International Summit
Nov. 12 - 14, 2025
ROOTED: Grounded in the Authority of Scripture and the Unshakable Foundation of the Early Church
A Note from Dr. Barry Wissler:
Colossians 2:6-7 - “As you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed …”
There is a dangerous trend in our generation — a belief that anything ancient or traditional must be discarded in favor of what is new. Yet, throughout history, when God moves, it may appear new to us, but it is often simply a rediscovery of what has always been true.
Rather than seeking voices that simply affirm our desires, we are called to build our faith on solid foundations — in the Word and by the Spirit. At HarvestNet International, we are committed to both. We believe the Church must be rooted deeply in truth, growing strong in Spirit-led conviction, and grounded in historic, biblical Christianity.
Welcome to ROOTED. Let’s seek the ancient paths together.
Keynote Speakers
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Katie Luse is a speaker, author, and creative who is passionate about seeing the brokenhearted healed and set free. She and her husband, Mitch, are the founders and Directors of ConnectUp, a non-profit that serves individuals through prayer ministry focused on emotional healing. She is the author of Ruby Joy: Finding Gems in Darkness, and Letters to the Grieving.
Katie previously worked with The Salvation Army in anti-human trafficking programs and taught internationally on caregiving for survivors of trafficking. She is a two-time marathon finisher, and a lover of spicy food. Katie is ordained through the Apostolic Network of Global Awakening and resides in Camp Hill, PA, with Mitch and their daughter, Aimee Star.
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Dr. Barry Wissler is the founding president of HarvestNet International, a network of churches, ministries, and businesses partnering together for the harvest. Having founded and pastored Ephrata Community Church for 37 years, Barry passed leadership to a successor and now focuses on training emerging leaders and building organizational teams. HNI serves churches and leaders from across the globe. Holding theological degrees from Geneva College and Westminster Theological Seminary, as well as a Doctorate of Ministry from United Theological Seminary, Barry’s passion is to produce churches that are faithful to sound doctrine while also being receptive to the work of the Holy Spirit. Barry and his wife, Cheryl, regularly minister at pastor and leadership conferences in India, Europe, Africa, and Central America. Cheryl also founded Seeds of Hope, which serves the poor in regions of India and Africa.
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Pastor Tim Valentino is a grace-loving husband, father, grandfather, seminary professor, speaker, and incurable Phillies fan. His research interests include biblical studies, homiletics, apologetics, and cultural engagement. Tim has served in pastoral ministry since 1992. His passion is to teach and preach the Scriptures in such a way that listeners might be captivated by the gracious character of God and transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. His calling is best summarized in the apostolic mandate: “Tell the people the full message of this new life” (Acts 5:20). Tim has also been a professor at Evangelical Seminary since 2007, teaching a variety of Bible, theology, and pastoral ministry courses.
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Jo Ann Kunz has been a part of the Hosanna! Church family since 1980. She has served the congregation in many capacities for over 40 years – nearly 30 of those as Senior Pastor. Jo Ann is an experienced scholar-practitioner, having served for 25 years as a ministry leader, spiritual director, and educator for a variety of academic and faith- based organizations. She specializes in the fields of Christian Spirituality, Spiritual Formation and Direction, and Leadership at locations including Eastern University,Oasis Ministries, and Evangelical Seminary, and serves as Core Faculty at Kairos University.
Jo Ann holds a master’s degree from Chestnut Hill College and is a perpetual learner, believing that there is always something more to for us to receive when we come together in the presence of God.
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Tony Blair has served for 40 years as a pastor throughout southcentral Pennsylvania and also as a mentor to other pastors. He and his family began attending Hosanna! church in 2005 after moving to Lititz, and he later accepted the call to be a Senior Pastor in 2007 alongside Jo Ann Kunz. Tony also serves as Legacy President and Lead Doctoral Faculty at Kairos University. He has earned doctorates in both history and leadership, is a trained spiritual director, and a
published author.He is notoriously fond of Johnny Cash, Star Trek, hiking, and pizza!
Breakout Speakers | Thursday and Friday
from 12-1pm
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Kevin Eshleman
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Dawn Close
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Andrew Schwabe
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Lydia Nimon
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Kalo Kurdomanov
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Dave Hess
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Steven Fisher
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Desmond Frey
Summit Schedule
*Schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Evening sessions are FREE to the public, no registration required.
Wednesday, Nov. 12th
Annual Banquet
6:00 - 8:45 p.m.
at Shady Maple Smorgasbord!
Thursday, Nov. 13th
8:00 a.m. | Registration Open
9:00 | Welcome & Worship
9:25 | Parade of Nations and announcements
9:40 | Welcome and Opening -
Dr. Barry Wissler
10:10 | Session 1 -
Dr. Tim Valentino
10:55 | Break
11:25 | Session 2 -
Dr. Tim Valentino
12:10 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
1:00 | Complimentary Catered Lunch
Free Afternoon for Connection, Fellowship, and Activities
Thursday Evening
7:00 p.m. | Worship
Session 3 - Dr. Barry Wissler
Friday, Nov. 14th
9:00 a.m. | Worship
9:25 | Welcome & Announcements
9:40 | Session 4 - Anna Ovsiienko
10:10 | Session 5 - Dr. Tony Blair
& Jo Ann Kunz
10:55 | Break
11:25 | Session 6 - Dr. Tony Blair
& Jo Ann Kunz
12:10 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
1:00 | Complimentary Catered Lunch
Free Afternoon for Connection, Fellowship, and Activities
Friday Evening
7:00 p.m. | Worship
Session 7 - Katie Luse
*Schedule is tentative and subject to change
Annual Banquet
We will kick off this year’s Summit with our annual free banquet, celebrating another year of God’s faithfulness and sharing powerful testimonies!
Wednesday, Nov. 12th | 6:00 - 8:45pm
Shady Maple Smorgasbord
We will be utilizing the Banquet Hall space at Shady Maple, so plan to enter through the Banquet Entrance (located at the rear of the building).
There will be signs to direct you as well once you arrive!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Wondering how you can help support this year’s International Summit? Find the best option for you or your team below!
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Donate here to sponsor key leaders and pastors who will be attending this year’s Summit from around the globe! Your donations will go towards their flight & travel expenses, so that they can come and receive relevant teaching, be equipped, and leave refreshed and ready to serve in their home nation!
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You can click here to sponsor a table at our Annual Banquet! Table sponsorship helps us to cover the cost of the meal & assures all donations received go directly to the ministry of HNI. Each round table includes 8 seats. You can sponsor one or multiple tables for your church, family, or business. We encourage you to fill your sponsored seats and invite your friends, family, or employees to join you on this powerful night!
We can’t do this without Volunteers!
Do you want to play an impactful role in this event? Consider volunteering for one of the many open positions at either the Banquet or the Summit (or both!). A few hours can make a huge difference!
Lodging
50 Rock Lititz Blvd
Lititz, PA 17543
Approximate Rate: $175 per night
We have reserved a section of rooms at the Rock Lititz Hotel (approximately 10 minutes from ECC) for anyone who would like to book a room during our summit! This is a great option if you are traveling in from out of town, as they have beautiful rooms and an on-site restaurant with meal packages. These rooms are only on hold until October 10 at our discounted rate!
Hotel Rock Lititz
Summit FAQs
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We do consider the annual banquet a key part of our summit; however, all guests planning to attend the banquet must still sign up. If you are only attending the banquet & not registering for the summit, please use the banquet registration in the registration selection.
Please Register for the banquet by October 26th - seating is limited.
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A catered lunch is provided both Thursday and Friday to those who register before October 26. Guests who register after this deadline can purchase lunch from the Connections Cafe located in the same building as the Summit.
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If you need transportation arrangements to and from the summit, please email admin@harvestnetintl.com.
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There is no childcare provided at the Annual Banquet or at the Summit. However, we will have the downstairs lobby area open with a live tv feed for parents with restless children during the evening sessions on Thursday and Friday night.