Public Policy & Advocacy Summit
September 15–17, 2025 | Washington, D.C.
The Historic Cannon Caucus Room
Join us in Washington, D.C., from September 15–17, 2025, for our annual Public Policy and Advocacy Summit.
This incredible event will feature:
- NEW this year! Hill Briefings in the historic Cannon Caucus Room on Capitol Hill* — one of the most iconic and architecturally grand spaces in the U.S. House of Representatives. Join us in this storied venue to hear directly from policy experts and Members of Congress on the latest developments in school choice and religious liberty.
- NEW this year! Dedicated Student Track — designed to empower and equip the next generation of leaders through tailored sessions and mentorship opportunities.
- Engaging panel discussions on key legislative issues, featuring renowned guest speakers including Dr. Os Guinness, Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin, Dr. Michael Lindsay, Steve Beegoo, BSc PGCE NPQH, and Phil Hills.
- Opening Night Reception & Gala — a formal evening at the beautiful Hilton Arlington National Landing, offering a memorable opportunity to connect with featured speakers and fellow education leaders in an elegant setting.
- Experience Washington, D.C. — you will receive several opportunities to experience the unique history and culture of our nation's capital.
- Some Gave All “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13
Honor America’s heroes with visits to Arlington National Cemetery, the Iwo Jima Memorial, and the U.S. Air Force Memorial. Walk among over 400,000 graves at Arlington, a powerful reminder of the cost of freedom. Witness the solemn changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns, honoring fallen soldiers from World Wars I & II and the Korean War. See the iconic Iwo Jima statue, symbolizing the bravery of Marines and Navy corpsmen in WWII. End with the striking Air Force Memorial, a tribute to all Airmen who served.
- Capitol Hill Exploration “When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.” — Proverbs 29:2
Discover the heart of American democracy with visits to the U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress. Explore the Capitol, home of our legislative branch since 1800. Step inside the Supreme Court to see where landmark decisions are made. Then admire the stunning architecture of the Library of Congress, symbolizing America’s belief in knowledge and learning.
- Freedom Is Not Free “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9
Visit powerful war memorials that honor the courage and sacrifice of America’s soldiers. Pay respects at the World War I and II Memorials, honoring over half a million who gave their lives. At the Korean War Memorial, walk among ghostly soldier statues and read the powerful message: “Freedom is not Free.” At the Vietnam Memorial, reflect on the names of over 58,000 fallen heroes etched into black granite walls. These sites remind us that liberty comes at a great price.
*Transportation provided by American Christian Tours (ACTS).
American Christian Tours has been serving Christian schools since 1984. ACTS desires to share biblical immersion travel with each person who hops on a motorcoach to see our great nation! Association of Christian Schools International has partnered with ACTS since 2003 – this year will surely be a great one, visiting sites across Washington, DC including Arlington National Cemetery, the Capitol and some great memorials.
2025 Speakers
Dr. Os Guinness
Author
Os Guinness is an Anglo-Irishman, and an author and social critic. Born in China in World War Two where his parents were medical missionaries, he was a witness to the climax of the Chinese revolution in 1949. He was educated in England, where he completed his undergraduate degree at the University of London and his D Phil in the social sciences from Oxford University. Os has written or edited more than thirty books, including The Call, Unspeakable, The Magna Carta of Humanity, and Signals of Transcendence. A major new book, Our Civilizational Moment, will be published later this month.
Os has been a Guest Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Studies, a Guest Scholar and Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and Senior Fellow at the Trinity Forum. Always passionate about both freedom and religious freedom, he was the lead drafter of the Williamsburg Charter in 1988, a bicentennial celebration of the bicentennial of the US First Amendment, and later a drafter of “The Global Charter of Conscience” and “The American Charter of freedom of religion and conscience.” He lives with his wife Jenny in the Washington DC area.
Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin
Author
Dr. Michael Lindsay
President, Taylor University
D. Michael Lindsay, Ph.D., serves as the President of Taylor University, one of the nation’s leading Christian universities. Since he assumed the Taylor presidency, the University has experienced significant momentum in admissions, advancement, athletics, community collaboration, employee and constituent engagement, and faith expression on campus. Lindsay credits these good results to a talented leadership team and board and the servant-leadership of faculty and staff across the Taylor campus.
Lindsay came to Taylor after a decade of distinguished service as president of Gordon College on Boston’s North Shore. Prior to arriving at Gordon, Lindsay was a member of the sociology faculty at Rice University, where he won multiple awards both for his teaching and academic research. He is the author of two dozen scholarly publications and numerous books, including, Faith in the Halls of Power: How Evangelicals Joined the American Elite, which was nominated for the nonfiction Pulitzer Prize, and his award-winning View from the Top, which has been translated into Chinese and Japanese. His most recent book, Hinge Moments, was launched globally on the Taylor campus in 2021 and is published with InterVarsity Press.
Lindsay earned his Ph.D. in sociology from Princeton University and graduate theological degrees from Wycliffe Hall at Oxford University and Princeton Theological Seminary. He is a summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Baylor University where he has been named Outstanding Young Alumnus. He has lectured on six continents and is recognized for his insights on leadership and higher education.
Lindsay has been married for over 25 years to his wife Rebecca, an accomplished teacher and speaker who serves as Taylor’s Ambassador for the University. They are the proud parents of three daughters, Elizabeth, Caroline, and Emily.
Steve Beegoo, BSc PGCE NPQH
Head of Education, Christian Concern UK
Phil Hills
Regional Director, Canada - Western Region, ACSI
Accommodations
Hotel Accommodations
$269 a night
Hilton Arlington National Landing
Arlington, VA 22202
- Nearby airports – Less than one mile from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
- Complimentary shuttle service to and from DCA, Crystal City Metro station, nearby shopping, restaurants and businesses.
- Three block walk to Crystal City metro station
Track
Student Leadership Track
The PPA Summit Student Track offers high school students a unique chance to engage in ACSI's annual Public Policy and Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. Designed to empower young leaders, students will gain firsthand exposure to policymaking, connect with influential experts, and build advocacy skills through breakout sessions, networking, and Hill visits.
Student Track Experiences
- Student Track Opening Session
- Opening Gala
- Bill Briefings
- National Mall Excursion
- Student Breakout Sessions
- Meeting with State Representatives
Price: $350/student
Previous Summit Speakers & Entertainers
- Dr. Ben Carson, Former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, retired Neurosurgeon, Academic, and Author
- Dr. Carl R. Trueman, Professor, Author, and Theologian
- Selah, Gospel Music Group with 4 million records and 11 GMA Dove Awards
- Barry Black, Ph.D., D.Min, D.D., L.H.D, D.P.S RADMU, USN (Retired), US Senate Chaplain
- Dr. Mark Batterson, Pastor of National Community Church, New York Times Best selling
- Honorable Michele Bachmann, J.D., LL.M, Former United States Representative
- Gregory S. Baylor, Director, Center for Religious Schools, and Senior Counsel, Center for Legislative Advocacy of the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF)
- Hon. Winsome Earle-Sears, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
- Dr. Michael Lindsay, President of Taylor University
- Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Missouri)
- Senator James Lankford (R-Oklahoma)
- Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas)
- Hon. Patricia Puertas Rucker, West Virginia State Senator
- John Schilling, former President of American Federation for Children
- Dr. Stanley Carlson-Thies, Founder and Senior Director of the Institutional Religious Freedom Alliance (IRFA), a division of the Center for Public Justice.
- and many more!
Email pplasummit@acsi.org to learn more.