Leadership

What are your Summit Nuggets?

Kristen Aikman — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:15:00 GMT

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...(read more)

What's been stirring in you since the Summit?

Ray Pelletier — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:51:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Message for you from Bill & Melinda Gates

Jim Mellado — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:51:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Ray Pelletier — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:17:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Gary Schwammlein on the Global Leadership Summit

Kristen Aikman — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:17:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Behind the Scenes of "Fast Forward"

Ray Pelletier — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:31:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Brian McLaren Responds to Session 10

Ray Pelletier — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:27:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Dave Ferguson Responds to Session 9

Ray Pelletier — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:13:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Chris Brooks Responds to Session 7

Ray Pelletier — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:01:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Craig Groeschel Responds to Session 9

Kristen Aikman — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 20:19:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Efrem Smith Responds to Session 8

Ray Pelletier — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:56:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Shauna Niequist Responds to Session 7

Ray Pelletier — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:08:00 GMT

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...(read more)

ONE Step to Take Now

Kristen Aikman — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 18:59:00 GMT

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....(read more)

Brian McLaren Responds to Session 8

Kristen Aikman — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 18:42:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Comment Here On Session 10

Ray Pelletier — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 16:08:00 GMT

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...(read more)