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The God You're Looking for
Celebrating the fulfilling connection that exists between God and committed followers, the author of Honest to God emphasizes God's extraordinary love and compassion and offers supportive advice to those seeking to enrich their relationship with God. 125,000 first printing.
205 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1997
About the author
Bill Hybels
398 books223 followersBill Hybels is the founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, a non-denominational church with eight regional locations in the Chicago area. He is the bestselling author of more than twenty books, including Simplify, Axiom, Holy Discontent, Just Walk Across the Room, The Volunteer Revolution, Courageous Leadership, Too Busy Not to Pray, and Becoming a Contagious Christian.
Hybels launched Willow Creek Community Church in 1975 with his wife, Lynne (Berry), and a group of friends who gathered in rented space in a movie theater with a vision of helping people from any faith background (or no faith at all) become fully devoted followers of Jesus. Utilizing contemporary music, the arts, relevant teaching from the Bible, and a small-groups community focus that has revolutionized how people experience community in the local church, Willow Creek has grown to more than 25,000 attendees, one of the largest churches in North America—and one of the most influential.
In 1992, Hybels launched Willow Creek Association, a not-for-profit organization that equips, inspires, and empowers leaders around the world. In 1995, he convened WCA’s first Global Leadership Summit, an annual two-day event featuring top leaders from all perspectives and areas of expertise—both faith-based and secular (past speakers include Condoleezza Rice, Colin Powell, Bono, Melinda Gates, Andy Stanley, Jim Collins, Ed Catmull, Tyler Perry, Sheryl Sandberg, Nicholas Kristof, David Gergen, and Brené Brown). Telecast live from Willow Creek’s 7,000-seat South Barrington auditorium each August, more than 400,000 pastors and community leaders attend the Summit at hundreds of locations across North America, and around the world at 675+ sites in 130 countries and 60 different languages—making it the largest event of its kind on the planet. “Everyone wins when a leader gets better,” Hybels says.
Hybels holds a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Trinity College (now Trinity International University) in Deerfield, Illinois. He and his wife, Lynne, have two grown children and two grandsons.
Hybels launched Willow Creek Community Church in 1975 with his wife, Lynne (Berry), and a group of friends who gathered in rented space in a movie theater with a vision of helping people from any faith background (or no faith at all) become fully devoted followers of Jesus. Utilizing contemporary music, the arts, relevant teaching from the Bible, and a small-groups community focus that has revolutionized how people experience community in the local church, Willow Creek has grown to more than 25,000 attendees, one of the largest churches in North America—and one of the most influential.
In 1992, Hybels launched Willow Creek Association, a not-for-profit organization that equips, inspires, and empowers leaders around the world. In 1995, he convened WCA’s first Global Leadership Summit, an annual two-day event featuring top leaders from all perspectives and areas of expertise—both faith-based and secular (past speakers include Condoleezza Rice, Colin Powell, Bono, Melinda Gates, Andy Stanley, Jim Collins, Ed Catmull, Tyler Perry, Sheryl Sandberg, Nicholas Kristof, David Gergen, and Brené Brown). Telecast live from Willow Creek’s 7,000-seat South Barrington auditorium each August, more than 400,000 pastors and community leaders attend the Summit at hundreds of locations across North America, and around the world at 675+ sites in 130 countries and 60 different languages—making it the largest event of its kind on the planet. “Everyone wins when a leader gets better,” Hybels says.
Hybels holds a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Trinity College (now Trinity International University) in Deerfield, Illinois. He and his wife, Lynne, have two grown children and two grandsons.
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March 25, 2024
The God You're Looking For is a book that explores different attributes or characteristics of God. Each chapter presents a different characteristic and explains it throughout the chapter. This starts with the big theological words like omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent, but moves on to ideas like God being empathetic, guiding, or consistent in character.
This feels like a book more geared towards someone new to the faith or not quite there. I think that people who are already believers will be able to get something out of the book, but it seems like Hybels is trying to go for those who don't really know much about God, except maybe their own preconceived notions.
Even so Hybels falls into what I call Christian salesman mode. He talks about all these good things about God, but really fails to deal with where a lot of people would push back, even believers. At times some of the chapters feel more like a sales pitch more than an explanation of who God is. While some may find this helpful, I'm not a fan of the style.
It's an okay book, but probably isn't one I would really recommend in this category of books. I'm sure people can read this and benefit from it, but I think there are some better books out there that cover similar topics.
This feels like a book more geared towards someone new to the faith or not quite there. I think that people who are already believers will be able to get something out of the book, but it seems like Hybels is trying to go for those who don't really know much about God, except maybe their own preconceived notions.
Even so Hybels falls into what I call Christian salesman mode. He talks about all these good things about God, but really fails to deal with where a lot of people would push back, even believers. At times some of the chapters feel more like a sales pitch more than an explanation of who God is. While some may find this helpful, I'm not a fan of the style.
It's an okay book, but probably isn't one I would really recommend in this category of books. I'm sure people can read this and benefit from it, but I think there are some better books out there that cover similar topics.
January 7, 2021
A challenging look on how to believe in God, and how to avoid the temptations and natural tendencies to feel like God is not present. An excellent author with an easy to read writing style.
December 5, 2021
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July 7, 2009
I used to attend the Willow Creek Church in Northwest Chicago where Bill Hybels is Senior Pastor. NO ONE can move you like Bill Hybels. This man was my hero for many, many years. I wanted to be like him in every way. I have changed my spiritual views a bit over the years, and don't follow Bill as closely today. Bill Hybels is definitely a "true Christian" in every sense and a charismatic leader. The man is amazing and the Church he founded is a masterpiece. If you can ever hear him speak, it will be worth the trip.
March 6, 2009
If you get a chance to read this, it's a wonderful book. I can't put it down! I love when I'm led to books that influence me and reveal exactly what I needed. To our Heavenly Father...who is as great as powerful!
August 5, 2008
great leader, good book
August 30, 2008
Well written - makes an emotional case and an academic case for an authentic relationship with God.
August 31, 2014
Good book, recommended to all. Starts of with a little apologetics and ends with some good teaching on the nature of God.
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