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.
2026 Communities
Adult Formation
Emerging Adulthood
Hispanic Ministry
Preaching
Rural and Small-Town Churches
Spiritual Direction (Continuing Education)
General Interest - Old Testament
General Interest - New Testament
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Throughout Summit, we will have the opportunity to hear from four incredibly talented speakers: Sara Barton, Heather Gorman, Josh Graves, and Mitch Wilburn.
Additionally, Nic Dunbar will lead us in worship throughout Summit.
Additional Gatherings
We are grateful to have three additional gatherings at Summit. Preceding Summit, the Community of Women Ministers will gather for dinner at 5:00 pm in in Packer Forum on the second floor of the Brown Library. On Thursday afternoon, we will have our Chaplains Lunch in the World Famous Bean during the lunch break. Finally, we will have 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!
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.