Ronne Rock
Ronne finds joy in telling stories that change stories. A former marketing executive and church communications director, she now shares her 30 years of creative leadership with faith-based organizations around the world, where she’s honored to gather words and images that inspire others to action. She’s also a speaker—sharing battle-tested wisdom about leadership, advocacy marketing, and finding God in the most beautiful and painful of circumstances. Ronne lives in Texas with her husband, Brad. They have one son, a daughter-in-love and two grandchildren – and a rescued pup with a perpetual attitude. She is currently writing Building Eden, a book about women around the globe who believe in the reality of restoration, on earth as it is in heaven. You can find her stories at https://ronnerock.com, and follow her travels on Instagram athttps://instagram.com/ronnerock.
Letting Kids Be the Tradition-Makers
Friday December 6, 2019 | Ronne RockWhen we allow children to have a creative voice in how we celebrate the holidays, we let them exercise the gifts and talents given to them by our precious Abba God. And we let them actively participate in the very heritage of faith and love they will then pass on to their children. Read more
The Purpose of Fear in Authentic Leadership
Tuesday November 19, 2019 | Ronne RockLeadership in ministry is not for the faint-hearted. We only need to look around us to witness the ravages of an unrelenting war on character, on relationships, on hearts and minds. Read more
A Kindness Manifesto For Leading Ministry Teams Well
Wednesday October 2, 2019 | Ronne RockOur legacy as leaders is how we raise our staff to lead well. Whether that’s within our ministry or somewhere else, let’s give our employees what they need to lead. Read more
Build A Better Tuesday Morning
Monday September 9, 2019 | Ronne RockA sense of dread always filled the office on Tuesday mornings. Smiles were few and conversations were brief as the anticipation of what was to come weighed heavy on all who gathered around the table to meet. A quick prayer was said, followed by the words, “Okay guys, let’s talk about the. . . .” Read more
Build A Legacy, Not Just A Great Service
Friday March 15, 2019 | Ronne RockI think about the pressure we often place on Sundays here in the U.S. We labor over the messages and lesson plans, we do our best to captivate with lights, sound, images and storylines. And we measure success by beautiful moments or well-executed programs. But what if we shifted our perspective to see that Sundays are a piece rather than the whole—Sundays are but one chapter in the story of the Church each week. Read more
True Rest May Look Differently Than You Think
Monday March 11, 2019 | Ronne RockDays off are good. Vacations are healthy. Time away should be celebrated. We all need weekends in our weeks. But lately the Lord has shown me what I’ve been taught might be incomplete. Read more
Leading When Leadership Stops Leading Well
Friday September 28, 2018 | Ronne RockThe season was a challenging one for the church known for its innovative ideas and laid-back, “nobody’s perfect and everybody’s welcome” approach to sharing the gospel. Attendance was on the decline, and ideas to engage the congregation which looked solid on white boards were floundering in real life. Senior leadership grew distant from the rest […] Read more
It’s Time to Be the Welcome Mat
Wednesday January 3, 2018 | Ronne RockAt first glance, the little welcome mat looks much like something you’d find at World Market or Pier One. Strips of fabric sewn together make a durable gathering place for shoes that have journeyed near or far. But in the corner, a canvas tag is a reminder that this is much more than a rug. It is […] Read more
What is Our Real Purpose? Three Reminders from the Vicar in a School Cafeteria
Friday December 1, 2017 | Ronne Rock“You are never more like God than when you invest in other people.” Reggie Joiner The Vicar of the small church in a Texas suburb adjusts the colorful stole that’s draped over his blue jeans, boots, and button-down shirt. It’s a decidedly different look than the traditional vestments he wore when he pastored an Episcopalian […] Read more
What a Small Clapboard Church Can Teach Us About Success
Friday September 15, 2017 | Ronne RockIt was a typical July morning in Oklahoma, with the sun and clouds playing a game of keep away as thunderstorms threatened the horizon. The small clapboard church sat just off the highway that took most of the town’s residents to their jobs in the sprawling city nearby. Not much had changed since the church […] Read more
