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The Healing of Willow Creek
Misguided loyalty harmed this historic congregation. True loyalty can redeem it.
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- Aug 8,
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Willow Creek Elders and Pastor Heather Larson Resign over Bill Hybels
Church leaders apologize to Nancy Ortberg, Nancy Beach, Vonda Dyer, and other women with accusations: “We have no reason not to believe you.” - Aug 7,
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Rwanda Restricts Fasting as 8,000 Churches Closed
New law requires pastors to obtain theology degrees and forbids urging lengthy fasts. - Aug 5,
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Hybels Heir Quits Willow as New Accusations Arise Before Global Leadership Summit
Teaching pastor Steve Carter resigns after New York Times article; GLS had already lost 111 host sites. - Aug 3,
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Bethel Church Survives Redding Carr Fire, But Still Faces Heat
Social media debate on intersection of disaster relief and theology echoes Osteen-Harvey episode.
John Inazu: Why I’m Still Confident About ‘Confident Pluralism’The past two years have only strengthened my belief that tolerance, humility, and patience can help heal our fractious public life.
So, What Comes After Church Growth?Characteristics of the Church Growth Movement itself present challenges to church multiplication.
Onward Christian SuperheroesTwo of Netflix’s Marvel heroes arise out of their respective Christian cultures.
John Piper Changed ‘Great Is Thy Faithfulness.’ Experts Weigh In.Reformed tweaks to Methodist hit raise the question: Should hymns keep the theological orientation of their authors?
Moms Who Miscarry Benefit from Going to Church, Research ShowsNational study ties church participation to improved mental health after a miscarriage.
Renewing Your Church: The Power of RevitalizationThere is nothing more exciting than a ministry that demonstrably requires the resurrection power of Jesus Christ from day one.
The Bill Hybels News Isn’t Just Another Pastor Sex ScandalWillow Creek changed how Americans do church. What happens now?
‘Christopher Robin’ Is Childhood Revisited ... and ResoldThe keepers of our nostalgia want to peddle it to us again and again.
Learning to See Your Single NeighborThe more the church recognizes our worth, the better we can integrate into the church.
What We Lose When Hymnbooks DisappearTangible objects of faith play an essential role in binding a community of believers together.
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