Early-Bird Tickets Now Available: Lowest Price for the 2026 Essential Summit Through Dec. 31
Early-Bird Discount Available Through December 31
Registration is officially open for the 2026 Essential Summit, and from now until Wednesday, December 31, general admission tickets are $50 off with the code FIRSTINLINE.
This early-bird rate is the lowest ticket price we will offer all year. Once December ends, the price increases and will not return.
🎟️ Save $50 at EssentialSummit.org using code FIRSTINLINE.
First Speaker Announcements—With More to Come
To give attendees a preview of what’s ahead, we’re excited to announce the first two speakers for 2026:
Dr. Rosaria Butterfield: Returning by overwhelming demand
Frank Turek: Christian apologist, speaker, and founder of CrossExamined.org
Rosaria Butterfield
Frank Turek
These two leaders embody the bold, biblical clarity attendees expect from the Essential Summit, Center for Christian Virtue’s annual conference that equips Christians across the state to influence culture with truth and love.
Additional speakers will be announced in 2026. Lock in the lowest price now before the full lineup is released.
Why Attend the 2026 Essential Summit?
The Essential Summit is where Ohio believers come together to learn, sharpen one another, and advance a Christ-centered vision for culture. Hundreds gather each year to deepen biblical conviction and practical impact.
Here’s what 2025 attendees had to say:
“Rosaria Butterfield sparked something in me to be more bold and realize that I have a desire to mentor and disciple men in greater ways.”
— Jaryd, Faith in Action track
“I was truly challenged to live out my faith with greater boldness. The speakers were all very inspirational.”
— Jim, Christian Education track
“From ministry leaders to marketplace warriors, the message of unity for discipling Christian believers was not only inspiring, but motivating!”
— Melissa, Marketplace Impact track
“The Summit provided me with additional information about topics that I did not feel as knowledgeable about, such as AI and things happening currently in politics.”
— Shawn, Pregnancy Center Leadership track
“As a member of Gen Z, I think Dr. Rosaria Butterfield hit the nail on the head about the failings of the culture… it was great hearing her call out issues I don’t normally hear the church talk about!”
— Taylor, Faith in Action track
“My favorite part of the Summit was the overall atmosphere of like-minded Christians moving toward one goal of glorifying Jesus…”
— Todd, Church Leadership track
700+ Attendees and growing
The 2025 Essential Summit brought together:
718 attendees
37 expert speakers
40 sponsors
Each year, the momentum grows as believers, ministry leaders, educators, and families gather to equip themselves for faithful influence in a rapidly shifting culture.
2026 promises to be even better.
Event Details
đź“… Friday, October 23, 2026
đź“Ť Greater Columbus Convention Center
🎟️ General admission available now (Save $50 with code FIRSTINLINE)
đź”— Register at EssentialSummit.org
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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