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Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter has done more since retiring from the office of president than most people accomplish in a lifetime. The author of more than 20 books, he is recognized worldwide for his leading work in conflict resolution, diplomacy, and humanitarian work.
Jimmy Carter served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He is founder of The Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, which works to promote peace, health, and human rights across the globe. A Sunday school teacher at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, are also well known as volunteers for Habitat for Humanity. Among his many books is An Hour Before Daylight, in which he recounts his Depression-era boyhood on a Georgia farm before the civil rights movement. |
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Building Humanity
Bill Hybels sat down with President Carter this spring in Atlanta, and with incredible graciousness, Carter offered his thoughts about the issue he says threatens our society’s health more than any other: the growing chasm between the rich and the poor. This session will feature that videocast interview, entitled Building Humanity.
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Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter has done more since retiring from the office of president than most people accomplish in a lifetime. The author of more than 20 books, he is recognized worldwide for his leading work in conflict resolution, diplomacy, and humanitarian work.
Jimmy Carter served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He is founder of The Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, which works to promote peace, health, and human rights across the globe. A Sunday school teacher at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, are also well known as volunteers for Habitat for Humanity. Among his many books is An Hour Before Daylight, in which he recounts his Depression-era boyhood on a Georgia farm before the civil rights movement. |
Resources related to Session 9
| "The Audacity of Love, Part 2" message by Bill Hybels (Available on CD, MP3, cassette, and PDF) |
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| "Why Poverty?" message by Bill Hybels (Available on CD, MP3, cassette, and PDF) |
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| "Why War?" message by Bill Hybels (Available on CD, MP3, cassette, and PDF) |
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| "The Life Cycle of a Leader" Leadership Summit 2006 talk by Bill Hybels (Available on CD and DVD) |
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| "The Leadership Summit on Developing Leaders" (Available on CD) |
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Next Steps
Process Question for Teams:
Growing up in rural Georgia, President Carter was exposed to blatant racism from an early age, but he has made it a mission to try to eradicate that discrimination in our society. Churches remain some of the most segregated places that exist in the US and the world. What is your church or ministry doing to help address the issue of racial reconciliation?
Process Question for Individuals:
President Carter explained that he never changed his character or basic approach to life as he transitioned from role to role in his business and political career, but he did commit to learning as much as he could as he prepared for his most important role as president. On your own, think about your transition into your current leadership role and answer the following questions: What intentional steps did you take to prepare for the role, and how did they help you succeed? What do you wish you would have done differently? Is there something that you can commit to do differently in the future?
For more processing questions like these, reserve your copy of The Leadership Summit 2007 Team Edition on DVD.
Bonus
To explore concrete ways that your church can respond more effectively to the problem of poverty and the gap between the rich and the poor, register to attend the Global AIDS and Poverty Forum this October.
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Resources from Jimmy Carter
Resources related to Session 9
| "The Audacity of Love, Part 2" message by Bill Hybels (Available on CD, MP3, cassette, and PDF) |
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| "Why Poverty?" message by Bill Hybels (Available on CD, MP3, cassette, and PDF) |
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| "Why War?" message by Bill Hybels (Available on CD, MP3, cassette, and PDF) |
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| "The Life Cycle of a Leader" Leadership Summit 2006 talk by Bill Hybels (Available on CD and DVD) |
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| "The Leadership Summit on Developing Leaders" (Available on CD) |
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Programming Resources
None Available at this time.
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Session Nine Videos
A Pastor's Recap
Mark Schulz from Trinity Lutheran recaps his learnings from Session 9 and how he will apply them at his church in Illinois.
A Pastor's Recap
Mark Schulz from Trinity Lutheran recaps his learnings from Session 9 and how he will apply them at his church in Illinois.
Compassion Int'l Responds
President Mark Hanlon, from Compassion International, reflects on how what he heard from Jimmy Carter applies to his ministry.
A Baptist Response from Dan Yeary
Dan Yeary of North Phoenix Baptist in Arizona shares how he plans to apply what he learned in Session 9.
Evangelical Application in Sweden
Britta Bolmanas reflects on how her learnings from Session 9 will apply at Mission Evangelical Church in Sweden.
Application at Bracknell Family Church, UK
Ben Davies shares how he will apply what he heard in Session 9 at Bracknell Family Church in the UK.
Bill's Reminder for Leaders
Willow Creek Community Church Senior Pastor Bill Hybels challenges our perceptions on who we can learn from.
Building Humanity with Jimmy Carter Session 9 Highlights
Building Humanity: An Exclusive Interview with President Jimmy Carter, at the 2007 Leadership Summit.
Nancy Ortberg's Reflection on Session 9
Church leadership consultant Nancy Ortberg shares her reflections on Bill Hybels' videocast interview with President Jimmy Carter at the 2007 Leadership Summit.
Why I'm Excited About Session 9
Greg Hawkins, executive pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, shares why he is looking forward to Bill Hybels' videocast interview with President Jimmy Carter at the 2007 Leadership Summit.
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Gary Schwammlein on the Global Leadership Summitfrom Kristen AikmanGary 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 has been opening doors and resourcing countries around the world as the executive vice president for WCA International. He lives what he believes with passion and with energy that never quits. Read More >Posted at Wednesday, August 22, 2007 2:17:00 PM Comments (0) Email This
Dave Ferguson Responds to Session 9from Ray PelletierDave 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 Big Idea. Dave knows that churches can bombard people with so many little ideas that they can miss the big idea. Many church leaders can't stop talking about how this book has changed their outlook and is beginning to make a difference in their churches. You can learn more about Dave, Community Christian Church (where he is the senior pastor), or New Thing (a network for church planting and multi-site churches) on his blog Velocity.Read More >Posted at Saturday, August 11, 2007 7:13:00 PM Comments (3) Email This
Craig Groeschel Responds to Session 9from Kristen AikmanI 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 gospel was unbelievable. It felt like he would literally do anything to help somebody know Jesus, even risking what other people thought of him. Read More >Posted at Saturday, August 11, 2007 3:19:00 PM Comments (15) Email This
Comment Here On Session 9from Ray PelletierWelcome to day 3 of the Summit. I hope you are feeling like you actually are at the top of a summit right now -- maybe a little out of breath from the rush of hard-hitting content, maybe a little light headed from taking it all in -- but seeing clearly and enjoying a new perspective on your leadership and maybe even your life
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Posted at Saturday, August 11, 2007 8:59:00 AM Comments (251) Email This
Getting the Most out of the Summitfrom 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 (30) Email This
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