Willow Creek’s Catalyst Team Breakfast welcomed John Ortberg, senior pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church and former Willow teaching pastor, on Saturday, May 7. More than 1400 people participated in breakfast, worship, and a time of teaching from Ortberg.

Catalyst Team Director Paul Jansen van Rensburg introduced Cindy Blaski, the leader of High Road Riders, Willow Creek’s motorcycle ministry, who shared stories of people whose passion for riding motorcycles has led them to church—and to a relationship with Christ.

Making a Big Church Small
“Willow is putting effort into making a big church small by inviting attenders to develop community during the weekend services,” said Van Rensburg. Leaders oversee various sections of the Auditorium, welcoming people, inviting them to stay for coffee, and meet others. During one weekend service, one section of the Auditorium, dubbed Highway 308, is for the High Road Riders. “No one has to feel alone when they attend a big church,” says van Rensburg.

The Catalyst Team equips and inspires others in their efforts to reach people far from God. The next Catalyst Team Breakfast on June 11 will feature Chuck Colson, former White House Special Counsel during the Nixon Administration who served time in federal prison for his participation in the Watergate scandal. Today he leads Breakpoint Ministries. Register now.