5 Leadership Questions Podcast on Church Leadership with Todd Adkins and Dan Iten

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins and Barnabas Piper talk with Ron Edmondson, pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky and a popular leadership blogger. The conversation touches on how Ron's business background helps him as a pastor, leading change, and more. Ron is one of the steadiest and most practical leaders you will run across, so enjoy the wisdom he shares!

BEST QUOTES

“The utility bill is important. Those are kingdom dollars.”

“I want my business experiences to work for the kingdom.”

“When Jesus talks about leading the church sometimes he’s talking about being a good shepherd and sometimes he’s talking about being a good steward.”

“I hope I’m developing a culture where my team has the freedom to challenge my ideas.”

“It didn’t make sense to get bigger until we got better.”

“Every change is uncomfortable to somebody.”

“I can’t imagine a pastor being successful without the discipline of being able to release anger.”

“A position does not make you a leader.”

“No one is going to discipline you as a leader other than you. You have to discipline yourself.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

RonEdmondson.com

 

We'd like to thank our sponsor, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. SEBTS is always asking the question, “Where are you going?” They want to equip pastors, missionaries, theologians, scholars and more to obey the commands of Jesus to make disciples anywhere and everywhere God calls them to go. Wherever students are going, Southeastern can help them get there. Southeastern Seminary has a wide range of degrees at many levels and all M.Div. programs now have a stronger core curriculum to better equip students biblically, theologically and practically for their current and future ministries. In addition to a stronger core, the total number of hours required to complete an M.Div. has been reduced to 81-84. They even offer distance education options for those who cannot relocate to North Carolina to study.

Apply now to begin your theological education at Southeastern. Use the code 5LQ to receive a discount on your application for any degree.

Vist SEBTS.edu/5LQ.

 

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins and Barnabas Piper talk with Ron Edmondson, pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky and a popular leadership blogger. The conversation touches on how Ron’s business background helps him as a pastor, leading change, and more. Ron is one of the steadiest and most practical leaders you will run across, so enjoy the wisdom he shares!

BEST QUOTES

“The utility bill is important. Those are kingdom dollars.”

“I want my business experiences to work for the kingdom.”

“When Jesus talks about leading the church sometimes he’s talking about being a good shepherd and sometimes he’s talking about being a good steward.”

“I hope I’m developing a culture where my team has the freedom to challenge my ideas.”

“It didn’t make sense to get bigger until we got better.”

“Every change is uncomfortable to somebody.”

“I can’t imagine a pastor being successful without the discipline of being able to release anger.”

“A position does not make you a leader.”

“No one is going to discipline you as a leader other than you. You have to discipline yourself.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

RonEdmondson.com

 

We’d like to thank our sponsor, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. SEBTS is always asking the question, “Where are you going?” They want to equip pastors, missionaries, theologians, scholars and more to obey the commands of Jesus to make disciples anywhere and everywhere God calls them to go. Wherever students are going, Southeastern can help them get there. Southeastern Seminary has a wide range of degrees at many levels and all M.Div. programs now have a stronger core curriculum to better equip students biblically, theologically and practically for their current and future ministries. In addition to a stronger core, the total number of hours required to complete an M.Div. has been reduced to 81-84. They even offer distance education options for those who cannot relocate to North Carolina to study.

Apply now to begin your theological education at Southeastern. Use the code 5LQ to receive a discount on your application for any degree.

Vist SEBTS.edu/5LQ.

 

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins and Barnabas Piper talk with Ron Edmondson, pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky and a popular leadership blogger. The conversation touches on how Ron’s business background helps him as a pastor, leading change, and more. Ron is one of the steadiest and most practical leaders you will run across, so enjoy the wisdom he shares!

BEST QUOTES

“The utility bill is important. Those are kingdom dollars.”

“I want my business experiences to work for the kingdom.”

“When Jesus talks about leading the church sometimes he’s talking about being a good shepherd and sometimes he’s talking about being a good steward.”

“I hope I’m developing a culture where my team has the freedom to challenge my ideas.”

“It didn’t make sense to get bigger until we got better.”

“Every change is uncomfortable to somebody.”

“I can’t imagine a pastor being successful without the discipline of being able to release anger.”

“A position does not make you a leader.”

“No one is going to discipline you as a leader other than you. You have to discipline yourself.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

RonEdmondson.com

 

We’d like to thank our sponsor, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. SEBTS is always asking the question, “Where are you going?” They want to equip pastors, missionaries, theologians, scholars and more to obey the commands of Jesus to make disciples anywhere and everywhere God calls them to go. Wherever students are going, Southeastern can help them get there. Southeastern Seminary has a wide range of degrees at many levels and all M.Div. programs now have a stronger core curriculum to better equip students biblically, theologically and practically for their current and future ministries. In addition to a stronger core, the total number of hours required to complete an M.Div. has been reduced to 81-84. They even offer distance education options for those who cannot relocate to North Carolina to study.

Apply now to begin your theological education at Southeastern. Use the code 5LQ to receive a discount on your application for any degree.

Vist SEBTS.edu/5LQ.

 

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins and Barnabas Piper talk with Eric Geiger about what it takes to give a fantastic presentation whether you are teaching, selling, preaching, or training. We've all heard great presentations and terrible ones. Sometimes it is obvious what makes the good ones good or the bad ones bad, but sometimes it is hard to tell. This episode breaks it down for you.

* What are the main components of a successful presentation?

* How can a presenter establish credibility with an audience, especially if it is an unfamiliar group?

* Different presenters have different styles and there are myriad types of presentations, so what are various ways that passion can be communicated and exhibited clearly?

* What are some tips for effective preparation?

* If a person wants to improve at presenting what are some practical steps they can take to do so?

BEST QUOTES

“Every good presentation needs logos, ethos, and pathos.”

“It’s hard to separate the presentation from the presenter.”

“If there’s not credibility the people will not hear.”

“The audience needs to sense that you love them and that you’ve done your homework on them because you care.”

“Reference shared experience you have with the audience.”

“You can borrow relational capital.”

“Over name dropping looks like you are trying to hard.”

“Speak as if people are smart enough to understand what you’re saying. Treat them with respect.”

“One of the best ways to establish credibility is to ask good questions.”

“You lose credibility with all if you sacrifice who you are in an effort to gain credibility.”

“A synonym for pathos is conviction.”

“Great presenters choose to live with focused urgency so they don’t have to deal with chaotic urgency.”

“In mid-level preparation you get so tied to your notes you can’t deviate at all.”

“We call feedback redemptive roasting.”

“Feedback exponentially improves someone.”

“People giving feedback need to be qualified and to love you.”

“If you practice in one thing for a sustained period of time it’s going to pay off.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

I Have A Dream – Full Speech

Designed to Lead by Eric Geiger and Kevin Peck

Made to Stick – Chip & Dan Heath

How to Be a Thought Leader

 

We'd like to thank our sponsor, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. SEBTS is always asking the question, “Where are you going?” They want to equip pastors, missionaries, theologians, scholars and more to obey the commands of Jesus to make disciples anywhere and everywhere God calls them to go. Wherever students are going, Southeastern can help them get there. Southeastern Seminary has a wide range of degrees at many levels and all M.Div. programs now have a stronger core curriculum to better equip students biblically, theologically and practically for their current and future ministries. In addition to a stronger core, the total number of hours required to complete an M.Div. has been reduced to 81-84. They even offer distance education options for those who cannot relocate to North Carolina to study.

Apply now to begin your theological education at Southeastern. Use the code 5LQ to receive a discount on your application for any degree.

Vist SEBTS.edu/5LQ.

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins and Barnabas Piper talk with Eric Geiger about what it takes to give a fantastic presentation whether you are teaching, selling, preaching, or training. We’ve all heard great presentations and terrible ones. Sometimes it is obvious what makes the good ones good or the bad ones bad, but sometimes it is hard to tell. This episode breaks it down for you.

* What are the main components of a successful presentation?

* How can a presenter establish credibility with an audience, especially if it is an unfamiliar group?

* Different presenters have different styles and there are myriad types of presentations, so what are various ways that passion can be communicated and exhibited clearly?

* What are some tips for effective preparation?

* If a person wants to improve at presenting what are some practical steps they can take to do so?

BEST QUOTES

“Every good presentation needs logos, ethos, and pathos.”

“It’s hard to separate the presentation from the presenter.”

“If there’s not credibility the people will not hear.”

“The audience needs to sense that you love them and that you’ve done your homework on them because you care.”

“Reference shared experience you have with the audience.”

“You can borrow relational capital.”

“Over name dropping looks like you are trying to hard.”

“Speak as if people are smart enough to understand what you’re saying. Treat them with respect.”

“One of the best ways to establish credibility is to ask good questions.”

“You lose credibility with all if you sacrifice who you are in an effort to gain credibility.”

“A synonym for pathos is conviction.”

“Great presenters choose to live with focused urgency so they don’t have to deal with chaotic urgency.”

“In mid-level preparation you get so tied to your notes you can’t deviate at all.”

“We call feedback redemptive roasting.”

“Feedback exponentially improves someone.”

“People giving feedback need to be qualified and to love you.”

“If you practice in one thing for a sustained period of time it’s going to pay off.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

I Have A Dream – Full Speech

Designed to Lead by Eric Geiger and Kevin Peck

Made to Stick – Chip & Dan Heath

How to Be a Thought Leader

 

We’d like to thank our sponsor, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. SEBTS is always asking the question, “Where are you going?” They want to equip pastors, missionaries, theologians, scholars and more to obey the commands of Jesus to make disciples anywhere and everywhere God calls them to go. Wherever students are going, Southeastern can help them get there. Southeastern Seminary has a wide range of degrees at many levels and all M.Div. programs now have a stronger core curriculum to better equip students biblically, theologically and practically for their current and future ministries. In addition to a stronger core, the total number of hours required to complete an M.Div. has been reduced to 81-84. They even offer distance education options for those who cannot relocate to North Carolina to study.

Apply now to begin your theological education at Southeastern. Use the code 5LQ to receive a discount on your application for any degree.

Vist SEBTS.edu/5LQ.

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins and Barnabas Piper talk with Eric Geiger about what it takes to give a fantastic presentation whether you are teaching, selling, preaching, or training. We’ve all heard great presentations and terrible ones. Sometimes it is obvious what makes the good ones good or the bad ones bad, but sometimes it is hard to tell. This episode breaks it down for you.

* What are the main components of a successful presentation?

* How can a presenter establish credibility with an audience, especially if it is an unfamiliar group?

* Different presenters have different styles and there are myriad types of presentations, so what are various ways that passion can be communicated and exhibited clearly?

* What are some tips for effective preparation?

* If a person wants to improve at presenting what are some practical steps they can take to do so?

BEST QUOTES

“Every good presentation needs logos, ethos, and pathos.”

“It’s hard to separate the presentation from the presenter.”

“If there’s not credibility the people will not hear.”

“The audience needs to sense that you love them and that you’ve done your homework on them because you care.”

“Reference shared experience you have with the audience.”

“You can borrow relational capital.”

“Over name dropping looks like you are trying to hard.”

“Speak as if people are smart enough to understand what you’re saying. Treat them with respect.”

“One of the best ways to establish credibility is to ask good questions.”

“You lose credibility with all if you sacrifice who you are in an effort to gain credibility.”

“A synonym for pathos is conviction.”

“Great presenters choose to live with focused urgency so they don’t have to deal with chaotic urgency.”

“In mid-level preparation you get so tied to your notes you can’t deviate at all.”

“We call feedback redemptive roasting.”

“Feedback exponentially improves someone.”

“People giving feedback need to be qualified and to love you.”

“If you practice in one thing for a sustained period of time it’s going to pay off.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

I Have A Dream – Full Speech

Designed to Lead by Eric Geiger and Kevin Peck

Made to Stick – Chip & Dan Heath

How to Be a Thought Leader

 

We’d like to thank our sponsor, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. SEBTS is always asking the question, “Where are you going?” They want to equip pastors, missionaries, theologians, scholars and more to obey the commands of Jesus to make disciples anywhere and everywhere God calls them to go. Wherever students are going, Southeastern can help them get there. Southeastern Seminary has a wide range of degrees at many levels and all M.Div. programs now have a stronger core curriculum to better equip students biblically, theologically and practically for their current and future ministries. In addition to a stronger core, the total number of hours required to complete an M.Div. has been reduced to 81-84. They even offer distance education options for those who cannot relocate to North Carolina to study.

Apply now to begin your theological education at Southeastern. Use the code 5LQ to receive a discount on your application for any degree.

Vist SEBTS.edu/5LQ.

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins is joined by Andy Dukes for a conversation with Troy Tomlinson, the president of Sony/ATV Music, Nashville, the biggest music publisher in Nashville. Sony/ATV Music, Nashville has won numerous awards including Country Music artist and album of the year under Troy;s guidance. In this episode he shares about how strong Christian faith impacts his leadership and care for employees and artists alike.

BEST QUOTES

“When you read a book a book often reads you.”

“Re-reading is like going back to a spiritual marker.”

“I think of reading as building a library in mind and soul and spirit.”

“Live life open handed.”

“Love people first.”

“If you are loving someone authentically it is very hard for them to shut you out or dismiss you.”

“I have come to see change as an energizer.”

“For most people change is a stop sign or maybe a yield sign ,but if you do those things you’re going backwards.”

“If you are sick of saying the same thing over and over again it’s just getting to the point of sinking in.”

“Everything doesn’t have to be a life lesson. Sometimes we just need to listen.”

“In the workplace they know some hypocrisy and failing, but not like in the home.”

“Sadly it’s easier to lead people you don’t know than those who know you well.”

“Saturate yourself, marinate yourself, in the Word.”

“We forget the Word because of circumstances of life.”

“Risk being embarrassed and risk being hurt. It will be of more value to the people around you if you do.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

It’s Not Rocket Science Dave Anderson

Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller

The Invisible Hand by R.C. Sproul

The Sovereignty of God by A.W. Pink

The Valley of Vision

 

We'd like to thank our sponsor, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. SEBTS is always asking the question, “Where are you going?” They want to equip pastors, missionaries, theologians, scholars and more to obey the commands of Jesus to make disciples anywhere and everywhere God calls them to go. Wherever students are going, Southeastern can help them get there. Southeastern Seminary has a wide range of degrees at many levels and all M.Div. programs now have a stronger core curriculum to better equip students biblically, theologically and practically for their current and future ministries. In addition to a stronger core, the total number of hours required to complete an M.Div. has been reduced to 81-84. They even offer distance education options for those who cannot relocate to North Carolina to study.

Apply now to begin your theological education at Southeastern. Use the code 5LQ to receive a discount on your application for any degree.

Vist SEBTS.edu/5LQ.

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins is joined by Andy Dukes for a conversation with Troy Tomlinson, the president of Sony/ATV Music, Nashville, the biggest music publisher in Nashville. Sony/ATV Music, Nashville has won numerous awards including Country Music artist and album of the year under Troy;s guidance. In this episode he shares about how strong Christian faith impacts his leadership and care for employees and artists alike.

BEST QUOTES

“When you read a book a book often reads you.”

“Re-reading is like going back to a spiritual marker.”

“I think of reading as building a library in mind and soul and spirit.”

“Live life open handed.”

“Love people first.”

“If you are loving someone authentically it is very hard for them to shut you out or dismiss you.”

“I have come to see change as an energizer.”

“For most people change is a stop sign or maybe a yield sign ,but if you do those things you’re going backwards.”

“If you are sick of saying the same thing over and over again it’s just getting to the point of sinking in.”

“Everything doesn’t have to be a life lesson. Sometimes we just need to listen.”

“In the workplace they know some hypocrisy and failing, but not like in the home.”

“Sadly it’s easier to lead people you don’t know than those who know you well.”

“Saturate yourself, marinate yourself, in the Word.”

“We forget the Word because of circumstances of life.”

“Risk being embarrassed and risk being hurt. It will be of more value to the people around you if you do.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

It’s Not Rocket Science Dave Anderson

Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller

The Invisible Hand by R.C. Sproul

The Sovereignty of God by A.W. Pink

The Valley of Vision

 

We’d like to thank our sponsor, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. SEBTS is always asking the question, “Where are you going?” They want to equip pastors, missionaries, theologians, scholars and more to obey the commands of Jesus to make disciples anywhere and everywhere God calls them to go. Wherever students are going, Southeastern can help them get there. Southeastern Seminary has a wide range of degrees at many levels and all M.Div. programs now have a stronger core curriculum to better equip students biblically, theologically and practically for their current and future ministries. In addition to a stronger core, the total number of hours required to complete an M.Div. has been reduced to 81-84. They even offer distance education options for those who cannot relocate to North Carolina to study.

Apply now to begin your theological education at Southeastern. Use the code 5LQ to receive a discount on your application for any degree.

Vist SEBTS.edu/5LQ.

In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins is joined by Andy Dukes for a conversation with Troy Tomlinson, the president of Sony/ATV Music, Nashville, the biggest music publisher in Nashville. Sony/ATV Music, Nashville has won numerous awards including Country Music artist and album of the year under Troy;s guidance. In this episode he shares about how strong Christian faith impacts his leadership and care for employees and artists alike.

BEST QUOTES

“When you read a book a book often reads you.”

“Re-reading is like going back to a spiritual marker.”

“I think of reading as building a library in mind and soul and spirit.”

“Live life open handed.”

“Love people first.”

“If you are loving someone authentically it is very hard for them to shut you out or dismiss you.”

“I have come to see change as an energizer.”

“For most people change is a stop sign or maybe a yield sign ,but if you do those things you’re going backwards.”

“If you are sick of saying the same thing over and over again it’s just getting to the point of sinking in.”

“Everything doesn’t have to be a life lesson. Sometimes we just need to listen.”

“In the workplace they know some hypocrisy and failing, but not like in the home.”

“Sadly it’s easier to lead people you don’t know than those who know you well.”

“Saturate yourself, marinate yourself, in the Word.”

“We forget the Word because of circumstances of life.”

“Risk being embarrassed and risk being hurt. It will be of more value to the people around you if you do.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

It’s Not Rocket Science Dave Anderson

Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller

The Invisible Hand by R.C. Sproul

The Sovereignty of God by A.W. Pink

The Valley of Vision

 

We’d like to thank our sponsor, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. SEBTS is always asking the question, “Where are you going?” They want to equip pastors, missionaries, theologians, scholars and more to obey the commands of Jesus to make disciples anywhere and everywhere God calls them to go. Wherever students are going, Southeastern can help them get there. Southeastern Seminary has a wide range of degrees at many levels and all M.Div. programs now have a stronger core curriculum to better equip students biblically, theologically and practically for their current and future ministries. In addition to a stronger core, the total number of hours required to complete an M.Div. has been reduced to 81-84. They even offer distance education options for those who cannot relocate to North Carolina to study.

Apply now to begin your theological education at Southeastern. Use the code 5LQ to receive a discount on your application for any degree.

Vist SEBTS.edu/5LQ.