When Craig Groeschel founded LifeChurch.tv, the congregation met in a borrowed two-car garage, with ratty furnishings and faulty audiovisual equipm...
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Oct 29, 2009
Joe
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Jan 03, 2012
Jonathan
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A short & readable but immensely helpful book for church leaders on grabbing hold of that indefinable something that make thriving ministries tick.
The chapters on vision, focus, camaraderie, and risk are worth the price of the book. It wasn't until the last two chapters, however, that IT distinguishes itself from the vast number of church leadership books.
IT is more than just about learning techniques to get your church to grow... IT is about getting God.
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The chapters on vision, focus, camaraderie, and risk are worth the price of the book. It wasn't until the last two chapters, however, that IT distinguishes itself from the vast number of church leadership books.
IT is more than just about learning techniques to get your church to grow... IT is about getting God.
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Apr 24, 2009
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Feb 16, 2009
Dave
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This was a quick read. Part autobiographical, part church best practices. Groeschel would not be categorized as a deep thinker, but he is a very practical person. And if what he claims is to be believed, he is a sincere and genuinely God-loving person who is doing the best he can for God in his context. There were some nuggets of gold in the book. I found it distracting that the book was called "It" but he seemed so hesitant or at times unable to define just exactly what "it"
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Apr 11, 2011
Ruth
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If you can get past the American "ra-ra-ra" (of which there is much) this book has some really good insights and some really challenging ideas about how we operate. More for church leaders and pastors obviously but really interesting as a church member and how we contribute (or don't contribute) to our church and reach the people that need to be reached.
Well worth reading and can be chewed through in about 2 decent sittings.
Well worth reading and can be chewed through in about 2 decent sittings.
Sep 01, 2009
Hannah
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Groeschel is a very entertaining writer, and I honour him for that. The book was very enjoyable, and the reflection questions at the end of each chapter were very appropriate, a bonus as books of this genre often make the mistake of including review questions that lead us to conclude we aren't good enough (for anything) and we NEED their book to better ourselves. Groeschel was pleasantly humble and open about his opinions and experiences.
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Sep 13, 2010
Jeff
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I liked this book, especially the chapter on vision.
There are levels of buy-in.
1. The people believe in the vision enough to benefit from it.
2. The people believe in the vision enough to contribute comfortably.
3. The people believe in the vision enough to give their lives to it.
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There are levels of buy-in.
1. The people believe in the vision enough to benefit from it.
2. The people believe in the vision enough to contribute comfortably.
3. The people believe in the vision enough to give their lives to it.
"The legendary Walt Disney died before Disney World in Florida was completed. On Opening Day, someone commented to Mike Vance, creative director of Walt Disney s More...
Nov 05, 2009
Karen
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What kind of church we lead does not matter. What matters is if we have "it." Groeschel examines "it" from several different perspectives. The simplest way to think of "it" seems to be..."Have we maintained our 'first love' for Jesus?"
Featuring several case studies of denominationally diverse congregations.
Featuring several case studies of denominationally diverse congregations.
Jun 13, 2010
Michael
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This is a good read. If you want to hear God speak into your life and into the ministry he has put you in charge of, then read this book. His chapter on loving the lost is by far the best. His last two chapters are also very good.
Aug 11, 2011
Steve
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This is a great book. It was absolutely hilarious but held a great message. I would recommend this to every ministry leader. I was challenged to really evaluate my life and ministry to see if "it" is present.
Dec 01, 2008
Craig
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One of the best "church growth" books I've ever read. Groeschel is honest, humble and hilarious as he talks about "it," the mysterious quality that a church has when God is actively moving.
Feb 14, 2009
It is hard to describe, but some churches have it and some don't. You know it when you see it. Provides practical ideas on how your church can get it and keep it.
Dec 15, 2008
Misty
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Shout out to my pastor, enjoyed this one Craig is talking about what he does best which is leading people to Christ and how to be an effective leader.
Apr 21, 2011
Mark
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Some really useful ideas and stories. The writing is a little luxurious in its humour. I particularly liked the writing about 'focus' and 'camaraderie'.
Mar 25, 2009
Gina
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This book will challenge the way you look at your ministry, your job, your family... your life. If you don't have 'IT', you desperately want 'IT'.
Jan 29, 2009
Chris
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This book is a quick read and is packed with great reminders of what it means to have "it". I highly recommend it for church and ministry leaders.
Oct 14, 2011
Luke
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Very quick read, and a lot to recommend it. The early chapter on having a clear vision is like Andy Stanley's "Visioneering" but just a chapter.
Aug 02, 2011
Todd
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Awesome Book. But don't read this if you aren't ready to look deeply in the mirror.
Aug 09, 2011
Andy
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The concluding chapter hit me the hardest. I'm not "ruined" in the right ways.
Sep 26, 2009
Crystal
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This is one of those books that I think anyone in church leadership should read. If you are on a church staff, a church council, a ministry team, or an active member of any congregation, this book should be added to your Must Read list. Craig Groeschel does an incredible job in this book of being brutally honest about what it takes to become a church that has it. It is never defined, but when reading the book, you know exactly what it is. It is something that no words can illustrate, describ
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Feb 12, 2009
Kevin
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"It" only happens when you have a passion for completely the mission of Christ: making disciples.
Jan 21, 2009
Kristi
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This is a good quick read for anyone in ministry. Not too heavy, at times very funny, and extremely helpful. The profiles were also good to see how other churches function.
Apr 03, 2009
Carolyn
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Lively discussion about what contributes to churches with "it" - spirit, life, excitement about Jesus.
