OK, Rockers – if you are going with us to Unleash next month you are in for a treat. We just heard from Pastor Perry Noble of New Spring Church in Anderson, SC. He was so freaking hilarious – we were rolling the whole session! But he was also so insightful and I am yet again challenged beyond my ability to really comprehend right now. (If you want to go with us and haven’t registered yet, there is still room! Call Lori at the office or e-mail her and get signed up NOW! 910-602-5300 or lori@rockwilmington.com)
4th Session – Perry Noble –
• Matthew 17
• One of the biggest problems of leaders is being captivated by believing lies
• One of the lies we are tempted to believe is that what we do doesn’t matter
• Everything matters when it comes to what we are called to do
• Things that DO matter
1. Environments that we create – Matthew 17.1-3 – He took Peter, James and John into an environment where they could see Him in a different way. They understood that for the first time. It’s our job 52 Sunday every year to create an environment where people can experience Jesus like they never have before. It’s our job on Sunday to offer God the very best that we have.
2. Vision Matters – Matthew 17.4-5 – Peter didn’t have a vision to take this experience past the mountain. You can tell if your environment is exciting by the people walking in your doors. You’re only as deep as the last person you served. Listen to the one that He has given the vision to – God didn’t give vision to a committee – He gives it to the senior leader/pastor. (What happens if the back door of your body gets closed?)
3. Jesus Matters – It’s not our job to be “anti-anything” – it’s our job to be “pro-Jesus”. Matthew 17.8 “When they looked up, they saw no one but Jesus”
Abs of Steel 
Alright, I just read all your notes from C-3. I can totally see why your brain might be aching now. It is stuffed full of some very good stuff. I will go back and read all of this again tomorrow. Right now, all I can say is WOW.
I am so sorry that I will miss unleash.