The IDAT Summit marks and celebrates the completion of the 18-month In Deed and Truth cohort experience, and transitions participating churches into their next steps along the path of racial equity.
Goals of the IDAT Summit
Community-building: To facilitate connection and group identity among IDAT cohort members, and celebrate their accomplishments
Reinforce Program Learning: To provide opportunities for deeper dives and practical application of program learning
Technical Advising and Planning: To provide guidance and expertise around the development and planning of each church's key next step
Experiential Learning: To provide new in-person learning and experiences that complement and strengthen the program curriculum
This will be a beautiful time of coming together to conclude the cohort experience, share learnings, deepen relationships, and encourage one another on this journey. After 18 months of virtual meetings, we are excited to spend time together in person and deepen our shared commitment to God’s vision of racial equity and justice. Church members who are not on the IDAT committee are also welcome to attend. All attendees must be age 18 or older.
You can visit the Itinerary page for an overview of our time together. We will continue to update that page as additional details are confirmed.
See you in New Orleans!
The registration deadline is September 15, 2025. This means that you must complete the registration form by this date. Travel and accomodation arrangements can still be finalized after the registration date. To register, visit the Registration page using the menu on this website, or click the link below. Please have each attendee complete a separate registration form.
*Once you complete the registration form, you will receive a link to register for a hotel room at the discounted rate.
September 15: Registration Deadline
October 13: Last day to reserve hotel room at discounted rate
December 1: Last day to submit travel receipts for reimbursement
The IDAT Summit will be held at St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church located at 7100 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118. The itinerary will also include some off-site activities.
The Hyatt House New Orleans/Downtown is the official hotel for the Summit. A block of rooms has been reserved for the Summit at a discounted rate ($199 + tax) through October 13, 2025. You will receive the hotel reservation link within one business day after you submit the Summit registration form.
The IDAT Program will provide accommodation support for the IDAT committee members of cohort churches that are not based in New Orleans (please see the Travel and Accommodation Support section below for additional details). Lodging for IDAT committee members who live in New Orleans will not be reimbursed.
Complimentary All-American Breakfast Buffet
*Full All-American Breakfast, Made-to-Order Omelette Station, Assorted Pastries & Breads, Coffee, Hot Tea & More!
Complimentary Guest Room Wifi
Enjoy these additional Amenities:
HBar @ Hyatt House (Fri - Tue, 2p - 10p)
HMarket w/24Hr. Access
Access to Rooftop Pool @ Hyatt Regency
Starbucks - 2nd Floor
Garage Self-Parking: Starting at est. $35.00 + tax
*Parking not owned or operated by hotel.
The IDAT Program will provide travel and accommodation support to IDAT Committee members in the form of reimbursement. Reimbursements will be provided after the Summit upon submission of payment receipts.
You must be an IDAT Committee Member
While other church-affiliated guests are welcome to attend the Summit, only IDAT Committee Members are eligible for travel and accommodation reimbursement.
You must attend the Summit
Any fees or payments made by IDAT Committee Members for travel and/or accommodation will only be reimbursed if the member attends the summit.
You must submit expense receipts by December 1st
Up to $350 toward roundtrip mileage to New Orleans
Up to $350 toward air fare for a roundtrip flight to New Orleans
Up to three nights at the Hyatt House New Orleans/Downtown (Nov 13 - 16) at the discounted rate of $199.00 (total $233.33 incl. taxes) per night.
To receive the discounted rate, you must register for the Summit by September 15 and reserve your room by October 13.
If you reserve your room after October 13 and are charged a higher rate, your reimbursement will be at the discounted rate.
You will only be reimbursed for the nights that you use the room between Nov 13 - 16.
The following expenses are the responsibility of the attendee:
Hotel room service and incidentals
Parking fees (incl. parking garages, street meters, private lots, and any other paid parking accommodation)
*Support the Program (Optional)
As part of our commitment to equity, the IDAT Program offers travel and accommodation support for all IDAT Committee Members. If you’re in a position to cover your own costs and would like to decline reimbursement as a way to support the program, we welcome that contribution. Of course, this is entirely optional. All IDAT Committee Members remain fully eligible for reimbursement, unless they choose otherwise.