Much of my life and ministry have been profoundly influenced and shaped by Bill Hybels and Brian McLaren . Bill Hybels inspired in me an Acts 2 vision for what the church is supposed to be that has haunted and blessed me since my very first day of ministry almost fifteen years ago. Brian McLaren's...

We're back with Kirk Franklin to kick off the last session of the 2007 Leadership Summit. What an amazing experience the last two days have been! I can't wait to hear how Bill wraps it all up. We've loved your comments and engagement with the Online Experience so far...Let us know your thoughts...

I get the honor of sharing with you this year's reading list from Bill Hybels. As many of you know, Bill is an avid reader of books on leadership, and every year people ask for the top leadership books he has read. So, here it is below; enjoy sifting through it. Before you start, though, what is...

Hello to everyone joining us this year at the Summit. I know there are a lot of newbies to the Summit, so I thought I would throw out a few ideas to help you make the most of your time (and not a bad reminder for veterans either). Our hope is that each session really messes with you - that the ideas...