How does the Willow Creek International ministry impact the church and increase evangelism?
First, WCI targets innovative and pioneering church leaders who are willing to take risks to build a prevailing church. Second, conference and training events are important to the change process. (81% of pastors we serve say this is the best way for them to receive training.) Conferences are where the trumpet is sounded to first call out the innovative and pioneering church leaders, and plant a renewed vision for the church. Third, in-depth training events on specific ministries of the church focus on training others and implementation. Fourth, a WCI Affiliate, led by nationals is developed to sustain training, resource development, and church renewal efforts. A goal for the affiliate is to become a self-supporting ministry in four to five years. Fifth, through this process many Willow Creek Resources are translated and made culturally relevant to be used in churches for training others in local churches. Sixth, from vision and training most churches experience more people involved in
