For over 20 years, as a consultant & coach, Ron has helped thousands of leaders and organizations. For over 35 years, he has served in senior ministry leadership roles. He served as CEO of the Leadership Network, planted two churches, and successfully revitalized three churches. Ron currently serves as lead pastor (for a second time) at the historic Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, KY. He has experience in business, government and nonprofit work.
Ron's education includes a seminary master's and a master's in organizational leadership, and has completed the class work for a doctorate in educational leadership. He also once helped lead a mid-sized city, where he served as Vice Mayor and Finance Chair.
Ron and Cheryl have two adult sons: Jeremy and his wife Mary, and Nate and his wife Courtney. They’re also blessed to have four granddaughters: Eleanor, Margaret, Esther and Anna. They also have a sweet Yorkiepoo named Lexi.
The Ron Edmondson Leadership Blog was recently ranked #6 Top Leadership Blogs in 2021. Ron adds new content weekly and interacts with readers as much as possible.