The 2026 Summit brought church leaders together for meaningful conversations, trusted voices, and practical ideas around Scripture engagement and discipleship. You can still experience the conversation by watching the 2026 Summit replay.
The 2026 Participant Guide includes speaker information and space for notes.
Check back for details about the 2027 Summit!
The Back to the Bible Summit is designed for pastors, ministry leaders, lay leaders, educators, and others who want to help people engage more deeply with Scripture. The Summit offers meaningful conversations, trusted voices, and practical ideas you can bring into your church, school, or ministry.
The next Back to the Bible Summit is coming in fall 2027. Check back for the date, registration information, and ways to participate.
The Summit is offered as a free virtual event, allowing you to participate from wherever you are. There are also opportunities to gather a group locally to watch the livestream in community.
Yes! Churches and organizations can host a local Summit livestream, giving pastors, educators, ministry leaders, and others in their area an opportunity to experience the Summit together. Check this page for information about hosting the next Summit.
Inviting others to watch the Summit with you is encouraged! Whether it’s a small group, ministry team, church gathering, or a few friends, the Summit is a great opportunity to listen, learn, and talk together.
Speaker information is included in the Participant Guide for each Summit. View the 2026 Participant Guide to learn more about the speakers who joined us for the 2026 Summit.
We welcome interest from pastors, ministry leaders, educators, and others who have experience or practical insight to share around Scripture engagement and discipleship. If you are interested in being considered as a future Summit speaker, please email Kyla Rodriguez: kyla.rodriguez@lbt.org
The Back to the Bible Summit is made possible in part through the support of organizations that share a commitment to helping people engage more deeply with Scripture. If your organization is interested in sponsoring a future Summit, please email Kyla Rodriguez kyla.rodriguez@lbt.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Thank you to our 2026 Summit sponsors, Concordia University, St. Paul and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, for helping make the 2026 gathering possible.
No. The Back to the Bible Summit is free to attend, though registration may be required.
Yes. Summit sessions are recorded and made available after the event. Watch the latest Summit replay on YouTube:
Panel 1: Scripture Engagement
Panel 2: Discipleship
Panel 3: Practical Tools
Speaker information is included in the Participant Guide for each Summit. The guide also provides space to take notes during the sessions.
You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a computer, tablet, or phone that can access the virtual event platform.
The Back to the Bible Summit is hosted by Lutheran Bible Translators, a global ministry committed to making God’s Word available in the language people understand best.
