to this, the source of detailed information about the 1,000+ unreadable emails and Bill Hybels policy of not having email messages archived and his explanation of why comes from the initial Chicago Tribune article. Still not handled. She claims Bill Hybels brought up the incident in Hawaii about the ambien. For you cross land and sea to make a single convert, only to turn him into twice the Child of Hell as yourselves! I wonder if churches have convinced themselves of the same. Ok whats wrong with this picture?? Even worse, you can be shamed/shuned, and called lukewarm for your honest questioning of what you experienced/think. Wondering if the old frog in the pot was happening at the church, including John Ortberg. available around the clock along with staff present to awswer questions, etc. He needs nothing, needs none of us, but He loves us and makes us a part of His plan. I chose to focus on the positive, job well done, not the negative. This is centralized and IT probably has a means if necessary of reading the email (though it probably requires fairly high level authorization). @ dee: As I continued reading the thread, you did not sound at all like the person on Twitter. It came out that he had a child with one lady out of wedlock. Think of the reaction if this had gone to the media and by passed the elders. The new lead pastor discounts the claims of the betrayed and encourages the women of the church to believe differently. Steve Carter (Hybels hand picked teaching padtor) does not have the best reputation either. Like you, quite a few of us have spent years studying it deeply. Hybels condemned himself. 22 For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. He was the it guy on leadership in those circles for some reason. That ill advised letter by Jodi is one example. The whole church is in our thoughts and prayers. So your mind overrides your gut. Ever. The woman alleging an affair with Bill said that she was suicidal, both to Leanne and to Bill. January 28, 2020 8:39 pm. 18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Other women are coming forward. @ truthseeker00: But I can certainly tell when a guy does it to cop a feel. Such a horror of more revictimization. And people are actually saying Hybels being a champion of women was under false pretenses, for Sex? Or the colleague. They get it. Whats being destroyed is the idol worship of Bill Hybels. Statement removes all doubt, in my opinion, regarding serious sexual sin and leadership issues at Willow Creek Community Church as it comes to Bill Hybels. Stunned, I finally slipped my arms up between us and pushed him away. I cant deny I have been blessed by WC and the GLS. What is it about these minister and their hugs. @ Forrest: Will they not both fall into a pit? I really liked your comment. Thus, this person offering an opinion that things may have been taken wrong in Hybels case is one thing, but offering up details/takes on her say-so on action of J Ortberg putting him in less than a flattering light appears at first blush to potentially be from the wagon-circling camp which in and of itself is why many dont speak out instantly. Christian vs. Jew Of course, you have move people beyond that into a mature relationship with the Lord and some megas neglect this. Be nice and your comments will be let through. I believe the accusers in this case especially since you corroborate that they knew the difference in a hug and a hug. Really? Because I handled it in the moment (As she did with her push away response to Hybels) And it worked. Go back to JBs April 16 comment. He is the founder of the Willow Creek Association and creator of the Global Leadership Summit . Actually if the pastor or anyone is dealing with confidential matters (e.g., a member of the congregation is having a spiritual crisis or has a kid dying but doesnt want the general congregation to know[think back to the 1980s when many people shunned those with AIDS]) his or her email should be encrypted and his computers hard disk should be encrypted (and any backup encrypted). Most of these people have no clue they are in a thought reform situation until they get very far away from it. I allowed links and discussion on Jodis open letter despite the fact that I found it insulting to true victims. Well, to show you how prophetic I am, I predicted years ago that most mega churches would be car lots or community centers by now. I got a chuckle out of your comment to Brad. It has bearing but perhaps not in the way that Jodi intends. @ okrapod: And sadly most victims spend YEARS time trying to answer the question why they were targeted. Hes clearly a narcissistic predator, and I feel so horrible for his victims, his family, and especially those for who the spell hasnt been broken yet and whom he will continue to abuse. This is RUSSIAN Bureaucratic tradition, centered on Plausible Deniability: Weve both been busy with writing projects and many other things. Why are you slamming the Bride of Christ? Now it seems we have a culture of corruption at Willow Creek from the Top-Down. So many Christians mix this whole thing up. People were being killed, thrown to lions and tarred and set on fire to be torches for for Neros garden parties. .just a minor point of information. I believe her account. I have said that I do not appreciate victim denigration which is inherent in her supposed expos .Enough is enough. I think they all have the same m.o. I do not attend Willow Creek but I have friends who do, and Ive taken friends and family there in the past, hoping their seeker friendly focus might appeal to them. of Poor Poor Innocent Victim of Wicked Stepmother, then hit the detonator (after those several years of setting the charges) at his own wedding, when he invited her (and the rest of the family). High five, yes, hug no. Is faith journey a synonym for sanctification? Why would we expect a follower of Hybels to be different from Hybels? Ok. Lynne Hybelsis the wife of Bill Hybels-renowned founder and senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in Illinois, This year in 2018, Billhas been publicly accused of sexual harassment and h e has resigned from the megachurch he and Lynnefounded, In the last few months as this media storm has rained down confusion and grief on those at the That ambien thing sounds like plausible deniability, doesnt it? No wonder you have no qualms about slamming the Church, the bride of Christ. I worked for a large pharmaceutical firm. But what does that have to do with her testimony? I guess Billy Graham never led anyone to Jesus then. We notice them! He is politically liberal, decrying sexism, racism, and the fear of people who are different, and is a vocal critic of Donald Trump. On a subsequent conference trip to Hawaii, I went running with Bill and he struck up a conversation about the amnesiac side effects of Ambien. But I dont think the view of hell is really the issue for the church leaders highlighted here. @ dee: It is incredibly sad to see. It was a constant topic from a social psychological view. Even as red flag after red flag goes up, we push them aside (btw, I now view red flags as the Holy Spirit calling out Warning, this needs careful thought.). In the last few months as this media storm has rained down confusion and . To TWW regulars: I am becoming concerned that there will be a full court press by some people. I refuse to answer the question How many people have you led to Christ? That question has no place in our discussions. Look up who are semitic people. ), hum, hum, hum but tomorrow be 501(c)3 rain, still Ill follow the Son, Spy And his successor (and successors drinking buddies/dudebros) ended up causing a civil war that broke the kingdom apart. Ah, the broad-brush accusation of slamming the Church when actions of their leadership are called into question. HE GOT AWAY WITH IT, SO CAN I! Or would he start looking for material for making a whip? This was not about a long hug. Religious, but spiritually destitute. I want to express my gratitude to Nancy for coming forward. One of the grandkids hugs on the yorkiepoo all the time. I too believed that what I experienced was an aberration and couldnt be attributed to a person of such spiritual stature. How would I know. The contents might be encrypted, and, if a key used to decrypt them is lost (or not handed over), they arent readable. In some jurisdictions and situations, it may lead to criminal charges for spoliation of evidence or perhaps even tampering of evidence. That was the exact thought I had while walking the dog this morning! That group togetherness thing costs big time. how many people worship Hybels instead of God. Being gracious, forbearing people who do not want to hold our pastor to the standard of perfection, we persuade ourselves that we misread the situation, misunderstood the words, are making too big a deal of silly things, and so on. Why? Wonder who taught Billy to dress like a leader. No one walks away unascathed. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serpent_seed. I looked it up and way down on the list it says rarely it might cause some to do things they dont remember. Your experience fits my own. A dishonest person disposes everything in the hope that nothing will ever be retrieved that reveals his guilt. I agree. I have seen it for over 20 years. Ephesians 4:2. 3) Their situation is, as Jack Nicholsons character says in the movie of the same name, As good as it gets.. I get Im not welcome here. No quid pro quo to substantiate. Thank you for sharing your analysis of this! . 4 unwanted extended hugs (thats including Nancy Ortbergs latest revelation). Be the one who is loving and kind in the midst of sorrow, showing us that you trust Jesus to bring something beautiful out of this pain. Mistletoe killing an oak, Huge. Try as I might, I do not see that sort of response in Scripture. Unfortunately, this particular scandal not only impacts specific Willow Creek pastors or employees it impacts the body of Christ and the thousands of people seeking to know Jesus. The church is doing fine. They share two children named Shauna Niequist who is a bestselling Christian author and Todd Hybels Who Is Lynne Hybels Lynne is the co-founder of Willow Creek Community Church and author of Nice Girls Don't Change the World and a columnist for Sojourners magazine. Of course not. Wild!!! Just wonderin. is lynne hybels still married to bill. Hybels either is, or is not, rightly accused. Just wondering??? Yes, I am. Blank stares all around. I felt something was amiss with the email story when I first heard about it. If someone thinks so, tell me how. They called people out who were lying, as well as inappropriate practices in the churches.]. Honestly, there is a lot of gossip here and on other social media about all this. 1 comment about arms Nothing more. Thanks Erp that is *very* helpful information! Some will walk away all together from their faith journey. If they were sent and stored in a encrypted format, then you would need the key to open them and read them. . See, here is the problem . And to think that Willow Creek notables have been hanging out with him! How is that not normal? His third publisher, Zondervan, has not yet responded to inquiries. I have heard sermons on the side hug. I recognized something was wrong with that, but for various reasons, didnt quite make the connection. That is my point. Publicado en 88000 . Women get to decide if they want to be touched or not, and oh he did not mean anything by should never even have to be brought into play-in the workplace. None of the first seven ecumenical councils dealt with this topic, which pretty much means that the line of heresy was never defined. Open Discussion Page. The retiring pastor calls it all collusion and lies. Simul justus et peccator. (Spell check keeps changing it to percolator!). As a consequence, I would urge caution in using thw word heresy with respect to this particular topic. Here you will get Bill Hybels's net worth, weight, height net worth, girlfriend, educational qualification and complete bio. We can only judge actions. Judging Others plus Ive read very wise authors like: Don Hennessy an relationship counselor in Ireland who has worked for decades in the field of domestic abuse. Bill Hybels stepped down. i can not think of any good reason the pastor would want that! . . The gospel includes that in spite of what happened God is willing to forgive and restore the sinner in relationship to God. Just listening to Hybels extol the leadership virtues of Heather Lawson (another blonde) was enough to make me wonder, Is anyone else hearing and seeing this? His own wife (Lynne) is very different from the women Hybels mentored. And I never understood why Hybels did not step down when his wife (Lynne) had a HUGE crisis of faith. I guess you are not aware of the president for whom Hybels was a spiritual advisor. I thought it was weird when my friends dads would kiss my cheek but I recognized that was a cultural difference really and let it be. It creates an incredible amount of cognitive dissonance. Heinous, but nice. May God raise up more people like Josiah who tore down the high places and every high thing that exalted itself against the knowledge of God until Jesus becomes the only thing worshipped in the church. We werent leaders, but we can tell you re: Stowell and many others that they leave and say nothing or little to protect their own reputations and future work in ministry. What they are doing is exactly what someone who has been there would expect them to do. ..I know my sheep and they know me .. He came to die for His sheep and he knew us before we were born. If he is sincere about his reasons for retiring early, make a very public statement for people to knock it off and let him go away quietly. I hope they will be held accountable and step down. He has denied. I do. Again, the new york . You are now in permanent moderation. Thank you for that comment, Lydia. Are you aware, Mr. Brucker, that you are essentially playing with a full house or a straight flush in the rationalization department? But of course, youve been trained up in the world of megas, where vapid sayings take the place of the Bible. is lynne hybels still married to bill. @ Julie: Whether or not one can repent after death seems to be the question when it comes to Christian universalism. Wailing Wall-Satanic Ritual? My assessment is that the entire leadership there at Willow Creek needs to be held accountable and the base must face this issue with appropriate consequences. And those who go on to attack the victims are generally clueless as to what the bible actually teaches. analytical thinking. Betty Schmidt gave 5 specific ways the current Willow Creek elders have misquoted and misrepresented her. I think the rule of thumb is that for every person who complains, there are 15-20 more that dont just because of the hassle and expectation nothing will change. God is a title. Kudos to these two publishers. So, if we are all prone to sin, how can anyone come to the faith according to your paradigm? She uses grooming quite cleverly. They have changed so many lives for the good. So much emphasis on good works at home & abroad, what about treating your brothers & sisters in leadership with respect that comes from a relationship w/ Christ. Bob Buckner. LOL. Then more examples came out. Ruth Haley Barton, formerly of Willow Creek and trained at the very contemplative Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Washington D.C., wrote Invitation to Solitude and Silence, and teaches contemplative prayer through her Transforming Center. Personally I was more offended by Wailing Wall-Satanic ritual connection. (A bit dogmatic, huh? At TWW, comments become a place of learning and exposure. I dont understand the focus by this and other commenters on when did she tell her husband. This includes a majority Christian circle. Jesus wins. Who wants to stir that pot over something potentially ambiguous? Its evidence. This has not only damaged women but also affected men, like my husband, who looked up to Bill Hybels as a positive role model. One comment not allowed. Or is this site simply about wholesale condemnation. The answer is quite simple. Please dont judge Nancys actions she did what most women would do. On Tuesday, Illinois megachurch pastor Bill Hybels announced that he's resigning amid sexual-misconduct allegations made by church members and employees. It is sadly, surprisingly easy. Who appointed you besides yourself ? . But on the wider scope, I asked the folks a work today if they knew what was happening at Willow Creek. That length is reserved for the husband/wife relationship, comforting someone, or greeting someone close whom you havent seen in a long time. She thanks you too. The FAQ document she links, however, entitled Willow Creek Response to Local Media, has mysteriously transformed itself into a 404 NOT FOUND message. The kids tried to sue the board to no avail. Standing Ovations: Whats the Difference Between Highpoint Church and Willow Creek Community Church, Some Thoughts on Supposedly Feminist Men Who Reportedly Abuse/Harass Women | futuristguy, http://www.divorceminister.com/nancy-ortberg-shares-her-side-rebill-hybels-allegations/, https://vondadyer.weebly.com/blog/vonda-dyers-statement-re-chicago-tribune-and-bill-hybels, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa0EtdtPi8w, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv72Q23lIp0, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bKkOke2noyc, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FLT3Cb96-Mk, https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=28151%5D, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serpent_seed. What I see here is a whole lot of wholesale condemnation. The only thing you can blame other people for is making his deception known. Jesus Christ is the assessory. I would not attend a church where I knew the pastor behaved like that. I bought pants, shirts, belts and sweaters and you picked what you wanted and paid me for those items. Ok, So Nancy Ortberg was fondled, hugged, touched. Below, what to know about the Bill Hybels scandal. Why it was Bill Hybels! Its all God this, God that, God God God. When youre the victim of something creepy, such as abuse, suggestive sexual behavior or private narcissistic rage or whatever ugly thing from a pastor who holds himself up as a paragon of virtue, people often feel embarrassed at having been involved in it, even if they had nothing to do with the wrongful actions. Sexual predation is not based on *wanting to have sex. @ dee: Who are we to say which it is when somebody lances a boil and the pus drains out; but to continue the analogy the boil existed before the surgeons knife got anywhere near it. its definitely legit and very well written. @ truthseeker00: Thank you for bringing this to everyones attention!! You will eventually find like minded people. Some of how he came across might also be that to some extent, he too has been a victim of at least some lies and misconstrued intentions. You also wonder what other people might think of you if you mention it. If he did nothing wrong, he wouldnt have done it unless you really buy *he did this to save the church* meme. My assessment is that the entire leadership there at Willow Creek needs to be held accountable and the base must face this issue with appropriate consequences. Really? Its been drilled into our heads and many are convinced if the perp or deceiver is confronted (even years later) they will repent. Since 1975, when Lynne & Bill Hybels started Willow Creek Community Church, Lynne has been an active volunteer at the church.For the last fifteen years she has engaged in ministry partnerships in under-resourced communities in Latin America and Africa. That has got to be trans-species perversion right there. (1 Cor. It took celebrity to call out another celebrity because that is how that world works. When I confronted him, most people said I made it up or misunderstood, even though I know they saw him go after others. The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher. I know I already plugged Barbs reviews of Don Hennesseys work, but Ill say again he also describes this process really well (in the context of domestic abuse.). Then the man of God acts as if nothing happened.. Give me the bellicose jerks any time. The Devil is destroying yet another church. 1 comment deleted. The term for this is Simul Justus et Peccator. That is me, that is you and that is everyone else. How does one explain it? 21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe. I dont fault them for that, but its what happens. Near the end of this article, Dee posted this question for Willow Creek Church: Is it possible that Bill Hybels encouraged the leadership of women in order to increase his own access to women who admired him within the confines of church business, giving him plausible deniability? Jesus healed that man and told Peter to stow it. Willow is no exception. These kinds of document preservation policies are in place to protect the organization. Agreed that Ms. Walles claims arent relevant to the question of Mr. Hybels actions, although they do speak to a toxic, boundary-less culture where men were apparently not held to high standards and did not have clear guidelines that held them accountable. Status? I assume you mean well. "Who will pay for the SBCs abuse reforms over the long term? Sounds like he at the time did some things that outside of context would be perceived as unwise with co-workers. Do not judge, and you will not be judged. The man who assaulted me regularly made passes at women in public. @ Bridget: I believe God will welcome Bill into heaven with open arms for the positive work he has done. Dee is correct with respect to Hotel rooms. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JUdWApwbudQ. I can't apologize for his choices, but I do apologize for mine," she explained. It doesnt matter what they were wearing, what they were drinking, etc. A hint here, a casual comment there, Twenty Chess Moves in Advance. Ok. Ok. Have you any clue how prideful this sounds? I know this because I have experienced it myself. Alas, sometimes the reactions of people reveal of whom they are a true disciple. When you read it, I think you might as well. Who are the people our Creator said were His people? Certainly not the ones who keep claiming they are always the victims. So your mind overrides your gut. We'll talk about that in the week ahead. @ truthseeker00: That isnt what I was talking about and I should have clarified. @WillowCreekCC. I will tell you that the deception factor and the manipulation that went on with mega church staff is why I am not very understanding about anything that happens in them. Tysvm Dee. The church is one of the most attended churches in North America, with an average attendance of nearly 24,000 as of late 2018. Your man-made system may not have won, but the winner here may be the truth, you know. Please join me in praying for WCC, the victims, and the leaders. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brothers eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? (Exod. There s more news coming out. That is a typical church response. No one walks away unascathed. Im no expert, but my research in such matters suggests how clever and manipulative abusers are. Thank you for that comment, Lydia. Hybels told her he had taken Ambien to give himself an excuse for not remembering all the wrongs he had done and said to her that night in his room. The term sometimes used is secure email. Look for similarities with the other victims testimonies. This is largely Christianese. My potty-mouth made me do it (Mark Driscoll) But if you read Jodies clever rant, take ortberg name out of the picture and just think about what the culture was like there. I refuse to answer the question How many people have you led to Christ? That question has no place in our discussions. It would take only one cracker to spill all that confidential information to the world (or one thief of the pastors unencrypted computer). I am still looking for the benefit to Nancy or the others for speaking upat all. If there is one thing I find the most comprehensively evil is manipulative deception. @ Barbara Roberts: Things add up all too well, sadly. His wife had done nothing wrong . And Jesus does not need Willow Creek. I would love TWW to enable me to get email notification of new posts and new comments on a thread I have commented on. if this was mishandled, was else has been mishandled? Dee and Brad, have you read my series about Don Hennessys work? He could claim that she was making up her story. Given the name Cephas, walking on water (for a time), given the keys of the kingdom and the charge to strengthen the brethren and feed the Lords sheep, speaking out on Pentecost after the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, sharing the Gospel with Cornelius and the Gentiles, and everything else listed in Acts 1-15. We sat under their leadership at Willow Creek for several years.. I suspect one does not not from creepy hugs, but research shows it is true in more ambivalent hugs, or hugs where someone is already inclined to have even a small degree of trust (e.g. Bill Hybels and Willow Creek, Ravi Zacharias, Steve Timmis and Acts 29, Hillsong New York City pastor Carl Lentz, James MacDonald and Harvest Bible Chapel are just a few of the names I could list. Add a spiritual plastic Jesus fish to the scenario above and its 10x easier to manipulate. https://jodiwalle.com/openlettertojohnortberg. Our job is to call. I remember a similar excuse well stated by Flip Wilson The devil made me do it., No wonder you have no qualms about slamming the Church, the bride of Christ, I find it a it off putting that anyone would keep a list of *how many have you led to Christ.*. He pulled me aside and asked me if anything had happened. It is also understandable why John and Nancy Ortbergs relationship with the Hybels took a nosedive. Is it not I, the LORD? She bears serious emotional scars to this day, several decades later. This video was shot in and aroundKirkenesand Pas National Park bordering Russia, at 70 degree north and 30 degrees east. As we got up to leave at the end of the evening Bill said to me in front of the group, Nancy why dont you stay for a couple of minutes for us to discuss your ministry work? I immediately looked at the others for how I should respond and one of them smiled and said, Okay, see you in the morning.. @ okrapod: Those are, in my opinion, less the goals than the tools used to achieve the real goals, which I am guessing are not the spiritual health of the Body of Christ. Bars Hennessey series is excellent. 40 years of it. not for this long. There is ignorance going on but you may be pointing in the wrong direction. Obviously very biblically ignorant site!! 1 comment about arms Nothing really bad happened. Whats His true name you should know youve written a lot of books, etc and been a pastor for a very long time. Did her husband ask her not to say anything for FEAR of losing his job? One does not mess with God and get away with it. Uh oh..then we are in trouble. I do and I wont allow this pathetic attempt to hurt another. Lydia, many have long suggested such things, but are officially scoffed at and rejected as conspiracists. Willow Creek is an entertainment church and Hybels its star. A lot of people find security and safety in that. Or, for instance, a pastor may be forever fishing to see what his parishioners know as to the latest church scandal, etc., without the trusting individuals ever even know this is taking place. But, years of playing the great man on stage can be a very powerful armor. After all that Nancy Ortberg said, I would hate for her husband to have behaved like that, even if it isnt as bad as what Bill Hybels has done. It took her a long time to get up the courage to say enough was enough. They were powerful, influentual, respected leaders. For further flow of events, see I, Claudius, Dune, and Game of Thrones. Messy as it might be, this is better I think. We cant imagine the immensity of it all. Jesus was a grand act to follow, and the disciples did it right. No amount of marketing spin can change the fact that if these allegations are true, and they now appear quite credible, that you were following a fraudand quite naturally, are now acting like one yourself. Ambien or the Devil it is always Something/one Elses Fault. This caliber of leaders dont just stay quiet. This is ALL so disappointing and disheartening. Having Church in your club title does not necessarily mean it is the Bride of Christ. Bill also admitted that the woman alleging an affair had spent many nights at the Hybels home when Lynne was out of town. And Charisma House/new Mark Driscoll book . The task is to not establish and maintain environments where such people can abuse without danger of being held accountable. The church Elders allowed Bill to stay in an unsupervised counseling relationship with her, while neither her husband nor Bill's wife was made aware of the situation. I know men who are capable of hugging without copping a feel. 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