Isaac Summers

Isaac is a husband to Erin and father to three children: Sully, Marie, and Sophia. He resides in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh. Isaac has a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Duquesne University and his Master’s degree in Theology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Isaac was a two-time former seminarian before he became a youth minister for four years. He then taught Religion at North Catholic High School for five years. For three of those years, he was also the Director of Student Life. Isaac is now the Director of Business Development & Marketing for Decided Excellence Catholic Media. If Isaac is not hanging out with his wife or playing with his kids, he enjoys athletic competition, reading theology, and prayer. He desires each day to be open to the Holy Spirit so he can follow God’s will.

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