Hybels steps down from Willow Creek following allegations of misconduct
Source: Chicago Tribune
Forty-two years after founding one of the nations most influential evangelical megachurches, the Rev. Bill Hybels told his congregation Tuesday night that he would step down from the helm of Willow Creek Community Church six months ahead of schedule.
His departure comes less than a month after a Chicago Tribune investigation disclosed that Hybels had been the subject of inquiries by church leaders into claims that he ran afoul of church teachings by engaging in inappropriate behavior with women in his congregation including employees allegedly spanning decades. The inquiries had cleared Hybels.
At times choking back tears, Hybels told the somber crowd at a hastily called meeting at the churchs main campus in South Barrington that, while he continued to enjoy support from within his congregation, the controversy was proving to be a distraction from the churchs mission and work.
Referring to his wife, he said, It has been extremely painful for Lynne and I to see this controversy continue to be a distraction.
Read more: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-hybels-willow-creek-resigns-20180410-story.html
Not to worry; I understand god is very forgiving about these sorts of things...
True Blue American
(17,984 posts)About his wifes feelings ?
Too little, too late and it is not the medias fault.
marble falls
(57,083 posts)his book about his 'redemption' will be on the racks of WalMart and finer Christian bookstores near you, soon.
True Blue American
(17,984 posts)No way. I have had my fill of Evangelical Preachers.
marble falls
(57,083 posts)mahina
(17,658 posts)The Reverend William Barber Talks to David Remnick About Morality and Politics
https://www.wnyc.org/story/reverend-william-barber-talks-david-remnick-about-morality-and-politics/
True Blue American
(17,984 posts)Democrats walked away from Religion. They just walked away from that part of Religion that was full of hypocracy. They dwell on abortion, gays, then got in bed with the NRA.
I am sorry, I do not want to listen to those who put Right Wing Politics, love of money and hate of those who do not accept their views,or I am bad.
I now go to a Church that teaches inclusion, love and caring about your fellow man. They changed the old ways of thinking that was set in stone,turned sour.
mahina
(17,658 posts)Encouraged by his perspective, as its in agreement with your perspective.
Cheers.
True Blue American
(17,984 posts)I have seen Rev. Barber many times. Usually on MSNBC!
mahina
(17,658 posts)Ive listened a few times, and shared, I guess obviously. He lifts my heart.