This three-day summit brings together community leaders to discuss the role of faith in modern service.
Thursday Evening Mixer | 6:30 P - 9:30 P
Friday Schedule
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Meet us at the 29th Building to check in and enjoy light refreshments before the evening begins.
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Experience Austin, Joseph, & Bria Manaway like never before as they kick off The Summit together, sharing their heart for ministry, music, and movement.
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Enter a powerful worship experience led by Bria Manaway, Jon Brown, Antwan Cooks, Chris Lea, and Pastor Joseph Manaway.
Saturday Schedule & Breakout Sessions
General Sessions
(Breakout Sessions below are tailored by audience.)
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Meet us downstairs in the Fellowship Hall for light refreshments to get the day started.
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How to use what’s in your hand to build what’s in your head and in your heart.
Based on Exodus 4:2, this session explores the principle that God often uses the ordinary gifts, skills, and resources already within our grasp to accomplish extraordinary purposes. Learn to identify and steward what you already possess to build the vision placed within you.
Presenter: Pastor Joseph Manaway
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Excellence is not an occasional act, but a consistent habit.
This powerful session challenges and equips attendees to embed excellence into the DNA of their ministry, work, and personal life, moving beyond aspiration to intentional practice.
Presenter: Pastor C. Ivan Johnson
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Senior Pastors and Musicians, grab your lunch and relax at the church. All other guests, grab your lunch and hop on the shuttle to Byrd Barr Place.
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We will close The Summit with a worship service and the preached word by Pastor Shalondria Taylor.
All Guests
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Entrepreneurial tips and tricks, as well as all things AI and tech.
Presenter: Nia Joseph
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Administrators are often the most overlooked and undervalued personnel in any organization/company. This course will affirm their critical role while providing practical tools, systems, and strategies to enhance efficiency, support ministry vision, and operate with renewed excellence.
Presenter: Ashlyn Williams
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A space for women to be equipped, empowered, and elevated.
This session focuses on unlocking purpose, cultivating resilience, and building authentic community. Designed to inspire women to lead with confidence and grace in every sphere of life.
Presenter: Pastor Jennifer Trotter
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A call for men to gather, strengthen, and align.
This men’s session fosters honest dialogue about identity, integrity, and influence. It’s a time for mutual encouragement, equipping, and strategizing on how to lead effectively at home, in the church, and in the marketplace.
Presenter: Pastor Ronelle Jones -
After the break, you’re invited to join the “Why and How We Sing” session with DeWayne Woods. Prefer a longer pause? You’re also welcome to enjoy an extended break before we gather again for the 6:00pm closing service.
Senior Pastors
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The assignment of pastoring is a heavy one! We must not become so heavenly-minded that we’re no earthly good. This class will explore the necessity of pastors being able to “unplug,” engage in intentional self-care, and nurture a full life beyond the pulpit.
Presenter: Rev. Dr. Claybon Lea, Jr.
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Pastor, we must not be everything to everybody, yet nothing to ourselves. This practical workshop addresses the essential temporal foundations often neglected in ministry: legal structure (501c3), personal financial planning, life insurance, and preparing for tomorrow while ministering today.
Presenter: Rev. Dr. Robert L. Manaway, Sr.
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An open forum with seasoned pastors.
Bring your questions about sermon preparation, delivery, navigating different preaching contexts, and sustaining freshness in your proclamation.
Presenters: Rev. Dr. Robert L. Manaway, Sr. and Rev. Dr. Claybon Lea, Jr.
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Enjoy your break before returning to our 6:00 pm closing service!
Musicians
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Worship flows from the life of the worshiper. This class delves into the heart, habits, and holiness required of those who lead God’s people in song. Learn to cultivate a consecrated life that sharpens spiritual sensitivity and clarifies moments of true worship.
Presenter: Jonathan Brown
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The glamour of the road often overshadows the grind. This candid conversation unpacks the realities of life as a touring musician—from logistics and relationships to spiritual sustainability. Get an honest look before you book the bus.
Presenter: Charles Lamont
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The theology and technique behind the offering of praise.
This session explores the profound purpose of corporate singing—as command, weapon, testimony, and unifying force—while providing practical vocal and leadership techniques to effectively shepherd a congregation in worship.
Presenter: DeWayne Woods
Sessions and the weekend schedule are subject to change. All attendees will be emailed the complete, up-to-date schedule before The Summit weekend so you can plan ahead.
The Investment
Senior Pastors
$100
Full access to The Summit, including sessions exclusively designed for Senior Pastors.
Weekend Investment
$70
Full access to all Summit General Sessions and Breakout Sessions.
Volunteer Investment
$40
Serve as a volunteer for one day and receive full access to The Summit for the remaining two days.
Become a Sponsor
All Sponsorship Packages Include:
Logo featured on event collateral
Social media spotlight highlighting your partnership
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Support the mission by partnering with us as a Giving Sponsor through in-kind donations such as attendee snacks or products, non-perishable food items, undergarments, or essential supplies that help advance our nonprofit efforts. In appreciation of your generosity, Giving Sponsors will receive one complimentary admission ticket to The Summit.
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This package includes:
6 full registrations to The Summit
Conference apparel
Feature in the digital program
Enhanced logo placement
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This package includes:
8 full registrations to the event
Conference apparel
Feature in the digital program
Enhanced logo placement
5-minute spotlight during General Sessions
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This package includes:
10 full registrations to the event
Conference apparel
Feature in the digital program
Enhanced logo placement
“Mixer brought to you by” designation
200+ ministry, music, and entrepreneurship leaders equipped with AI and innovation frameworks, creating a direct pipeline to your community talent initiatives
The Summit feeds directly into The Common Collective’s year-round programs serving families across Seattle’s underserved neighborhoods, extending your investment’s reach beyond the event
Logo and brand recognition across pre-event marketing, live programming, and post-event digital content reaching an estimated 10,000+ impressions