Hold the Rope Summit

Hold the Rope Summit is a fresh take on the long standing STEER, Inc. Missions Conference that took place in Bismarck, North Dakota. With a new name comes a new location, bringing Hold the Rope Summit to the beautiful Black Hills. 

Hold the Rope Summit draws its name from William Carey (1761–1834), a missionary to India. Following one of his returns from the field, Carey met with Andrew Fuller and other supporters. Out of that conversation emerged the powerful concept of holding the rope. The phrase captures the shared responsibility of missions: as some are called to go, others are called to faithfully sustain them through prayer and financial support. When the rope is held firmly and consistently, those sent out can labor with confidence. Missionaries will go if we hold the rope.

STEER, Inc. holds the rope for 89 different mission organizations as well as over 410 farmers and ranchers. STEER, Inc. donors hold the rope for us. With this support, STEER, Inc. has been able to send well over $39 million dollars to missions since our founding.

The Hold the Rope Summit offers an engaging, immersive experience designed to inspire and connect. Attendees will hear from a lineup of powerful speakers who bring real-world insight, challenge, and encouragement, while also having meaningful opportunities to personally connect with STEER, Inc. missionaries and ministry partners. Through conversations, shared stories, and time for reflection, the summit creates space to deepen understanding of missions, build lasting relationships, and walk away both encouraged and equipped to keep holding the rope.

More info and tickets available here: https://www.holdtheropesummit.com/

Schedule:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1

6:00PM | Doors Open for Concert

7:00PM | 10th Avenue North Free Will Donation Concert

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

8:00AM | Morning Prayer

8:00AM – 10:00AM | Registration Open

10:00AM – 4:00PM | Programs + Luncheon Speaker + Missions Displays

4:00PM – 5:30PM | Break

5:30PM – 7:00PM | Dinner

7:00PM – 8:30PM | Keynote Speaker

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

7:30AM – 8:00AM | Morning Prayer

8:00AM – 9:30AM | Community Breakfast

10:00AM – 12:00PM | Breakout Sessions

12:00PM – 2:00PM | Keynote Luncheon

2:00PM – 5:00PM | Afternoon Program

5:00PM – 6:00PM | Break

6:00PM – 8:30PM | Missions Dinner