Craig Groeshel of LifeChurch.tv took the first session today called, "IT: How Leaders Can Get IT & Keep IT."
Excellent session. Built on the concept of who has the "Spir-IT" working through them in a unique way & who doesn't. My
"1 Big Take-Away" from this session was this thought…
"The 'IT' of leadership cannot be created or manufactured by us. It is something God does in you as you return to your first love (Revelation 2). What do we need to stop doing? What is God showing us through our greatest limitation? What has God called us to do that we are afraid to attempt? What are you going to do to get 'IT' back…to find our first love?"
Thanks for this summary. I’m reading Craig Groeschel’s book “It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It.” The illusive “it” is what attracts people and makes ministries effective. Craig says “it” can’t be taught, but “it” can be caught. God gives “it.” “It” has a lot to do with the Holy Spirit. Churches that have “it” are incredibly focused, willing to fail, led by people who have “it,” and those people see potential when others see problems. Craig says “the spark of passion ignites the fuel for innovation.” And he says “it” follows big vision. God makes “it” happen. “It” is from him, by him, and for his glory. You may want to watch brief videos about the book’s message at http://www.zondervan.com/it and http://floatingaxhead.com/2008/08/11/the-power-of-it/