Dr. Maxwell to Address U.N.

Christian Leadership Expert John C. Maxwell to Address U.N. Ambassadors

Sept. 18: Maxwell Will Address Diplomats at the 22nd Annual International Prayer Breakfast in New York City

ATLANTA, Sept. 17, 2007—On opening day of the 62nd United Nations General Assembly, global leadership consultant Dr. John C. Maxwell will address more than 200 diplomats representing some 90 countries. Dr. Maxwell is the keynote speaker for the 22nd annual International Prayer Breakfast, held at the UN headquarters in New York City, Tues., Sept. 18

"John Maxwell's expertise and global experience are highly regarded around the world," said John Austin, director of Christian Embassy to the United Nations, the breakfast’s co-sponsor. "His dynamic message about the critical area of leadership has the potential to stir up positive change in many quarters. As John says, 'everything rises and falls on leadership.' We pray for many 'risings' from John's visit."

Since 1985, Christian Embassy to the UN and Christian Ministries to the United Nations have co-sponsored the International Prayer Breakfast on the opening day of the General Assembly. The Prayer Breakfast has developed a favorable rapport with many in the diplomat community, representing many faiths and national backgrounds.

"We believe that leadership is using God-given influence for a worthwhile cause," said Dr. Maxwell whose non-profit ministry EQUIP is providing leadership training in more than 100 countries. "The men and women serving in the United Nations are in a strategic position to positively influence the future of nations and cultures across the globe."

Founded by Dr. Maxwell in 1996, EQUIP's endeavors to empower international leaders to reach their maximum potential by providing them with the highest quality leadership training and resources. In more than 100 countries, EQUIP conducts conferences, creates and provides leadership curriculum in 42 languages, forges church partnerships, and maximizes technology to produce effective leaders.

EQUIP's Million Leaders Mandate is a global initiative to train millions of Christians worldwide with the necessary leadership skills to effectively pursue the Great Commission in their communities, workplaces, and churches. Since 2003, nearly two million leaders in 100 countries have participated in the Million Leaders Mandate.

Dr. Maxwell is also founder of ISS, a church consulting firm which mobilizes churches in capital funding and facility development.

For more information about EQUIP, call (888) 993-7847 or visit www.iEQUIP.org. For more information about the Christian Embassy to the United Nations, call 212-370-1166 or visit www.ChristianEmbassyUN.org.