New Releases by Bill Hybels

Evangelismo não tem de ser frustrante ou intimidador. Bill Hybels e Mark Mittelberg acreditam que comunicar eficazmente nossa fé em Cristo dever ser a coisa mais natural do mundo. Só precisamos de encorajamento e direção. Em Cristão contagiante, Hybels e Mittelberg articulam os princípios centrais que fizeram da Igreja Willow Creek uma igreja mundialmente conhecida por alcançar pessoas sem igreja. Baseado nas palavras de Jesus e seguindo experiências de primeira mão dos autores, Cristão contagiante é uma aproximação personalizada pioneira de evangelismo relacional. – Descubra seu próprio estilo de falar de Cristo – Desenvolva um caráter contagiante – Construa relacionamentos espiritualmente estratégicos – Aprenda a direcionar conversas a temas da fé – Compartilhe verdades bíblicas na linguagem do dia a dia Cristão contagiante é um livro de referência que apresenta um projeto capaz de dar início a uma verdadeira epidemia espiritual de esperança e entusiasmo para espalhar o evangelho!

Bestselling author and pastor Bill Hybels helps equip leaders with five key skills that everyone needs in order to grow their leadership ability. Each of the video sessions will feature Hybels sharing the wisdom and experience that he has learned in nearly 40 years of leadership at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. In this five-session teaching video (DVD/digital video sold separately), Hybels will help leaders discover what kind of leader they are, how to gain self-awareness and relational awareness, how to build an effective team, how to form and declare a vision, and discovering each leader''s holy discontent. Sessions include: The Power of Vision The Toughest Person You Lead Mastering 360-Degree Leadership Building a Fantastic Culture Pursue Your Unique Calling Designed for use with the Leading from Here to There Video Study 9780310884606 (sold separately).

Bill Hybels, pastor y autor best seller, ayuda a preparar a los líderes con cinco habilidades clave que todo el mundo necesita con el fin de crecer en su capacidad de liderazgo. Cada una de estas sesiones presenta a Hybels compartiendo la visión y la experiencia que ha acumulado a lo largo de casi cuarenta años como líder de la iglesia Willow Creek Community, en South Barrington, Illinois.En esta guía de estudio, Hybels ayuda a los líderes para que descubran qué clase de líderes son, cómo adquirir conciencia de ellos mismos y conciencia de sus relaciones con los demás, cómo aprender a crear un equipo eficiente, cómo formar y proclamar una visión, y cómo descubrir el descontento de cada líder.Estos son los temas de las sesiones:• ¿Qué es el liderazgo?• Guíate a ti mismo• Guía a los demás• Guía el presente• ¿Cuál es tu descontento?

Rediscovering Church is the candid story of Willow Creek Community Church’s phenomenal growth, from 100 members meeting in a Palatine, Illinois, movie theater to its present Sunday morning attendance of 15,000. Bill Hybels and his wife, Lynne, tell about Willow Creek’s beginnings, its struggles, the philosophy behind its success, and the strategies that have made it a model for church growth. The first half of the book, written by Lynne Hybels, explores the early years of Willow Creek and the personal accounts behind one of this century''s most remarkable church stories. It offers an honest look at the ways God has used both the strengths and weaknesses of His people, creating a church of believers who have had tremendous impact for Christ in their community. In the second half of Rediscovering Church, Bill Hybels helps you apply the strengths of Willow Creek''s ministry philosophy to your own congregation''s mission. From mission statements to developing leadership, making sound financial decisions, and handling growth, Bill stresses that God wants to build His church to be an effective and committed community of faith that reaches out to a hurting world, to be the body of Christ in real and tangible ways. Rediscovering Church draws on the experiences of Willow Creek to show how one fellowship crystallized its mission and methodology, its vision and values. The Willow Creek story provides an example that churches and individuals alike can turn to for inspiration, encouragement, and a means of uncovering the pattern for their own unique mission and ministry.

Zece practici pentru detoxificarea sufletului Supraaglomerat. epuizat. coplesit. izolat. neimplinit. Iti suna cunoscut? Mult prea cunoscut? Daca te clatini si esti pe punctul de a te prabusi in prapastia unei vieti aglomerate sau daca incepi sa-ti dai seama ca epuizarea a devenit tot mai virulenta, ar fi potrivite niste schimbari in viata ta. E momentul sa-ti simplifici viata. Viata simplificata insa necesita mai mult decat organizarea dulapurilor si ordinea in sertarul de la birou. Ea necesita detoxificarea sufletului. Nu exista scurtaturi spre viata simplificata. Desprinderea de un program supraincarcat, de reteaua supraaglou00admerata a vietii din prezent nu este pentru cineva indecis. In Simplifica, Bill Hybels identifica principalele probleme care te atrag intr-o traire frenetica (agendele aglomerate, problemele financiare scapate de sub control, fricile adanc inradacinate, relatiile distruse) si te invata sa-ti zidesti viata pe lucrurile care conteaza (familia, prietenii, comunitatea, munca implinitoare si slujirea care maximizeaza darurile pe care Dumnezeu ti le-a dat), pentru a cunoaste bogatia unei vieti simplificate. Viata ta nu se va simplifica de la sine. Trebuie sa faci pasi concreti. Esti pregatit? Despre autor Bill Hybels este pastor fondator si senior al Willow Creek Community Church din South Barrington, Illinois, una dintre cele mai influente biserici din America de Nord. De asemenea, este autorul a peste douazeci de carti de succes. Hybels este presedintele bordului Willow Creek Association, o orgau00adnizatie nonprofit care echipeaza si ajuta mai mult de 15.000 de biserici crestine din 90 de denominatii. In fiecare an, organizeaza Summitul Global de Conducere (GLS), cel mai mare eveniment pentru lideri la nivel mondial pentru instruirea a 190.000 de lideri din 105 tari. El si sotia lui, Lynne, au doi copii adulti si doi nepoti. Cuprins Capitolul unu: De la epuizare la energie Refa-ti resursele de energie Capitolul doi: De la supraaglomerare la organizare Puterea transformatoare a calendarului Capitolul trei: De la coplesire la control deplin Pastreaza echilibrul financiar Capitolul patru: De la neliniste la implinire Imbunatateste sfera muncii tale Capitolul cinci: De la rani la sanatate Fa loc iertarii in viata ta Capitolul sase: De la ingrijorare la pace Invinge-ti temerile Capitolul sapte: De la izolare la conectare Adanceste-ti cercul relational Capitolul opt: De la deriva la concentrare Insuseste-ti chemarea lui Dumnezeu Capitolul noua: De la blocaj la progres Intampina anotimpurile noi in viata ta Capitolul zece: De la lipsa de semnificatie la multumire Valoarea extraordinara vietii simplificate Apendice A: Cum sa-ti alegi versetul-motto pentru viata Apendice B: Versete-motto pentru viata Multumiri Despre autor

Are You Looking For God? That is, the God who can really make a difference in your life? Have you already found God...but are disappointed?

Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Overscheduled. Sound familiar? Based on Bill Hybels'' groundbreaking book Simplify and the companion DVD series, the Simplify Participant''s Guide leads you on a journey of discovering a simpler life. Today''s velocity of life can consume and control us . . . until a breakneck pace begins to feel normal and expected. That''s where the danger lies: When we spend our lives doing things that keep us busy but don''t really matter, we sacrifice the things that do. What if your life could be different? What if you could be certain you were living the life God called you to live--and building a legacy for those you love? If you crave a simpler life anchored by the priorities that matter most, roll up your sleeves: Simplified living requires more than just cleaning out your closets or reorganizing your desk drawer. It requires uncluttering your soul. By eradicating the stuff that leaves your spirit drained, you can stop doing what doesn''t matter--and start doing what does. In Simplify, bestselling author Bill Hybels identifies the core issues that lure us into frenetic living--and offers practical steps for sweeping the clutter from our souls. This study guide is an ideal resource for small groups, along with the Simplify DVD Experience (sold separately).

Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Overscheduled. Sound familiar? Today’s velocity of life can consume and control us . . . until our breakneck pace begins to feel normal and expected. That’s where the danger lies: When we spend our lives doing things that keep us busy but don’t really matter, we sacrifice the things that do. What if your life could be different? What if you could be certain you were living the life God called you to live—and building a legacy for those you love? If you crave a simpler life anchored by the priorities that matter most, roll up your sleeves: Simplified living requires more than just cleaning out your closets or reorganizing your desk drawer. It requires uncluttering your soul. By eradicating the stuff that leaves your spirit drained, you can stop doing what doesn’t matter—and start doing what does. In Simplify, bestselling author Bill Hybels identifies the core issues that lure us into frenetic living—and offers practical steps for sweeping the clutter from our souls.

When Jesus was walking the earth, everyone had a theory about who he was—healer, revolutionary, king, friend, humble carpenter. But out of the vast complexity of characteristics and ideas there emerges one simple word that no one can deny: “Rabbi.” These 36 Bible studies capture the heart of Jesus the Rabbi. He was a revolutionary, miracle-working, loving, powerful, divine teacher. For those whose minds are ready to be expanded, whose hearts are hungering to be touched, and whose lives are ripe for growth, John Ortberg and Bill Hybels invites people of all ages and backgrounds to pull up a chair and dig into the life lessons of Jesus captured in the Bible throughout the Gospels. Designed for use as personal Bible study or group study, the interactive format will help readers grow in their ability to reflect the character of Jesus. Studies include: Twelve Studies on the Sermon on the Mount by Bill Hybels Six Studies on The Lord’s Prayer by John Ortberg Six Studies on the Parables by John Ortberg Six Studies on The Passion Story by Bill Hybels Six Studies on Luke by Bill Hybels

In this five-session video-based Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), bestselling author and pastor Bill Hybels challenges you to make doing life together a priority, exploring from the book of Proverbs how experiencing community and growing in wisdom are inseparably linked and offering practical direction on how to experience this with others. All of us want to get better at life. Gettting wiser alone, however, is not the way it works. God didn’t wire us to catch onto wise and godly living through lone-ranger attempts at learning; it’s something that rubs off on us when we spend time with others who have the wisdom of God living inside of them. As the proverb says, “Iron sharpens iron as one person sharpens another.” This study is designed with both new and experienced group leaders in mind. For new leaders, it includes optional weekly DVD training sessions (DVD sold separately) to help them lead a fantastic, first-time small group experience. For experienced leaders, it includes a "Going Deeper" section for those ready to take this content to the next level. Sessions include: Walking with the Wise The Counsel of Community Iron Sharpens Iron The Heart of Community Faith and Friendship Designed for use with the Wiser Together Video Study 9780310820116 (sold separately).

Highly respected, best-selling spiritual mentors, including Francis Chan, Eugene Peterson (The Message), Bill Hybels, and others, provide guidance as you navigate uncharted roads ahead.

Los mejores líderes no solo lideran bien sino que también contemplan su liderazgo con el tiempo y esmero suficiente para expresar las filosofías que les motivan a hacerlo. Ya sea sirviendo en el mercado o en el ministerio, como ejecutivos o empleados de bajo rango, como personal asalariado o siervos voluntarios, los buenos líderes tienen la capacidad de puntualizar la razón fundamental de sus acciones y decisiones como si se tratase de recitar la dirección de sus domicilios.En Axioma: el autor Bill Hybels divulga las convicciones que Dios le ha dado y que han legislado la estrategia de su liderazgo por más de tres décadas como pastor principal de Willow Creek Community Church. Orientadas hacia cuatro categorías de liderazgo fundamentales...1. Visión y estrategia (“Fomenta Rentabilidad Desvergonzada,” “Toma un Folleto”) 2. Cooperación y comunicación (“Obi-Wan Kenobi no Se Alquila,” “Discrepa sin Herir”) 3. Actividad y evaluación (“Desarrolla un Sistema de Topo,” “Preocúpate de los Detalles”) 4. Integridad Personal (“Reconoce Errores, y Tu Reputación Crece,” “Lucha por Tu Familia”)...Axioma facilita sabiduría asequible de la trayectoria de un líder, y te anima a concretar las razones por las que lideras de la forma que lo haces.

Estamos viviendo un despertar espiritual sin precedentes, y al mismo tiempo, un incremento de la presión económica sobre los recursos de las iglesias locales. La solución descansa en los hombros de los voluntarios talentosos de Dios. ¡Y ellos están listos para el reto! Una vez entrenados, motivados e inspirados, estos voluntarios tomarán nuevos niveles de responsabilidad en la iglesia local, creando una revolución voluntaria que transformará iglesias y comunidades.

Usando historias de su propia vida y ministerio, Bill Hybels muestra cómo las leyes para el éxito en el liderazgo pueden a veces chocar de frente contra otra realidad: un aviso interno del Espíritu mostrándote un enfoque distinto. Las decisiones que tomes en ese punto podrían no solo afectarte a ti, sino en última instancia el destino de aquellos que diriges.

Esta obra es diseñada para ayudarle a presentar el curso de entrenamiento que ha hecho crecer a pasos agigantados a muchas iglesias. Ofrece ideas probadas y comprobadas para entrenar a los creyentes en el cumplimiento de la Gran Comisión y la extensión del reino de Dios. Evita el acercamiento evangelístico esteriotipado que intimida a tantos. En su lugar, enseña a los creyentes comunes cómo pueden compartir el evangelio de una manera natural y poderosa sin dejar de ser las personas que Dios ha hecho que sean. El curso Conviértase en un Cristiano Contagioso se puede impartir a grupos de cualquier tamaño, desde los más pequeños, de cuatro a nueve personas, hasta los de diez a ciento cincuenta participantes. Aquí encontrará uno de los conceptos de evangelización más dinámicos en la actualidad, y es el que lleva al participante a establecer una relación personal más activa con el objetivo que se quiere alcanzar para el reino.Esta obra es preparada por el equipo de entrenamiento para la evangelización de Willow Creek Community Church, una de las iglesias más crecientes en los Estados Unidos. "Pienso que todos los seguidores de Jesucristo, en lo más profundo de sus corazones, anhelan ser Cristianos Contagiosos. Ellos sienten que not hay nada más gratificante que hacer que un corazón se abra al amor y la verdad de Dios. Este libro les ayudará a desarrollar sus valores, habilidades y confianza para lograrlo." Bill Hayes "Tu amor por Jesucristo es contagioso? ¡Puede serlo! En este libro aprenderá cómo puede vivir el desafio más extraordinario de su vida: Llevar a un amigo o una persona amada a los pies del Salvador". Luis Palau Este material puede ser presentado satisfactoriamente en cualquiera de los siguientes formatos: *Cuatro sesiones de dos horas cada una *Ocho sesiones de 50 minutos cada una *Retiros de uno, dos, o tres días *O puede ser adaptado a las necesidades de su congregación! El material Conviértase en un Cristiano Contagioso incluye; *Guía para el líder *Guía para el participante *Transparencias. Mark Mittelberg-es director asociado de la Asociación Willow Creek y entrenador de evangelismo en la Congregación de Willow Creek Community Church. Lee Strobel-un ex ateo, es pastor y maestro en la Congregación de Willow Creek Community Church y autor de varios éxitos de ventas en librerías como: El caso de Cristo y El Caso de la Fe. Bill Hybes-es el pastor principal y confundidor de la Congregación de Willow Creek Community Church, además es autor de numerosos libros exitosos y del más reciente éxito de ventas Liderazgo Audaz.

El evangelismo no tiene que ser frustrante o intimidante. Bill Hybels y Mark Mittelber creen en la efetividad de la comunicación de nuestra fe en Cristo. Este debe mostrarse naturalmente en nuestra vida cotidiana. Necesitamos valor y dirección.En Conviértase en un Cristiano Contagioso, encontramos los principios que ayudaron a los creyentes de Willow Creek y le dieron la habilidad de alcanzar a la gente que no asiste a la iglesia y es ignorante en cuanto a todo lo relacinado con Jesucristo. Basado solamente en la Palabra de Dios y en las experiencias de los autores este libro le dará estrategias originales en innovadoras que lo acercarán a sus amigos y conocidoas como un evangelizador y podrá:- Descubrir su estilo natural de comunicar su fe- Desarrollar un carácter cristiano contagioso- Construir relaciones espiritualmente estratégicas- Aprender a dirigir conversaciones hacia temas de fe- Compartir verdades bíblicas en un lenguaje cotidianoConviértase en un Christiano Contagioso marcará un hito y dará inicio a una epidemia espiritual que traerá nuevas esperanzas en la forma de propagar el evangelio de Jesucristo.

The urgent need for prayer in today’s broken world is clear, but busyness still keeps many of us from finding time to pray. So Bill Hybels offers us his practical, time-tested ideas on slowing down to pray. In this four-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately) based on Hybels’s classic book on prayer, Too Busy Not to Pray calls both young and old to make prayer a priority, broadening the vision for what our eternal, powerful God does when his people slow down to pray. In Too Busy Not to Pray, you and your small group will learn: The importance of a consistent time and place for prayer How to organize prayers according to tried-and-true frameworks How to hear the Spirit’s promptings To love prayer time Hybels helps you slow down, listen to God, and learn how to respond. As a result, you will grow closer to God and experience the benefits of spending time with him. Sessions include: Why Pray? (15:00) Our Part of the Deal (20:00) When Prayer Feels Hard (19:00) People of Prayer (20:00) Designed for use with the Too Busy Not to Pray Video Study (sold separately).

Pastor Bill Hybels’s firm conviction is that the highest value in personal evangelism is being attuned to and cooperative with the promptings of the Holy Spirit. This means playing only the role you are intended to play—walking when the Spirit says to walk, talking when the Spirit says to talk, and falling silent when the Spirit suggests that you’ve already said enough. More than two thousand years ago, Jesus himself introduced the perfect model for evangelism. He left the marvelous adoration of the angels and the perfection of heaven, and he chose to “walk” clear across the cosmos. He had no memorized script, no forced formulas. Instead, he was armed only with an offer of redemption to people just like you and me, many of whom were neck-deep in pain of their own making. Today, the goal for every Christian is to reflect Christ’s love and follow his example by taking simple walks across rooms—leaving our circles of comfort and extending hands of care, compassion, and inclusiveness to people living far from God. Designed for use with the video.

In this four-session small group bible study, Just Walk Across the Room, Bill Hybels equips participants with simple, practical ways to share their spiritual journey. This pack includes one softcover Participant Guide and one DVD.

Today''s leading preachers share their expertise in preparing great sermons On top of all the responsibilities that comprise their vocation, pastors must write sermons that are original, insightful, useful, challenging, and comforting-once a week. This volume in The Preacher''s Toolbox series explores the art and craft of sitting down to a blank page and writing a message that nourishes and speaks truth-to the listener. Every chapter, written by an expert in the field, provides insights and techniques that are the result of years of sermon preparation. Articles include: Writing a Good Message in a Bad Week, Scott Wenig Five Hammer Strokes for Creating Expository Sermon Outlines, Jeffrey Arthurs How Prayer Transforms Prep, Michael Lawrence If You Dislike Sermon Prep, Bill Hybels Four Ways to Get Out of a "One Pitch" Preaching Rut, Matt Woodley How to Plan and Package a Year of Sermon Series, David Daniels The Spiritual Importance of Being, an Emotionally Healthy Preacher, Pete Scazzerro A special hands-on section from leading pastors entitled "How I Prepare a Sermon" brings theory into practice and will give you the benefit of decades of experience. Contributors include: Timothy Keller Mark Driscoll Lee Eclov Matt Chandler Justin Buzzard and more Book jacket.

In a society where "upward mobility" is the highest goal, Bill Hybels asks a tough question: Do Christians place God''s desires first-or their own? In Descending into Greatness, Hybels and writer Rob Wilkins take the example of Christ''s downward journey as it was meant to be; the radical and essential answer for every Christian. In fourteen powerful chapters, the authors explore such topics as How Jesus managed power. The intentional decisions necessary to move down. The uplifting nature of true humility. Abundant life through dying to self. The ambush of joy. Moving down is never an easy matter that can be reduced to a formula. It involves a life committed to discipleship. Descending into Greatness introduces you to the touching stories of modern men and women committed to advancing the kingdom of God: from the pro football player, to the medical missionary, to a businessman wrestling with the priorities in the world of finance. Descending into Greatness asks tough questions and gives hopeful answers. Now, this powerful, urgent message also includes a discussion guide so that you can follow through, too. "Like Christ, we must descend-into self-abandonment, unconditional giving, sacrifice, and death to self. And, like Christ, we will then ascend-into fulfillment, blessing, joy, and purpose."

No hay nada tan emocionante en la vida de los seguidores de Cristo como escuchar directamente la voz de Dios: sentir la guía divina que nos impulsa en una dirección y nos aleja de otras, nos hace hablar en el momento oportuno o guardar silencio, y nos infunde valor para adoptar prácticas nuevas o para abandonar hábitos autodestructivos que solo nos perjudican. Bill Hybels plantea que si él tuviera una varita mágica para hacer que sus deseos se cumplieran, haría que todas las personas del mundo pudieran tener este tipo de encuentro personal, significativo y frecuente con el Dios vivo.“Dios quiere hablar y aconsejarnos acerca de cómo encarar las situaciones que enfrentamos todos: los individuos, las familias, las iglesias, las empresas, los gobiernos, los medios de comunicación, las organizaciones e instituciones de todo tipo -señala- y dirigir nuestros pasos conforme a su buena y perfecta voluntad”.Si anhelas gozar al máximo de esta fe y disfrutar la dirección divina en tu vida, algo que solo Dios puede darte... ¡no dejes de leer este libro! Dios todavía tiene palabras importantes para impartir a sus seguidores. Seguramente hay una gran aventura esperándote en labios de tu Padre celestial. Inclina tu oído al cielo y él dirigirá tus pasos, te acompañará en el camino y un día celebrará tu fidelidad.

“Without a hint of exaggeration,” says Bill Hybels, “the ability to discern divine direction has saved me from a life of sure boredom and self-destruction. God’s well-timed words have redirected my path, rescued me from temptation and re-energized me during some of my deepest moments of despair.” In The Power of a Whisper, vision is cast for what life can look like when God’s followers choose to hear from heaven as they navigate life on earth. Whispers that arbitrate key decisions, nudges that rescue from dark nights of the soul, promptings that spur on growth, urgings that come by way of another person, inspiration that opens once-glazed-over eyes to the terrible plight people face in this world—through firsthand accounts spanning fifty-seven years of life, more than thirty of which have been spent in the trenches of ministry, Hybels promotes passion in Christ-followers'' hearts for being wide open to hearing from God, and for getting gutsier about doing exactly what he says to do. For more information go to: www.thewhisperwall.com.

This four-session video-based study explains how to navigate life through whispers from God--whispers that arbitrate key decisions, whispers that provide rescue from a dark night of the soul, whispers that spur on growth, whispers that come by way of another person, and whispers that unveil the terrible plight people face in this world.

You probably don’t think of yourself as an evangelist.Most Christians would rather leave evangelism to a select few with "special talent" for outreach. But when Christ gave the command to spread the Gospel, He gave it to us all. Because He knew we''d each have something unique to offer as His witnesses to the world. In Reaching Out, Bill Hybels helps you develop your own evangelism style—one that fits your personality like a glove. You''ll discover the meaning and importance of sharing your faith and learn the motivation and mind-set behind evangelism. You''ll also get the solid guidance and seasoned tips you need to put it all into motion successfully. As you walk through this proven, highly effective approach, you''ll find your hesitations melting into an enthusiasm for winning lost men and women to Christ.Interactions—a powerful and challenging tool for building deep relationships between you and your group members, and you and God. Interactions is far more than another group Bible study. It''s a cutting-edge series designed to help small group participants develop into fully devoted followers of Christ.

God instituted festivals and feasts. Jesus went to weddings and parties. Christians were made to be people who celebrate, and the focal point of praise should always be God. He is generous, and He is righteous, and believers'' natural responses should be celebration.

God wants you to be a world changer. Your acts of service, words of truth, love for God, and care for people can have a transformational impact. In a dark world, the light of heaven can shine through you. It''s time to influence the world with the love of Jesus. It''s time to maximize our impact for God!

God is ready to give the wisdom and insight needed to navigate the questions that seem too big, such as: Will wars ever cease? Can the planet survive? Is God really out there? Does God hear prayers? Aren''t all religions the same?

The Ten Commandments are a heaven-sent source of liberation. For millennia God''s people have known that these laws bring freedom and sanity to a crazed world. Those who want to live with peace and freedom will go back to these commandments often, hold them tightly, and allow them become formative truths for their daily life.

Those who follow in the steps of Jesus hear the invitation to excellent living. When believers seek to give God their best, they discover that the power of Jesus helps them live excellent lives on every level: spiritually, morally, relationally, financially, directionally, and eternally.