Extraordinary Impact Family Event

John C. Maxwell is a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, coach and speaker who has sold more than 24 million books in 50 languages. Often called the country's No. 1 leadership authority, Maxwell was identified as the most popular leadership expert in the world by Inc. magazine in 2014. And he has been voted the top leadership professional six years in a row on LeadershipGurus.net.

He is the founder of The John Maxwell Company, The John Maxwell Team and EQUIP, a nonprofit organization that has trained more than 5 million leaders in 180 countries. Each year Maxwell speaks to Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations and many of the world's top business leaders.

After growing up in Michigan, Maxwell attended Ohio Christian University and then received a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry. He was a pastor for more than 30 years before devoting himself full time to speaking and writing.

Three of Maxwell's books — "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership," "Developing the Leader Within You" and "The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader" — have each sold over 1 million copies. Other notable books by Maxwell include:

• "The 360 Degree Leader"
• "Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn"
• "Winning with People"
• "How Successful People Think"
• "The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork"
• "Failing Forward"
• "Everyone Communicates, Few Connect"
• "The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth"

Maxwell's leadership philosophy is: "Everything rises and falls on leadership."

According to his website, he says: "With so much hinging upon this philosophy, I've made it my life's passion to develop leaders at all levels. I believe in you and the power of your influence to create a legacy within your sphere of influence that will leave behind an army of leaders who get the importance of strong leadership."

Don Wenner is the Founder and CEO of DLP Capital, a private real estate investment firm focused on building thriving communities. The firm’s core focus is on investing in, developing, and financing attainable housing for America’s workforces, including multifamily and single-family rental communities, along with investments in outdoor hospitality and RV campgrounds. Wenner founded DLP Capital in 2006 and has since spearheaded its meteoric growth, with the firm ranking on the Inc. 5000 list of “Fastest Growing Private Companies in America” for 11 consecutive years—among the few companies on the list to achieve such growth consistently. The firm now has more than $5 billion of assets under management and is headquartered in St. Augustine, Florida.

Gabe and Rebekah are authors, national speakers and founders of THINQ Media, a groundbreaking media company exploring the evolving landscape of faith, culture, and the next generation in America.

Rebekah is beloved for her transformative books full of vulnerable storytelling and actionable insights that have helped transform the mental health practices of millions of readers. Her own journey of overcoming panic disorder, anxiety, and depression fuels her passion for helping others take charge of their emotional health.

Gabe’s influence is felt most in equipping leaders to engage the evolving landscape of faith and culture. His popular podcast UnderCurrent and 20 year history of convening Christian leaders for THINQ’s Culture Summit event has played a catalytic role in the Christian faith sustaining its plausibility in western culture during decades of religious decline.

They host the Rhythms For Life podcast and will release their first book together, The Fight For Us: Overcoming What Divides to Build a Marriage that Thrives, in April 2025.

Gabe and Rebekah and their four children reside in Franklin, TN

Lloyd was a successful real estate developer and owner of luxury senior housing facilities when his idea of success changed dramatically, and his life’s focus shifted to second-half significance. Together with his mentor, the late Bob Buford, Lloyd helped launch the Halftime Institute, a global team that teaches, coaches and connects successful men and women in pursuit of significance. For over 20 years, Lloyd has helped leaders make their second half their best half – he has clocked over 20,000 hours of coaching and has taken this message around the world. Lloyd is the author of From Success to Significance: When the Pursuit of Success Isn’t Enough; The Second Half: Real stories, Real adventures, Real significance; and with his wife, Linda, co-wrote the e-book, Halftime for Couples. Lloyd and Linda enjoy living near Charlotte, North Carolina. They have three adult children, all married, and three precious grandchildren.

As the founder of MomsMentoring, Linda enjoys teaching and mentoring young mothers at a fascinating season of their lives. Her passion is to see women, applying the Bible’s wisdom to their lives, become all they are meant to be, while building Christian families and thriving marriages.

Our most popular marriage and parenting videos are available on YouTube and are also available as a free teaching resource on Thinkific.com.

Linda also enjoys helping her husband Lloyd facilitate couples’ events with the Halftime Institute, and has co-written a book called Halftime for Couples. She loves learning about and encouraging others around building a second half of life that is fun, intimate and meaningful.

Julia is an accomplished and innovative health care leader, retired pharmacist, wife and mom to five children and a recovering perfectionist.

Recognized as not only an iconic community member by the Columbia Magazine, but also a national speaker and advocate for affordable medication access. Julia is a member of the CoMO Magazine 20 under 40 class of 2020 and is published in the American Journal of Health System Pharmacy.

Kristen Welch is a compassionate leader and accomplished author dedicated to making a meaningful impact on vulnerable families.She is the Founder and CEO of Mercy House Global, a nonprofit organization, whose mission is to empower marginalized communities with life-changing opportunities that create hope.With many years of experience, Kristen has tirelessly worked to address critical issues facing disadvantaged families around the world. Through Mercy House Global, her team has created innovative solutions that provide sustainable support, allowing families to break free from cycles of poverty and adversity. Beyond her philanthropic endeavors, Kristen Welch is author to six books (with 2 more on the way in coming years), including the bestseller "Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World,” and authored the once well-known blog, We are THAT family. Kristen and her husband have 3 young adult children.

Patrick is a devoted husband, father, best selling author, host of the Live Fit Ignite Change Podcast, Founder of the Fit Life Challenge and Inrive Performance Nutrition, and is the Sr. Director of Well-being at DLP Capital.

As a certified CrossFit trainer and little league baseball coach, Patrick loves being able to inspire others to live fit, fulfilled lives.

After taking a year to travel the world with his wife and two boys, they now live in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Dustin Tavella is a world-class performer. He is the winner of the hit competition show America's Got Talent. Dustin was crowned champion for his magic performances alongside his ability to inspire audiences through storytelling. The platform gave him the ability to show the world how personal connection is something we, as humans, long for. Though Dustin is proficient in performing "magic tricks", he loves diving into what it means for us to create REAL MAGIC in the world we live in. Dustin's performances and communication style has helped transform business, communities, and families alike.

Biltmore Worship is a movement of worshippers from Biltmore Church.

Biltmore Church exists to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus who reach up, reach in, and reach out. From the beginning, Biltmore Church has focused on reaching those who do not know God personally and then helping them develop their faith through worship, community, and ministry to others. Today, many thousands of people attend Biltmore Church at multiple campuses across Western North Carolina.