Ron Edmondson’s Advice to Rookie Pastors

Ron Edmondson is a pastor and a blogger whose insight on ministry and leadership is a valuable resource for Rookie Pastors. Recently he shared 7 insights for someone preparing to be a pastor. The entrepreneurial and business slant is obvious, but even if you don’t agree with that presupposition there is wisdom here:

If I were studying to be a pastor today, in addition to preparing my heart and mind spiritually, which is still most important, I would:

  • Take some business and/or leadership courses
  • Build Connections
  • Participate in social media and understand basic technology
  • Work a secular job
  • Take a people-helping or counseling course
  • Find a mentoring pastor
  • Embrace accountability
The entire post and his explanations of each point can be found here.

July 6, 2011 in Practical with 2 Comments

About Josh: Josh is a Rookie Pastor who works for a local church that he loves. He coordinates local lunch meet-ups with other Rookie Pastors in the Indianapolis area and loves to connect with other Rookie Pastors on and off line. It is his hope that Rookie Pastor will contribute to the health, longevity, and effectiveness of church leaders.

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2 Responses to “Ron Edmondson’s Advice to Rookie Pastors”

  1. Ron Edmondson July 6, 2011 at 10:13 pm #

    I’m honored you’d share this. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Josh July 6, 2011 at 10:15 pm #

      very appreciative of your work.

      Reply

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