It helps certain church leaders identify the fact that they have the spiritual gift of leadership that the Bible talks about in Romans 12:8. Once you understand that God has given a gift, then training becomes more seriously. When you… — Bill Hybels Copy Share Image
“I believe that the great tragedy of the church in our time has been its failure to recognize the importance of the spiritual gift of leadership. It appears to me that only a fraction of pastors worldwide are exercising 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
The mark of community is not the absence of conflict. It's the presence of a reconciling spirit. — Bill Hybels Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
If I've learned anything about prayer, it's that desperation drives discipline. — Bill Hybels Copy Share Image
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 Image
