Table of Contents

Contents Acknowledgments 9 Introduction 11 Part I: The Single Greatest Gift 1. The Ultimate Walk Across a Room 19 2. The Way to Sustain Evangelism 35 Part II: Living in 3D 3. First, Develop Friendships 59 4. Next, Discover Stories 77 5. Finally, Discern Next Steps 93 Part III: The Power of Story 6. Your Own Before-and-After 115 7. God's Good News 133 8. Lessons from the Master 151 Part IV: Grander Vision Living 9. Big-Fish Invitations 171 10. Matthew's Deepest Desire 191 11. Open Doors 203 Notes 221

About the Author

Bill Hybels (BA, Trinity College) is the founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. Willow Creek's innovative ministries have made it one of the most attended churches in North America. Hybels has authored over 20 books, including Fit to Be Tied and Rediscovering Church (with his wife Lynne), Honest to God, Too Busy Not to Pray, and Courageous Leadership. Bill Hybels es el fundador y el pastor mayor de Willow Creek Community Church en el Sur Barrington, Illinois. Willow Creek's Ministerio innovador ha echo una de las Iglesias mas atendidas en Norte America. Hybels ha escrito mas de 20 libros incluyendo, Fit to Be Tied ( Caber Para Estar Unidos), y Rediscovering Church (Re-descubriendo la Iglesia) con su esposa Lynne. Honest to God ( Honestos con Dios), Too Busy Not to Pray ( Muy ocupados para no Orar) y Courageous Leadership (Liderazgo Valeroso).