We Are Ready

Turning a small struggling college into a thriving university doesn't happen byaccident. It takes vision. California Baptist University had just 808 studentsand a projected $834,000 budget deficit when Dr. Ronald L. Ellis was namedpresident in 1994. Thirty years later, the university is thriving with nearly12,000 students, a competitive athletic program, 10 colleges and professionalschools, and an operating budget of $397 million. In We Are Ready: A President s Preparation and Purpose, Dr. Ellis shares hisjourney of becoming president and how choosing Matthew 28:19-20 as hisfavorite verse for a Vacation Bible School assignment became not only his life sverse but his vision for a University committed to the Great Commission. Dr. Ellis humble storytelling of the lessons learned throughout life andhis presidency is an inspiration for leaders looking to drive change in anorganization and believers seeking to use their God-given talents to live theirpurpose.