I’m delighted, and grateful to the Lord to announce that the latest book He’s led me to create is now available on Amazon in Kindle and print. Please join me in praying that Jesus will use this book to strengthen Leaders around the world for His glory and Honor. Consider ordering a copy and a few more for those on your team.

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“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

From a Roman jail, the Apostle Paul wrote these iconic words to a younger ministry leader. Paul was cold and winter was coming. “Do your best to come to me soon,” he wrote to Timothy. In whatever time Paul had left, he wanted to pour his life into this younger leader, strengthening Timothy in the calling God had placed upon him.

From the publisher:

“Finishing well in the Christian life, especially as a leader, is hard. So many leaders struggle to finish well, and too many fail. Dave Kraft has over five decades of ministry experience. Throughout this time, he has made it his personal life mission to help develop, equip, and empower leaders so that they finish their race well. Kraft’s book Finish Line Leadership is his version of 2 Timothy, his heartfelt plea and practical steps to run the race with integrity and joy.”

Table of Contents

Part I: Leading Yourself     

1      The One Foundation for Everything
2      Identify and Focus on the Big Rocks
3      The Role of Purpose, Calling, Vision, and Convictions
4      Be Led by Him, Empowered by Him, and Honor Him
5      Live in Responsive Obedience
6      Don’t Let Competency Outpace Character
7      Being More Proactive Than Reactive
8      Being a Lifelong Learner
9      Simplify Rather Than Complicate
10     Don’t Be a Lone Ranger
11      It Is Not All About the Leader     

Part II: Leading Others     

12      Lead from Purpose, Values, and Vision
13      Work with Both the Map and the Compass
14      Hire Slowly and Fire Quickly
15      Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
16      Delegate So You Don’t Suffocate
17      Leaders Make Decisions—That’s What Leaders Do
18      If Your Goal is to Keep Everybody Happy, Sell Ice Cream
19      Create a Safe Culture
20     Empower Rather Than Control People
21      Have the Tough Conversations
22     Believe God for the Impossible
23     Three Primary Responsibilities of Every Leader     

Conclusion