Bill Hybels Archives - Stephen J Bedard

Should We Still Read Books by Ravi Zacharias, Jean Vanier, Etc.?

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 Stephen Bedard 2 Comments

A number of major Christian figures such as Ravi Zacharias, Jean Vanier, Bill Hybels and others have fallen. Some of these were prolific authors that were influential in their area of expertise. Should we still read their books or should we purge our personal libraries? This episode looks at these questions. Please support this podcast … Read More “Should We Still Read Books by Ravi Zacharias, Jean Vanier, Etc.?” »

Bill Hybels and James MacDonald: Are Megachurches the Problem?

February 14, 2019June 3, 2019 Stephen Bedard No Comments

Leadership and Ministry Blog

Ten years ago, if you looked at “celebrity pastors,” many would have considered Bill Hybels and James MacDonald to be as solid as they come. The expectation is that they would both finish well and that their organizations would continue strongly with a smooth transition to the next generation. And yet these two pastors of … Read More “Bill Hybels and James MacDonald: Are Megachurches the Problem?” »

1 Bad Response to Bill Hybels (and 3 Good Ones)

August 16, 2018May 6, 2019 Stephen Bedard No Comments

Leadership and Ministry Blog

As we sort through the mess with Billy Hybels and the situation at Willow Creek, there are any number of responses we could have. There are both good and bad responses that we could have. Don’t Respond This Way One bad response to Billy Hybels’ fall from the super-pastor hall of fame is to gloat. … Read More “1 Bad Response to Bill Hybels (and 3 Good Ones)” »

Should We Still Read Books by Bill Hybels?

August 9, 2018January 28, 2021 Stephen Bedard 3 Comments

Leadership and Ministry Blog

The situation at Willow Creek with former pastor Bill Hybels continues to deteriorate as reported in this recent article at Christianity Today. Bill Hybels was for a long time one of the superstars of Christian ministry. He has probably been one of the most influential pastors in the last twenty-five years. Unfortunately, just as he … Read More “Should We Still Read Books by Bill Hybels?” »

Evangelical Leaders, Abuse and Women

May 2, 2018October 12, 2020 Stephen Bedard No Comments

Leadership and Ministry Blog

My heart breaks at recent events with regard to major leaders within the evangelical movement and attitudes toward women. One of the most respected evangelical leaders in the past few decades has been Bill Hybels. He seemed to have the ideal ministry. He planted and successfully led his church and was about to retire after … Read More “Evangelical Leaders, Abuse and Women” »

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