This summit is the premier leadership training event on the calendar each year, and it is thanks to the people of the Willow Creek Association for the way that they make it possible for us to access such great teaching.
Today we heard from Bill Hybels about making sure we are equipped to lead the church through the economic situation the world is in, and also about making sure our own 'bucket' of spirit and energy is full enough for us to lead in these times. We heard from the lady that founded KIVA, a micro-credit organisation that lends almost a billion dollars a year in 185 countries after just five years of operation. We heard from an Ugandan entrepreneur about the way that trade is more important than aid. We also heard from Gary Hamel, one of the world's foremost business thinkers about change and transition in the church.
Perhaps the most challenging speaker of the day came last, when we were reminded about the Prodigal God and were warned to be neither the elder or the younger brother in the parable. The challenge was to make sure that as people of God we were obedient because of our salvation, not thinking we were saved because of our obedience.
We look forward to tomorrow's speakers, including Bono and Tony Blair. Please pray for our church's leaders as they learn and are equipped to better serve our community.
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