Lynne Hybels started Willow Creek Community Church in a rented movie theatre in 1974 with a young youth pastor named Bill. Despite intending to become a social worker, Lynne was pleased to start a church instead, convinced that God has given the local church a clear mandate to address the needs of "the...

Bethany Hoang is a leader we are especially excited to introduce you to. She is the Director of the IJM Institute , a community of Christian leaders advancing solutions for overcoming injustice. It is place for sharing ideas, resources, and tools to raise awareness of injustice and move the body of Christ...

Here are some of the comments we've received by text or email... Lunch session with Hybels & Haugen great idea, I found it very helpful! Please your message on justice is ok but what about African Americans and justice today - not just overseas!!! Absolutely amazing! Here are some responses we've...

Hey everyone! The Leadership Summit team put together these Next Step Questions to help you or your team take what you have learned and apply it to your life and mission. Whether you personally journal with God or take an afternoon to go over them with your team, we pray that God will use these questions...

Q: Does the International Justice Mission (IJM) have short term "field" opportunities - or is the level of specialization too high? A: Yes, we have 6-12 month internships and post-graduate fellowships in our 14 field offices. The internships do not necessarily require specialized skill. The...

Q: When does a "pursuit of excellence" become workaholism and self-abuse? How do we know when we have allowed ourselves to sacrifice the wrong things (e.g. family) for what we believe is the work of God? A: This is an important distinction. Although excellence does involve a commitment of time...