William Hybels or Bill Hybels. He is an American religious figure and an author. He is also the man behind the ‘William Creek Community Church’ in South Barrington, Illionois, one of the most visited churches. He has also written many books on Christian leadership.
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Biography and Early Life
Bill was born on the 12th of December 1951, in Kalamazoo. Unfortunately, his parents’ name is not known, but what is known is that he is from Dutch – American origin, and his father was a wholesale businessman. From very early on, he was a regular participant in the Christian Reformed Church of Calvinist Theology.
Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
So, how old is Bill Hybels in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Bill Hybels’s age is 69 years old as of today’s date 28th July 2021 having been born on 12 December 1951. Though, he is 5′7″ in feet and inches and 170 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 145 lbs in Pound and 66kg in Kilograms.
Education
There is not much information available about Bill’s earlier education and schooling. But, it is known for a fact that he has done in Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies from Trinity International University. He also possesses an honorary doctorate of Divinity from Trinity International University only.
Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids
Bill has been married to Lynn Hybels since 1974. They also have two children together, whose name we don’t know. In 2018, sexual misconduct allegations had been alleged against Bill Hybels. It was alleged in an article of ‘Chicago Tribune.’ Further, the Chicago Tribune and Christianity Today too reported allegations about his misconduct. New York Times too published allegations that Bill repeatedly harassed one of his former employees, who came up relatively late.
Though Bill never paid heed to the allegations, but he resigned from the Willow Creek Association so that he doesn’t remain as a distraction for other members of the ministry. He also resigned from Willow Creek Association’s board and from leading Willow Creek’s Global Leadership Summit. Steve Carter and Heather Larson also resigned, while other members of the elder board also stated that they would do the same. In 2019, a six-month-long independent review found all allegations against Bill credible.
Is BILL HYBELS Gay?
Well … there is no information regarding this. But, as we know for a fact that he is married and a father of 2 children. Also, he is a prime accused in multiple sexual harassment cases. All this points out that his sexual orientation lies Straight only.
Professional Career
From a very young age, Bill is having knowledge about Church and Bible. He also started a youth group named’ Son City’ where modern music, drama, and multimedia were combined with Bible students. After seeing the interest of other people, he decided to bring a new church—the first service starting from 1975 at Willow Creek Theatre.
Due to many financial and managerial problems, the church was shifted to South Barrington, followed by increased benefits and a new worship center. With 25000 attendees per week, it became the 8th largest church in America.
Bill also invited President Barack Obama for a speech in 2010. He started the Global Leadership Summit, rebranded from Willow Creek Association, in 2018. It came up as a live annual training event where leaders sharpened their skills. One hundred eighteen thousand people used to Livestream the live telecast from Willow Creek Community Church.
But, after the sexual scandal of Bills, the Summit lost more than tens of thousands of viewers as well. He has also been an author of many Christian books, with ‘Too Busy Not to Pray’ being the most famous one.
Awards
Before Bill’s name appeared in the scandal, he was a massive name in the world of Christian leadership. He was also awarded with ‘Courageous Leadership Award’ and ‘Freedom from Fear Award.’ But once his name appeared in those scandals, the value of all these awards was lost. Not only did the organization lost on its viewers but also the respect it once had.
Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of BILL HYBELS in 2021
Bill was running an organization quite successfully before the allegations surfaced. From his organization, shows as well from his books, he has earned a decent amount over these years. It is said that he even owns a private jet and luxury yacht. His net worth is expected around $50 million as of 2021.
Bill Hybels was a big name among the Christian leaders. He founded a world-famous church organization which was counted as the 8th largest church of America. He even live-streamed shows which got whopping viewership and also wrote books which received good response. But once his name appeared in the sexual scandals, all the credibility he once held was lost. However suitable he may be professionally, but such ill deeds have made sure that he can never be someone to whom people can look up to.
Facts of William Hybels
- Gender Male
- full nameWilliam Hybels
- birthplaceKalamazoo , Michigan
- Date of Birth December 12, 1951
- Age 73 years 0 months
- Horoscope Sagittarius
- Lucky Number 4
- Lucky Stone Turquoise
- Lucky Color Orange
- Best Match for Marriage Leo, Aquarius
- nationalityAmerican
- religionChristianity
- net worth$50 million
- professionReligious Leader , Author
- weightIn Kilograms – 66 Kg, In Pounds – 145 lbs
- heightIn Centimetres – 170 cm, In Feet and Inches – 5′7″
- hair colorNot Known
- eye colorNot Known
- high schoolNot Known