Essential Summit

The Essential Summit is set to take place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, United States. This event features a lineup of prominent speakers who are influential in the realms of Christian thought and public policy. Among them is Rosaria Butterfield, an accomplished author and speaker, who is also known for her role as a pastor's wife and a homeschool mother. She has an impressive academic background as a former professor of English and women's studies at Syracuse University, and she has authored several impactful books including 'The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert' (Crown and Covenant, 2012), 'Openness Unhindered' (Crown and Covenant, 2015), 'The Gospel Comes with a Housekey' (Crossway, 2018), and most recently, 'Five Lies of our Anti-Christian Age' (Crossway, 2023). Her insights into faith and culture are sure to resonate with attendees.Frank Turek, a leading Christian apologist and media host, will also be a key speaker at the summit. He is well-known for his weekly television program 'I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist,' which airs on DirecTV Channel 378 and is complemented by a radio and podcast version that reaches 182 stations. Frank Turek is recognized for his engaging discussions on faith and reason, having made appearances on major networks such as Fox News, ABC, and CBS, and he is a contributor to Townhall.com and other media outlets. Additionally, Aaron Baer, the President of the Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), will share his expertise on public policy rooted in the Gospel. Baer has founded the Ohio Christian Education Network, which represents over 200 Christian schools, and has initiated the Christian Business Partnership, the only state-based Christian Chamber of Commerce. His experience in media, including features on CNN and NBC Nightly News, will provide attendees with valuable perspectives on the intersection of faith and civic engagement. The Essential Summit promises to be a significant gathering for those interested in deepening their understanding of Christian values in contemporary society.