Announcing the 2025 Essential Summit featuring Willie Robertson!
COLUMBUS—Center for Christian Virtue is thrilled to announce that Willie Robertson, CEO of Duck Commander and star of Duck Dynasty, is headlining the lineup for the 2025 Essential Summit: Reviving the Roots–Restoring the American Family.
Willie expanded his family's small business from a living room operation to a company for all things outdoors and has sold millions of duck calls and merchandise worldwide.
He appeared as the "Mallard" on Masked Singer and many other TV shows, movies, and platforms. Willie also hosted a talk show and podcast. Willie has continued to be an avid outdoorsman and recently founded a Sportsman Camp for young people.
While the Robertsons' story is an excellent example of entrepreneurship and dedication, it is at its core built on faith and family. Willie continues to teach the Gospel to tens of thousands of people worldwide. Willie and Korie live near their children and grandchildren in West Monroe, Louisiana, where he enjoys cooking the family meals.
Read moreWillie’s bold faith, leadership, and cultural voice have impacted millions. At the Summit, he’ll challenge and encourage us to live courageously for Christ—whether at home, at work, or in the public square.
📅 Thursday, October 2, 2025
📍 Greater Columbus Convention Center
🎟️ Tickets available now — VIP and General Admission
🤝 Sponsorship opportunities also available
This year’s Summit features FIVE dynamic breakout tracks designed to equip Christians to activate their faith into tangible results in their spheres of influence:
Pro-Life Leadership—brand new in 2025!
Faith in Action
Church Leadership
Christian Education
Marketplace Impact
Seats will go fast. Be part of the movement to restore hope and truth in our culture.
Why You Should Be at The Essential Summit
👉 Biblical Truth Meets Decisive Cultural Engagement
We don't stop at inspiration. Our goal is to equip you to stand for truth in today’s chaotic world. You'll get practical, biblical strategies to influence your community, state, and nation.
👉 Incredible Lineup of Faith-Driven Leaders
From cultural commentators to policy influencers and theologians, our speakers bring the clarity, courage, and conviction you need for the battles ahead—including Willie Robertson, Carl Trueman, and Rosaria Butterfield! Dozens more speakers to be announced soon.
👉 Breakouts That Turn Conviction Into Action
Our breakout sessions tackle real-world issues like protecting life, restoring truth in education, securing elections, strengthening marriage and family, and more, giving you the applicable tools to meet them head-on.
👉 A Community That Mobilizes, Not Just Watches
You won’t walk alone. The Essential Summit connects you with believers ready to link arms and go back to your communities fired up and empowered.
👉 Unity Without Compromise
Christians of all denominations and traditions gather around one mission: advancing biblical truth in the public square.
The format was great - the Summit offered a variety of keynote sessions and breakouts, plus the vendors. It was well-rounded, and there were enough breaks in between that I did not get tired of sitting too long. — Abbey, Faith in Action
CCV was able to put together what appeared to be a flawless event that was enlightening, encouraging, motivational, etc. You could absolutely see and feel God all over this event at a time like this!!!! — Tom, Marketplace Impact
All of the organized, planned parts were excellent, but I must say, connecting with other believers, meeting new friends, etc., was so encouraging and motivating. — John, Church Leadership
The Essential Summit was great for so many reasons. They didn’t shy away from discussing ‘wokeness’ while maintaining respect for all people. Keeping Christ first, in all that they said and did, made a huge impact! — Julie, Christian Education
In short, the Essential Summit is where faith meets action. Here, believers gather not just to learn, but to engage, influence, and transform the culture with Christ’s love and truth.
Last year’s inaugural event brought together hundreds of attendees, expert speakers, and sponsors. This year, we’re building something even bigger. You need to be part of it.
PS—Don't forget to mark your calendar to join us Friday, October 3, for the annual Ohio March for Life in Downtown Columbus!
For more information, contact CCV at 513-733-5775 or contact@ccv.org. For media inquiries, email media@ccv.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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