What are your Summit Nuggets?

One of the reasons that I hear so many leaders love the Summit is the questions that it leaves you wrestling with. I was talking with a good friend of mine from Canada a few weeks ago debriefing this year's event and he called them nuggets. He said...

Posted 10 October 2007 04:15 PM by Kristen Aikman | 4 comment(s)

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What's been stirring in you since the Summit?

It's hard to believe that it has been a full month since the Summit. We have been blown away by the stories of lives and leadership impacted by our time together in August. Our constant prayer is that you clearly hear God's call for you and that...

Posted 18 September 2007 11:51 AM by Ray Pelletier | 10 comment(s)

Message for you from Bill & Melinda Gates

During the Summit planning sessions, a couple of names that kept coming up as potential faculty members were Bill and Melinda Gates. We all thought that they would add huge value to the Summit experience. Bill Gates could speak about leadership issues...

Posted 05 September 2007 12:51 PM by Jim Mellado | 3 comment(s)

Still Haven't Found What You're Looking For?

I hope you had a fun and restful Labor Day weekend with family and friends and are geared up for the kickoff of another great ministry year. Many of you have been asking for help in finding resources in the Online Experience of the Summit that will help...

Posted 04 September 2007 03:17 PM by Ray Pelletier | 3 comment(s)

Gary Schwammlein on the Global Leadership Summit

Gary Schwammlein is an unbelievable leader and one of the most inspiring people at the Willow Creek Association. Gary worked for 28 years in the marketplace before leaving its financial benefits 11 years ago to work in ministry fulltime. Since then he...

Posted 22 August 2007 02:17 PM by Kristen Aikman | no comments

Filed under: 2007, SOE, Leadership, Session9, Summit

Behind the Scenes of "Fast Forward"

Many of you have been asking about Fast Forward - the video segment from Bill's opening session of the Summit. Fast Forward is a fusion of poetry and music and image to explore and celebrate the dream of the Church - Past, Present, & Future. Its...

Posted 17 August 2007 12:31 PM by Ray Pelletier | 8 comment(s)

Brian McLaren Responds to Session 10

Much of my life and ministry have been profoundly influenced and shaped by Bill Hybels and Brian McLaren . Bill Hybels inspired in me an Acts 2 vision for what the church is supposed to be that has haunted and blessed me since my very first day of ministry...

Posted 11 August 2007 07:27 PM by Ray Pelletier | 6 comment(s)

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Dave Ferguson Responds to Session 9

Dave Ferguson is back to share another session reaction, and once again, he displays his expertise at working through complexity and getting down to the simple and essential truths. That's exactly the power that Dave shares in his latest book, The...

Posted 11 August 2007 07:13 PM by Ray Pelletier | 3 comment(s)

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Chris Brooks Responds to Session 7

At Willow, we are honored to know and occasionally get to collaborate with guest blogger Chris Brooks. He is a redemptive force in a world where bridges fail. He is passionate about connecting, training, and developing emerging Christian leaders. He is...

Posted 11 August 2007 07:01 PM by Ray Pelletier | 3 comment(s)

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Craig Groeschel Responds to Session 9

I had a chance to visit Craig Groeschel 's church, LifeChurch.tv , last year before his talk at the A2 Conference . When I met Craig, I was struck by how passionate and focused he was. His willingness to take risks and try new things in sharing the...

Posted 11 August 2007 03:19 PM by Kristen Aikman | 11 comment(s)

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Efrem Smith Responds to Session 8

Efrem Smith is an anointed leader and preacher. His thoughts and sermons drop like truth bombs. He has a prophet's passion and calling to be about reconciliation between people, between races, and the Church. Because of our friendship and partnership...

Posted 11 August 2007 02:56 PM by Ray Pelletier | 2 comment(s)

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Shauna Niequist Responds to Session 7

We've invited Shauna Niequist to be a guest blogger for John Ortberg's session on A Leader's Greatest Fear. It's no surprise that one of Shauna's favorite books is Anne Lamott's Traveling Mercies . Shauna & Anne share a real...

Posted 11 August 2007 02:08 PM by Ray Pelletier | 5 comment(s)

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ONE Step to Take Now

Coming out of the Richard Curtis interview, my mind is racing. Bill's comments, Brian McLaren's thoughts...not to mention what I feel God is saying to me. There are so many things we can do, so many things our churches can do and/or re-think....

Posted 11 August 2007 01:59 PM by Kristen Aikman | 2 comment(s)

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Brian McLaren Responds to Session 8

Brian McLaren is out to change the world. In 2008, he is launching the "Everything Must Change" tour based on his newest book, Everything Must Change: Jesus, Global Crises, and a Revolution of Hope . In it, he calls people to a deep shift in...

Posted 11 August 2007 01:42 PM by Kristen Aikman | 2 comment(s)

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Comment Here On Session 10

We're back with Kirk Franklin to kick off the last session of the 2007 Leadership Summit. What an amazing experience the last two days have been! I can't wait to hear how Bill wraps it all up. We've loved your comments and engagement with...

Posted 11 August 2007 11:08 AM by Ray Pelletier | 44 comment(s)

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