DISQUS

Brian Ayers · 1 year ago

I'm so glad that they've finally decided to set the record straight. Its got kind of old hearing those who have always opposed Willow's model take the Reveal study out of context to make their point. Thanks for covering this.

BTW thanks for visiting my blog the other day.

Robert F. · 1 year ago

It's about time! I've long known in my heart that Hybels felt that way. Having been to Willow a few times and knowing people who are involved there, I knew that the stories coming out were incongruent to what I had experienced firsthand. Plus, I found it curious that the stories did not quote Willow sources (always a dead give-away that some reporter didn't do their homework thoroughly). There's a reason why this church continually tops the charts as the country's Most Influential each year. With Hybels at the helm, I don't think the evangelical community has anything to worry about as far as this ship going off course. Their current mid-course adjustments that everyone keeps wanting to slam is just good old-fashioned business-sense! I wish all of our churches would do such introspection. Kudos to Willow for taking a stand on this -- and for setting the record straight. I look forward to more of these types of video responses!

Chris · 1 year ago

With the Willow Arts Conference starting on Wednesday this is good timing for them - they get the video out in time for it to make a little buzz and get some people talking before thousands of arts leaders from across the world gather in Chicago. It gives a platform for Nancy Beach or another Willow leader to stand at the conference and remind people of their commitment to reaching people who are far from God.

The leaders at Willow are not fools. They've seen everything written related to Reveal and were just waiting for the best time to respond.

Fred McKinnon · 1 year ago

I've gotta say - my respect for them is through the roof. First, to say "some things aren't working, and we're making adjustments". Second, to labor through criticism in love. Third, to come out and "set the record straight".

I'll be at Willow Creek's "Arise - Worship & Arts" conference next week and can't wait!

I say let the bloggers "get togetha" out there somehow!

For the Kingdom,
Fred McKinnon (Worship Director)
www.fredmckinnon.com

inWorship · 1 year ago

Haha, I just posted today about this as well.

I am really pleased to hear Bill respond and as Fred said, my respect just went up another notch.

Matt McKee · 1 year ago

And I thought you were going to tell us where in the world Gene Apple is. I guessed it had to do with Willow but I was way off on the actual subject. Thanks for keeping us posted on big news around the church world. It is also nice to see Bill seem more and more passionate.

ken · 1 year ago

This gets me even more stoked about going to the Arts Conference this year. I wonder what sort of follow up I should expect there?

Ben McPhaull · 1 year ago

I applaud Hybels for admitting that they could do better. Instead of questioning the ministry of Hybels and Willow Creek, I think this admission should serve as an opportunity for so many of us should make the same declaration.
We often seek to add to our fellowship but then forget to nourish the members who are already apart.