What is It?

In his book, “How Churches and Leaders Can Get IT and Keep IT” Craig Groeschel explains that ‘IT’ is that unexplainable ‘something’ that creates health, life and growth.
It is what God does through a rare combination of these qualities found in his people:
- Passion for his presence
- A deep craving to reach the lost
- Sincere integrity
- Spirit-filled faith
- Down-to-earth humility
- Brokenness

How Churches and Leaders Can Get IT and Keep IT

I have just finished reading “How Churches and Leaders Can Get IT and Keep IT” by Craig Groeschel. It is a brilliant practical book on church leadership that I highly recommend. Craig is the founding and Senior Pastor of LifeChurch.tv which is a highly innovative church with dozens of weekly worship experiences in thirteen locations, including an internet campus!

Craig has a blog which is really thought provoking for those in ministry www.swerve.lifechurch.tv

I see Craig is speaking at Hillsong Conference this year so I am a bit disappointed I won’t be there. I would have loved to have heard him.

I will blog a few notes from my reading of his book over the next few days.

Dinner Party

We had a whole lot of people from church over for dinner the other night. It was great to get to know them a bit more. Luckily our dining room and table was big enough to hold everyone and the food!

Our Family

We have been welcomed by everyone here in Bari and have been adopted by a wonderful family; the Caito’s. Each Sunday we are invited into their home for their family lunch. The conversations over food last for hours and both are very enjoyable.

Bella Bambina

Kaira is growing very fast. In the past week she has learnt to sit up by herself. She would rather sit than be on her stomach so she doesn’t miss out on anything.
She is full of fun and laughter!
Kaira is now eating meat, carrot and potato mixed together with a little bit of fruit for dinner. She is sleeping about 11-12 hrs each night which is great.
Everyone here loves her and can’t get enough of her. Kaira gets a little overwhelmed when everyone is in her face but secretly we think she enjoys the attention.
She brings so much joy and life to our family!

Sunday

Last Sunday was the launch of the double services. The first service is an international service with the songs in Italian and English and the preaching in Italian & English and translated to French, the second is an Italian service.
Both services were full. The first was mixed with Nigerians and Italians.
There was a great feeling to both services and they are excited about the growth of the church.