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by Bill Hybels, Anne Holmdahl (Translator)

This analysis of the inconsistencies in the lifestyle of today's Christians is accompanied by specific examples and discussion of how Christians can restore authentic Christianity in their personal lives and thus nurture a troubled world.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living, Faith, Nonfiction, Christianity, Discipleship, Spirituality

234 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Bill Hybels is the founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, a non-denominational church with eight regional locations in the Chicago area. He is the bestselling author of more than twenty books, including Simplify, Axiom, Holy Discontent, Just Walk Across the Room, The Volunteer Revolution, Courageous Leadership, Too Busy Not to Pray, and Becoming a Contagious Christian.

Hybels launched Willow Creek Community Church in 1975 with his wife, Lynne (Berry), and a group of friends who gathered in rented space in a movie theater with a vision of helping people from any faith background (or no faith at all) become fully devoted followers of Jesus. Utilizing contemporary music, the arts, relevant teaching from the Bible, and a small-groups community focus that has revolutionized how people experience community in the local church, Willow Creek has grown to more than 25,000 attendees, one of the largest churches in North America—and one of the most influential.

In 1992, Hybels launched Willow Creek Association, a not-for-profit organization that equips, inspires, and empowers leaders around the world. In 1995, he convened WCA’s first Global Leadership Summit, an annual two-day event featuring top leaders from all perspectives and areas of expertise—both faith-based and secular (past speakers include Condoleezza Rice, Colin Powell, Bono, Melinda Gates, Andy Stanley, Jim Collins, Ed Catmull, Tyler Perry, Sheryl Sandberg, Nicholas Kristof, David Gergen, and Brené Brown). Telecast live from Willow Creek’s 7,000-seat South Barrington auditorium each August, more than 400,000 pastors and community leaders attend the Summit at hundreds of locations across North America, and around the world at 675+ sites in 130 countries and 60 different languages—making it the largest event of its kind on the planet. “Everyone wins when a leader gets better,” Hybels says.

Hybels holds a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Trinity College (now Trinity International University) in Deerfield, Illinois. He and his wife, Lynne, have two grown children and two grandsons.

Reviews

[Lyndon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty helpful "Christian Living" book (a genre very popular in the '90s and I suppose still is) which I used as a resource during my early days of preaching. Anything from Bill Hybels (pastor of Willow Creek) back then was top notch in terms of communicating practical truth, though biblically it won't be the deepest material you'll come across.

[Laurette · Rating 4 out of 5]

good reminders as to what is truly important in walking with Christ and making that relationship attractive to those who don't know the Savior

[Jeff Noble]

Honest to God?: Becoming an authentic Christian by Bill Hybels (?)

[Rosa]

Kept this book due to me cleaning out a siblings room. This book teaches us a good lesson about being a real Christian.

[Kevin Wonus · Rating 1 out of 5]

If I we're the devil, I would give it 5 stars, but as a Christian, it is less than worthless!

[Beth]

This was a great book. Never hurts even as a long term committed Christian to have a refresher course and get back to the roots of what it really means to be a Christian.

[Buddy Draper · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book on being an authentic Christian. Hybels talks about everything from spiritual disciplines to our family life, job, exercise and eating and our character.

[Calum Mackenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This, for the most part, was excellent…well written, easy to read, lots of examples/anecdotes, and lots of scriptural references.

I didn’t agree with everything he said, especially regarding people who ‘shouldn’t have kids’ but his chapters on service/gifting and evangelism were brilliant…some of the best writing I’ve read on the subjects.

It was written in 1990 so I think an update, incorporating huge changes in society/cultural references would make it even better.

Recommend

[Michael Vincent · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some very good practical points throughout the book with a variety of topics. It could have used more Scripture in some of the chapters - this was the greatest weakness. His self-discipline, consistency and hard work comes through. He shared enough of his own struggles to be authentic. It is amazing how God has used this man over the years, and I appreciate his authenticity and vulnerability.

[Mark S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Challenging and inspirational.