Christian leaders today are struggling to find clarity in an ever changing and confusing world. With overwhelming chaos and stress, it can be difficult to center on the right vision for their lives. To realign with their God-given purpose and reclaim their joy in leading, a proven framework is needed.
It takes work and faith, but it can be simple to approach-influential leaders can make significant progress when they start with their own personal growth.
Pastor Ryan Franklin spent years of self-discovery through executive coaching-with the Bible as his guiding blueprint-and learned that effective leadership comes from four major pillars of growth. His method reveals how to establish a better rhythm of life, see yourself more clearly, leverage your strengths, and build more productive relationships. This book provides practical wisdom and guidelines backed by scripture. Including deep, thought-provoking questions to inspire you to evaluate your life through 16 areas of self-study, this is your complete guide to become the influential Christian leader you were made to be.
You'll discover:
Learn to love your ministry or leadership role again as you develop yourself and experience greater success. The Christian Leader Blueprint is a life-changing model that will propel you to a new level of leadership influence-something you have longed to have.
"Ryan Franklin has created a clear, biblical, and practical guide to helping the leader gain clarity of vision, be resourced well, and focus on the main things. His style is warm, and his personal narratives are vulnerable, so that we can all identify with them. You will be glad you read this book."
-John Townsend, Ph.D., Psychologist and author of the New York Times bestselling Boundaries book series, Founder, Townsend Institute and Townsend Leadership Program
"In this book you will find direction! It is replete with ideas for those who desire to increase their effectiveness and enjoyment of leadership in the work of God... Whether you read it straight through, or as Ryan recommends, read a chapter routinely, weekly, or monthly, I believe this book can help you to 'fix your heart'."
-Anthony Mangun, Bishop, The Pentecostals of Alexandria
"Applying these principles and disciplines will take a novice or seasoned church leader to a new level. The value of this book is in personal growth and leadership team development.The Christian Leader Blueprint delivers what it promises."
-Stan Gleason, Bishop, The Life Church, Kansas City, MO, Assistant General Superintendent, UPCI, Western Zone
"Many leadership books address a certain skill set that is needed, or a specific challenge that is faced by leaders. But The Christian Leader Blueprint digs deeper to provide a truly holistic view of the leader's LIFE... I encourage you to use this book as a blueprint for your own life and leadership, and to take the next step in becoming the leader God created you to be!"
-Raymond Woodward, Teaching Pastor/Bishop, Capital Community Church, Executive Presbyter, UPCI, Canada
"An incredibly valuable process that will help you lower your stress, increase your joy, and expand your leadership productivity. Ryan Franklin's approach is honest, thoughtful, and filled with practical wisdom. It's a great investment in your growth as a leader."
-Dan Reiland, Executive Pastor, 12Stone Church, Leadership Coach and Consultant
"Ryan Franklin provides a guide to becoming the leader that God has called you to be and influence those in your personal and professional lives. This book is a blessing to those leaders who feel guilt for running on empty, this benefited me and I know it will for you too. This book is truly a blueprint for how God can work in your life and create growth in ways you might not expect."
-Gilbert Fugitt, Ed.D, Associate Professor, Townsend Institute, Director of Organizational Psychology Program