Nakita and her husband, Ryan, came to Summit in 2018. They have 3 children: Laina, Reniya, and Dakota. As part-time seasonal Summit Soccer Director, Nakita works behind the scenes to help our Summit Soccer program run smoothly.

Joany joined our staff as a part-time Ministry Assistant in January 2024. Joany and her husband Jacob have two children, Natalie and Levi, and have attended Summit since 2009. Joany serves on the Connect team.

We are looking to expand our Front Office Team! Part-time and full-time positions are available to serve the various administrative and financial areas of the Summit Church Office. Please email Pastor Kayte if you would like more information. 

John joined the staff as a part-time Ministry Assistant-Finance in January 2023. He and his wife Sue have attended Summit for many years. John has served on Team Nehemiah, the Finance Team, and can be seen many Sunday mornings playing bass on the Worship Team.

Jared started as an intern at Summit Church in January 2021. He has attended Summit Church his entire life. He is a part time Ministry Assistant working on Student Ministry, Worship Arts, and Graphic Design.

Kristin Chabot joined our team in October of 2018 as a part-time Connections Director. Kristin oversees the Connect Team and Meals Ministry. Kristin and her husband, Browning, have three daughters, Piper, Reese and Josie. They have been a part of our Summit Church family since 2011.

Ellen joined our staff in 2021 as a part-time Summit Kids Assistant Director. She and her husband Gabe have been a part of Summit Church since 2016 and they have seven children: Caleb, Ben, Morgan, Isabelle, Elise, Sophia, and Evie. 

Amy joined our staff as the full-time Summit Kids Director in June 2023. Amy and her husband Dan have one daughter, Charlotte, and have attended Summit Church for many years.

We're looking to hire a Preteen director to oversee the 4th and 5th grade Preteen ministry here at Summit Church! Click HERE for the job description. Please email Pastor Chuck if you would like more information. 

Bradley joined our staff in 2022 as full-time Summit Youth Pastor. Bradley graduated from Grace College in Indiana in December of 2019. He and his wife Summer have been married since 2021.

Pastor Kayte joined the staff in 2015, and has been attending Summit her entire life. She and her husband Jordan have two sons: Everett & Jayce. Kayte oversees the office and provides administrative support to many ministries at Summit Church.

Pastor Caleb and his wife, Jacene, came to Niles in 2007. They have three children: Maya, Evan, and Isla. Caleb is the primary worship leader at Summit. He oversees the worship arts, including music, design, and technology.

Pastor Chuck and his wife, Gabi, came to Summit in 2013. They have four daughters: Kelanie, Emma, Sofie, and Lina. Chuck served in Student Ministry at Summit for 7 years, and is now taking on a new role as an Associate Pastor, focusing on teaching, worship, and groups.

Jerry is a Michigan State Trooper in the Motor Carrier Division. He and his wife Becca have two boys, and have attended our church since Jerry was placed in Niles in 2015. Jerry & Becca both serve on the Summit Youth leadership team.

Terry is an Equipment Operator for a local excavating and construction company. He and his wife Rachel have two boys. Their family has attended Summit more than ten years, and Terry has served in many positions including Summit Kids, Upward Soccer, and our Facility Team. 

Travis is a Procurement Forester and Log Buyer in the Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois area. Travis and his wife Jodi have two children and have attended Summit for several years. They both serve on the Summit Youth leadership team.

Shawn is a Department Chair and Instructor of Engineering and Smart Manufacturing at Ivy Tech Community College. Shawn and his wife Amy have three children. He currently serves as a Sunday morning Study Group leader. The Oltz family has been attending since 2002.

Jeff is a missionary with Life Action Ministries and has been with them for more than 25 years. He currently works at Life Action Camp. He and his wife Maria have four kids. Jeff serves on our Worship Team, but has been a study group leader, as well as serving with Summit Kids and Summit Youth through the years. The Mann family has been attending Summit since 1996.

Neal is the Sexton of the Silverbrook Cemetery. He and his wife Kim have been married for over 30 years. Together, they have 2 adult sons, Kyle (Juli) and Drew (Julia), and one grandson. Neal served with Summit Youth for many years and has also hosted Life Groups and drives our church bus.

Rev. Tim Fletcher is a retired ordained minister with the Missionary Church. He and his wife Debbie have been married for 49 years. They have three children and four grandchildren. Tim currently leads a Life Group and teaches classes here at Summit, as well as teaching bible classes at a local community center.