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Recently, Willow Creek Community Church—one of the most influential churches in modern evangelical history—celebrated its 50th anniversary. For five decades, the Chicago-area megachurch has shaped how churches look, lead, and measure success through its seeker-sensitive model and corporate-style leadership.

But as Willow Creek marks this milestone, its story is no longer just one of innovation and influence; it’s also one of profound damage.