In the US, Willow Creek announces major layoffs amid post-COVID struggle
United StatesRNS Willow Creek Community Church, a Chicago megachurch that was one of the largest and most highly regarded congregations in the US, will lay off 30 per cent of its staff due to post-COVID-19 declines in attendance and giving. “Willow is about half of the size we were before COVID, which is right in […]
Willow Creek pastor Dave Dummitt tests positive for COVID-19 on heels of Global Leadership Summit
RNS The senior pastor of an influential Chicagoland megachurch has tested positive for COVID-19. Dave Dummitt was supposed to preach this weekend at Willow Creek Community Church but had to bow out after receiving a positive COVID test on Saturday. “Just so you know, he is feeling fine, just mild symptoms,” Shawn Williams, pastor of […]
The Interview: Dave Dummitt, new senior pastor of Willow Creek
EMILY MCFARLAN MILLER, of Religion News Service, speaks with Dave Dummitt, the new senior pastor of Willow Creek, about stepping into his new role amid pandemic and protests, rebuilding trust at Willow Creek and his vision for the church…