Sex Abuse Litigation

All institutions

Willow Creek Community Church

3 reports indexed, newest first.

March 2019

  1. Independent group finds allegations against Bill Hybels credible

    An independent advisory group's report called the misconduct allegations credible and faulted church oversight.

    Investigation Other religious organizationsUnited States, IllinoisReported by ChurchLeaders

August 2018

  1. Willow Creek lead pastor and elders resign over handling of Hybels allegations

    The church's leadership stepped down, acknowledging they had mishandled the allegations.

    Policy change Other religious organizationsUnited States, IllinoisReported by Religion News Service

April 2018

  1. Bill Hybels steps down from Willow Creek after misconduct allegations

    Hybels retired early weeks after a Tribune investigation reported allegations of inappropriate conduct with women, which he denied.

    Allegation Other religious organizationsUnited States, IllinoisReported by Chicago Tribune (via BishopAccountability.org)