unleash conference: general session two

Here are some of my notes from the second general session of the Unleash Conference at NewSpring Church in Anderson, SC.

Perry Noble, senior pastor, spoke on "The Leadership Challenge."

"Myth: growing a church is all about style." Wrong...if a church grows, godly leadership is in place (and you'll find no exceptions).

Leadership Principles we learn from Moses:

1. Moses simply listened and obeyed.

"Leadership is as easy as listening to God."

"Time with God is the most important thing I do. Period."

"In Scripture, God never gave the vision to a committee. Your pastor is accountable to God." (Heb. 13:17)

"A personnel committee in a church? That's of Satan."

2. Moses didn't compromise the vision.

"Powerful people in your church will always try to alter your vision."

"As a pastor, I can't please everyone. I'd rather offend the people in the church seats than offend God (who gave us our vision). "

"We always talk about closing the 'back door' of a church. If the church is a body...then you need a back door. Maybe the problem with many churches today is that they're constipated."

"God will test every senior pastor with people who have money. What will be revealed is whether the pastor is a prostitute or a prophet."

3. Moses didn't try to do it all. (Numbers 11:14-17)

"Surround yourself with godly people.

"The best place to find people to staff your church is with the people already in your church--they own the vision." personal note: unless, of course, Tony Morgan is available (I guess there are exceptions to every rule).

4. Moses was willing to attempt the impossible.

"One of our biggest mistakes: we want a vision that's safe."

"What are you asking God for that's big?"

"If it's God's will, it's God's bill." (God isn't limited by a lack of $$$). "Don't use lack of money or resources as an excuse." Deut. 6:10-12

"Ask God for big things!" This means not asking for stuff that are my big things...he's talking about the things God lays on your heart.

If you're interested in the notes from the breakout sessions at Unleash, click here.