Lead Like It Matters: 7 Leadership Principles for a Church That Lasts

Written by Craig Groeschel

Narrated by Craig Groeschel

Read by the author.

*Note: Lead Like It Matters is a completely revised and updated version of the book previously published as It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It.*

Discover the secret to igniting a life-giving, soul-transforming, people-inspiring movement in your organization, church, or ministry--and the trick to keeping the momentum going.

In Lead Like It Matters, New York Times bestselling author and pastor Craig Groeschel shares the transformative insights he's learned about how to effectively build a thriving, enduring ministry and organization.

Using the leadership skills he's mastered as the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church--one of the largest churches in the world and an organization that Glassdoor has named a #1 U.S. Best Place to Work--he combines straight talk and wry honesty with biblical and leadership principles to equip you to:

• Recognize when your organization or ministry has the indefinable but tangible "it" that leads to success
• Identify and implement seven leadership principles for a church that lasts
• Ignite a fire in your team to leave behind "what we've always done" for the meaningful ministry you know is possible
• Discover the three areas every leader must master for success

 

Discussion questions and accompanying visuals are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

Praise for Lead Like It Matters:

"My friend Craig Groeschel is the visionary and pioneer of America's largest church. In Lead Like It Matters, he's generous enough to share the most important lessons he's learned along the way. This isn't just an insightful and interesting book; it's a game-changing guide to leading with purpose."

--Steven Furtick, lead pastor, Elevation Church; New York Times bestselling author, Crash the Chatterbox, Greater, and (Un)Qualified

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Aug 2, 2022
• ISBN: 9780310362852

Craig Groeschel

New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel is the founding and senior pastor of Life.Church, which created the free YouVersion Bible App and is one of the largest churches in the world. He has written more than fifteen books and hosts the top-ranking Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. He speaks regularly for the Global Leadership Network, which reaches hundreds of thousands of leaders around the world annually. Craig and his wife, Amy, live in Oklahoma. Connect with Craig at www.craiggroeschel.com.

Reviews for Lead Like It Matters

[aly21niko · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

So, I’m confused, are you saying you don’t know that the “it” you’re looking for is a “He” that it is the Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit; His Anointing ? … calling it “it”, I can’t keep listening. It’s not anything you said.. it’s your closeness with God, people individual closeness to God and His Spirit, The Filling of His Spirit in those churches, in the people that you call “it”. People can fake their works, but lose the filling of the Spirit. I recommend to read “The Baptism of the Holy Spirit” by R.A. Torrey

[Kyle Cast · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a book. Thank you for the gift and the recognition of IT

[Javier Castillo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

If I could give it 6 stars I would. Great material shared, pastor Craig. Your books are filled with such simple yet profound practical information. Wat to go!

[Tom Jacobsen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Life changing book! Thank you, Craig Groeschel For your transparency, honesty, and writing this book. This is a must for everyone in leadership.

[Dustin Oliver · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Best book on church leadership from the best leader in the church! 10 stars!

[Rebecca Zahrte · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amazing! So insightful and authentic! Thank you for sharing your experience and insights!

[Andrew Bixler · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Craig is open and vulnerable, inspiring and visionary as he helps all of us leaders to find and keep it.

[Casey · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Brilliant book and so encouraging to get leading at the next level post covid where many have pulled back.

[Christian Graciela Saldaña Ruiz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It is both inspiring and convicting. It's a must read for any leader wanting to grow and see God's work in his life and congregation.