Josh Benner

Tag: resignation

  • Willow Creek fallout continues as pastor and elders all resign

    Willow Creek church was formerly the third largest church in America. A trailblazing church over the past 40 years under the visionary leadership of Bill Hybels. Hybles planned to retire later this year but this past spring, the Chicago Tribune reported about accusations of sexual misconduct. In the fallout, Hybels retried shortly after. The reigns…

  • Pope Benedict XVI makes modern history with resignation

    Pope Benedict XVI makes modern history with resignation

    For the first time since 1415, there will be a living ex-Pope, as Benedict XVI announced today that he will be resigning from the Papacy on February 28. In leading a church with a billion members and being one of the most influential people in the world, I feel that the fact that he is…

  • Resignation of Jim Tressel: 1 year later

    One year ago today, as I woke up in the late morning, I learned that Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel had resigned. A couple of months before, when the news that Tressel had lied about rules violations became public knowledge, in a press conference, a reporter asked if Tressel was going to be dismissed.…