From Christianity Today.com…

After modeling a seeker-sensitive approach to church growth for three decades, Willow Creek Community Church now plans to gear its weekend services toward mature believers seeking to grow in their faith.

The change comes on the heels of an ongoing four-year research effort first made public late last summer in Reveal: Where Are You?, a book coauthored by executive pastor Greg Hawkins. Hawkins said during an annual student ministries conference in April that Willow Creek would also replace its midweek services with classes on theology and the Bible.

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Alright, a couple of things…

1. Just like I thought that labeling their change in discipleship strategy as “Repentance” was over the top, I think it is a bit much to call this a huge shift. If you have been to Willow Creek in the past 10 years, their Sunday morning service is not that much different than what most Evangelical churches do. It seems to me they have been slowly moving from this model for some time.

2. I have a great deal of respect for Willow Creek attempting to do its best to reach their community. For one of the largest and most influential churches to look at changing strategy says a great deal to me about their passion for the Kingdom. I attend the Leadership Summit every year I can and continue to be impressed by their willingness to push the envelope for the sake of the Kingdom.