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Following my arrival at the WCA in 1992, not long after the association was founded, a powerful vision and calling began to emerge around the cause of leadership development for the sake of Christ and His church. That conviction birthed The Leadership Summit in 1995. Today, we still believe that developing leaders is one of the highest leveraged investments we can make to improve the effectiveness of local churches. > Read More


As the founding and senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv, one of the country’s first multi-campus churches, Craig Groeschel’s down-to-earth teaching and creative leadership skills are changing the way church is done worldwide. With more than 40 weekend worship experiences and 12 different locations throughout the United States, Craig’s ministry touches thousands of people on a weekly basis. > Read More



After a failed attempt at seminary, Brad Anderson took an entry-level sales job in a struggling retail chain selling electronics and audio equipment. His customer-focused success quickly impressed his supervisor, who soon partnered with Anderson to grow the chain into what is now Best Buy—one of the most successful consumer electronics and personal computer retailers in the highly competitive technology and entertainment industries. > Read More



Download this free chapter from the A2 Case Study of LifeChurch.tv. Read and learn about the strategy and leadership values of Craig Groeschel, founder and senior pastor of this multi-site phenomenon. Discover and discern transferable principles and values from one of the fastest growing churches in America.
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“Our mission is to lead people to become fully developed followers of Christ, and we like to say that we’d do anything short of sin to do that.”

Craig Groeschel

Senior Pastor, LifeChurch.tv



 

The videos below highlight previous Summit attendees—people just like you—who answered the call to lead, right where they are. Learn about their experiences in ministry, business, and other arenas through their personal stories.

 

Mike Singletary
Father of Seven
NFL Legend


Iris Ichishita
Filmmaker
Los Angeles, CA





The road to the Leadership Summit is an exciting, invigorating journey. As Executive Vice President of Church Leadership at the WCA, I have the privilege of working with leaders from all walks of life who share the Summit's vision. Past experience has guided our selection of the ideal Summit faculty. Our vision is to have a diverse combination of speakers with different varieties of experience, inspiration, mission, skill, innovation, wisdom, and communication ability. > Read More

Steve Spoelhof
Executive Vice President of Church Leadership,
Willow Creek Association


Following the 2007 Leadership Summit in the United States and Canada, WCA International began a series of meetings with leaders from around the world to begin planning for The Global Leadership Summit (GLS) that would soon take place in 30 countries and 78 cities. Each country decided which sessions were the most culturally appropriate for leaders in their country, and then these sessions were edited and translated into 13 languages and converted to three video formats. > Read More



The Willow Creek Association (WCA) and Compassion International announce a joint endeavor to expand the influence and the scope
of The Leadership Summit, an annual global gathering of 100,000 church and business leaders in 200 cities worldwide. > Read More



 

The videos below highlight previous Summit attendees—people just like you—who answered the call to lead, right where they are. Learn about their experiences in ministry, business, and other arenas through their personal stories.

 

Brenda Salter-McNeil
Chicago, Illinois

Rob King
Conroe, Texas



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