Discover how to transform adversity into resilience, courage, and Christ-centred leadership.
Inside the Pages
Have you ever faced a leadership decision that kept you up at night? One that tested your courage, your character, and your conviction?
Some of the bravest people I know, I can never name, but they have gone through the same dilemma as you.
Their courage is quiet, their faith is constantly tested, and in some cases, their lives are at risk for what they believe. For years, I’ve walked alongside these leaders, pastors, evangelists, and church planters serving in some of the most dangerous places on earth.
I wrote Lead Through to carry their wisdom across borders. This book is for leaders who feel alone, exhausted, or unsure if they still have what it takes. It’s for the pastor ready to quit, the executive navigating impossible decisions, or anyone facing a personal or professional crucible.
Drawing from Scripture, neuroscience, twenty-five years of coaching, and the lived experience of persecuted leaders, Lead Through shows how adversity can be more than something to survive; it can shape you into a stronger, wiser, Christ-anchored leader.
This book isn’t just inspiration; it’s practical guidance for building resilience that is forged, not faked.
100% of sales profit supports the work of Partners International Canada.
As captain of the NHL’s Washington Capitals, I felt that my leadership growth was forged in the fire of mostly negative experiences. I would love to have had this book, challenging me to choose David’s way: learning to lean on, wait for, and surrender in relationship to our Lord, instead of Saul’s way: relying on my personal power, sensing that God is far off, and doing it my way.
Ryan Walter
Stanley Cup Champion, Author, Speaker
What You’ll Learn
- Turn breaking points into breakthroughs.
- Apply forgiveness and faith under pressure.
- Build practical, Christ-centered resilience habits.
- Draw lessons from Scripture, neuroscience, and field experience.
- Navigate leadership challenges with courage and clarity.
- Lead through adversity, not around it
When leadership feels more demanding than ever, we need a guide who understands and a coach who has distilled deep wisdom and tools. I’ve watched Darren lead for three decades, and I know he understands both leaders and leadership. He’s curated wisdom from important voices and personal experience, and each chapter offers a practical toolbox—not only for your growth but to equip those you lead. Lead Through gives you a trusted guide, a wise coach, and a practical toolbox to grow both you and your team.
Dr. Steve A. Brown
Author and President of Columbia Bible College
About the Author
Darren DeGraaf has over 35 years of leadership experience and has served as a leadership consultant, executive coach, trainer, pastor and denominational leader.
He is currently the President of Partners International Canada and has walked alongside indigenous leaders sharing the Gospel in some of the world’s most dangerous places. Darren brings practical insights from the boardroom, the field, and the lives of persecuted leaders directly to this book.
Who This Book Is For
- Anyone seeking resilience, clarity, and courage in leadership
- Leaders navigating personal or professional crises
- Executives facing high-pressure decisions
Who it’s not for: Those looking for quick fixes, easy answers and ways to escape adversity.
As a leadership coach, I am always looking for practical tools for my leaders. Darren vulnerably shares his own crucible moments, then seamlessly draws on stories from the Bible, the persecuted church, and research from the Academy to help the reader develop not only understanding but practical steps to lead through chaos and develop resiliency. I’m excited to use this resource for my own growth and to share it with other leaders.
Dr. Ingrid Davis
Founder of Leadership Coaching International; Director of Soul Care, Global Leadership Inc.
Additional Resources Coming Soon:
Group Discussion Questions – perfect for book clubs or leadership teams.
Future Reviews & Interviews – stay updated as new content is released.
Request Darren as a Speaker – bring his insights directly to your team or event.