Summit 2011 will create positive memories for attendees, thanks to a simple, yet powerful, theme and notable key speakers.
The theme for next year’s Summit, “Enough,” calls for Christians to examine the “talk-the-talk” and “walk-the-walk” maxim. The Summit website asks us for an “examination of whether our practice matches our belief.”
The 2011 theme exhibits particular value because it calls Christians to action.
We believe that by calling people to action through self-examination, the theme will serve as a rubric for thought and force attendees to undergo evaluation and ponder the words of the speaker. “Enough” will allow Christians to hear the message and respond accordingly with deep, personal evaluation.
Summit 2011 also will feature some notable speakers, most notably Max Lucado, an ACU alumnus. Lucado, who serves as the minister of preaching at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, has authored more than 60 books that have sold more than 80 million copies.
Lucado maintains status as a notable and well-respected minister across the United States. In 2005, Reader’s Digest named him America’s Best Preacher, and Christianity Today gave him the nickname “America’s Pastor.”
People know who Max Lucado is; many ACU students likely grew up reading some of his books. By integrating a speaker individuals have heard of, there will be more buzz leading up to Summit.
Sharon Cohn Wu, another featured speaker, is a vice president with the International Justice Mission. She does not have the name recognition of Lucado, but her organization carries great weight with today’s college student. IJM maintains status as a worthy organization, particularly with progressive students.
Respected Summit 2011 speakers will give attendees tangible and applicable ideas. The cogent theme, “Enough,” will create impact and allow for more personal evaluation of individuals’ lives.
We believe these two factors will give attendees a pleasant experience and something to think about. If people leave the event thinking and pondering, then it will be safe to call the event a success. All indicators point to a successful Summit.
