Message for you from Bill & Melinda Gates
During the Summit planning sessions, a couple of names that kept coming up as potential faculty members were Bill and Melinda Gates. We all thought that they would add huge value to the Summit experience. Bill Gates could speak about leadership issues learned from his amazing run as the CEO of Microsoft, and they as a couple could talk about how they are now leveraging their influence to make the world a better place for those who are suffering the most.
Unfortunately they were not able to accept our invitation, even though they wanted to support what we are trying to do. They believe that churches play a key role in bringing relief to those in need. While we were disappointed that they couldn’t join us, we were so glad that they were willing to send us a brief video, addressing some of the issues that we wanted them to cover at the Summit. They also offer encouragement to church leaders to continue making a difference in the fight against poverty and HIV/AIDS. Who knows, perhaps someday they will join us as faculty members!
Check out Bill and Melinda Gates' video. Then, let us know what you think!
