Rediscovering Church: The Story and Vision of Willow Creek Community Church
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Book Overview
Rediscovering Church is the candid story of Willow Creek Community Church's phenomenal growth, from 100 members meeting in a Palatine, Illinois, movie theater to its present Sunday morning attendance... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0310593204
ISBN13:9780310593201
Release Date:January 1995
Publisher:Zondervan Publishing Company
Length:213 Pages
Weight:1.18 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.5" x 9.5"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
The story of WIllow Creek- warts & all-Lynne can write, too!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This is the exhilirating, confusing, honest, hindsight-influenced story of one of the largest churches in America. It is also not a "how to" book, but a "how we did it- don't copy us" book. The Hybels, like Rick Warren, open up and show their warts (maybe a little more so than Warren), but also share the excitement, tragedy and wonder of God's work in suburban Chicago. A must for anyone wanting to grow a church- new, old or ancient!
A New Church Model? No...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I have read the reviews, and understand that some people do not agree with the book's principles. That leaves plenty of room for those who do. I have been a part of large, dry churches that people seemed to flock to, only to find out that few people indeed were flocking. Why? The preaching wasn't connecting with "Unchurched Harry and Mary". If you want to see how a church impacts the local population, and beyond, read this book at least twice.
This is Church
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I have been a student of the church for the past eight years, and a few years ago I started reading Acts looking for principles to guide the church into the 21st Century. Then I read 'Rediscovering Church,' and I was amazed by the parallels. Much attention has been given to the "Seeker Philosophy" of Willow Creek, yet this book points to the heart of their growth!
You gotta read it
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
In a series of vignettes worth the price of the whole book, Bill & Lynne Hybels describe the activities that make up 'church' - a series of people caring for each other, reaching out to hurt, lonely and lost people, showing grace and love. To read this book is to see the work of a Mighty God - a God who provides us with a vision that cannot be accomplished in our own power. It's only through the resources and power of God that something like Willow Creek can be created. Over and over again, you see the picture of the Hybels' trying to hang on, making decisions based on their understanding of what God is leading them to do, decisions that are echoing throughout the modern Church. Were they all the "right" decision? Clearly not. Does everything Willow Creek stand for and propogate dovetail with my (and your) theology? Probably not. Is God at work in South Barrington? Read the book. Steven Smith
What a vision to have of what the church should be!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
Lynne and Bill describe their vision and calling to build a new type of church . One that centres on leading unchurched to the church and to Christ. I believe that even small church's such as my own can benefit greatly from their insight on how to relate to today's people. Their hurts and struggles are also presented candidly for our protection
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