City Summit is an annual weekend gathering held in Fresno each year.  It was started originally to equip those already engaged in Christian Community Development work, but has now become a conference that invites a new generation to become engaged in the work God is doing in our city.

This year’s theme was “Imago Dei: Seeing in New Ways.”  Guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Soong Chan Rah, from Chicago Illinois gave a challenge to mourn and embrace the struggle in our city, yet see the rebuilding God is doing amidst the rubble. Attendees were encouraged to focus on the assets and gifts of our city, coming in as partners and support systems where God is at work.

The 2 day conference also included networking and breakouts sessions with topics such as “No More Slumlords”, Reimagining the War on Gangs”, “Beyond Immigration: Uncover a Biblical Point of View”, “Addressing the Issue of the Hardcore Homeless”, “Urban Farming and Community Gardens”, “Responding to Human Trafficking in our Community” and many more.

More than 300 attended this year’s event with folks of all ages and ethnicities from churches throughout Fresno. It was exciting to see a gathering of so many with a heart to “seek the peace and prosperity of our city”!

Lunch was prepared by several groups representing Fresno’s rich cultural diversity.  ENP had the privilege of inviting one of our parent leaders, Sandra from Jackson Elementary, to serve her delicious tacos!

We are confident that City Summit will continue to be a support for the work that God is doing in Fresno.  If you missed it, we invite you to consider attending next year.

Be sure to check out the FRESNO CITY SUMMIT website, and facebook page so you don’t miss it next year!