God or the church. We are better together if everyone can find a place in the Church.Support the show
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy talk about how pastors can find friends. I have talked to many pastors who don't feel they... The post RELP – Episode 65 – How Pastors Can Find Friends appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some leadership lessons from King David. No, this isn't a Bible study podcast, but some of... The post RELP – Episode 64 – Leadership Lessons from King David appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share 10 realities every leader needs to know. This is geared for younger leaders, but it really... The post RELP – Episode 63 – Realities Every Leader Needs to Know appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
In this episode of The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast Ron and Chandler Vannoy share some things healthy teams never allow. Healthy teams are dogmatic about certain things. Some of those... The post RELP – Episode 63 – Things Healthy Teams Never Allow appeared first on Ron Edmondson.
5 Leadership Questions Podcast on Church Leadership with Todd Adkins
In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Chandler Vannoy are joined by Ron Edmondson who is the Senior Pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, KY. During this conversation, they discuss the role of interim pastor in churches and how they are successful. BEST QUOTES “Every church is going to face a time where there is an interim pastor, a period between one pastor and the next pastor.” “Every pastor needs to think with the end in mind. Always be asking yourself what is going to happen when you leave?” “Begin by asking a lot of questions and learn the culture.” “Don't bind the church to something that the next pastor is tied to.” RECOMMENDED RESOURCES RonEdmondson.com The Ron Edmondson Leadership Podcast The Mythical Leader: The Seven Myths of Leadership