Heather Larson

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.

Despite the elder board asking him to wait, Steve Carter announced today that he has resigned from Willow Creek Church, effective immediately. Carter cites a disagreement with the way the elders have handled the allegations against founding pastor Bill Hybels.