COLUMBUS–Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), one of the nation’s premier Christian public policy organizations, is thrilled to present our inaugural conference, The Essential Summit.

Today, many Christians believe the Bible doesn’t have anything to say about cultural and political issues. They’ve accepted the myth of the sacred-secular divide. Others feel isolated in their convictions and pressured into silence. The Essential Summit will bring together hundreds of believers from across the state and nation to discover how they can put their faith in action and why they can’t be silent today.

The conference will take place in Downtown Columbus, from Thursday, October 3, to Friday, October 4, where leading national voices on faith, family, and freedom will help attendees understand the times and know how to respond. The Essential Summit will culminate with the annual statewide March for Life at the Ohio Statehouse.

The Essential Summit takes its name from the Northwest Territory Ordinance and the Ohio Constitution, which proclaim, “Religion, morality, and knowledge [are] essential for good government.”

The Essential Summit Featured Speakers
Why You Can't Stay Silent

Breakout Tracks 

Along with our four keynote sessions, attendees can choose from one of four breakout tracks to connect with other Christians.

Faith in Action
Recommended for the general Christian audience. Through four specialized breakout sessions, attendees will be equipped to speak out boldly in defense of the truths God has revealed, understand the roots of today's driving cultural and political issues, and know how to respond with practical action steps.

Christian Education
Recommended for Christian school leaders–principals, superintendents, and teachers. Through four specialized breakout sessions, attendees will dive into the call and challenges to equip the next generation to be effective dual citizens of heaven and earth in an increasingly secularized culture.

Marketplace Impact
Recommended for business owners, executives, and high-level management. Through four specialized breakout sessions, attendees will network with like-minded leaders, learn how to protect their businesses from destructive anti-capitalism and be challenged to represent Christ in the marketplace.

Church Leadership
Recommended for pastors, elders, deacons, and other church leaders. Through four specialized breakout sessions, attendees will learn the role of the Church in modern-day US politics, as well as how to effectively speak from the pulpit about the political, cultural, and moral issues facing their congregations.

Tickets & Sponsorships

Tickets are on sale now starting at $79 with coupon code EARLYBIRD20 for General Admission, which includes access to all four keynote sessions, as well as four breakout sessions! VIP Admission also includes a special luncheon with Dr. Larry Arnn and a dinner reception and photo opportunity with Dr. Ben Carson.

 Sponsorship opportunities are available at www.EssentialSummit.org.

As Ohio’s largest Christian public policy organization, Center for Christian Virtue seeks the good of our neighbors by advocating for public policy that reflects the truth of the Gospel. 

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