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"We plan the way we want to live, but only God makes us able to live it."
Proverbs 16:9
(The Message)

Leadership Summit 2008

The Leadership Summit - Thursday-Friday, August 7-8

Speakers ——— Registration ——— Volunteers ——— F. A. Q.

The Leadership Summit returns to Crossings on August 7-8

What is The Leadership Summit?

It is the premier training event to help Christ-following leaders and emerging leaders recalibrate, recommit, and renew their passion to lead with all diligence. Presented by the Willow Creek Association—a worldwide interdenominational network of more than 12,000 churches worldwide—The Leadership Summit (The Summit) is broadcast live from Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, to churches and college campuses in more than 200 cities worldwide (including delayed videocast to international locations).

The Leadership Summit is designed to be a can't-miss gathering for leaders serious about developing their leadership gift. The event features highly-respected senior pastors as well as innovative minds from the public and social sectors leading right where they are. Each session delivers practical learnings alongside inspiring programming to stretch your leadership bandwidth.

Every year the Summit is much more than "just a conference." It's crafted to envision, equip, and encourage teams with space to grow and learn together. It's two full days of opportunity—during sessions, over meals, and in the moments in between—to process the life-changing potential of your church in your community and the world.

What do others say about the Summit?

Crossings Members:

Bill Hybels

Other leaders

A look back at The Summit 2007

Who should attend?

The Summit is designed for pastors, business and community leaders, board members, elders, church staff, ministry leaders, volunteer leaders, students, emerging leaders, and those who would like to improve their leadership skills. It helps equip you with the biblically–based skills and confidence to lead your churches, businesses, communities, and homes in the 21st century.

Who are the speakers?


BILL HYBELS Senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church and chairman of the Willow Creek Association read more …	CRAIG GROESCHEL Founding and senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv read more …	BRAD ANDERSON Vice-chairman and CEO for Best Buy read more …	WENDY KOPP Founder and CEO of Teach For America, a program to recruit college graduates to teach in America’s neediest schools read more …	JOHN BURKE Lead pastor at Gateway Community Church read more …

CHUCK COLSON Founder of Prison Fellowship Ministries and author of more than 20 books including his latest release, The Faith: What Christians Believe, Why They Believe It, and Why It Matters read more …	EFREM SMITH Pastor of The Sanctuary Covenant Church read more …	BILL GEORGE Professor of management practice at Harvard Business School read more …	CATHERINE ROHR Founder and CEO of Prison Entrepreneurship Program read more …	GARY HAUGEN President of International Justice Mission, an agency that rescues victims of violence, exploitation, slavery, and oppression read more …

The Summit is Thursday and Friday, August 7-8, 2008. In previous years, The Summit included Saturday sessions, but is now a two-day event. The conference is broadcast live via state-of-the-art satellite technology to more than 144 locations in the U.S. and Canada, including Crossings Community Church.

Registration—I'm a Crossings member

Because Crossings is a host site, those who consider Crossings their church home receive a special rate of $75 through Monday, June 30. Beginning July 1, the host site rate increases to $105.

Register for The Summit online using Crossings priority code (contact Melissa at 302-1225 or Rebecca at 302-1205 for the code).

Registration—I'm not a Crossings member

If you are not a Crossings member; but want to attend The Summit simulcast at Crossings, register online or call (800) 570-9812. Check www.willowcreek.com/summit for conference pricing—discount rates are available for students, faculty, and active military personnel.

Summit Volunteers

Volunteers are also needed for this event and receive free admission (but will miss portions of the Summit). To volunteer or for additional information, contact Rebecca at ext. 205.

Lunch

A hot lunch is served on campus Thursday, August 7, and Friday, August 8. Meals are not included in the registration price, but are provided for an additional $6 each day. Make online reservations by noon, Wednesday, August 6.

Off-campus meals are available at many local restaurants in the area.