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.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.

     

    Read Full Bio

    BOOK PREVIEW

    It's a manual for first-time leaders and a reminder for lifetime leaders.


    Everyone can be a leader.


    Leadership is found everywhere in the day-to-day lives that we live.

     

    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 great leaders.


    If you want to:

    •   Develop your personal leadership skills
    •   Understand the spiritual and significant role leadership plays in life.
    •   Learn principles that will profoundly impact and inspire people.
    •   Recognize the potential and talents of others
    •   Know what to expect in the day-to-day leading

    Then The Gift Of Leadership is a gift you should give to yourself and someone you believe in.


     

     



    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