PRE-ORDER New book by Richard Dosu Akorli
You have served faithfully. Now learn why some servants rise.
The Profitable Servant shows how faithful, humble service becomes the path to leadership, influence and lasting impact, in church, at work, in business and at home.
The pre-order price ends on 15 January 2027.
Before elevation comes service
Faithful service can feel invisible
You turn up early and stay late. You carry the chairs, cover the shift, answer the late message, finish the work nobody else wanted. In church, at work, in your business or at home, you serve.
And sometimes it feels like nothing changes. Others are promoted. Doors open for someone else. You start to wonder whether serving is holding you back.
- You give your best, but nobody seems to notice.
- You serve under people you do not always agree with.
- You sense a calling, but you cannot see the next step.
- You are tired, and you are not sure how long you can keep going.
Service is not the thing holding you back. It is the gateway to greatness.
Service to Profit
My first £10,000 came from an act of service
I did not set out to build a business. I served well where I was placed, and that one act of service earned me my first £10,000.
The same act of service has since grown into a piece of work that is set to sell in six figures.
It connected me with people whose guidance has saved me thousands of pounds, and with relationships that will shape the rest of my journey.
Most of all, it brought fulfilment: impact that lasts, and profit from every angle of life. That is what I mean by Service to Profit.
Richard Dosu Akorli
The Profitable Servant gives you the principles behind that journey, drawn from Scripture and real-life experience, so you can serve with excellence, lead with humility and create impact that outlasts you.
Richard’s results are his own experience. They are not a promise of what any reader will earn.
What’s inside
The questions every servant eventually asks
The book is in four parts. Each one takes on questions like these.
The foundation of service
- What does service really look like at work, in the community, in church and at home?
- Is following well a form of leadership?
- Why does faithful service matter if nobody sees it?
Gifts, calling and authority
- How do I discover my gifts and calling?
- How do I serve well under someone else’s authority?
- What are the warning signs that something is going wrong?
What makes a servant profitable
- Why do some servants rise while others stay stuck?
- How do I grow and set goals while I serve?
- How do I keep going without burning out?
The servant leader today
- What does a servant leader look like in today’s world?
- Which ten characteristics should I build?
- How do I lead with humility once I am given responsibility?
Paperback · 6 × 9 in · 86 pages.
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The Profitable Servant
Paperback · 6 × 9 in · 86 pages · launching 30 January 2027
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Grounded in practice
Written from a life of service
Scripture
The principles that lifted servants into leadership, drawn from the Bible and applied to everyday life.
Real-life experience
Lessons from more than a decade of service across the church, national service and the workplace.
People leadership
Insight from Richard’s work as a former Head of People Strategy, leading talent development, leadership growth and staff engagement.
About the author
Richard Dosu Akorli
Richard Dosu Akorli is a consultant, mentor and servant leader who has served in many leadership roles, with more than a decade of service across the church, national service and the workplace. As a former Head of People Strategy, he led talent development, leadership growth and staff engagement.
He is now the Director of Ričado Consulting Ltd in London. His message is simple: service is the gateway to greatness.
Who it’s for
This book is for you if you…
- serve in church as a volunteer, worker or minister
- work in a team and want to grow into leadership
- run a business and want to build a team that serves well
- are a student, graduate or in national service
- lead others and want to lead with humility
- feel stuck and want your service to count
Questions
Before you order
When is the book released?
The Profitable Servant launches on Saturday 30 January 2027, with a launch event in London that you can also join live on Zoom.
How do I pay?
Press “Pre-order the book”, choose your copy and pay on Stripe’s secure page by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. UK delivery is free. For delivery outside the UK, email info@ricadoconsultingltd.co.uk for a price.
When does the pre-order price end?
On 15 January 2027. After that the paperback is £35 and a signed copy is £50.
Can I pre-order a signed copy?
Yes. Choose “Signed paperback” at checkout. Signed copies are £39 on pre-order until 15 January 2027, then £50.
Is it a Christian book?
It draws on Scripture and real-life experience. It is written for anyone who serves, whether in church, at work, in business or at home.
Can I use it with my church or team?
Yes. At checkout you can add the audiobook and receive the Companion Workbook and the Training Manual free, which are made for reflection and group study. For 10 or more copies, choose the quantity at checkout and add a note, and we will confirm a group price.
Is there an audiobook?
Yes. The unabridged audiobook runs for 2 hours 27 minutes. You can add it at checkout for £9.99, and it comes with the Companion Workbook and Training Manual free.
Can I collect a signed copy at the launch?
Add a collection note to your order asking to collect at the launch, and we will confirm the arrangements by email.
Your next season
Step into your assignment
Keep serving and hoping
Carry on as you are, give your best, and wait for someone to notice.
Become the profitable servant
Understand why servants rise, serve with intention, and grow into the leader you are called to be.
The pre-order price ends on 15 January 2027.