Video: Can we rely on the disciples’ words in the Gospels?

20 Jun

Can we rely on the disciples’ words in the Gospels? “If you’re looking for an account that’s written by a non-Christian, well you’ve got it; it’s called the gospel of Matthew. Don’t blame him for becoming a Christian after seeing [Jesus’ works].” — Jim Wallace, Speaker and Author of Cold Case Christianity, God’s Crime Scene, and Forensic Faith Many people suggest that we cannot trust the testimony of the disciples recorded in the gospels because they were… Read More →Video: Can we rely on the disciples’ words in the Gospels?

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Video: How can Christians start conversations with non-believers?

13 Jun

How can Christians start conversations with non-believers? “The best way to start a conversation with a non-believer is by asking them questions.” — Brett Kunkle, Founder and President, Maven Brett Kunkle explains how strategically placed questions and genuine, interested listening can be used to guide conversations with non-believers towards truth. This video is part of a series titled “Answers to Your Questions”. These videos answer the questions that you’re asking, address the difficulties you’re facing,… Read More →Video: How can Christians start conversations with non-believers?

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Video: Standing Firm When Your Faith Comes Under Attack

11 Jun

Standing Firm When Your Faith Comes Under Attack In our current cultural climate, there has been quite a bit of discussion about legal issues in regards to same-sex marriage and religious freedom. In this panel discussion, Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, and Jeremy Tedesco, who serves as senior counsel and vice president of U.S. Advocacy and Administration for the Alliance Defending Freedom, discuss the story and the questions behind the Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil… Read More →Video: Standing Firm When Your Faith Comes Under Attack

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Video: Is lament important?

06 Jun

Is lament important? “Lament is a language that is going to be for every single one of us.” — Esther Fleece, Author, No More Faking Fine Everyone goes through times of suffering, so there’s no use in hiding from it. Esther Fleece highlights biblical passages that discuss lament, and how this language can be used in our own lives. This video is part of a series titled “Answers to Your Questions”. These videos answer the questions… Read More →Video: Is lament important?

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“Summit has set in motion what is to come in my life”

31 May

Mikaela had heard about Summit over a year before stepping on campus in Manitou Springs, CO. As a budding Marketing and Journalism student at Dordt College, Mikaela loves writing and connecting with people. “I think really, during my freshman year (in college), I have had more of a secular worldview than I had originally thought. And coming to Summit, I have really learned how the Christian conservative worldview is so true. Even though I… Read More →“Summit has set in motion what is to come in my life”

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A Spiritual Confusion Plaguing Christians

04 May

Remember, a few weeks ago, when TV host Joy Behar implied that Vice President Mike Pence was mentally ill because he said that Jesus talks to him? Dr. Jeff addresses the spiritual confusion that does, in fact, plague many Christians. Watch the video to find out more about Dr. Myers’ thoughts and what we at Summit are doing about it. Register for a student conference session today! The Spring Special ends soon! Spring Special Deadline! Register Now

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Spiritual Strength Can Be Deadly…

02 May

Is your faith fearless and confident? Summit Ministries prepares students to face ideas that they will encounter in the classroom and the residence hall. The Spanish Flu killed 50 million people. It targeted the strong, not the weak. People whose bodies were strong but whose immune systems were unprepared for an attack. That’s what is happening to Christian young adults. They need to be inoculated to false worldviews so they can stand for the truth. Two… Read More →Spiritual Strength Can Be Deadly…

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Dr. Jeff Myers: A Message About California Student Conference

30 Apr

Please watch this urgent video message from our President, Dr. Jeff Myers, about this incredible controversy. At Summit, we believe that strong Christian leaders must always stand up for truth, and at times difficult decisions must be made to preserve what is right. This injustice is yet another lie from culture. Read full press release People have asked about the financial impact of leaving California. It’s not cheap. Many California families are financially-strapped and I’ve committed… Read More →Dr. Jeff Myers: A Message About California Student Conference

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California Bill Banning Biblical Views on Sexual Identity Forces Christian Group to Cancel Young Adult Conference

30 Apr

California Bill Banning Biblical Views on Sexual Identity Forces Christian Group to Cancel Young Adult Conference Summit Ministries’ president calls AB2943 “the most blatant chilling of free speech in America in my lifetime” while announcing removal of Biola University worldview training from schedule COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — One of the nation’s leading organizations helping Christian teens and young adults apply their faith to everyday living has been forced to cancel a planned conference in California… Read More →California Bill Banning Biblical Views on Sexual Identity Forces Christian Group to Cancel Young Adult Conference

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Two Types of Students – Which are You?

27 Apr

“At Summit, we have two types of students–students who have unanswered questions…and students who have unquestioned answers.” –Dr. Jeff Myers, Summit President “If we just think we have it all together because we’ve been in church and Sunday School all of their lives, we are actually in greater danger” –Dr. Jeff Myers, Summit President You may have a lot of questions, and we desire to help you answer those. But at Summit, we also challenge students… Read More →Two Types of Students – Which are You?

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Christians need to get their worldview straightened out

27 Apr

Two-thirds of Christian young adults are actually new agers. Half are postmodern–they don’t believe truth actually exists. Nearly half think people should be forced to embrace the faith. We need students to have an intelligent, compassionate, confident faith. Join us at Summit this summer. YOU can depend on Summit to find answers to your questions and more. “Summit is where young adults, headed to college come for two weeks to get their worldview straightened out” –Dr. Jeff Myers, Summit President… Read More →Christians need to get their worldview straightened out

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What’s worse than going to college?

23 Apr

Jeremy Uecker, a sociologist at Baylor, found that students who don’t go to college are even more likely than college-goers to drop out of their faith. Why? Because they don’t realize that they’re still on a battlefield for their hearts and minds. Hard conversations are inevitable. How will your student prepare for their spiritual battle? Send your students to Summit, where world-class speakers like Sean McDowell, J. Warner Wallace, and Christopher Yuan will… Read More →What’s worse than going to college?

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