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Bill Hybels
Known worldwide for his work equipping and training Christian leaders, Bill Hybels is the visionary behind The Leadership Summit. He is passionate about empowering leaders to transform communities through the local church.
Hybels is the senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, and chairman of the board for the Willow Creek Association. He convened The Leadership Summit in 1995 following a God-given prompting to help develop the spiritual gift of leadership in the local church. A highly sought-after conference speaker on issues related to Christian leadership, Hybels is the best-selling author of more than 20 books including Courageous Leadership, The Volunteer Revolution, and, most recently, Holy Discontent.
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Vision to Die For
Bill Hybels convened The Leadership Summit in 1995 following a God-given prompting to help develop the spiritual gift of leadership in the local church. In 2007, Bill will once again deliver the opening and closing talks of the conference. His first session, A Vision to Die For, will empower leaders to create ownership in their churches and organizations.
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Bill Hybels
Known worldwide for his work equipping and training Christian leaders, Bill Hybels is the visionary behind The Leadership Summit. He is passionate about empowering leaders to transform communities through the local church.
Hybels is the senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, and chairman of the board for the Willow Creek Association. He convened The Leadership Summit in 1995 following a God-given prompting to help develop the spiritual gift of leadership in the local church. A highly sought-after conference speaker on issues related to Christian leadership, Hybels is the best-selling author of more than 20 books including Courageous Leadership, The Volunteer Revolution, and, most recently, Holy Discontent.
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Next Steps
Process Question for Teams:
To what extent does your team, church or organization truly own your vision? Why do you think that is?
Process Question for Individuals:
What is your personal stake in the vision, or put another way, are you a hireling or are you an owner of the vision? Why?
For more processing questions like these, reserve your copy of The Leadership Summit 2007 Team Edition on DVD.
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Session One Videos
A Lutheran Pastor Responds
Dean Hess of Zion Clear Lake Lutheran reflects on his impressions of Bill's message and how he will apply them back home in Iowa.
A Lutheran Pastor Responds
Dean Hess of Zion Clear Lake Lutheran reflects on his impressions of Bill's message and how he will apply them back home in Iowa.
Thoughts from a South African Pastor
South African pastor John Maloma reflects on how he was inspired and how he will apply what he heard from Bill on his continent.
A Vision to Die For with Bill Hybels Session 1 Highlights
Highlights of Session 1, A Vision to Die For with Bill Hybels, at the 2007 Leadership Summit.
Bill's Vision for the Summit
Sr. Pastor Bill Hybels reminds us of his vision for The Leadership Summit.
Fast Forward (highlight)
A short clip of "Fast Forward," the music element about church history featured in session 1 of the 2007 Leadership Summit.
A Leader's Reflection on Session 1
Executive Director of Willow Creek Association UK and Ireland Graeme Paris shares his reflections on Bill Hybels' opening session at the 2007 Leadership Summit.
Why I'm Excited About Session 1
Dave Wright, executive director of church support services for the Willow Creek Association, shares why he is looking forward to Bill Hybels' opening session at the 2007 Leadership Summit.
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Bill Hybels' Leadership Must-Readsfrom Kristen AikmanI get the honor of sharing with you this year's reading list from Bill Hybels.
As many of you know, Bill is an avid reader of books on leadership, and every year people ask for the top leadership books he has read. So, here it is below; enjoy sifting through it.
Before you start, though, what is the top leadership book you have read over the last year? We all want to know!
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Posted at Friday, August 10, 2007 10:37:00 AM Comments (25) Email This
Bob Merritt Responds to Session 1from Kristen AikmanHi, it's Kristen again! I'm excited to introduce the first of our guest bloggers to you. We have invited some awesome leaders and influencers to offer their thoughts on each of our sessions. We are honored to have their perspectives, and we invite you to share your own comments as well. Let me introduce to you Bob Merritt. He has been the senior pastor of Eagle Brook Church since 1991, leading
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Posted at Thursday, August 09, 2007 6:20:00 PM Comments (11) Email This
Comment Here On Session 1
from Ray Pelletier
Welcome everyone! We are so glad the Summit is finally here, and we want you to play a big part of this year's event. Each session you'll be invited to post your thoughts and reactions LIVE as the Summit is happening in this space. So, the music is pumping and we're just getting underway... now all we need is you to dive in, and let us know your reaction as things are happening.
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Posted at Thursday, August 09, 2007 9:04:00 AM Comments (160) Email This
Getting the Most out of the Summit
from Kristen Aikman
Hello to everyone joining us this year at the Summit. I know there are a lot of newbies to the Summit, so I thought I would throw out a few ideas to help you make the most of your time (and not a bad reminder for veterans either). Our hope is that each session really messes with you - that the ideas and concepts that are presented challenge the
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Posted at Thursday, August 09, 2007 8:09:00 AM Comments (28) Email This
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