Danielle is full-time Ministry Assistant at Summit. She and her husband Joseph have two children: Oscar and Anabelle. Their family has been a part of our church since 2013, and Danielle joined our staff in September of 2016.

Teri joined the staff in 2022 and works one day a week as a Ministry Assistant in the Front Office. She and her husband Fred have been attending Summit for several years. Fred is a retired minister and occasionally preaches at Summit on Sunday mornings. 

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.

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

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. 

Vonda joined our staff in 2021 as the full-time Summit Kids Director. She and her husband Rod have been a part of Summit Church since 1992, and they have two sons, Kendall and Bailey.

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.

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. He likes meat. 

Chris is the Director of Sales at Network Solutions in Granger and serves on the Governance Board of the North Central District of the Missionary Church. Chris and his wife Mandy, and their six children have attended & served at Summit for many years. Chris has served at Summit in many areas including preaching, teaching, and student and men's ministries.

Eric is the Superintendent of Berrien RESA Schools. He and his wife Liane have two children. The Hoppstocks have been a part of Summit since the 90's. Eric has served Summit in many ways over the years including teaching classes, finance team, missions team, and Team Nehemiah.

Daniel is a small business owner and Income Tax Practitioner for individuals and businesses. Daniel and his wife Amanda have 4 children. Daniel grew up in Summit Church, and has served in many areas, including the finance team, teaching classes, and leading a small group.

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 church 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 and have attended Summit for a very long time. He currently serves as a Sunday morning Study Group leader. The Oltz family has been attending since 2002.