Summit is the peak annual gathering of CCVT churches, agencies, and members to be inspired and trained, to participate in the AGM, and to connect with each other. It is held in May each year, in different locations, and attendance is encouraged by all leaders in our churches and agencies.
‘Stronger Together’ Summit 2026
Local Stories, Local Voices
What a gift it was to gather together for Summit 2026. Across these few days, there was a fresh sense of God’s presence among us – through worship, prayer, conversation, storytelling, and the shared hunger for renewal in our churches, communities, and cities.
This year’s Summit also helped sharpen and strengthen our shared focus around the strategic directions emerging across our movement – making disciples and developing leaders, church planting and revitalisation, and strengthening and unifying our movement for the future. Through our speakers, panels, conversations, and times of prayer, there was a growing sense that God is inviting us into a renewed season of collaboration, courage, and Kingdom imagination. This is where we believe God is leading us, and we’re inviting our churches and leaders to come on the journey together.
It was especially encouraging to hear from local voices across our movement, including Mark & Trudi Sayers, Tim Horman, Sandy Citro, and Bekkii Scott, along with the many panelists who shared stories, wisdom, and practical insight from their own ministry contexts. Together, these voices helped ground the Summit in the lived experience, faith, and innovation already present within our movement.
For me personally, it was a real privilege to share with our movement for the first time since beginning in the role of EO about what I believe God is stirring among us in this season. There is an opportunity before us to move forward with renewed courage, deeper unity, and a greater commitment to working together in what we called *The Great Collaboration*. There is a fresh invitation to partnership, shared mission, and a renewed season of unity across our movement, and I left Summit deeply hopeful about what lies ahead.
A heartfelt thank you to Clayton Church and their incredible team for their generous hospitality throughout the Summit. We are so grateful for the warmth, care, and welcome you extended to our movement. Thank you also to the CCVT team and all those who worked behind the scenes to bring the event together so thoughtfully and professionally. Events like these only happen through the hands of many.
If you missed any sessions – or would simply like to revisit them – you can access the Summit messages and content via the links below.
Thank you again for being part of these significant days together. We’re excited for the road ahead and all God has in store as we continue seeking renewal together.
Grace and Peace,
Jody
Summit Video Recordings:
AGM Chair Report – Tim Keating
Opening Session – Jody Destry
Local Story: Discipleship – Tim Horman
Local Story: Church Planting – Sandy Citro
Local Story: Revitalisation – Bekkii Scott
Leadership – Mark Sayers
Renewal – Trudi Sayers
Closing Session – Jody Destry
Livestream of the Celebration Event with Ordinations