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Craig Groeschel Wants You to Get “It”

By on March 26, 2010

It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It is an excellent book that every pastor should own and read.   Craig Groeschel’s writing style is refreshing and, more importantly, so his honesty.

In the book, Groeschel defines having “it” as experiencing God moving.  For instance, some churches seem to have “it” while others don’t.  He goes to great lengths to say that having “it” isn’t about having a certain theology, facility, methodology, program or philosophy of ministry.  In fact, he busts through a few myths about why God seems to be moving in some churches and not in others.

Not only is this book filled with honesty, it’s packed with a lot of great humor too!  In fact, you’ll probably find yourself laughing out loud quite a bit.  Groeschel hits the nail on the head about how easy it is to drift off of passion for God into other things and lose focus…and “it.”

After defining what “it” is and what “it” isn’t, he talks about some common characteristics of churches that seem to have it working for them.  Specifically, he says that churches with “it” tend to have:

  • A clear vision
  • A divine focus
  • A staff with unmistakable camaraderie
  • An innovative attitude set on doing whatever it takes
  • A willingness to fail and take risks (to eventually succeed)
  • Outwardly focused hearts
  • Kingdom-mindedness

It’s hard not to agree with everything he listed.  It’s harder to imagine God NOT blessing any church that had all these dynamic elements in place!

As good as the entire thing is, the last two chapters alone are worth the price of the book.  These chapters deal with how to regain “it” and how to guard “it” in your life.  They seem like some sort of compelling sermon being shared by Groeschel.  He also shares his own story of coming back to loving God and putting Him first, even over church.  It’s very moving and inspiring.

Pastors, check this little book out.  You’ll get a lot of out IT.

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