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This week in Christian history: Bill Hybels resigns, Dietrich Bonhoeffer executed

Volunteers at Willow Creek Community Church of South Barrington, Illinois, hold up care packages made for prisoners for Christmas, Dec. 6, 2015.
Volunteers at Willow Creek Community Church of South Barrington, Illinois, hold up care packages made for prisoners for Christmas, Dec. 6, 2015. | Courtesy of Willow Creek Church

Throughout the extensive history of the Church, there have been numerous events of lasting significance.

Each week brings anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths.

Some of the events drawn from over 2,000 years of history might be familiar, while others might be unknown to many people.

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include the execution of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the resignation of Bill Hybels and the founding of the Free African Society.

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