“the megachurches that have surpassed Willow Creek have done so by perfecting what Hybels and Willow Creek started in 1975. A good many other megachurch pastors have followed Hybels into ignominy, having broken the trust of people who got them there.” - C.Leaders
“After months of delays in the process, the church’s interim pastor announces plans to resign.” - Christianity Today
“The elders: There is ‘a fracture in our church marked by disbelief, confusion, fear, and hurt.’” - Christianity Today
“Disciplinary action would be recommended were Hybels still pastoring Willow Creek Community Church (WCCC), the Willow Creek Independent Advisory Group (IAG) said in its report.” - BPNews
“Megachurch pastor ‘accelerates’ October retirement weeks after former colleagues went public with misconduct allegations.” CToday
“I want to speak to all the people around the country that have been misled … for the past four years and tell them in my voice, in as strong a voice as you’ll allow me to tell it, that the charges against me are false. There still to this day is not evidence of misconduct on my part.” CToday
“We’re welcoming two tested, respected leaders who embrace our values to assume roles that fit their unique gifts and talents,” Hybels said.
