Leadership is not what you build but rather who you build.

Where are the leaders? Perhaps the most significant problem in the world today is the absence of true biblical leadership. The heart of a leader is found in the person who cares about investing in the lives of others over their own personal gain. Great leadership is a gift that, when given, influences every area of our lives. While leadership doesn’t always come naturally, everyone has the ability to become a leader worth following.

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WHAT READERS SAY

Recent Reviews

  • “I’ve been involved in leading creative teams for decades, and few leaders have ever considered the art of leadership as a “gift.” Andrew Burchfield has done us a great favor and opened a new door on the subject of leading and inspiring people. No matter what your title, if no one is following you, then you’re not a leader. Get this book. Study it. And become the leader people need. Better yet - become the leader people want to follow.”
  • "The Gift of Leadership will motivate any level of leaders to respect the gift they have received and pass the gift to others. A needed reminder for all leaders.”
    Dr. Frank Damazio, Bestselling author of the leadership classic “The Making Of A Leader”
  • "Leadership isn't a gift for our own benefit. It's a gift to be deployed in service of others. That's the heart of this book, and I'm glad Andrew wrote it.” -
    Jordan Raynor, national bestselling author of Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly Productive
  • “What a blessing it has been to witness Pastor Andrew Burchfield over the past twenty years as he has learned, applied, taught, and grown through the leadership principles he’s laid out plainly and clearly for us all in his book, The Gift of Leadership. I highly encourage you to get a copy, study it, and assign it to those you mentor. His book is an excellent resource for our next generation eager for Godly examples of leadership and for the keys to becoming effective leaders themselves.”
    Brooke Asiatico, Founder and Managing Partner (Asiatico Law, PLLC)
  • “Andrew Burchfield masterfully shares the importance and value of proper leadership. I have been recognized and quoted for writing books and articles on leadership around the country and internationally. Yet, I must say that I’m refreshingly encouraged by the substantive and practical application Andrew gives to us in this well-thought-out and written book…not written from theory, but from proven principles and life experience. His years of experience and level of maturity are highlighted throughout the book. One of my mentors used to say, “Time like light makes things manifest. Given enough time, the true character (or impact) of a man or woman is made known”. Time has proven the life message and fruitful leadership of Andrew Burchfield.”
    Doug Stringer, Founder & President, Somebody Cares International
  • "I’ve been a student of leadership for over 40 years. Andrew's book, “The Gift of Leadership” is one of the most well-written. In this book, Andrew has addressed the specifics it takes to be a well-rounded leader. While there are many who are who have talents and gifts, it is important to develop all of the necessary skills that go into great leadership; like family, integrity, honor, and compassion. Andrew has personally impacted our team and organization. I am confident this book will impact thousands of others. I highly recommend this book as a personal training tool or a resource for your staff that will transport your business or organization to new levels of performance and success."
    - Dr. Bill Moore, author of "4 ways to Sunday"
    Senior Pastor, Livingway Family Church
  • Pastor Andrew Burchfield is a gifted leader and a builder of people. I have seen, first hand, his innovative and anointed leadership gift in operation. In his various leadership capacities, Andrew leads tens of thousands of people and does it with ease. I am so glad that he has taken the time to write “The Gift of Leadership”. This will be a huge blessing to your life.  
    David Hall Senior Pastor & Evangelist, Revival City Church, Australia State President, Assemblies of God, South Australia
  • As one of the most innovative and prolific Leaders of our generation, Andrew Burchfield understands “The Gift of Leadership” in multiple dimensions. Over the years, I’ve been privileged to witness Andrew’s leadership lead and launch thousands of leaders. In my life, Andrew’s gift of leadership has been paramount to the development of what God has entrusted to me. This book will not only speak to the leader you are today, but it will also speak to the leader in you that God is raising up for tomorrow. Get this Book, Gift this Book and review it regularly!
    Cody Graves
    Founder of Mandate Global | UnCommon.Online
  • I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Andrew over the past decade and am grateful for how he has spoken into my leadership in so many different ways. He has in so many ways challenged me to become a leader worth following. This is a resource that will allow the depths of Andrew's wisdom to speak into countless leaders for years to come. Andrew is an integrous and thoughtful leader that speaks transparently from his unique experiences in leadership and opportunities to learn Biblical leadership from a diversity of other great leaders that invested into him.
    Nils Smith
    Chief Strategist of Social Media and Innovation at Dunham+Company
  • Leadership is a gift; in this book, Andrew Burchfield shows us how we all have the gift to lead when we lead a Godly life.  The book ties together leadership and spirituality with multiple tactics for success.Andrew Burchfield does an amazing job of blending leadership and faith in one book, a must read for young adults to experienced CEOs!
    Randall J. Hoyer
    Former Columbus ISD and Lampasas ISD School Superintendent and Current County Judge of Lampasas County, Texas
  • “Andrew has put together an education in leadership in a truly remarkable way with this book. The Gift of Leadership is, at its core, a gift to potential leaders. And if you commit to the ideas and insights he shares, it will transform the intention of becoming a leader from aspirational to actual."
    Mike Vardy, author, speaker, and productivity expert (aka The Productivityist)
  • “Andrew Burchfield is a once in a generation voice. His leadership will inspire you, encourage you and cheer you on to a whole new level. Allow his book to be your guide in training and managing others to become their best.”
    Debra George
    Debra George Ministries
  • “In a world crowded with leadership books, Andrew Burchfield offers a truly unique and fresh perspective on leadership. Andrew challenges that genuine leadership is not about getting others to follow you . . . but investing your life and leadership as a GIFT to help others achieve their goals and dreams. This is a must-read handbook for the beginner leader and a powerful refocusing tool for the experienced leader. This book is filled with practical wisdom and insights to inspire the new leader and challenge the experienced one. I truly enjoyed this book and admire the leader Andrew has become over the last 30 year. I have had the privilege of knowing him.”
    Dean Hawk
    Lead Pastor of Rock Family Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado
 
 
 
WHAT READERS SAY

Recent Reviews

  • “I’ve been involved in leading creative teams for decades, and few leaders have ever considered the art of leadership as a “gift.” Andrew Burchfield has done us a great favor and opened a new door on the subject of leading and inspiring people. No matter what your title, if no one is following you, then you’re not a leader. Get this book. Study it. And become the leader people need. Better yet - become the leader people want to follow.”
  • "The Gift of Leadership will motivate any level of leaders to respect the gift they have received and pass the gift to others. A needed reminder for all leaders.”
    Dr. Frank Damazio, Bestselling author of the leadership classic “The Making Of A Leader”
  • "Leadership isn't a gift for our own benefit. It's a gift to be deployed in service of others. That's the heart of this book, and I'm glad Andrew wrote it.” -
    Jordan Raynor, national bestselling author of Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly Productive
  • “What a blessing it has been to witness Pastor Andrew Burchfield over the past twenty years as he has learned, applied, taught, and grown through the leadership principles he’s laid out plainly and clearly for us all in his book, The Gift of Leadership. I highly encourage you to get a copy, study it, and assign it to those you mentor. His book is an excellent resource for our next generation eager for Godly examples of leadership and for the keys to becoming effective leaders themselves.”
    Brooke Asiatico, Founder and Managing Partner (Asiatico Law, PLLC)
  • “Andrew Burchfield masterfully shares the importance and value of proper leadership. I have been recognized and quoted for writing books and articles on leadership around the country and internationally. Yet, I must say that I’m refreshingly encouraged by the substantive and practical application Andrew gives to us in this well-thought-out and written book…not written from theory, but from proven principles and life experience. His years of experience and level of maturity are highlighted throughout the book. One of my mentors used to say, “Time like light makes things manifest. Given enough time, the true character (or impact) of a man or woman is made known”. Time has proven the life message and fruitful leadership of Andrew Burchfield.”
    Doug Stringer, Founder & President, Somebody Cares International
  • "I’ve been a student of leadership for over 40 years. Andrew's book, “The Gift of Leadership” is one of the most well-written. In this book, Andrew has addressed the specifics it takes to be a well-rounded leader. While there are many who are who have talents and gifts, it is important to develop all of the necessary skills that go into great leadership; like family, integrity, honor, and compassion. Andrew has personally impacted our team and organization. I am confident this book will impact thousands of others. I highly recommend this book as a personal training tool or a resource for your staff that will transport your business or organization to new levels of performance and success."
    - Dr. Bill Moore, author of "4 ways to Sunday"
    Senior Pastor, Livingway Family Church
  • Pastor Andrew Burchfield is a gifted leader and a builder of people. I have seen, first hand, his innovative and anointed leadership gift in operation. In his various leadership capacities, Andrew leads tens of thousands of people and does it with ease. I am so glad that he has taken the time to write “The Gift of Leadership”. This will be a huge blessing to your life.  
    David Hall Senior Pastor & Evangelist, Revival City Church, Australia State President, Assemblies of God, South Australia
  • As one of the most innovative and prolific Leaders of our generation, Andrew Burchfield understands “The Gift of Leadership” in multiple dimensions. Over the years, I’ve been privileged to witness Andrew’s leadership lead and launch thousands of leaders. In my life, Andrew’s gift of leadership has been paramount to the development of what God has entrusted to me. This book will not only speak to the leader you are today, but it will also speak to the leader in you that God is raising up for tomorrow. Get this Book, Gift this Book and review it regularly!
    Cody Graves
    Founder of Mandate Global | UnCommon.Online
  • I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Andrew over the past decade and am grateful for how he has spoken into my leadership in so many different ways. He has in so many ways challenged me to become a leader worth following. This is a resource that will allow the depths of Andrew's wisdom to speak into countless leaders for years to come. Andrew is an integrous and thoughtful leader that speaks transparently from his unique experiences in leadership and opportunities to learn Biblical leadership from a diversity of other great leaders that invested into him.
    Nils Smith
    Chief Strategist of Social Media and Innovation at Dunham+Company
  • Leadership is a gift; in this book, Andrew Burchfield shows us how we all have the gift to lead when we lead a Godly life.  The book ties together leadership and spirituality with multiple tactics for success.Andrew Burchfield does an amazing job of blending leadership and faith in one book, a must read for young adults to experienced CEOs!
    Randall J. Hoyer
    Former Columbus ISD and Lampasas ISD School Superintendent and Current County Judge of Lampasas County, Texas
  • “Andrew has put together an education in leadership in a truly remarkable way with this book. The Gift of Leadership is, at its core, a gift to potential leaders. And if you commit to the ideas and insights he shares, it will transform the intention of becoming a leader from aspirational to actual."
    Mike Vardy, author, speaker, and productivity expert (aka The Productivityist)
  • “Andrew Burchfield is a once in a generation voice. His leadership will inspire you, encourage you and cheer you on to a whole new level. Allow his book to be your guide in training and managing others to become their best.”
    Debra George
    Debra George Ministries
  • “In a world crowded with leadership books, Andrew Burchfield offers a truly unique and fresh perspective on leadership. Andrew challenges that genuine leadership is not about getting others to follow you . . . but investing your life and leadership as a GIFT to help others achieve their goals and dreams. This is a must-read handbook for the beginner leader and a powerful refocusing tool for the experienced leader. This book is filled with practical wisdom and insights to inspire the new leader and challenge the experienced one. I truly enjoyed this book and admire the leader Andrew has become over the last 30 year. I have had the privilege of knowing him.”
    Dean Hawk
    Lead Pastor of Rock Family Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado
 
 
WHY THE GIFT OF LEADERSHIP

 

In this book readers will learn how to:

  • Accept the spiritual invitation of leadership

  • Live out the core principles found in great leaders

  • Create your own personal leadership identity

  • Find mentors that make a difference in your life

  • Build and manage teams that thrive from the ground up

  • Manage the emotions and expectations of your leadership

    AUTHOR’S BIO

    Andrew Burchfield is a producer with the heart of a pastor.

     

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    BOOK PREVIEW

    Introduction excerpt


    Leadership is a life thing.


    Leadership is a gift. Great leaders give you gifts.

    Leadership is given to every society, culture, and people group around the world. From parenting to police officers, pastors, and politicians, leadership is placed in our lives everywhere we go. To have a great leader is like receiving a great gift. 

    At some point, you will realize there were people throughout your life who helped you get to where you are today. Those people are leaders. 
    Maybe it was a parent or coach, a youth pastor, or a Sunday school teacher. Perhaps it was the manager of the night shift at your first job or the uncle you only saw three times a year. These people hold special places in our hearts and lives because of what they left to us. They left a deposit of significance, never a withdrawal for selfish gain. Thinking about it now, it may be a surprise to you how much of an impact they truly made on your life. 
     
    The gift of leadership is embracing the gift a leader has given to you and using it to benefit others.

    What I believe people tend to misunderstand about leadership is the overall place for it in life in general. In every sphere of life, you look into; you see the deep need for leadership. Families need leadership to guide the day-to-day necessities of life. Marriages need leadership to remain together and in covenant. Companies need leadership to motivate team members to hit the right marks of purpose and profit. The military needs leadership to keep soldiers safe and strategic. The government utilizes leadership to represent the needs of the people and respond to threats against their livelihoods. In religious and academic environments, leadership finds its place by educating people and extracting greatness from their lives. More than ever, true leadership is needed.

    My fear is that we do not honor leadership anymore. Because the term leader has been equally connected to the people who've abused the title, been crushed by the pressure of performance, mismanaged the responsibility of what it truly means to be a leader, the vast population doesn't view leadership as something to be honored and respected anymore. Students in classrooms talk back to teachers. Streets are vandalized as the police are mocked and disregarded. Husbands and wives do not respect each other, causing children to grow up with a tilted perspective of what it means to truly give your life to someone. People in the pews question those in the pulpit, all while employees feel neglected by their employers who would rather make a buck than invest in the team. 
    Leadership is not what you build but rather who you build. Jesus showed us that by developing the disciples. When we allow leadership to take its intended place in our lives, areas that seem chaotic will quickly become calm. Questions are connected to answers, and curiosity is filled with certainty. Leadership is about people more than it is about the process. 
     
    You know you've encountered a great leader when you are full of gratitude, knowing your life has been impacted, and you are inspired to go do the same for someone else. Leadership is having someone help you through life and, in return, doing the same for someone else and having and helping. You do not find leadership; leadership finds you when you are willing to accept the responsibility. 
    I believe everyone can be a leader. 

    The journey we are about to embark on together through the pages of this book is the process of accepting the gift of leadership in your life. 
    I realize that everyone reading this book today comes from different places and different backgrounds. For me, I write this from a place where my faith is the central core of everything I revolve my life around and my day-to-day actions. Where I understand not everyone currently would subscribe to my position that Jesus Christ is Lord of all, that's what I love about leadership. It transcends your story and your beliefs and, when done correctly, just keeps giving. During our time together, I will pull from my faith and belief in Jesus to highlight some of the lessons of leadership I have become accustomed to. 

     
    This book has been distilled into three parts.
    • Part 1 is about Leadership | The invitation and impartation of the gifting to lead. 
    • Part 2 is about Leaders | The development of the giver, and how to develop others. 
    • Part 3 is about Leading | The motivation and management of gifts needed to lead a vision daily.
    As we start down this path together, let's make sure we have a few vocabulary distinctions figured out before we take off. Throughout this book, you will see the terms leadership, leaders, and leading.
     
    • Leadership is the gifting, principle, assignment, and anointing that drives an individual toward a specific mission and vision.
    • A leader is an individual who is willing to accept the terms and conditions of what comes with the responsibility and weight that leadership brings. A leader is not gender-specific. There are great male leaders and great female leaders. For simplicity, in these writings, I will simply refer to both genders as "leaders."
    • Leading is the decision to devote your time and decisions to develop the talents within someone else and build a purpose-driven vision for the benefit of others. 
    The words in this book are a collection of leadership lessons, ideas, thoughts, experiences, and memorable moments from some of the greatest leaders around. My hope is that you would be open to seeing what I have seen, great leadership for what it truly is. These pages are about appreciating the lessons from the people we learn from and using the principles they have given us to "gift" generations of leaders after us. Great leadership uses principles and responsibilities to give and grow a person through a specific season of their life so they can become the next best version of who they were destined to be. Leadership is always leaning in the direction of growth. It is the ultimate gift that will always return dividends back to you. Leadership leads the way to a new way of living. It is the gift that will always keep giving.
     
    My wife, Amanda, loves Christmas. She's one of those people who would love for it to be Christmas time year-round if it were possible. And even though we live in Texas, where "winter" is anything below 60 degrees, there's no stopping my sweet Amanda when it comes to her holiday decor, traditional Christmas carols, and a never-ending supply of food and Christmas treats in the kitchen. As if "Christmas in July" wasn't enough, we have Christmas all the time in so many different ways. Though it is not a focal point of the celebration in the middle of December, everyone knows that the beloved Christmas Gift exchange is either something people look forward to or dread with every fiber of their being. Christmas is a special time when we give something to someone else that reflects our heart for the person we are giving the gift. It is wrapped up nicely and secure, specific for that person, and is something that the recipient will hold onto for years to come. Gifts are a special bridge of connection between two people. 
     
    What a perfect picture of what great leadership looks like. It is a gift to someone's life that will be cherished and carried with them for years to come, and then one day, give it to someone else to do the same. With that said, let's begin to unwrap this precious gift—the gift of leadership. 


     

     



    Table of Contents

     Introduction: Leadership Is a Life Thing

     Part 1: Leadership | The Gifting

    1. The Toolbox | Core Principles of Great Leaders
    2. Vision | Vision Sees the Invisible
    3. Faith | Believes in the Impossible
    4. Integrity | Integrity is the main ingredient
    5. Family | Foundation of True Success
    6. Compassion | Caring About People
    7. Honor | Honor in 3D
    8. Administration | Plan on Purpose
    9. Excellence | An Expression of Expectations
    10. The Invitation | Accepting the Assignment of Leadership

    Part 2: The Leader | The Giver


    11. The Journey | Moments and Milestones That Make Us
    12. The Promise | Dreaming & Leading Into The Possible
    13. Leading Yourself | Secrets & Systems to Streamline Life
    14. Vision Vertigo | Balance, Boundaries, and Buddies
    15. Types & Typos | Crafting and Creating Your Personal Leadership Identity
    16. Legacy Starts Today | Five Behaviors Great Leaders Do Daily
    17. F.A.C.T.S. | Building the Team
    18. Mantels & Missions | Building Teams to Accomplish Amazing Things

    Part 3: Leading | The Gifts

    19. Decisions | Dominos and Puzzles
    20. Consistency | Staying in Tune with the Truth
    21. Time | You Manage Time; it Does not Manage You
    22. Opportunity | Open Doors Leads to Open Roads
    23. Pace | The Powerful Speed of Slow

    Conclusion: Wi-Fi Leadership | Staying Connected to The Purpose  

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    The Gift of Leadership will be the first major release from New Creation Network,
    our newest outreach at Burchfield Ministries International