Rick Warren is the founder of Saddleback Church and the author of New York Times bestseller The Purpose Driven Life and many other books. Regarded by Time Magazine as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World," Warren is one of the most recognized and influential pastors in the world.

A pastor, philanthropist, theologian, and global strategist, Warren has been active in social causes and spoken in churches across the world on issues like poverty, diseases, and educational and employment opportunities. He has spoken at many prestigious national and international forums including the World Economic Forum in Davos, the United Nations, Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and Time's Global Health Summit.