Isaac Hunter Senior Pastor

Isaac moved back to Orlando in October 2001 to start Summit Church with his wife, Rhonda, and their long-time friends, John and Brandy Parker. He attended Taylor University, and then obtained a Masters degree in Biblical Studies from Asbury Seminary. Isaac’s chief vocational desire is to help build a prevailing church that “Reaches people who are far from God, and moves everyone toward a deeper commitment to Christ.”

In addition to his chief responsibilities of preaching and leading the staff and congregation, Isaac serves as a speaker at both local and national level conferences and public engagements. He has a passion for communicating through the written word, and his work can be found in magazines like Relevant Leaders, Leadership, and his favorite SUMMIT MAGAZINE

Isaac and Rhonda were married in November 1999 and are the proud parents of Jada, Ella, and Lincoln.
To contact Isaac, please e-mail Allie Adams.

John Parker Executive Pastor

After attending college at Taylor University, John worked in student ministry for several years while preparing for the dream of one day starting a church with Isaac Hunter. In 2001, John and his wife Brandy, along with Isaac and Rhonda, planted Summit Church.

At Summit, John applies his desire to see people filled with purpose and direction to everything he does. His chief responsibilities include building a Biblically functioning community through solidifying the foundational structures of various ministries, coordinating volunteers and leaders, implementing vision, and generally equipping both staff and volunteers for ministry. John also coordinates Summit’s Go To Africa trips throughout the year.

John and his wife Brandy have been married since August 1999. Their greatest joy is raising their four children, adopted from Ethiopia: Mulunesh, Archike, Samuel, and Abush.
Have a question for John? Contact him.

Andy Simonds Worship Pastor

Andy began playing piano when he was four years old at the behest of his mother. However, he didn’t learn to love it until he was in high school and discovered the craft of songwriting. At this point, music became a creative outlet which would develop into a career path.

In December of 1998, Andy graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, and began working in worship as a part of the team at Northland, A Church Distributed. After three years of musical training at Northland, he accepted an opportunity out west with a developing entertainment company. Although it was a wonderful opportunity, it ultimately only helped to clarify his desire to be in vocational ministry.

Andy’s primary responsibility at Summit is the planning and implementation of the Sunday morning worship services. He works hand in hand with Isaac to ensure continuity between the sermon and the rest of the elements of the service. Andy desires to see the church be relevant not only in its message, but in the means used to communicate that message.

Andy and his wife, Ashley, were happily wed right here at Summit, in 2008.
Have a question for Andy? Contact him.

Garry Abbott Waterford Campus Minister

Born and raised in Southern Indiana, Garry Abbott and his family moved here to Florida in December of 2007, and began attending Summit just 3 days later. Prior to their arrival, they’d been “attending” the church digitally via podcast and website resources for some time. Garry has joined the Summit team as Campus Minister for our new Waterford multi-site campus—a fitting partnership, as it was through God’s innovative use of technology that he and his family first became participants within Summit Church. He is most excited about working to establish a place within the Summit community where more people can know that they are part of God’s plan and purpose for restoration, regardless of where they live.

Garry graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture. He completed a number of Missionary directed electives, and is currently attending Asbury Theological Seminary in the Master’s of Divinity program. Garry asserts that his primary ministry is his family, which he describes as, “the closest and most intimate relationship God has blessed me with, and to which he desires me to dedicate myself most fully.” Garry and his wife Abbie were married in 2001, and are the proud parents of Caleb, and Eden.
Have a question for Garry? Contact him.

Allie Adams Executive Assistant

Allie is the Executive Assistant to Pastors Isaac and John. A UCF graduate in Government Public Administration, she is a long-sought and much-needed addition to the team.

Her primary responsibilities at Summit include coordination of the Pastor’s calendars and appointments, and general office management. In her spare time, you might find her running, reading, visiting her awesome family in Jacksonville, and traveling at every opportunity. Allie loves to pass time on the porch drinking coffee with her parents, whom she describes as “Really funny and insightful.”
Have a question for Allie? Contact her.

Aaron Beeson Facilities Manager

Born and raised in Northern Indiana, Aaron didn’t call Florida home until February of 2007. Though not a stranger to the Orlando area, his family traveled many times to the Sunshine State to visit a few of his relatives you may know, his cousins Josh and Isaac Hunter.

Aaron enjoys the diversity of his responsibilities, which include oversight of First Impressions and Summit interns, assisting with missions coordination, and a variety of odd, helpful jobs, like fixing people’s desks and assembling shelving units. Aaron has worked in a motley assortment of ministry capacities, spending six months in Fiji doing missions work, and served as a camp counselor with his hometown congregation, Granger Community Church. He generally enjoys the outdoors. When he’s not at Summit, you might find him fishing, running, or doing just about anything that involves the beach.

Aaron’s role at Summit gives him the unique opportunity to help out in almost every area of ministry. One of his greatest joys comes from enabling others do their job more effectively.
Have a question for Aaron? Contact him.

Tracy Beeson Children's Ministry Director

In August of 2003, Tracy moved to Orlando from West Palm Beach to attend UCF. By February of the next year, she was calling Summit home. The very first service she attended at Summit was enough to get her excited about the work God was doing here. For three years, she found any way she could to get involved—whether that meant cleaning toilets, painting walls, or playing with kids. The latter of the three is what eventually brought her into a staff position at Summit. With a degree in psychology and years of experience working with middle and high school students, Tracy understands the importance of letting kids know that they matter to God, and that they can make a difference in the world around them.

Tracy’s responsibilities include monitoring and directing Summit’s Children’s Ministry. She organizes and equips people to serve on Sunday mornings, and constantly cultivates new ways to communicate to our children that they are a vital part of the body of Christ. In her spare time, Tracy is an avid runner with two marathons under her belt.
Have a question for Tracy? Contact her.

Joey Bradshaw Worship Manager

Joey performs a variety of roles at Summit, most notably coordination of the worship team and volunteers. In addition to helping carry out many of the day-to-day details of preparing a weekly worship service, he leads the Summit church band, The Commitments. He first became involved in leading worship at Northland Church, and where served for six years working as a musician. Although he has been involved with Summit’s worship since its beginnings, Joey officially joined the Summit staff in the Fall of 2006.

Joey attended the University of Central Florida, where he studied art, and was married to his wife, Lauren, in 2006. Among other hobbies, Joey enjoys retaking staff photos for this particular page.
Have a question for Joey? Contact him.

Kyle Cox Student Ministries Worship Coordinator

Growing up in a military family, Kyle has lived in various places, including Nebraska, Washington D.C., and Texas, where he was born. He graduated from UCF with his bachelors in business and had been at Summit for about three years.

Kyle’s official title at Summit is student ministries worship coordinator, however, He is also in charge of creating a self-sustaining children’s ministries worship department. Kyle is wonderfully suited for such a task with his love and appreciation of music. In addition to his work with Summit Student Ministries, Kyle volunteers regularly with the Summit Worship team, is a member of the band Poverty Branch, and performs his solo work locally. He says that music is his favorite creative outlet and you will rarely find him doing something non-musical.
Have a question for Kyle? Contact him.

Cris Denard Student Ministries Program Coordinator

After growing up in Denton, Texas and attending Texas A&M University, Cris “Cheez” Denard moved to St. Louis to intern with a para-church ministry focused on discipleship. Upon completion of the program in 1999, he was sent to Orlando, FL, where he was placed on staff with the local chapter of K-Life for the subsequent three years. Cheez is a teacher and coach at Lake Highland Preparatory School near downtown Orlando, where he is resolved to serve, no matter his “official” occupation.

Cheez serves at Summit by pouring into relationships with Middle School students, mentoring and encouraging student leaders, and helping to carry out the vision for Summit’s Student Ministry. You can also find Cheez most Sundays, playing the role of Marshall in Summit’s family production, Base Camp Live!
Have a question for Cris? Contact him.

Will Dickinson Summit Connect Coordinator

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Will moved to central Florida at the age of 5 and has lived in the area since then. He graduated from Rollins College in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in Music and a minor in Business Administration. Will made Summit his church home in the summer of 2006, and became increasingly more involved as a volunteer on the Worship Team and as a reGROUP leader, and then as an intern for the Resource Center. As Summit Connect Coordinator, his primary responsibility will be to make joining a Connect Group easier as well as to give leaders better tools to serve their groups. He will also continue to manage the Resource Center and coordinate the volunteers who serve there.

Will is an avid college football fan, and his hobbies also include playing and going to see live music, cooking, and reading.
Have a question for Will? Contact him.

Staci Forman Waterford Campus Administrator

Born in Texas, Staci moved to Orlando in the sixth grade. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the UF and currently works part time as a pediatric nurse. Her and her husband Micah have married for 6 years. They have 2 kids, Brock and Sophie. Staci and Micah have started their lives together at summit, from dating, engagement, marriage, and having kids. They also have been some of Summits first missionaries and lived in Ireland for 6 months in 2006.

You may recognize Staci from her athletic debut on Legends of the Hidden Temple on Nickelodeon. When Staci isn’t at summit she enjoys running and completed her first marathon in 2010.
Have a question for Staci? Contact her.

Tiffany Goad Communications Administrator

Tiffany began attending Summit in August of 2008. She moved to Orlando from New Port Richey to attend UCF, where she is now a senior studying event management. As Summit’s Communications Administrator, Tiffany tackles the weekly printing of promotional materials and assists in various areas of coordination for special events. She is a valuable link between the Communications Department and the congregation.

Tiffany is a big fan of her amazing family and being out doors at any beach, lake, or park.
Have a question for Tiffany? Contact her.

Jessica Gomez Waterford Base Camp Director

Jessica is from Fort Myers but has lived in Orlando since 2001 when she moved here to go to UCF. She has an undergraduate degree in Biology and an MA in science education. She has been teaching middle school life science for the past four years and she and her husband, David, have been at Summit for about three years. She loves working with kids and has been volunteering in Base Camp for two years.

When Jessica isn’t in Base Camp showing kids how much God loves them, she enjoys traveling to new places, reading, watching movies, and going to Sea World. Jessica and her husband have a Chihuahua named Ricky who they treat like their baby!
Have a question for Jessica? Contact her.

Tim Harmon Student Ministries Director

In July of 2002, Tim joined the Williamson Co. Tennessee Young Life staff, a ministry geared toward reaching the hearts of middle and high school students. In 2003, Tim met Shannon, a fellow Young Life staff member, and promptly married her in 2004. They later relocated to Orlando, where Tim became Young Life’s Area Director.

Per the recommendation of a friend, Tim and Shannon attended Summit Church, and made it their church home after their very first visit. After much pursuit by the Summit leadership team, and equipped with his knowledge and passion for student ministry, Tim came on staff with Summit in 2007 to launch the Summit Student Ministries, Surge and The Edge.

As Summit’s Student Ministry Director, Tim is responsible for providing opportunities for students to form Christ-centered relationships within their community and the body of Christ as a whole. Tim also provides for the recruitment and training of all SSM volunteers, as well as the oversight of large and small group activities and events.
Have a question for Tim? Contact him.

Kailey Hamilton Bookkeeper // HR Administrator

A History major from Pennsylvania, Kailey found her church home here at Summit in the Fall of 2006. In addition to her primary role as bookkeeper, she performs a variety of writing and editing duties (including these bios) wherever necessary, and coordinates the content and management of Summit’s Resource Center. Prior to moving to Orlando, Kailey was a high school History teacher in PA, and spent 3 years serving with a para-church ministry called Campus Life, a facet of Youth for Christ geared toward reaching unchurched teens.

Kailey loves reading, juggling, shooting pool, putting things in list form, and often indulges in a profound affection for competitive board games. Of the things she misses most from Pennsylvania, the colors of Fall, the smell of snow, gleaning wisdom over coffee with old professors—come second only to her wonderful, crazy family.
Have a question for Kailey? Contact her.

Kyle Jackson IT Administrator

Kyle moved to Orlando in February 2010, quickly found Summit and started volunteering. His dedication and affinity for technology made it a quick jump for him to join the team. He manages all the computers and servers at Summit while maximizing everyone’s potential inner-awesome.

Before Kyle was at Summit he lived in the suburbs of Atlanta and then the woods of the Appalachian Trail where he lived and hiked for 6 months. When Kyle isn’t making all the computers at Summit run smoothly he enjoys adventuring, exploring, reading, and daydreaming about being back on the trail.
Have a question for Kyle? Contact him.

Eddie Kaufholz Herndon Campus Minister

Eddie grew up in Seminole, Florida and received his undergrad in Family, Youth, and Community Science from the University of Florida and his Masters in Counseling at Asbury Theological Seminary (He was in a class with Isaac who invited him to Summit for the first time).

At Summit, he is serving as a minister at the Herndon campus. He is passionate about helping people find the best care either in or outside of the Herndon campus. He will also be working to place people in Summit Connect groups, start new groups, equip leadership of these groups, and develop curriculum. He believes that Connect groups are where we truly embody what church is and live out what it means to learn, serve, and worship together.

He and his wife, Brianne, met at the University of Florida and married in 2005. She is the person he respects most in this world. When he is not spending time with his wife you can find Eddie playing music with The Interns, traveling, exploring the outdoors, cheering on the gators or enjoying great food and coffee.
Have a question for Eddie? Contact him.

Jeff Kern Spiritual Formation Director

A Business graduate from the University of Michigan, Jeff spent many years working in the marketplace before entering into full time ministry, and he brings over 27 years of business and vocational leadership experience to the team. Jeff began working with a grassroots missions organization of only 23 staff members, for which he eventually served as President until 2004. His extensive business and leadership development background provided the perfect recipe for growth, as they expanded to nearly 600 staff, operating in over 23 different countries. It was through this organization that Jeff found himself at Purdue University in 1989, facilitating a church plant there. It was there that he met his wife, Jill.

A few years later, now with their four children, Stephanie, Katie, Kimberly and Michael, Jeff’s family moved here to Orlando in 2001.

As Spiritual Formation Director, Jeff’s responsibilities include helping to equip staff to better utilize their God-given talents and passions, and cultivating leadership from within both the staff and congregation alike. Jeff finds his greatest sense of vocational satisfaction is in increasing the capacity of leaders, and of the organizations in which they serve.
Have a question for Jeff? Contact him.

Jill Kern 6:00 Base Camp Coordinator

Jill Kern grew up in a blessed military family, as her father was a Army chaplain. She graduated from Purdue University with a Communications degree. She has volunteered in Base Camp in different capacities, from teacher to First Impressions. She strongly believes in the vision of Summit and wants to help where ever she can be most effective. Currently, she is helping coordinate the 6:00pm Base Camp children’s ministry at the Herndon Campus. She organizes volunteers, distributes curriculum, and serves families by taking an hour and a half to support parents in reaching the hearts of their children for Christ.

She has been married to her wonderful husband, Jeff, for 21 years. They have three daughters and a son who, as she says, “brighten and expand my world everyday”. She enjoys time with family & friends, eating outside, and photography. She can’t think of a better place to be than Indiana in the fall when the maple trees are at their peak.
Have a question for Jill? Contact her.

Kristy-Lee Lawley Communications Director

A Communications graduate from the University of Central Florida, Kristy-Lee spent her immediate post-college years working as a graphic artist for WESH-TV, an affiliate of NBC. It was during this endeavor that she realized her love for print media and design. Kristy came on staff when Summit was in its earliest stages, providing a wonderful combination of both pure talent and a dogged work ethic. It is under her care and direction that the Communications Department has grown to include multiple staff, providing quarterly SUMMIT MAGAZINEs, weekly e-letters, a revamped website, and a following of partners in the Twitter online community.

Kristy’s primary responsibilities include being the the Editorial/ Art Director for the SUMMIT MAGAZINE, giving art direction for sermon series and all print media, web upkeep, and keeping the congregation informed through mailers and e-letters. Kristy loves brainstorming with the creative team for new and innovative ways to diffuse information into the Summit community, through both fun and effective forums. In her spare time, she also volunteers with the Summit family ministry, Base Camp Live!, where she plays the role of Cammie.
Have a question for Kristy? Contact her.

Joel LeGros Technical Coordinator

Born in Lafayette, LA, Joel moved to Cape Coral, FL, at the age of five. Joel studied at FAU in Boca Raton, completing a dual major in Commercial Music and Music Performance before moving back to Cape Coral and marrying his beautiful wife, Elaina. The Pair then moved here to Orlando to continue their education at UCF, where Joel is currently working towards a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

At Summit, Joel helps to coordinate the technical volunteers of Summit’s worship and church wide events. In addition, his responsibilities include technical problem solving/equipment servicing, weekly worship setup, mixing/facilitation of Summit’s weekly worship cd, and helping to develop foundations for the vision of Summit’s technical ministry alongside the Worship Pastor and Worship Manager. In his spare time, you are most likely to find Joel either researching boutique recording equipment, or trying to actually build it.
Have a question for Joel? Contact him.

Jessica Meyer Communications Manager

Jessica is a UCF Marketing graduate and Summit’s Communications Manager. A newlywed, she and her husband, Andrew, met right here at Summit, where she has been a partner since 2004. In addition to a flair for creative baking, you might find Jessica reading, biking, playing board games, or checking out local city events and festivals with her husband.

Jessica spent two years working in the Hospitality Industry before joining the Communications Department in 2008, where she performs a variety of duties. Her primary responsibilities include coordinating writers and artists for the SUMMIT MAGAZINE and print/promotions, management of project deadlines, management of the Summit Events calendar, and seeing the details of each communications project through from start to finish. In addition to these roles, she is the force behind the details in myriad other projects. These may include series looks for Summit Students and Sunday series, as well as assisting in coordination of the Newcomer’s Review. Organizing freelance artists, sending invoices, scheduling meetings—are just a few of the behind-the-scenes details with which Jessica helps, that keep church ministries running smoothly.
Have a question for Jessica? Contact her.

Darling Murray BCL Coordinator

After being born in New York, Darling was raised here in Orlando, Florida. In the summer of 2007 she attended The Focus on the Family Institute and graduated from The University of Central Florida in 2009 with a degree in Exceptional Education. She is currently attending Asbury Theological Seminary.

Her responsibilities at Summit include overseeing Summit’s family production BCL! which involves everything from editing scripts, working with the Base Camp staff and volunteers, and finding new and creative ways to help families grow together.

When Darling isn’t at Summit she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching Magic games, and acting silly whenever she can.
Have a question for Darling? Contact her.

Michael Murray Writer & Editor

Michael began serving at Summit in early 2009 and has loved every moment of it. After serving as a summer Intern, he felt a strong call from God to end his career as a Graduate student (he was pursuing a Masters in Theatre at UCF) and join the Summit team full-time… So he did!

As Writer & Editor, Michael loves being involved with every department at Summit. His primary responsibilities include writing and editing BCL! scripts, creating study guides, writing blogs, working on the Summit Magazine, and helping fellow staff members to clearly communicate their message.

Michael loves steak, listening to music (especially show tunes!), working out, watching basketball, and spending time with his family, friends, and Summit community. He also loves going to lunch with John Parker, who he considers to be the coolest man alive.
Have a question for Michael? Contact him.

Soo Peterson Children's Ministry Coordinator

Soo moved to Orlando from her home-state of Minnesota after getting married to her husband, J.J. She has a degree in Communications/ Public Relations from Northwestern College, where she and her husband met during their first semester. At Summit, Soo oversees Stepping Stones, the preschool ministry, for Base Camp. She loves working alongside all of the amazing volunteers and is excited to share the love of Jesus to the kids.

When Soo isn’t at Summit she likes watching the Food Network, jogging, reading, and traveling.
Have a question for Soo? Contact her.

Shawn Romano Digital Media Director

Shawn helps create and oversee the visual assets of Summit’s worship services. He works alongside the communications team, worship department, and technical coordinator volunteers to make sure the flow of visuals are smooth and cohesive at each of our venues. He is an animator, design enthusiast, food lover, and fledgling social scientist. He doesn’t like running.

Shawn and his wife Katie were married in 2003 and have lived in upstate New York and Savannah. They like hanging at the beach, picnics, scenic drives, window-shopping, dinner, and conversation with good friends. Orlando has grown on them, but the community at Summit is really what made them fall in love with Central Florida.
Have a question for Shawn? Contact him.

Teresa Shields Receptionist

After growing up outside of Clearwater, FL Teresa moved to Orlando in order to study Hospitality Management at UCF. She was involved with Young Life, a high school ministry and enjoyed sharing Jesus with the students.

Teresa started attending Summit in 2007 and was first attracted to the unique style of worship here at Summit. She even fell in love with one of our drummers; J.P. and they will be married in February. Teresa is the friendly first impression at Summit and serves the staff and congregation in so many ways. When Teresa isn’t at Summit she likes playing the piano, spending time with her family, and recreating food network recipes.
Have a question for Teresa? Contact her.

Amanda Todd Children's Ministry Administrator

Born and raised in South Florida, Amanda made her way to Orlando in the summer of 2004. She graduated in 2007 from UCF with a degree in Elementary Education and began attending Summit a few months later.

After working as a Summit summer intern and helping out with Vacation Bible School, Amanda has joined the Base Camp team as the Children’s Ministry Administrator. Her responsibilities include helping to get the curriculum ready for Foothills and Stepping Stones, prepping materials, and working with Tracy and Christie in various other administrative tasks.

Amanda loves spending time with her family, going salsa dancing, and cooking all kinds of foods. She also enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, Matt, who is serving abroad in the United States Army.
Have a question for Amanda? Contact her.

Rene Vazquez Local Service Manager

Born in Puerto Rico, Rene moved to Orlando when he was just five years old. While in college, he spent four months serving on a missions team in Bolivia, and discovered a deep passion for hurting and impoverished individuals. Rene’s desire to serve the community led him to work with Orlando Union Rescue Mission, where he was able to assist families that were in need of food and shelter. He later worked as an EMT for the City of Orlando.

Rene’s passion for people in need was a catalyst to his volunteer work at Summit. He began serving with niceSERVE, a church-wide service day that Summit holds quarterly. After helping to build strong ties to organizations both inside and outside the community of Orlando, Rene was asked to join the Summit staff as Service Coordinator in 2007. Rene hopes to see the body of Christ form meaningful, symbiotic, deep-rooted relationships with the broken, and to help lead them into the arms of Jesus.

Rene’s wife, Monica, holds the same passion as her husband for the broken and hurting, and serves the Orlando community as a Social Worker. Rene and Monica were married in October 2006.
Have a question for Rene? Contact him.

Ryan Warner Middle School Minister

Ryan graduated from UCF in 2006, and has since received his Masters Degree in Youth Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary. As Summit’s Middle School Minister, Ryan’s responsibilities include leading the team of volunteers that pour themselves into the middle school ministry, investing in relationships with middle school students, teaching students about Christ’s love for them, and overseeing the vision and direction of Summit’s middle school ministry, Surge.

Ryan and his wife Katelyn have been attending Summit since 2004. When he is not at Summit, Ryan continues to wait for the Cubs to win a World Series and enjoys firing up the grill to create tasty meals for himself and his lovely bride.
Have a question for Ryan? Contact him.

Jack West reGroup Director

After graduating from Stetson University in 1996, Jack joined his father in the family business right here in Orlando, where he was born and raised. Jack recognized his passion for ministry and authentic relationships, and knew that this would eventually become his vocation. After making his church home here at Summit, it was not long before he was asked to join the team in 2007 as the Summit Connect Director.

Jack’s primary responsibility is to implement and cast further vision for Summit’s community development initiative, Summit Connect, and the Summit Connect ministry, reGroup. Jack finds tremendous joy in witnessing the way group life impacts the congregation, as they form authentic, Christ-centered community, seeking to grow and to encourage others. In his spare time, you will often find Jack reading, surfing, running in the woods, swimming at the pool, or zipping around the outskirts of town on his bike. He enjoys just about every outdoor activity, completing 2 Ironman triathalons, and living by the motto: “Kill your television.”
Have a question for Jack? Contact him.

Julia Hernandez Base Camp Intern

Julia has joined us as a year-long intern with Summit Children’s Ministry, where she helps with the planning and implementation of Foothills large group, family events, and basic administration. Julia has worked with children through the art of dance for the last 5 years, and is currently finishing her senior year at UCF with a dual major of math education and dance. She first volunteered with Base Camp as a choreographer for our family production, Base Camp Live!

You can frequently find Julia organizing Foothills, dancing, reading, or writing in her planner. In her spare time, she enjoys finding new adventures and spending time with family and friends, or perhaps chowing down on Asian or Mexican delights.
Have a question for Julia? Contact her.

Dacia Kanaan Missions Intern

Born and raised in Brooksville, FL, Dacia moved to Orlando to attend UCF where she majored in interpersonal communication and minored in multicultural anthropology. Dacia’s heart has been turned toward missions since her first trip overseas to Nicaragua at the age of eighteen. As Summit’s Missions Intern, Dacia coordinates the missions team meetings and travel logistics. In addition, she helps to keeps track of missions giving and works as a liaison between Summit and the mission organizations with which Summit partners.

Dacia enjoys dancing, playing raquetball, spending time with her husband, Adam, running, and singing in her car. She can often be found teaching fourth and fifth grade girls in Base Camp.
Have a question for Dacia? Contact her.

Jonathan Pratt Worship Intern

JP has been attending Summit for three years and has been volunteering in the worship department pretty much since he walked through the doors. He is passionate about worship and looks forward to every Sunday. He assists with anything technical, including but not limited too the soundboard, lights, and stage set up. He is the assistant bandleader for the Summit worship band The Interns, and plays for the Summit worship band Atlas 9.

When he is not at Summit, JP attends UCF where he is working toward a degree in Interpersonal and Organizational communications. JP always makes time to play drums as much as possible. He has recently picked up the new hobby of biking, which he loves. “I’d like to go ahead and join the tour de France.”
Have a question for JP? Contact him.

Cory Quintard Worship Intern

After growing up in Jacksonville, Cory moved to Orlando to attend UCF.

Since he was 7, Cory has been playing musical instruments and has since figured out his love for writing his own music.

After attending Summit for year and a half, Cory became Summit’s worship intern. He leads and organizes worship for reGROUP and also often leads in Summit’s student ministry, The Edge. He is the bandleader of the Summit worship band “The Interns” and plays guitar and sings for the worship band, “Atlas 9.”

When he isn’t being musical or volunteering at Summit he enjoys traveling, bike riding, and going to movies.
Have a question for Cory? Contact him.