Catalyst Track: The Unreasonable Leader // Day Three

This track comes from an article written by Craig Groeschel entitled, The Unreasonable Leader.

 

Not long ago I was having a conversation with Jerry Hurley, one of our key staff members. I was asking Jerry if he could pull off something that, although extremely challenging, could potentially make a huge difference in our church. Knowing I was asking a lot, I apologized. “I’m sorry if I’m being unreasonable.”

 

“Don’t apologize!” he said, practically interrupting me. Grinning ear to ear, he said, “I love it when you’re unreasonable. That’s what makes our church great!”

 

Obviously, no one wants to work for a leader who is always unreasonable. But the best leaders know when to push limits, dream bigger dreams, demand more, and pursue results most people believe aren't possible.

 

There’s a time to be an unreasonable leader.

 

Have you tended to take the easy road in your leadership? In this 3-day track, Craig encourages you to think about how big you’re willing to dream, what risks you’re willing to take and what adventures you want to embark on. Over the next few days, Craig will outline four mindset shifts to help transition from a leader who plays it safe, to one who is willing to step out in unreasonable faith.

 

Ready? 

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DAY 3 – Prayerful Action

 

#3. Action brings more progress than thinking.

I’m not saying you shouldn’t think. I’m just suggesting that you start acting earlier. I prefer a bias toward active mistakes rather than passive mistakes. Andy Stanley says, “It’s easier to educate a doer than to motivate a thinker.” Be a doer. You will likely make mistakes. But you can learn from mistakes. You will never know what’s possible until you try.

 

#4. Prayer power is better than people power.

You wouldn’t think I’d need to remind ministry leaders of this. But we can often be the worst at depending on ourselves and forgetting God. Dream big. Then pray bigger. If prayer isn’t necessary to accomplish your vision, then you’re not dreaming big enough!

 

So what are you waiting for? Do you see an opportunity? Someone needs to do something about it. It might as well be you. Dream unreasonable dreams. Attempt unreasonable things. Live with unreasonable faith. And watch God do more through you than you ever thought possible.

 

CHALLENGE:

 

Take an unreasonable step this week! What will it be?