Comments on: Willow Creek Association Addresses Bill Hybels Controversy at Opening of Global Leadership Summit (VIDEO) https://wthrockmorton.com/2018/08/09/willow-creek-association-addresses-bill-hybels-controversy-at-opening-of-global-leadership-summit-video/ A [retired] college psychology professor's observations about public policy, mental health, sexual identity, and religious issues Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:45:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: JFISCH https://wthrockmorton.com/2018/08/09/willow-creek-association-addresses-bill-hybels-controversy-at-opening-of-global-leadership-summit-video/#comment-97158 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:45:44 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com/?p=32992#comment-97158 “He seemed sorry for something…” Really? Please leave heart judgement to God and reserve man judgement for things like fruit. Recognize what an incredibly difficult position this is to navigate! It is easy to sit back and criticize soundbites, but asking God to illuminate how you can positively impact our brothers and sisters who are hurting would possibly yield restoration if led by the Holy Spirit. I listened to a few of the talks and am grateful for the tools of discipleship, encouragement, and mentoring. Why are we so upset that the conference went forward? Are failings and sinful grooves of some to be given the power to immobilize something positive? Do we know the motives of every speaker, organizer, leader, and financial backer? If your reaction stems from never finding value in this large church summit, then don’t participate. It is not for you. The gospel was shared multiple times. That alone is valuable to someone. You don’t have to support or listen – just don’t tear down. When I am frustrated with my church, the Holy Spirit reminds me that these people love Jesus. This brings everything back to center.

]]> By: Voice-from-the-womb https://wthrockmorton.com/2018/08/09/willow-creek-association-addresses-bill-hybels-controversy-at-opening-of-global-leadership-summit-video/#comment-97144 Sat, 11 Aug 2018 21:03:20 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com/?p=32992#comment-97144 In reply to MyPetSlug.

I think the word is patronizing. Why in the world would an organization with the issues on display now think that it can minister meaningfully to women (except possibly through tears and sackcloth/ashes)? What good thing does it really have to offer that can’t be found in some other ministry, or perhaps better, simply in the Bible itself?

]]> By: And I'm Cute, Too https://wthrockmorton.com/2018/08/09/willow-creek-association-addresses-bill-hybels-controversy-at-opening-of-global-leadership-summit-video/#comment-97139 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 21:35:34 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com/?p=32992#comment-97139 In reply to Jeff Miller.

Heh, heh! Wish I could ‘like’ this more than once.

]]> By: Living Liminal https://wthrockmorton.com/2018/08/09/willow-creek-association-addresses-bill-hybels-controversy-at-opening-of-global-leadership-summit-video/#comment-97124 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 03:19:31 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com/?p=32992#comment-97124 IMO, this guy just used a lot of words to distance himself from the church founded by Bill Hybels, and to tell us how great and important the summit founded by Bill Hybels still is. I was impressed by neither attempt.

]]> By: Jeff Miller https://wthrockmorton.com/2018/08/09/willow-creek-association-addresses-bill-hybels-controversy-at-opening-of-global-leadership-summit-video/#comment-97117 Thu, 09 Aug 2018 19:14:40 +0000 https://www.wthrockmorton.com/?p=32992#comment-97117 Makes me think of an old favorite…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3mC4485Ue0

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