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Why should your center attend the Summit?

July 2022

Written by

Michele D. Shoun


What is the Summit? The Summit is a two-day conference for pregnancy care center directors, volunteers, staff, and board members. It’s designed to sustain PCCs as effective Gospel outreaches. We enlist speakers who will challenge and encourage you, and line up practical and relevant workshops. We also allow plenty of time for you to interact with each other.

Here’s what people said about last year’s Summit: Highlight of the year. . . . So uplifting. . . . Hope to bring more from our center next year. . . . It’s part of our annual training. . . . Loved the whole experience. . . . A time to learn new things and be refreshed in our mission. Looking forward to next year!

When is the Summit? May 18-19, 2017

Who are the speakers? Pastor Andy Merritt is our featured speaker. He’s a pro-life leader who’s helped establish and train over 500 centers. Other speakers include Stuart Carver (Family God’s Way), Bob Foust, Dr. Stan Haegert, Mary Margaret Gibson (EvanTell/Save the Mother, Save Her Child), Kim Ketola (Cradle My Heart), Jim Sprague, Carolyn Doyle, and Christen Pollo (Students for Life of Michigan).

Where is The Summit? The Summit is held at Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference, 4759 Lake Harbor Rd, Muskegon, MI – an 80+ acre Christian vacation destination and retreat/conference center located on the Lake Michigan shore.

Summit guests may lodge at Maranatha. Lodging reservations cover meals and fees at Maranatha; you get a better rate on registration by staying on-site!

How much does The Summit cost? We keep costs low so more people from your center may attend: staff, board, volunteers. For a full explanation of fees, visit: lifemattersww.org/PCCs/The-Summit

Take advantage of early bird pricing! 10% off if you register before April 7. Centers associated with Life Matters Worldwide take an additional 15% off! (Discounts do not apply to lodging rates.)

Learn all about The Summit: lifemattersww.org/PCCs/The-Summit