In Matthew 20:26 (NLT), Jesus said, "among you [leading] will be different."
How so?
Different than what?
Different in what ways?
Bruce and Verna Ratzlaff provide a framework of biblical servant leadership by contrasting it with what it is not.
In Lead Different, the Ratzlaffs provides readers with unusual clarity, new self-awareness, and encouragement for engaging the heart of servant leadership. Unusual clarity results as components of biblically sound Christian servant leadership are compared and contrasted to their opposites. Understanding what is and is not servant leadership enhances self-awareness, as leaders are encouraged to consider their own tendencies. A thorough exploration of the characteristics of biblical leaders offers hope and encouragement as readers gain inspiration through real-life examples of how leaders learned to course correct and become more whole-heartedly servant leaders.
Bruce and Verna Ratzlaff assert that the Kingdom mission we are called to pursue is often delayed or destroyed by ineffective leadership, though well-intentioned. Their call for genuine servant leadership is the antidote.
This book is practical to the core, but piercingly direct in speaking to the foundation of leadership, our heart. When readers truly engage their hearts, their leadership becomes not just different, but more impactful for the Kingdom.
About the Author: Using a mission-centric leadership persona, Verna Ratzlaff has successfully led numerous, large, multi-volunteer programs in church and other ministry contexts. She also succeeded in business as a co-founder, owner, and practitioner. Verna serves as a director at International Messengers Canada Society (IMCS).
From his first management appointment as a teen, Bruce Ratzlaff has actively pursued leadership growth through reading, countless seminars and conferences, and natural gifts and skills development--including completion of an executive MBA. Career achievements include being CEO for three organizations in the financial services industry. With experience as a director on numerous corporate, non-profit, and church boards, Bruce currently is a director at FaithLife Financial, an advisor to two charitable foundations, and operates a vibrant management consulting practice.
Together, Bruce and Verna co-founded an education program for underprivileged kids in Nepal. They also created and deliver leadership-training seminars in Canada and abroad. Bruce and Verna Ratzlaff live in Calgary, Canada, near their three married daughters and their families--most importantly, their five grandchildren. They continue to study God's Word and strive to live what they learn.
Using a mission-centric leadership persona, Verna Ratzlaff has successfully led numerous, large, multi-volunteer programs in church and other ministry contexts. She also succeeded in business as a co-founder, owner, and practitioner. Verna serves as a director at International Messengers Canada Society (IMCS).
From his first management appointment as a teen, Bruce Ratzlaff has actively pursued leadership growth through reading, countless seminars and conferences, and natural gifts and skills development--including completion of an executive MBA. Career achievements include being CEO for three organizations in the financial services industry. With experience as a director on numerous corporate, non-profit, and church boards, Bruce currently is a director at FaithLife Financial, an advisor to two charitable foundations, and operates a vibrant management consulting practice.
Together, Bruce and Verna co-founded an education program for underprivileged kids in Nepal. They also created and deliver leadership-training seminars in Canada and abroad. Bruce and Verna Ratzlaff live in Calgary, Canada, near their three married daughters and their families--most importantly, their five grandchildren. They continue to study God's Word and strive to live what they learn.
