Description:
A MASTERCLASS IN HOLISTIC LEADERSHIP
Step into the classroom with Dr. Paul Magnus, Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Management.
Told as an accessible story, this book invites us into the heart of leadership in the land of living skies. Reflecting on 50+ years of leadership and teaching, Dr. Magnus offers a holistic and grounded approach to Christian leadership that is packed with insights and just-in-time learning.
Review Quotes:
"Dr. Magnus has drawn from many years of experience in the faith-based and public sectors. His affirmative leadership has empowered and given confidence to students to have real-time, application-based knowledge in their leadership landscape." - Judith McCartney, MaLM, Co-Director, Connect City
"Over a lifetime, Dr. Magnus has demonstrated both the ability to lead and to teach others how to do it. I'm thrilled to see this book that will give many more people access to Paul's godly wisdom and knowledge on leading Christianly in turbulent times." - David Guretzki, PhD, President & CEO, Resident Theologian, Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
"Dr. Magnus is culture culture-shaping force. Through his hope-filled teaching, he has equipped leaders toward a model of Spirit-led organizational discernment and development that honours the voice of every person within an organization. In doing so, he has begun to shift leadership culture within the church and beyond." - Graham English, Director of Leader and Church Development, Western District of the Alliance Canada
"Paul Magnus is a rare blend of pastor, brilliant intellectual, teacher, mentor, and friend. His voice and presence in my life in a critical season was a game-changer for opening pathways of life-giving service." - Cathie Ostapchuk, MaLM, Co-founder and Lead Catalyst of Gather
"For over 50 years, Dr. Paul Magnus has been a gift to the Canadian Church, to Christian Higher Education, to countless ministry and marketplace leaders, and most certainly to the mission of Briercrest. Paul's leadership, teaching, and scholarship have, without doubt, served in the development of good and godly leadership for so many. Read and reflect thoughtfully as this book identifies some of Paul's key insights in growing Christ-like, effective leadership. - Michael B. Pawelke, DMin, President of Briercrest College and Seminary
"For almost two decades, I have had the privilege and joy of knowing Dr. Paul Magnus-as a professor, mentor, coach, and dear friend. Every conversation with this amazing man adds benefit to my life and leadership as he pours out decades of research, vast knowledge, and practical experience in the field of leadership." - Marvin Wojda, Elim Church, Saskatoon, SK.
"Dr. Magnus is a passionate teacher and godly example of leadership."
- Joshua Bogunjoko, International Director, SIM Mission
"It's difficult to overstate the impact that Dr. Magnus has had on Canadian Christian leaders over the past 50 years. As I live and serve in the shadow of his legacy, I am so grateful for his ongoing encouragement, empowerment and support. In addition to modelling the practices of effective, sustainable, gracious leadership, he is also modelling how to pass the baton effectively." - Jay Mowchenko, Briercrest Seminary
"Dr. Magnus has lived with consistency in integrity and excellence. Along with his extensive professional credentials, he is a trusted voice that reaches across generations and contexts for relevance, inspiration, and impact." - Adam Driscoll, The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, Board Chair
"Dr. Magnus has the unique ability to not only teach leadership but also to execute outstanding leadership competence, with a spiritual gift of transferring his knowledge, passion, competence, skill, and stewardship of leadership to any interested student." - Wayne Durksen, MA, Four Eight Financial