Willow Creek has been plenty beaten up over their research and Reveal publication. Yet, Pastor Bill Hybels and the Willow team have been so instrumental in rethinking how to reach the unchurched these past 20 years. As attendance in traditional denominations began to plummet in the 70’s, Bill and others began the search to find effective ways [...]
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Strengths When Overused Become Weaknesses
Posted in Evolving Culture, Relevant Ministry, tagged Bill Hybels, Broadcast Age, Consumerism, James Twitchell, Reveal Publication, Seeker-Sensitive Model, Strengths, Television, Unchurched, Weaknesses, Willow Creek on May 16, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Stalled And Dissatisfied
Posted in Relevant Ministry, Three Relevant Ministry Responses, tagged ADHD Christians, Authentage, Bill Hybels, Christ-Centered Growth, connection, Consumerism, Creating a Covenant Community, Dissatisfaction, Incarnational ministry, Missional Ministry, Realness, Roots, Seeker-Sensitive Model, Self-Feeders, Three Relevant Ministry Responses, Willow Creek on May 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The most influential church in America, Willow Creek, is learning a sustainable ministry requires more than a “Seeker-Sensitive” model. The next few weeks I’ll explore what Willow and other ministry thought leaders are discovering. It’s apparent three “Relevant Ministry Responses” are emerging as vital for sustainable ministry in this “Digital Age”. The three are:
1) Christ [...]