Nakita and her husband Ryan came to Summit in 2018. They have three children: Laina, Reniya, and Dakota. As Office Manager, Nakita oversees the church's front office. She also serves as our Summit Soccer Director, where Nakita works to help our Summit Soccer program run smoothly.

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 and the Finance Team and can be seen many Sunday mornings playing bass on the Worship Team.

Kalie and her husband Matt came to Summit Church in 2018. They have three children: Allie, Emrie, and Macie. Kalie joined the Summit staff as a part-time Office Assistant for Summit Soccer in 2024. 

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.

Jessica joined our team in 2024 and is our part-time Connections Director, overseeing the Connect Team. Jessica and her husband Kevin have attended Summit since 2022. They have four children: Jack, Brianna, Madilyn, and Eric.

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 Evvie. 

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

Triston is the newest member of the Summit Staff, joining our staff in July of 2025. As Youth Pastor, he provides leadership to 4th-12th grade students in Summit Preteen and Summit Youth. Triston and his wife Maryann 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 three sons: Everett, Jayce, and Calston. Kayte provides support and leadership to many ministries at Summit Church.

Pastor Chris joined our staff in 2025 as Associate Pastor. He and his wife Teresa have two adult daughters and four grandchildren. Pastor Chris oversees discipleship, groups, and pastoral care at Summit.

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 seven years, and is now an Associate Pastor, focusing on teaching, family ministry, and worship.

Chris is the V.P. of Sales at New Age Telecom in LaPorte, IN. Chris and his wife, Mandy, have six children and have attended Summit for many years. Chris has served at Summit in many areas, including preaching, teaching, and student and men's ministries.

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 has served at Summit Church in various ways over the years with the worship team, as a study group leader, and with Summit Kids and Summit Youth. 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 two adult sons, Kyle (Juli) and Drew (Julia), one grandson, and two granddaughters. Neal has 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.

Adam is an Automotive Painter for Tyler Collision Center. He and his wife, Mary, have been married over 20 years. They have five children: Owen, Ian, Isaiah, Anna, and Abe. Adam and Mary have served at Summit in Coffee Ministry, Life Groups and Preteen Ministry. Adam and his boys also help with the Event Set-up Crew.