Bill Hybels

Bill Hybels was one of the most influential pastors in American evangelicalism. He founded a megachurch that grew to over 25,000 in weekend attendance, and his Global Leadership Summit trained leaders in over 100 countries. His books, including Too Busy Not to Pray and Courageous Leadership, have sold widely and continue to be used in pastoral training. He was a pioneer of the seeker-sensitive movement, shaping how churches approach outreach and evangelism.