Every once in a while progressive-leaning site Patheos has a story worth reading. Like this one titled, Farewell, Willow Creek: Where the “Regular” Churches Can Go From Here, by Jonathan Aigner. I share it here because it captures the frustration held by so many who came out of the seeker-friendly Continue Reading
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Disgraced Hybels faces new sexual misconduct allegations
The controversy over Bill Hybels’ behavior during his reign at Willow Creek Church and his Global Leadership Summit is apparently worse than anyone could have imagined. New allegations of sexual misconduct against Hybels came to light this past Sunday, prompting his successor at Willow Creek to step down and more Continue Reading
Willow Creek’s “The Practice” blends New Age & Catholic mysticism
A Catholic priest and a New Ager walk into Willow Creek… No, it’s not a joke waiting for a punchline. It’s an experiment called The Practice, and it’s the brainchild of Pastor Bill Hybels’ son-in-law, Aaron Niequist. Niequist is also the Worship Pastor at Willow Creek Community Church, and he Continue Reading
An Open Letter to all 82 Willow Creek Association Churches in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin pastor recently wrote to churches across his state with a WCA (Willow Creek Association) affiliation. If you live in Wisconsin, there is a good chance your pastor has received this letter. You may want to ask him what he and his elders think about this: June 30, 2015 Continue Reading