Summit

This historic event gathers congregational leaders and other Christ-followers for conversations about faith and life for ministry throughout the world.

Thank you all for joining us this year! We hope to see you next year from October 7-9, 2026
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How then shall we live? In Romans 12, Paul challenges us by looking not to the big moments but to the everyday through the example of a life in love. Indeed, Christian life does not only capture our minds — how to think about love — but our entire selves: our identity. Join us as we explore Romans 12 together and experience the practice of becoming a people of love.


More information for Summit 2026 is coming soon! Below is a recap of our time at Summit in 2025.

2025 FEATURED SPEAKERS

Throughout Summit, we had the opportunity to hear from four incredibly talented speakers: Nijay Gupta, Naomi Walters, Jerry Taylor, and Nathan Burrow.

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Additionally, United Voice Worship led us in worship throughout Summit.

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Additional Gatherings

We were grateful to have three additional gatherings at Summit. Preceding Summit, the Community of Women Ministers gathered for dinner at 5:00 pm in the Hunter Welcome Center. On Thursday afternoon, there was our Chaplains Lunch in the World Famous Bean during the lunch break. Finally, we had a Selah/Spiritual Direction Breakfast at 7:30 am on Friday.

 

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OUR SUMMIT DIRECTOR

We are thrilled to have Jennifer Schroeder on our team as the Summit director. Prior to coming to ACU, she served in congregational ministry for close to two decades, in addition to being an accomplished musician, teacher, and scholar. Read more about Dr. Schroeder here.

 

 

RECORDINGS

View our recordings page to watch or listen to past Summit Keynote session and Community group conversation. Find a wealth of recordings from past Summits – including audio files extending all the way back to 1957!


HISTORY

Take a walk down memory lane through the numerous forms this gathering has taken throughout its rich history – beginning with the inaugural Special Lecture Series in January 1907.

 

 

THE VISION FOR SUMMIT

We’re hearing that today’s Christian leaders crave opportunities to gather with others who serve in similar capacities, to encourage one another, and to forge relationships that extend beyond the bounds of a conference schedule. Learn more about these strategic shifts towards community.

 

Contact

For more information about Summit, email our team at summit@acu.edu. Or follow @ACUsummit on Instagram and on Facebook. You can also subscribe to Summit emails – just be sure to select Summit as one of your interests.

QUESTIONS? Contact Jennifer Schroeder