Bill Hybels

Of pastors and presidents

By Mark Silk — March 28, 2018
(RNS) — Why we overlook the immorality of both.

Willow Creek pastor Bill Hybels denies claims of inappropriate behavior

By RNS staff — March 23, 2018
(RNS) — The senior pastor of one of the nation's largest megachurches has been the subject of inquiries into allegations of inappropriate behavior with women in his congregation and on its staff.

How Shauna Niequist became successful by not trying to be

By Jonathan Merritt — August 19, 2016
Shauna refused to live in another's shadow. Going forward, her notable relatives may be known by their relation to her.

How Trump resembles many popular evangelical preachers (COMMENTARY)

By David P. Gushee — March 10, 2016
(RNS) Three ways the worldly Donald Trump dazzles many Christians by resembling their favorite preachers.

Donald Trump and the preachers he resembles

By David P. Gushee — March 9, 2016
How the worldly Donald Trump dazzles many Christians by resembling their favorite preachers.

Sweeping away the clutter: A Q&A with Bill Hybels on ‘Simplify’

By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — August 14, 2014
(RNS) Bill Hybels has written a new book, “Simplify: Ten Practices to Unclutter Your Soul,” focused on helping people take a hard look at their life choices.

There’s something in the air: Grace

By Cathleen Falsani — August 1, 2013
(RNS) Rather than a Third Great Awakening I believe we are standing in the threshold of a Great Grace Awakening.

Evangelical group proposes code of ethics for pastors

By Chris Lisee — June 15, 2012

WASHINGTON (RNS) The National Association of Evangelicals is urging pastors to unite under a consistent code of ethics. NAE leadership says the code will provide uniform guidance to church leaders across 40 denominations. By Chris Lisee.

NEWS PROFILE: Trend-Setting Evangelical Pastor Utilizes Research, Humor, to Grow Huge Flock

By RNS Blog Editor — March 11, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service SOUTH BARRINGTON, Ill. _ The Rev. Bill Hybels stepped onto the stage at Willow Creek Community Church to give a sermon on money management. But the senior pastor of this trend-setting, Chicago-area congregation was not offering a fund-raising message asking the faithful to dig into their wallets to support a […]

TALKING WITH … A conversation with Willow Creek’s Bill Hybels

By RNS Blog Editor — January 1, 1997
Bill Hybels, 45, is the senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, the megachurch in South Barrington, Ill., that draws more than 16,000 people to its services each week. Hybels, author of the new book”The God You’re Looking For”(Thomas Nelson), spoke with RNS National Correspondent Adelle M. Banks recently on a wide range of topics, […]
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