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UPDATE: Willow Creek Leaders Resign: ‘Trust has been broken’ Over Bill Hybels Case

Several members of the Willow Creek leadership team are resigning over the mismanagement of the allegations against their leader, Bill Hybels.

Willow Creek Continues to Teach Church Leaders…This Time Through Failure

Surely they didn’t intend this, but Willow Creek is leading the charge on how to respond to the #churchtoo movement by giving us a real-life example of exactly what not to do.

This Is Why More People Identify as ‘Nones’

Simply put, most "nones" don’t believe the tenets of the faith.

How Calvinist Are the “New Calvinists,” Really?

While today’s young pastors are identified with John Calvin, it appears the 16th century French reformer hasn’t shaped the New Calvinists nearly as much as present day reformed teachers, such as Tim Keller, John Piper, and Al Mohler.

Update: Churches, Speakers Pull Out of GLS at the Last Minute

Although three keynote speakers have canceled and several partnering churches have pulled out, there is no conclusive evidence that this year’s Global Leadership Summit is being adversely affected by the controversy surrounding Bill Hybels.

The Megapopular Churches That Celebrity and Instagram Built

These "celebrity pastors" are friends to the stars, but they're also really good at social media. It's hard to tell which is making a bigger impact on their numbers.

How Progressives View Scripture (and Homosexuality in the Bible)

How can you read about homosexuality in the Bible and condone the practice? Adam Hamilton responds. The question isn't so much about your view on sexual orientation as it is about your view of Scripture.

New Investigation of Bill Hybels Announced in Wake of Latest Bombshell

One day after new allegations against Bill Hybels and the resignation of its teaching pastor, Willow Creek has announced an advisory council of Christian leaders from across the country will oversee an independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations that created the firestorm.