ATLANTA, Ga. — On Friday, April 18, the Maximum Impact Simulcast: Advance will include over 80,000 business professionals participating via satellite downlink in 600 churches across North America.

First Baptist Church of Fairhope is participating as a local host site for this unprecedented Leadership event. This live leadership seminar, broadcast from Atlanta, Ga., has trained over 250,000 business professionals in the last six years.

Last year’s MI Simulcast, held on Friday, May 11, 2007, was one of the largest gatherings of business leaders ever. After such great success, best-selling author and gifted authority on leadership Dr. John C. Maxwell will once again be joined on stage by legendary leaders including New York Times bestselling author, Patrick Lencioni; Fast Co. founding editor Bill Taylor; former Nike creative catalyst Kevin Carroll, authors Andy Stanley and Andy Andrews, and ESPN analyst Dick Vitale. The event will be hosted by CBS Sports analyst Spencer Tillman and action planning will be provided by executive coach Valorie Burton.

“The Maximum Impact Simulcast is about helping people advance.” said Jeremie Kubicek, CEO/President of Atlanta-based GiANT Impact, owner of Maximum Impact. “When you leave MIS you will be better equipped as a leader to connect with your team in a manner that fosters growth and builds strong relationships.”

The business model for the MI Simulcast consists of partnering with churches to bring relevant business and leadership training to workplace leaders in their local community. The use of churches is a logical choice because of their desire to provide relevant leadership solutions for the business leaders in their community, as well as providing a venue extremely conducive to hosting a live satellite presentation.

Maxwell, Simulcast founder, is the author of such best-selling books as The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork. He also is the founder of Maximum Impact and INJOY, organizations dedicated to providing resources and training for personal and professional growth. Every year he speaks to Fortune 500 companies, international government leaders, and organizations as diverse as the United States Military Academy at West Point, Chick-fil-A, Wal-Mart, the National Football League, Mary Kay and the Indianapolis 500 Drivers.

The MI Simulcast: Advance is open to all churches in America and will focus on helping each participant in attendance whether live or via satellite, advance at work, in life and as individuals. Each speaker will illuminate certain qualities akin to their personal careers and experience and provide in-depth perspective on how to unleash the influential leadership power in yourself and those around you.

Doors will open at 7 a.m.

•Session 1, 8-9:15 a.m.: “The Traveler’s Gift,” Andy Andrews and “Leadership Gold,” John C. Maxwell;

•Session 2, 9:45-11 a.m.: “Mavericks at Work,” Bill Taylor and “Making a Vision Stick,” Andy Stanley.

11 a.m., lunch will be provided.

•Session 3, 12:15-1:45 p.m., “Rediscovering Play: Bringing Fun & Passion to your Work & Play,” Kevin Carroll and John Maxwell interview with Dan Cathy on “Why People Do Not Reach their Potential.”

•Session 4, 2:15, “The Game of Life,” Dick Vitale and “The Three Signs of a Miserable Job,” Patrick Lenconi.

Coaching moments will be presented throughout the day by Valerie Burton. A conference bookstore will also be available.

Seating is limited to 250. Cost is $79 for non-Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce members; $69 for members. Regardless of Chamber affiliation, tables of eight may be reserved at a cost of $59 per person. Early registration deadline is April 11; after that a $20 late penalty is added.

For more information, visit www.maximumimpact.com/mis or call Brent Shaw at First Baptist Fairhope at 928-8685. The church is located at 300 S. Section St.