ICC 2006 Session 5+: Perry Noble
Right after Mark Batterson wrapped up, Perry Noble took the platform. Among other things in his introductory comments, he challenged the pastors in the room to get rid of their pastor’s hair. Then Perry dove right in and challenged church leaders to take action. He started telling the story of NewSpring Church in Anderson, South Carolina. I wish I could detail the story for you. I can’t. I was laughing too hard. I couldn’t type. You’ll have to buy the message and hear it for yourself.
He shared four thoughts on how we can impact our communities:
- Engage — Church should be fun. If the message isn’t empty, we should get excited telling people about it.
- Enlarge — We want to see the Kingdom of God grow. We’re going to be more concerned with who’s coming in the door than rather than who’s leaving the door. If you target the people no one else wants, you won’t be able to stop the growth of your church.
- Endure — A church is not effective when a pastor ministers to the people. A church is effective when the body ministers to the body. You’re successful as a pastor when people love Jesus, love others and depend on both…not the pastor.
- Enable — If God lays something on your heart, you go for it. But your passion is not my burden. We’ll empower them to accomplish what God lays on their heart.
It is so funny to read your posts and then read Mark Battersons. Both of you are giving play by plays at the conference. It’s like the next best thing to being there in stereo.
I was one of the lucky ones to be there. Perry was extremely hilarious and piercing. And he was encouraging and motivating. Thanks to all GCC guys and gals who put on one of the most beneficial conferences I have been to. Add some media breakout seminars and you have an even hotter event. Blessings.