"There is nothing as exciting as the local church when it is properly and dynamically led by the right kind of leaders."

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"Sometimes our schedules and egos are writing checks our bodies can’t cash."

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"I am convinced that every leader needs, among resourceful people, at least one person of the same sex to whom she or he may be accountable."

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"Christian leaders have at least four major responsibilities:

• Shepherding—a leader loves and cares for those being led.

• Developing—a leader helps those being led in their personal walk with Jesus Christ to become fully devoted leaders.

• Equipping—a leader trains those being led for ministry.

• Empowering—a leader inspires, encourages, affirms, believes in, and frees people up to serve out of their gifting."

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"I should be concerned with being productive, not simply busy!"

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"The Lord wants all his leaders to be so in love with Him, so excited about His purpose for their lives, that a deep, heartfelt passion results."

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"Make it your priority and goal to pour your life into future leaders!"

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"Leadership begins and ends with a clear understanding of the gospel and being rooted in the grace of Jesus Christ as a free gift."

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"If I don’t create a daily plan that is a reflection of my God-given purpose and direction in life, there are sufficient numbers of people who will create a plan for me."

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"Proper priorities will protect my purpose and passion."

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"One of the worst mistakes you can make as a leader is putting your life on cruise control."

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"Who you are will take you much further than what you can do."

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"It’s the leader’s responsibility to ensure the vision is kept before the people."

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"With a clear word from God, you will have an overwhelming conviction that you can do no other than what he is calling you to do."

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"Quite frankly, I’m tired of reading studies that tell us there is no marked difference between those who profess Christ and those who don’t. There needs to be a difference. There has to be a difference."

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All quotes were from David Kraft in his book: Leaders Who Last. You can purchase his book here.