“This seminar and training came at the right time in my life. It brought forth a Godly perspective of
leadership – a God-centered leadership style. I was pointing my finger at others. I wept before God
every night after each day of teaching at this seminar. I am thankful for this dynamic leadership
training.”
-Joe Gomes, Conference Attendee, India
“Our leadership is very, very dedicated,” Mr. Dean said. “They are courageous people. They are
brave people. They are gifted people. They are committed people. What they lack are the resources.
If they are equipped properly—if they are taught in a disciplined way how to do the job, we will see a
great harvest.” With enthusiasm he said, “I believe God is going to do a great and wonderful work
among the leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan. God is going to bless the nation through EQUIP. I am
thankful to EQUIP for choosing the indigenous leadership to be a part and to help them. It will save
a lot of time and money in accomplishing the task of our Lord Jesus Christ. We will train 10,000 leaders
in Pakistan and Afghanistan. We will adopt this vision and stand beside you in the Million Leaders
Mandate.”
-Country Coordinator, Pakistan
“Before this conference I thought I was a good leader. Now I know I must learn to grow as a leader,
so I can better lead and train my house church members.”
-Conference attendee, Iran
“In the past, I used to think that leadership is the position and all should be under control. Ministry used
to be a very hard and tiring job, but after studying and understanding more about leadership, my
understanding of leadership has changed and I became more encouraging to ministers, being close to
them and lifting them up. Now I have 30 assistant leaders, the ministry is more fruitful, and I’m more
comfortable at the same time.”
-Conference Attendee, Jordan
“I would have walked 600 miles, if necessary. I am hungry for leadership training. We urgently need
leaders to plant churches in Southern Iraq.”
-Conference Attendee, Iraq
“In America, leadership books and materials are seen as products to be bought and sold, but in the
Middle East we see leadership resources as bread for a starving child or a lifesaver for a drowning
person. Thank you for bringing resources to us.”
-Conference Attendee, Egypt
“EQUIP has helped me so much that I even lack a word to express myself. Before I started studying
these books of EQUIP, I was so much behind, especially in the field of leadership. I used to think that
when you are a leader, you must be honored so much. But when I tackled EQUIP, I found a different
thing all together. I learned that if you are a leader you should do the work of servanthood. “
-Peter Omia-Oawah, Conference Attendee, Uganda
“When people ask me, ‘How was Africa this trip?’, I give them this answer: ‘If I were to die today, that
far and away what God did on this trip would be listed as some of the most significant activities of my
whole life.’ Those pastors and students in Kenya are really fired up, and appreciative, for being involved
with Million Leaders Mandate. THANK YOU! God truly did show up over there, and I am extremely honored
to be a part of the program there in Kenya and in Colombia next year as well.”
-Bob Pelshaw, Associate Trainer, Kenya & Colombia
“To see our church help equip so many leaders in an area where we’ve spent a lot of effort in
ministry and evangelism is a great strategy for our vision and mission as a church. I can tell you,
teaching this material has already sharpened me as a pastor. It’s one thing to read the principles in a
book or attend a conference. When I prepared to teach the principles, I really had to make them my
own as a leader and pastor. I’m excited about getting with the staff team and implementing those
things that I’ve missed and under girding those things that I’ve known, but neglected.”
-Pastor Eric Thomas, Associate Trainer, Ukraine
“As I attended TTT1, I knew that I was a part of a great plan that God has started with brother
John Maxwell. I taught the course not only to the leaders of my area in Sicily, but also to all the pastors
of the denominations of which I am the president. Over 200 pastors were trained in TTT1, and they are
teaching their leadership teams in the 90 churches of our denomination. EQUIP is our program for
leadership development! During TTT1 and TTT2, I can surely say that God has broken my life and
put it right back to make me the leader I am supposed to be! “
-Giovanni Di Francia, Conference Attendee, Italy
“It was awesome. There were attendees from over 15 of the primal councils. Among them, there
were leaders from Assembly of God, Pentecostals, Cuadrangular, Ovise, Asijeo, Pentecostal Holiness,
Baptists, and other independent churches. Definitely, we are living in Venezuela at a time of leadership
unity as we’ve never seen before, and God is using Million Leaders Mandate to start this new time for
our country. Something great is happening in Venezuela. There is willingness for the unity, beyond
denominational judgment.”
-Roberto Bautista, Country Coordinator, Venezuela
“Two outstanding moments happened during this event. First, when attendees signed and handed in
the Certified Trainer Covenant to reach the goal of training 50 thousand new leaders in Guatemala.
And second, when the Mayor of Mixco (a City Hall near Guatemala’s capital) exhorted pastors and
leaders to reach young people that have been involved in gangs; he personally committed to guide his
25 trainees along with his wife.”
-Alex Lopez, Country Coordinator, Guatemala
“Latin America is at a crucial point in its history. In recent years the Evangelical community has grown
very rapidly and gained considerable influence in many nations of Central and South America.
John Maxwell and EQUIP have arrived at just the right moment. As our region of the world continues
to wrestle with serious problems, effective Christian leaders are more urgently needed than ever before.
The EQUIP and Lidere initiative is truly an answer to our prayers. You offer us what no other ministry
can offer. You offer us training and resources throughout the entire continent that will transform our
nations. Our Christian leaders are hungry for help. We are desperate for tools we can use to train and
raise up godly leaders for our region of the world that stands at the crossroads. EQUIP and Lidere will
help us shape a future of hope and righteousness for Latin America.”
-Robert Barriger, National Coordinator, Peru
“The pastor of the host church commented, ‘In all of my ministry, I have never had a group that has
made me feel this valued like this group.’ Like feeding hungry lions! With such anticipation, we were
able to put into their hands the resources, fill their heads with biblical concepts and touch their hearts
to be God-called leaders for their nation.”
-Pastor John Wood, Associate Trainer, Honduras
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