As you can well understand, I’m super stoked about my latest book, “Finish Line Leadership,” hitting Amazon earlier this week.
I love Ephesians 3:20 in The Message:
“God can do anything you know–far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams.”
I want to think big, dream big and believe big as to how the Lord of the Harvest will use this book to significantly impact leaders all over the world. I want to believe Him to take this practical book and use it beyond my wildest dreams!
Here’s what leaders are saying about the book:
“There are few people who have lived enough life and led enough people to write a book of leadership reflections. Dave Kraft is one of those people. Not only is he a highly credible leader and leadership coach, he is a godly man, full of wisdom. Don’t miss this book.”
Justin Anderson, US Vice President, Acts 29 Network
“Finish Line Leadership is like recalling the most important insights from one hundred great books. I recommend Finish Line Leadership to all leaders, young and old. It’s what the Bible calls, ‘wise counsel.’ How rare to find such a compilation of practical wisdom from a godly and proven husband, father, teacher, and life-and-leadership coach. Finish Line Leadership is like an updated version of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, but with more spiritual truths and insights.”
Jerry Dirmann, President of Solid Lives and Senior Pastor of The Rock Network
“This book is an incredibly valuable contribution to the weighty but necessary call of leadership, and it’s a must-read for those who desire to grow in grace-driven, gospel-centered leadership. Dave eloquently, but also practically, gets to the heart of leadership through a gospel-centered lens while also addressing the deep personal needs of leaders that often go overlooked. As someone who leads others, this book deeply Impacted and challenged me to look at the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of my leadership goals and practices and ministered to places where I have become weary. Finish Line Leadership should be on every leader’s shelf!”
Kristin Nave, Co-host Abiding Free Podcast, Bible Study Author, and Teacher
“It’s Father’s Day as I write this and Dave Kraft happens to be my father, so I write this endorsement as his daughter who lived within the same walls as this man. In a world that is changing and shifting and looking for credibility to speak on a given topic, I’m honored to say the lessons and wisdom from this book have truly been lived by the author! He is the real deal, and this book is full of the best of his heart to the next generation of leaders. Thank you, Dad, for sharing what you’ve learned. A good man leaves an inheritance to his children and his children’s children. This book will live on to impact many.”
Anna Iervolino, Senior Leader, The Rock Network Disciple-Making movements and House Churches
“I have known Dave Kraft for over thirty years as a Christian leader, church staff member, mentor, friend and faithful prayer partner. Finish Line Leadership is a culmination of a lifetime of Dave’s learning and living out God’s calling to be a Christ-centered leader and developer of leaders. If I could pick out one book to give to a fellow pastor, lay leader or Christian seeking to become a better leader, it would be this very readable, practical, and life-altering book!”
Mike Coppersmith, retired pastor, Georgetown, Texas
“In an age which seems to over-value ‘relax, sit back, and enjoy the rest of the ride,’ Dave Kraft’s book Finish Line Leadership, gives renewed admonition, perspective, and practical help on finishing life’s race well as an intentional winner rather than as an ungoverned drifter. So helpfully stated. So desperately needed.”
Terry Cook, author, leadership coach, founder and president of LDNGlobal
“Not all that glitters is gold. This is not only true with things. It’s also true with wisdom. Many ideas at first glance seem like good ones. But it’s time, experience and results that reveal whether you went down the wrong trail. What if you could sit at the feet of a godly man who has over sixty years of experience as a leader and fifty years as a leader developer? You would want to hear from him about how he views things now. What would he say to younger leaders about their lives, priorities and ministry for Christ? This book is your chance to do that. Dave Kraft is an eager follower of Christ, a faithful disciple-maker, and a lifelong learner. Don’t miss this chance to let him speak into your priorities and perspective as a leader. You will be blessed.”
Henry Clay, Navigators Staff Representative, Presbyterian (PCA) Pastor, Leader Developer and Coach (LDNGlobal), Missions Mobilizer (Streams International in North Africa)
“This is not a book. Rather, it’s a conversation with a master coach who will guide you to live well so that you can finish well. Dave knows what he’s talking about because he has lived out the ideas, principles, and exercises which he shares. Great resource!”
Dr. Nathan Baxter, Executive Leadership Coach, LeadSelfLeadOthers.com
“Here is a treasure trove of leadership wisdom from a guy running his race well. While many in our day hesitate to listen to those who have gone before us, this book shows why we shouldn’t do that!
Especially if you’re a young, zealous leader, do yourself a favor and let the life of this faithful brother instruct you in the race you have before you.”
Tony Merida, Pastor for Preaching and Vision of Imago Dei Church, Raleigh, NC, and a Council Member of The Gospel Coalition
“Dave is a seasoned leader humbly sharing a wealth of leadership life lessons which both new and experienced leaders will be blessed to know and apply to their lives. In this book, he shares what he has learned and is learning, allowing the reader invaluable insight into what God is doing in him and through him as he coaches, encourages and challenges us to be the leaders God has created us to be.”
Chris Williams, Lead Pastor Fearless Church, Dayton, Ohio
“Dave Kraft has given us a practical and extremely helpful resource for not only our daily walk with Christ but also to put us on the track to finish well in life. It’s the kind of book that should stay on one’s desk, not on a bookshelf. Perhaps the best way to read it is over several weeks, to reflect on each chapter, answer the reflection questions, and interact with the Lord on them. Thank you, Pastor Dave.”
Dave Jewitt, YourOneDegree President, Founder, and Author
“Have you ever had one of those conversations with a leader speaking into your life when you realized immediately you needed to pick up a pencil or pull out your keyboard and take notes? This is that kind of read. Right from the get-go, Dave flips the paradigm as he leads with leaders that last, first lead themselves. Speaking from decades of leadership and discipleship success, Dave builds the spine of his writing solidly in Scripture. Don’t put the pencil down, as the next pages will have you challenged by this master of mentorship.”
Kurt Johnson, Founder and President of The Mr. J Band, a musical theater troupe, a national ministry to children for over forty-seven years
“The leadership book genre is saturated with clever strategies and ideas yet most fail in comparison to the practical skills you’ll gain from reading Finish Line Leadership. Dave Kraft has taken wisdom amassed from a lifetime of experience and remixed it into an engaging and practical antidote for anyone struggling to lead themselves and others well. This book is a must for every Christian who recognizes the struggle to lead well in our families, work, and world at this cultural moment.”
Matt Whitlock, Lead Teaching Pastor of Capo Beach Church, author of Frequently Avoided Questions and Change Together
“Dave Kraft has been my personal coach and mentor for over ten years and has led a life of integrity on stage, backstage and offstage that we would all do well to learn from. He has been living faithfully for Jesus and has been in full time ministry for over fifty-five years. The infinite well of knowledge and experience that he brings in this book is unparalleled. If you’re just starting out in ministry or need a gut check to how or why you’re doing what you’re doing, Finish Line Leadership is a must read.”
“Dave Kraft has been my personal coach and mentor for over ten years and has led a life of integrity on stage, backstage and offstage that we would all do well to learn from. He has been living faithfully for Jesus and has been in full time ministry for over fifty-five years. The infinite well of knowledge and experience that he brings in this book is unparalleled. If you’re just starting out in ministry or need a gut check to how or why you’re doing what you’re doing, Finish Line Leadership is a must read.”
Josh Howard, Global Disciple Making Movement Leader Global Mobilization Catalyst for E-3 Partners
Do consider ordering a copy and a few extras for those on your team!
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