zac | November 1, 2009
I had the great pleasure of hanging out with my friend and pastor, Perry Noble at the Clemson game yesterday. We got to hang out in the West End Zone, in the locker room, and then we watched the game from the sideline. I am quite excited and very grateful for the opportunity to experience [...]
zac | October 7, 2009
I had the great privilege of sitting in on Perry Noble’s lab session at Catalyst 2009 this morning. I am continually amazed that I get to work under his leadership and do ministry with him. Perry talked about VISION and referenced Paul’s story in Acts 26. Here are my notes:
1. Vision starts with an accurate [...]
zac | March 8, 2009
In a recent staff meeting, Perry exhorted us to focus. “Distraction leads to destruction.” In the past few weeks since that meeting, I have really enjoyed reflecting on this concept. If we are focused, we are efficient. When we are distracted, we succumb to destruction.
Remember the story of Peter walking on the water in [...]
zac | February 16, 2009
zac | February 2, 2009
Something super cool happened last month at NewSpring. I was able to join Perry’s coaching network for an all-day trek through a couple of chapters of Nehemiah. A few days later, at our monthly staff meeting, Perry took us through the first chapter of Nehemiah. I learned enough to write a small (or maybe not-so-small) [...]
zac | January 12, 2009
I am reading a book called Axiom by Bill Hybels. My mother gave it to me for Christmas — because she loves me. I like the portable proverb style of content — it is absurdly easy to read and retain. The cross-references at the end of each chapter are also cool. (It slightly bothers me [...]
zac | December 8, 2008
I suddenly found myself, with some fellow staff members, at another lunch with Perry. This time it was at Cracker Barrel. I do not take for granted that I am able to hang out with Perry “Just Perry” Noble. It is a sweet time of open and honest conversation with a hefty dose of humor [...]
zac | November 24, 2008
I was fortunate to be able to participate in a leadership lunch with Perry a few days ago. These are lunches where Perry takes about eight employees out to eat and talk about leadership. Anything goes: we are allowed to ask him whatever we want regarding leadership. Many things were discussed during the lunch, but [...]
