The rest of the story from Acts 1:8 explains that Christ-followers have a mission while here on earth. They are to be Christ’s witnesses all over this planet. It’s as if Christ said, “Think you’re missing the book smarts, the… — Bill Hybels Copy Share Image
Those churches have closed down or have been merged with a church that has a more positive vision. — Bill Hybels Copy Share
You can live and lead small, live and lead safe, live and lead selfishly, or you can pursue a grander vision. — Bill Hybels Copy Share
Simplified living is about more than doing less. It’s being who God called us to be, with a wholehearted, single-minded focus. — Bill Hybels Copy Share
The mark of community is not the absence of conflict. It's the presence of a reconciling spirit. — Bill Hybels Copy Share
Jesus is not directing the angelic choir, taking long naps, or doing crossword puzzles. He is completely focused on building his church, the hope… — Bill Hybels Copy Share
Effective leaders do not fear passion. They welcome it. But from time to time passionate discussions digress into personal attacks, and real people get… — Bill Hybels Copy Share
Religion is spelled 'D-O', because it consists of the things people do try to somehow gain God's forgiveness and favor. But the problem is… — Bill Hybels Copy Share
If I've learned anything about prayer, it's that desperation drives discipline. — Bill Hybels Copy Share
The Church will never reach her full redemptive potential until men and women with the leadership gift step up and lead. — Bill Hybels Copy Share
People will not follow a leader with moral incongruities for long. Every time you compromise character you compromise leadership. The foundation of firm leadership… — Bill Hybels Copy Share
I look at tens of thousands of church leaders who still do need a bit of an awakening. — Bill Hybels Copy Share
You can never underestimate the amount of energy and frequency you must give to vision casting. You can never underestimate it. — Bill Hybels Copy Share
