The leadership event of the year is coming to Ingersoll, Ontario.
The Spirit Centre at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church will be one eight sites in Ontario hosting this year’s Maximum Impact Simulcast leadership event on Friday, 8 May 2009.
The event features ten of the world’s most inspirational and creative leaders, including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, golf legend Jack Nichlaus, Disney’s Al Wiess, “360 Manager” John Maxwell and many more. Over 70,000 people worldwide participate in the event.
I spoke with Rev. Lonnie Atkinson, minister at St. Paul’s, Ingersoll, about how the Spirit Centre became involved in Maximum Impact, and what it meant to the congregation and the community.
“St. Paul’s, Ingersoll, created a leadership centre called the Spirit Centre five years ago. It’s hope was to offer affordable, accessible, world class leadership events in a small town setting. We believed the church needed to encourage strong spiritual leadership in all areas of our community life.
“We sought to reach leaders in health care, education, community development, business and in the church. Our leadership team included community and business leaders.
“Two years ago a young bank executive approached us about becoming a host site for John Maxwell’s Maximum Impact Simulcast. This annual event showcased ten or more business and community leadership experts sharing in a one day simulcast experience.
“We thought it would be a unique opportunity for St. Paul’s to extend our reach and offer care and support for corporate and non-profit leaders.
“Last May we launched our first simulcast event. Up went the satellite dish, in came the people, and together we shared a wonderful day of learning and networking. Folk from United Way agencies, churches, real estate agents, small business owners, local health organizations and others shared in the first event.
“This year a local financial advisers group have come forward to sponsor the day, one of whom is reconnecting to our church after many years of inactivity.”
“We are excited at the outreach and leadership development opportunities presented by this event.”
Cost is $75.00 and includes continental breakfast and lunch. To register for the Ingersoll site event, call 519.485.3390 or email stpauls@execulink.com.
For more information about Maximum Impact, go to www.maximumimpactsimulcast.com.
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