John C. Maxwell

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John C. Maxwell
Born February 20, 1947 (1947-02-20) (age 62)
Garden City, Michigan, United States
Occupation Author, Professional speaker, Pastor
Nationality American
Writing period 1979-
Subjects Leadership
Official website

John C. Maxwell (born 1947) is an evangelical Christian author, speaker, and pastor who has written more than 50 books, primarily focusing on leadership. Titles include The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow. His books have sold more than thirteen million copies, with several on the New York Times Best Seller List and translations in over fifty languages. In 2003, he was honored by the State of Indiana for his lifelong mission in helping individuals develop as leaders, for his prolific authorship, and for the founding of EQUIP.[1]

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[edit] Personal life

John C. Maxwell was born in Garden City, Michigan in 1947.[1] His father, Melvin, was a minister in a local Wesleyan church. Maxwell followed his father into the ministry, completing a Bachelor's degree at Ohio Christian University in 1969, a Master of Divinity degree at Azusa Pacific University, and a Doctor of Ministry degree at Fuller Theological Seminary. Maxwell has received five honorary doctorates of divinity (including ones from the California Graduate School of Theology and Liberty University).

Maxwell credits his leadership instincts and his early leadership training to his father. He currently resides in South Florida with his wife, Margaret.

On March 12, 2009, Maxwell was arrested at Palm Beach International Airport for trying to board a plane with a concealed weapon. According to the report, the TSA screener noticed a handgun displayed inside Maxwell's briefcase. Maxwell told TSA officials that the gun was recently given to him as a gift and that he had simply forgotten to take it out of the briefcase. He was charged with possession of a concealed weapon while attempting to board an airplane and was released from jail on bond, while awaiting trial. Maxwell addressed the incident on his personal website [1], calling it "one of the stupidest things" he has ever done.[2]

[edit] Career

Indiana Wesleyan University's Maxwell Center

For over thirty years, Maxwell has led churches in Indiana, Ohio, California, and Florida. After serving as senior pastor for 14 years, in 1995, he left Skyline Church, near San Diego, to devote himself full-time to speaking and writing. However, in 2004, he returned to ministry at Christ Fellowship in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where he is currently a teaching pastor. On November 16, 2008, Maxwell began serving as a guest pastor at the world-famous Crystal Cathedral, in Orange County, California. Maxwell's mentor, Robert H. Schuller, has had a variety of noted evangelical pastors preach at his megachurch since his son, Robert A. Schuller, resigned as senior pastor in 2008. Maxwell has returned to preach at the Crystal Cathedral several times, and his messages are broadcast worldwide on the Hour of Power television program, seen by an estimated 20 million viewers.[3]

Maxwell is an internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author who has sold over 13 million books. His organizations have trained more than 2 million leaders worldwide. Dr. Maxwell is the founder of INJOY, Maximum Impact, ISS and EQUIP, an international leadership development organization working to help leaders. EQUIP is involved with leaders from more than 80 nations. Its mission is “to see effective Christian leaders fulfill the Great Commission in every nation.”

Every year Maxwell speaks to Fortune 500 companies, international government leaders, and organizations as diverse as the United States Military Academy at West Point and the National Football League. A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Week best-selling author, Maxwell was one of 25 authors and artists named to Amazon.com's 10th Anniversary Hall of Fame. Three of his books, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You, and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader have each sold over a million copies.[4]

Maxwell serves on the Board of Trustees at Indiana Wesleyan University and has a building named after him there, the Maxwell Center for Business and Leadership.[citation needed]

[edit] Bibliography

  1. Put Your Dream to the Test, Thomas Nelson–March, 2009
  2. Leadership Gold: Lessons I've Learned from a Lifetime of Leading, Thomas Nelson–March 2008
  3. Encouragement Changes Everything, Thomas Nelson - January 2008
  4. 10th Anniversary Edition 21 Laws of Leadership–revised & updated, TN September 2007
  5. Talent Is Never Enough, March 2007
  6. The Difference Maker, Thomas Nelson, Sept. 2006
  7. Dare to Dream, J. Countryman, March 2006
  8. The 360° Leader, Thomas Nelson, January 2006 - 1 of Executive Book Summaries 30 Best Business Books in 2006
  9. Life@Work, Thomas Nelson, August 2005 (Co-authored with Addington & Graves)
  10. 25 Ways to Win with People (w/Les Parrott), Thomas Nelson May 2005
  11. The Choice Is Yours, J. Countryman, March 2005
  12. Winning With People, Thomas Nelson, December 2004 - 1 of Executive Book Summaries 30 Best Business Books in 2005
  13. The Preacher’s Commentary, Deuteronomy, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2004 (Orig.Deuteronomy Commentary, Word, 1987)
  14. Today Matters, Warner Books, April 2004
  15. The Journey From Success to Significance, J. Countryman, March 2004
  16. Relationships 101, Thomas Nelson, November 2003
  17. Equipping 101, Thomas Nelson, November 2003
  18. There’s No Such Thing as “Business” Ethics, Warner Business Books, August 2003 (retitled Ethics 101 August 2005)
  19. Leadership Promises for Every Day, J Countryman, March 2003 - Fall 07 Leadership Promises for Your Work Week
  20. Thinking For a Change, Warner Business Books, March 2003
  21. Attitude 101, Thomas Nelson, January 2003
  22. Running With the Giants, Warner Books, September 2002
  23. Leadership 101, Thomas Nelson, August 2002
  24. The Maxwell Leadership Bible, Thomas Nelson, March 2002
  25. Your Road Map for Success, Thomas Nelson, March 2002 (Orig.titled: The Success Journey, Thomas Nelson, 1997)
  26. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work, J. Countryman, February 2002
  27. The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player, Thomas Nelson, January 2002
  28. The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork, Thomas Nelson, August 2001
  29. Leading from the Lockers, Tommy Nelson, July 2001
  30. The Desert Experience (contributor), Thomas Nelson, March 2001–out of print
  31. The Right to Lead, J. Countryman, February 2001
  32. The 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leader’s Day, Thomas Nelson, September 2000
  33. Success - One Day at a Time, J. Countryman, 2000
  34. Failing Forward–Turning Your Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success, Thomas Nelson, 2000
  35. The Treasure of a Friend, J. Countryman, 1999
  36. The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, Thomas Nelson, 1999
  37. The Power of Partnership, J Countryman, 1999 - Out of Print
  38. Destiny & Deliverance, (contributor) Thomas Nelson, 1998–out of print
  39. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Thomas Nelson, 1998
  40. The Heart of Christmas (contributor), Thomas Nelson, 1998–out of print
  41. Becoming a Person of Influence (co-author), Thomas Nelson, 1997
  42. Your Bridge to a Better Future, Thomas Nelson, 1997–out of print
  43. Breakthrough Parenting, Focus on the Family, 1996–out of print
  44. Living at the Next Level, Thomas Nelson, 1996–out of print
  45. Partners in Prayer, Thomas Nelson, 1996
  46. The Power of Thinking Big, Cook Comm. 2002 - (Orig. It’s Just a Thought but It Could Change Your Life)
  47. The Power of Influence, Cook Communications August 2002 (Orig. People Power)
  48. Developing the Leaders Around You, Thomas Nelson, 1995 (Repackaged 2003)
  49. Your Family Time With God, Christian Parenting Books, 1995–out of print
  50. The Power of Attitude, Cook Comm. (Orig. You Can't Be a Smart Cookie If You Have a Crummy Attitude)
  51. The Power of Leadership, Cook Comm. (Orig. Leadership 101)
  52. The Time Crunch (contributor), Multnomah Books, 1993–out of print
  53. Developing the Leader Within You, Thomas Nelson, 1993 (Repackaged 2001)
  54. The Winning Attitude, Thomas Nelson, 1990 (Orig. Your Attitude: Key to Success, Here's Life Publishers, 1984)
  55. Be a People Person, Cook Communications (Originally Chariot-Victor Books, 1989)
  56. Be All You Can Be, Cook Communications (Originally Chariot-Victor Books, 1987)
  57. Tough Questions - Honest Answers, Here's Life Publishers, 1985 - out of print
  58. Think on These Things, Beacon Hill Press, 1979 - Re-released 1999, 20th Anniversary Edition

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ a b Filed House Resolution 0045
  2. ^ http://www.wptv.com/news/local/story/Pastor-John-Maxwell-arrested/pREg-MkIoEW0w1p6ZSKGew.cspx
  3. ^ http://www.crystalcathedral.com/
  4. ^ Jacket notes, inside back flap "The Difference Maker"

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