Synergy: Recent Episodes
Ohio Ministry Network
We are a fellowship of more than 280 Ohio churches, more than 800 credentialed ministers, and thousands of church leaders across the Buckeye State driven by church health, church multiplication, missions partnership and leader development. We are committed to the common cause of building up one another as we devote ourselves to worshipping God, developing believers, and reaching out to the lost and hurting through evangelism and acts of compassion.
Join us for an open and dynamic Q&A session with experienced missionaries as they tackle the hottest topics in missions today! This is your chance to ask the questions you've always wanted to know about global ministry. From navigating cultural challenges and fundraising to leading effective mission trips and building long-term partnerships, no topic is off-limits. Whether you're a pastor, leader, or passionate about missions, come ready to engage in candid conversations and gain practical insights to elevate your missions efforts.
Many churches have gaps in their policies and practices that could create major legal headaches. This breakout discusses the real-world issues that put ministries on the line—volunteers, safety, staff decisions, communication, and more. Come ready for real talk, practical fixes, and a game plan to protect your church before it’s too late.
Join us as we dive into the Discipleship Pathway (7 Dimensions of a Spirit-Filled Disciple) for kids ministry and discuss hands-on ways to lead kids in this pathway, whether it be a Sunday morning, Girls Ministries, Royal Rangers, or other midweek experiences.
Leaders aren’t successful until they’ve multiplied themselves. This session explores practical tools for mentoring, apprenticing, and empowering others so the church doesn’t depend on one person.
Courageous women like Deborah, Esther, Priscilla, and Mary Magdalene didn't just make history; they modeled timeless leadership marked by wisdom, boldness, and faith. This session invites women to step into their stories, uncover practical leadership lessons, and discover how those same qualities can shape their own influence in ministry today.
The work of discipleship is the joy and calling of the local church. This session focuses on the importance of disciple-making and the power that is unlocked in the ministries of the church and the surrounding community.
Are you exploring God's call to plant a church? Learn from experienced practitioners representing different models and methods of church multiplication. The panel will discuss what it really takes to establish a new church, including wisdom on what works and what doesn't.
Students need to encounter God’s presence in authentic ways. This session explores how to lead youth experiences of various kinds that go beyond performance and cultivate a genuine hunger for worship and prayer.
How do you build multiplication into the DNA of your church? Successful multiplication begins with preparing your church to be multiplication-ready. Learn principles and practices to help your church have a multiplication mindset.
Learn the essential steps to take when someone shares about self-harm or suicidal thoughts. This session equips leaders to respond with compassion, ensure safety, and connect individuals with professional help.
Dinner Church meets people at the table, where physical hunger and spiritual longing intersect. This class explores how shared meals open space for worship, conversation, and belonging. Discover how Dinner Church nurtures a deeper connection with God while building authentic community.
In this session, ministry leaders will gain foundational insight into the nature of trauma—how it affects the mind, body, and spirit—and how it manifests in the lives of those we serve. Through a compassionate and practical lens, we’ll explore ways to recognize trauma responses, offer safe and supportive spiritual care, and avoid common pitfalls that may unintentionally retraumatize individuals. Equally important, we’ll address the emotional toll of trauma-informed ministry and provide tools for self-care, boundaries, and spiritual renewal to help leaders sustain their calling without burnout. This session is designed to empower us to be both a healing presence and healthy as individuals.
This session will explore practical methods of room management, engaging your kids, lesson delivery, and other tools that you can use to de-chaos your kids' ministry, level-up your service times, lead more confidently, and connect deeper with your kids.
As God establishes a heart in us for families to be wholly restored whenever possible, it is important to build our skill set of relationally engaging with vulnerable families. Our goal is not to fix but to be faithful, not to cure but to come alongside, not to rescue but to teach resilience. Come join this workshop to walk through real-life scenarios and learn practical tools for engaging in relationships with the parents of kids we are serving.
Ministry is filled with God-given expectations—and moments when reality doesn’t align with them. This session addresses the often-unspoken experience of disappointment among pastors and ministry leaders. Using the story of John the Baptist in Matthew 11, we’ll explore how leaders can process disappointment with God in healthy, biblically grounded ways. Attendees will leave with practical practices for navigating discouragement, avoiding offense, and leading with hope and faithfulness in difficult seasons.
Change is inevitable. This session covers how to introduce and lead new strategies or structures in healthy, Spirit-led ways. Leaders will learn to navigate resistance and build momentum for change.
Corporate prayer can become the foundation upon which healthy service and outreach take place within and through the local church. Prayer is more than a casual conversation, but instead a deep time of connection with Jesus that results in consistency of service and outreach as well as fruitful and faithful lives in the local church.
Many local church leaders feel stuck in a weekly cycle of ministry prep, services, and putting out fires. This session equips leaders to shift from reactive ministry to proactive leadership by setting clear priorities, planning for growth, and aligning weekly decisions with long-term mission. Leaders will learn simple tools to move their church from “just getting through the week” to advancing a Spirit-led, strategic future.
Have you ever felt like you are hitting every brick wall while trying to get your footprint into your community, or do you feel overwhelmed on where to even start? The goal of this conversation is to resource you and your team to develop a strategy and action plan to not just engage your community, but have community integration. Building bridges and digging wells that over time yield kingdom results and more changed lives by Jesus!
This session will focus on the biblical example of Joseph to examine perspective in chaplaincy. A chaplain is thrust into the broader spectrum of ministry, where the challenges of relevance and compromise, biblical truth, and respectful connections enrich the chaplain’s heart. Explore what it means to be a Chaplain and how you can support our frontline workers.
In this session, we will discuss a practical and flexible way to start mentoring the next generation of boys in your church and community.
Worship doesn’t start and stop on the platform. In this session, we will explore how to guard against burnout and spiritual dryness with personal rhythms and healthy offstage habits that can sustain your onstage ministry.
How do we approach loving our immigrant neighbors in today's American culture? What does the Bible say about the immigrant, and how do we apply those principles practically? Join us in navigating the complexities of this issue and the call we have as Christians to put Kingdom culture first.
This session will explore practical and Christ-centered ways to help emerging leaders navigate conflict, handle feedback, and build resilience in ministry relationships. We’ll discuss generational differences in communication and conflict styles, and equip you with tools to coach your young team members toward maturity and accountability. The second half of the session will be dedicated to open Q&A, allowing you to share real situations and gain insight from others in ministry.
You don’t need a big budget or a full-time staff to communicate with excellence. In this practical session, we’ll explore tools available today that can help you streamline your church or ministry communications to save you time, money, and stress. Whether you’re creating social media content, sending emails, editing video, launching a new website, or starting a podcast, you’ll walk away with tools you can start using immediately to multiply your impact without multiplying your workload.
This session will help youth pastors and leaders discover the freedom and strength that come from being with Jesus before doing for Jesus. We'll explore practical rhythms and habits that ground you, refresh you, and keep your soul aligned with Jesus in every season.
True discipleship shapes not just what we believe but how we live - especially how we treat the "least, last, and lost." In this class, we will look at the heart of God and His priorities to care for the overlooked & underserved throughout the Old Testament, the life of Christ, and in the early Church. The challenge is for every follower of Jesus and every church to have a Mission Action Plan (MAP) to make disciples who are forgiven, healed, and whole amongst "the least of these."
Are you ready to help instill the Great Commission in the next generation of World Changers? This session will share the potential of our emerging generations and the vast global need for them to be engaged. It will include practical tips on preparing the next generation as they work through hinderances to being engaged.
God has brought the mission field to our own backyard. Whether we live abroad or in America, there are unreached people living all around us. How do we most effectively make use of this amazing opportunity before us? This is the question we will attempt to answer in this session.
Youth services matter. This session will provide practical tools for excellent youth gatherings while re-centering leaders on the real “win” of youth ministry: forming disciples.
For years, the church has been trying to understand why our younger generations leave the church, but now there is a new exdous. It is the quiet departure of our senior adults. In this session, we will explore (1) why this is happening, (2) what we can do to stop it, and (3) how we as seniors, in this season of life, continue to make an impact on all generations for GOD'S GLORY!
Are you ready to learn more about planting a church in Ohio? This session is for planters, parent churches, and anyone who wants to discover more about the church planting process. It will give you information about resources, training, conferences, best practices and provide you the opportunity to ask questions. Tom Baxter
Assistant Church Multiplication Directorand Men's Ministry Director, Ohio Ministry Network
How can a humble, compassionate, forgiving Jesus say, “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father,” yet the Father of the Old Testament seems to be a pro-slavery, jealous, genocidal, misogynistic God? This is a legitimate question with a legitimate answer. In this session, we will explore this topic equipping you and the leaders in your church to respond to this question with confidence.
Steve Brannan
Great Lakes Regional Director, Chi Alpha
Ask questions about current trends, best practices, and get clarity as you start or grow your social media presence. Tara Zimmer, Communications Director, Ohio Ministry NetworkCourtney Jones, Owner/Designer, Little Creative CompanyDeAndre Patrick, Youth/Young Adults Pastor, Calvary Assembly of GodDerrick Smith, Creative Pastor, Simple ChurchJackie Kibby, Media & Communications Director, Faith Church, Sandusky
Learn practical ways to identify, train, and empower leaders in your church for
youth ministry.
Ron Bolden
New Life Community Church, NextGen Pastor
Learn about My Village Ministry and CarePortal which are resources that can help your church minister to fragile families and provide support so children don't end up in foster care. Aaron EarlywineCarePortal, Area Director for Ohio Phil KrauseMy Village Ministries, Co-Director
How do international churches position themselves to effectively make disciples amongst their own people group as well as their neighbor? How can pastors of International churches effectively care for the many needs of 1st generation immigrants? Learn best practices for ministering to the whole person and whole world. Petros YefruPeoples Church, 220 William Taft Rd
Learn why we should be involved in foster care ministry, what is involved in it, and how to start it. Paris YannoOMN Father's Heart, Director of Father's Heart
How can we cultivate a heart for missions in our entire family? This session will explore practical ways to engage your whole family in missions, whether through prayer, giving, or going. From BGMC (Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge) and Speed the Light to family missions trips, we will discover how to inspire a shared passion for reaching the world with the Gospel. Learn how to foster a missional mindset in every family member and create meaningful opportunities to serve together. You'll leave equipped with ideas for praying as a family, supporting global missions, and incorporating missions into everyday life. Let's raise a generation of families with a heart for missions! Stacy Petty, Ohio Ministry Network, Ohio Missions DirectorLynna Mooney, Lima First Church, Children's PastorMatt Sullivan, Radiant Life Church, Youth & Missions Pastor
Join us for an open and dynamic Q&A session with experienced missionaries as they tackle the hottest topics in missions today! This is your chance to ask the questions you've always wanted to know about global ministry. From navigating cultural challenges and fundraising to leading effective mission trips and building long-term partnerships, no topic is off-limits. Whether you're a pastor, leader, or passionate about missions, come ready to engage in candid conversations and gain practical insights to elevate your missions efforts. Stacy Petty, Ohio Ministry Network, Ohio Missions DirectorHeather Erickson, Ohio Chi Alpha, DirectorAndy Erickson, Ohio Chi Alpha, DirectorCyndi Martin, Assemblies of God World Missions, West Africa, Career MissionaryJoe Martin, Assemblies of God World Missions, West Africa, Career MissionaryBob Stetz
In this session, we will examine key spiritual disciplines and practices that help young people grow closer to God. We will explore practical ways for teens to build a strong faith. Whether you're a leader, parent, or student, you'll leave with tools to guide the next generation. Nate OrtizLifewise Academy, Sr. Director of CityWide
Our world around us is constantly discipling us to accept worldly views instead of kingdom views. The truths we are taught do not always align with our God-given identities and the foundation of the gospel. Teachings regarding LGBTQ+ mindsets are potentially the greatest example of this today. This movement has deeply invaded our culture, our churches, our children, and our lives. It is imperative that we are equipped to confront these false beliefs in love and truth, as we hold firmly to God’s heart to renew, redeem, and transform all people. Matt OstermeyerChi Alpha at The Ohio State University, US Missionary
In this session, you will learn about strategies for empowering students to engage their campus, church, and communities for Jesus. We will focus on practical approaches for leaders to help students know how to share the gospel in their current mission field and how you can partner with Youth Alive to achieve the goal of having a campus missionary in every school in Ohio. Matt ClarkOhio Ministry Network, Youth Alive Director
Have you ever found yourself trying to lead kids in worship and overwhelmed because of their responses? Is it challenging to teach kids about worship because of imagery and theology in songs? You might not be alone! This session will empower attendees with practical methods to effectively teach kids about worship and what it means to have a life of worship. Lindsey ShafferCalvary Church, Children's Pastor
Many worship leaders and teams desire to create songs that are specifically for their house of worship. In this session we will explore keys to writing well as an individual and as a team. Lincoln WilliamsNew Life Poland, Worship/Young Adult Pastor
This session will provide and opportunity for you as worship leaders to ask questions, discuss what you've learned, and explore topics not cover in previous sessions. OMN Worship Collective, Ohio Ministry NetworkLincoln Williams, New Life Poland, Worship/Young Adult PastorCarissa Wright, Associate Pastor, Worship PastorBrie LewisGarrett Gitchel, Harvest Ridge Church, Worship Pastor
In this session, we will explore how to create healthy systems and language to build a solid staff and worship team culture. Lincoln WilliamsNew Life Poland, Worship/Young Adult Pastor
We will walk you through creating an engaging boys' ministry within your church. We'll explore practical strategies for building a program that fosters spiritual growth, encourages positive peer relationships, and addresses the unique needs and interests of the young men in your church. Kyle ZeidOhio Ministry Network, Stewardship and Projects Director
This session will be focused on the "do's" and "dont's of "using artificial intelligence in your ministry context and provide resources for best practices. Kyle ZeidOhio Ministry Network, Stewardship and Projects Director
How well do you love your city? If your church moved to another location, would your city miss you? Would they notice? The tips and ideas from this session will be especially beneficial to those needing to stretch a budget. Many takeaways would also be ideal for small group serve opportunities. Become a church your city can't live without! Kelly ZimmermanMission 516, Executive Director
This session will focus on learning how to break down a passage of scripture by looking at the cultural and historical background, bringing out the hidden gems of the text itself, and understanding how to find patterns and connections in scripture. You will also leave equipped with some tools to explore all the many riches of the Word of God! Kayla TurnerSEU Ohio, Director
We are ALL called to communicate the Word of God! We just won't all do it the same way, and that is ok! This session will focus on helping equip you with some best practices in communicating to others all that you are studying in God's word. Afterall, we were never meant to keep what He shows us to ourselves. Learn how to piece things together so it feels authentic to you but brings the truth of God's word to others in a way that connects. Kayla TurnerSEU Ohio, Director
Do you have goals and vision for yourself, your family and your church that are bigger than you are? If God doesn’t show up and do it, it’s not going to happen? If not, WHY NOT! God is calling us to be fully dependent on Him and to trust Him with the vision He extends to us, not to minimize it! Join us for a time to break down some of the concepts and disciplines that will be the key to activating your faith in a way that will propel vision into reality. We will close out our time praying down Heaven over our goals and trusting God with the vision He has shared with us. Come expecting practical application and passionate prayer. Katrina Del ValleExecutive Presbyter, Region 5 (Cincy & Dayton)
Understanding the short-term and long-term effects of trauma for individuals and the best ways to respond to behaviors that are triggered by trauma. Jamie Baxter
Do you struggle to pick just 4 sessions to attend because there are too many good choices? Then the breakout bundle is for you! In this session, we will cover 6 hot topics applicable to every church or ministry. Topics include: crisis management/disaster response, effective project management, time management/productivity, building resilience in your staff, staff engagement, and team dynamics. Jeff &Amy ParsellOhio Ministry Network, Network Operations Director
All of us who are followers of Christ have been given the Commission to go and make disciples. Anyone, anywhere, anytime can find a person of peace and disciple them. This session will discuss practical steps and resources to help us all to make disciples that make disciples. Jaryd MotsingerCincinnati Challenge Ranch, CEO
This breakout session will help you understand the deep impact abortion has on the local church. This workshop will help you move away from politics being our only response, to a proactive compassionate response to this issue. God's Word tells us life is precious, life is revered, and that He loves life. You will learn of resources available for you to bring heart change to your church and community. You can help make abortion unthinkable, even before it is illegal in all 50 states. Jack HarperUS Missionary - SaveOne, Men’s Director Sheila HarperUS Missionary- SaveOne, Founder and President
Join this panel of pastors as they discuss and answer questions around foster care ministry in their church. James Barton, Rush Church, Lead PastorJill Barton, Rush ChurchGreg Glodkowski, Chester Christian Center A/G, Lead PastorJordan Biel, Rock of Grace, Lead Pastor
Imagine if kids could grasp the spiritual discipline of prayer from an early age and the impact it would make in their lives! In this session, you will be equipped to explain to kids why they should pray and how they can do it! It will include a hands-on prayer experiences that you can immediately implement in your church. Edgar SantosBethel Christian, NextGen Pastor
Not if, but when conflicts arise in ministry, the kindest act from a leader is to have already prepared themselves in advance to provide guidance and direction on how to lead in the conflict. Onlookers will be repelled away or drawn toward your ministry, even if subconsciously, based on the tendency to be conflict avoidant or a demonstrated leadership to navigate conflict in a healthy way. As General Secretary for the national office of the Assemblies of God, most every call to Donna Barrett’s office is around a conflict, whether within one of our 66 districts, between a board and pastor, between a minister and someone bringing a complaint, or litigation from the courts. You’ll learn practical helps to use as a leader and gain guidance on developing a culture that is healthy with conflict. Donna BarrettAssemblies of God, General Secretary
How we say what we say matters in ministry every day. When the media is on your church doorstep, that is not the time to decide who will speak on behalf of your organization and what to say. What the receptionist says to an incoming caller can either throw gas on a fire or de-escalate an explosive situation. You get to choose. Is there a time NOT to pray with someone? Is “no comment” the answer to give a media request? When can your words be used against your organization in litigation? When is texting or other communication confidential? Should an anonymous letter be dropped in the shredder? Come tidy up your communication skills and help your team do the same. Donna BarrettAssemblies of God, General Secretary
During this session we will focus on the transformative power of relational mentoring to guide and inspire the next generation of women. Leaders, mentors, and anyone passionate about influencing the lives of young ladies are welcome to join this breakout! Danielle DickersonOhio Ministry Network, OMNWomen Director
This session is designed to equip leaders, mentors, and volunteers with practical strategies for effective ministry to women across various life stages and backgrounds Danielle DickersonOhio Ministry Network, OMNWomen Director
How do we use our gifts and personality to touch a broken world? In this session, Dan and Christa will discuss a variety of personalities in scripture and how they were effectively used to personally reach the lost. Christa LundAdult and NextGen Ministries Director, Ohio Ministry Network Dan LundOhio Ministry Network Superintendent
We're better together, so come learn how to more effectively build healthy ministry teams in every area of your church. Christa LundAdult and NextGen Ministries Director, Ohio Ministry Network Dan LundOhio Ministry Network Superintendent
If people can't find you, it's difficult for them to come to your church. In this session, we will explore the basics of setting up a website, making sure you pop up in the right Google searches, and using your marketing budget in the places it makes the biggest difference. Courtney JonesLittle Creative Company, Owner/Designer
God has been doing a tremendous work at Lima First. In this session, Lead Pastor Darrell Bucher and Associate Pastor Christian Bucher will be teaching how to structure your church services in a way that can maximize the moving of the Holy Spirit. Christian BucherLFC - Lima First Church, Associate Pastor Darrell BucherLFC - Lima First Church, Lead Pastor
The goal of this workshop is twofold:
a. To understand the power and anointed potential of the diversely unified Body of Christ (1Cor. 12). The Church is at its best when we collaborate together to build the Kingdom in our city.
b. To understand that God’s Kingdom requires us to go beyond our buildings, theological biases and cultural boundaries. The Church is at it’s best when we work together to make sure that every person has access to the Gospel. This includes the poor, the immigrant, the marginalized, the orphan, the widow, those in the minority. Jan BeardPeoples Church, Peoples Church Network Chris BeardPeoples Church, Lead Pastor
In this session, we'll explore proven methods for crafting impactful sermons, from study techniques to effective message structuring. Gain practical tools to streamline your preparation process and deliver sermons that resonate with your congregation. Chad GilliganCalvary AG, Lead Pastor
Feeling called to missions or know someone who is? This session is designed to equip both individuals and church leaders with practical steps for answering the call. We'll explore what it looks like to support those stepping into missions, how to nurture emerging leaders, and the process of transitioning from the church or marketplace into full-time missions work. Whether you're discerning your own call, guiding someone else, or seeking to raise up missionaries within your church, this session will provide valuable insights and strategies to help you take the next step in advancing God’s kingdom globally. Carlos Hernandez
A Dinner Church is an expression of church that is effective in reaching people who would normally not come into the church building. It’s a church that creates space for people to live in community with one another in a way that breaks traditional social barriers while engaging the life-changing love and power of Jesus. Come on out to this workshop and explore Jesus’ own meal-centered approach to discipleship, mission, and community. Carl BauchspiessOCMN, Dinner Church Director Ryan LittleHope Hill, Lead Pastor
Whether you are a new plant, a thriving church, or one that is looking for fresh ideas, planning a community event for families can be overwhelming! In this session, there will be planning tips, budget help and community engagement discussions that will give you encouragement and insight in planning future events. Carianne PriorNew Life Church, Executive Pastor of Family Ministries
This session will be led by Chick-fil-a Owner/Operator Brian Siktberg and Operations Director Calib Turner, as they share their strategies on raising up leaders in the marketplace who not only experience the ability to expand their skill set but experience overall care. They strive to help each member of their team become the best member of themselves by providing intentional discipleship and hands on training. Brian Siktberg & Calib TurnerChick-Fil-A
Guys, are you ready to get real? Learn strategies to minister to men and see real results. It's time we drop the facade and learn to be vulnerable and authentic. Brett AdamsFaith Church Huron, Campus Director
Discover key approaches to maintaining gospel-driven urgency, spiritual enthusiasm, and consistent motivation in your ministry team. This session will help you create a culture that keeps your team inspired and committed to their purpose. Lance & Angel PorubskyRadiant Life Church, Lead Pastors
Based upon the Parable of the Wedding Feast in Matthew 22, Jesus is sending His church to go and reach people who are hesitant to come. The goal of this workshop is to explore and imagine what it's going to take to reach those who are often marginalized or overlooked even by the church. We will take a look at effective & creative strategies to reach everyone with the gospel. Al YannoChurch Multiplication Director, Ohio Church Multiplication Network
Need some ideas on how to better address concerns with integrating kids with special needs into your existing ministries? You've already conquered the first and most important step: you are open to and are trying to INCLUDE these families...you want them to be ministered to effectively. In this session, we'll add to this desire for ministry practical, doable strategies to effectively minister to these families!
Tracie Corll
Missions Associate, Special Touch Ministry
Are you ready to learn more about planting a church in Ohio? This session is for planters, parent churches, and anyone who wants to discover more about the church planting process. It will give you information about resources, training, conferences, best practices and provide you the opportunity to ask questions.
Tom Baxter
Assistant Church Multiplication Director, Ohio Ministry Network
No matter the size of your church, we all want to ignite a bigger sense of generosity among our people. In this session, we're going to dive into the Kingdom Builders process, sharing tips and tricks that have helped churches, big and small, ramp up their missions support beyond their wildest expectations. It's a journey that promises to be a win-win as we work together toward a whopping 300% boost in missions giving and outreach.
TJ Wolfe
Lead Pastor, Multiply Church
This session will teach you how to create a safe and supportive environment for individuals who have experienced trauma, a vital aspect of ministry life.
Tasha Willaford
Student Life Director, Southeastern University Ohio
Whether you've been doing social media for a week or for decades, this is a place to connect with other church and ministry social media managers and have great discussions. Bring social media questions, and we will have a great conversation about what’s new in the world of social media and how we can all still learn and grow.
Derrick Smith
Creative Pastor, Simple Church
Tara Zimmer
Communications Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Jackie Kibby
Communications Director, Faith Church, Sandusky
Our mission is clear: we must dedicate our time, talents, and treasures until people from every language, nation, tribe, and tongue have the opportunity to know God. But how? That is what I want to explore in this session. Let’s delve into some incredible resources available to you just for being a part of the Ohio Ministry Network.
Stacy Petty
Ohio Missions Director, Ohio Ministry Network
In this session, discover how to navigate emotional challenges with grace. We will examine emotional resilience techniques tailored for church leaders.
Sheri Schmitt
Psychotherapist, True Relationships
The first church was marked by rapid geographical expansion, exponential numeric growth, and an explosion of the miraculous. The driving force for this growth and power was the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and the active expression of God’s power among believers. In a world desperately searching for an authentic move of God, learn how we can create a place for the Holy Spirit to baptize and embolden believers to walk in giftings and power.
Ryan Young
Evangelist, Ryan Young Ministries
Learn about a tool called CarePortal that will connect your church to the needs of vulnerable children in your community. It's more than providing for needs, it's about building connection and bringing the hope of Jesus to others.
Renae Denbow
Regional Manager, CarePortal
The Great Commission is still the greatest call of Jesus to every believer in the church. We have the responsibility to equip every believer to accomplish this task. In this session, we will talk about how to cultivate and keep a heart for missions burning in the life of your church or ministry. We will discuss things like best practices and next steps to keep missions front and center in your life and in the lives of those you lead.
Patrick Mitchell
Lead Pastor, Region 4 Missions, Liberty AG
Learn what foster care ministry is, the why behind it, and how to start by using what you already have in your church.
Paris Yanno
Director of Father's Heart, OMN Father's Heart
Jesus prayed in John 17 that we would be one. This session is helping kids and leaders understand how to act, live, and agree with others in unity so that all people can believe in Jesus and be saved.
Oneya Okuwobi
Teaching Pastor, 21st Century Church
Discover compelling reasons why empowering youth to give to Speed the Light matters, not only for missionaries, but for their own personal and spiritual development. Dive into practical strategies for instilling a sense of purpose in youth, fostering a lifelong commitment to supporting missions.
Nate Ortiz
Network Youth Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Matt Clark
Youth Alive Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Do you want your kids ministry to be empowered by the Holy Spirit? Do you recognize the need for your kids to know who the Holy Spirit is, what He does, and how it affects their lives? These important questions can feel overwhelming at times as we juggle all the other pieces of kids ministry. During this session, there will be practical tools discussed to help you make a Spirit-empowered kids ministry a reality.
Meghan Boyle
Kidmin Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Youth ministry involves a variety of factors: parents, socio-economic differences, budgets, sports, and more... Yet, this generation is looking for a Church that is open to hearing their life experiences and willing to disciple them into godliness and truth. In this breakout, Matt and Kathryn Sullivan will share some insights from their experiences in youth ministry on how to develop a youth ministry in your context that will not only be sufficient, but thriving.
Matt & Kathryn Sullivan
Youth Pastor, Radiant Life Church
Did you know generosity is about more than money? This session will help you as you help kids develop a heart of compassion for all people. There will be tangible examples of ways to help kids share their possessions (time and money) and God’s love. An update on new BGMC changes will also be shared during the last 5-10 minutes of this session.
Lynna Mooney
Children's Pastor, Lima First Church
When leading worship it can be easy to focus on all of the practical pieces. While those are important, we must also remember to leave room for the Spirit to lead us as we lead others. In this session we will talk about how to leave room for the Spirit, and allow our worship experience to truly be a time for leaders and congregants to Seek the Spirit together.
Lucas & Lilli Gray
Worship Pastor, Lima First Church
A Discipleship Journey is a resource created to equip followers of Jesus to grow spiritually while being empowered to make disciples that make disciple makers. Whether it is grounding a young believer in core biblical truths or shoring up the foundations of veterans of the faith, this interactive resource leads Jesus followers through a dozen key discipleship themes over the course of a year.
Lauri Jarvis
Everything that God created was meant to reproduce and multiply - even the Church. This session will discuss practical ways that you as a leader and your church can prepare to parent a church in new communities and contexts. There is no set formula, only a set mandate and practical principles to bring the Gospel everywhere that it is not.
Lance & Angel Porubsky
Lead Pastors, Radiant Life Church
Discover the implementation of an “Essentials Class," discussing four key points of discipleship.
Kevin Crow
Lead Pastor, Harvest Ridge
Faith-based nonprofits are a great way to engage community needs. This session will discuss how to start and develop a nonprofit. It will cover questions like "why are faith-based nonprofits important?" & "how can I create a strong & sustainable organization?"
Ken & Shelby McQuiller
If God's plans are perfect, then we have been placed on purpose for a purpose in our circles of life. We really can't love our neighbors or share any news, good or otherwise, if we don't know them. We need to ask for divine appointments, gain influence and live intentionally. In this session, you'll walk away with some practical and maybe even creative "how to's."
Kelly Zimmerman
Executive Director, Mission 516
Come explore why marketing and digital communications are important. Learn how to maximize your church's reach to the community using digital marketing platforms such as email, apps, websites, and more. Justin is a representative from Subsplash and will share some information on that platform and a special discount for OMN churches and ministers.
Justin Tarsiuk, Subsplash
This session aims to equip and empower individuals called into vocational church ministry from their existing careers. Whether you're just considering this transition or already in the midst of it, join us for practical insights, shared experiences, and a supportive community ready to accompany you on this transformative journey.
Josh Willaford
Leader Development Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Why did the Samaritan cross the road? Join me as we talk about crossing to the other side, particularly how to create an environment in your small church in which your people repeatedly see and hear about missionaries who crossed the sea by first crossing the street. Come and see samples of our missionary prayer notebooks, letters, prayer bulletins, and booths. Learn how we created a greenhouse that sent three missionaries in ten years from a congregation of 30 people.
Joseph Green
Pastor, North Fairfield Assembly
The Acts 2 Journey Cohort is a transformative process led by an experienced team to help you fulfill the vision you have to strengthen your church spiritually, numerically, and relationally. Join with a team of leaders from your church for a series of four weekend retreats over the course of a year to pray, dream, and strategize about the future of your church.
John Musgrave
Church Development Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Bible Engagement Project equips you with a library of age-aligned curriculum that helps your whole church (every age group) grow in their faith. Each curriculum is designed to build upon the last, leading to a deeper understanding of the Bible and life transformation.
John Musgrave
Church Development Director, Ohio Ministry Network
This highly informative offering will feature “must know” information as relates to the rapidly changing commercial insurance mechanism. You will learn why premiums keep increasing, current insurer practices regarding claims and most importantly, how to protect your insurability.
Jeff Miller
Managing Partner, American Church Group
Nancy Roberts
American Church Group
All of us who are followers of Christ have been given the Commission to go and make disciples. Anyone, anywhere, anytime can find a person of peace and disciple them. This session will discuss practical steps and resources to help us all to make disciples that make disciples.
Jaryd Motsinger
Work Therapy Director, Cincinnati Challenge Ranch
As adults working in ministry, we must be prepared to hear painful, tragic stories from the children and teens we work with. We must know how to respond to their stories and how to manage those revelations for ourselves. This workshop will offer practical, real-life strategies to help participants be prepared for what our children may share.
Jamie Baxter
Increased security can cause inconveniences for your congregation. We will look at ways to increase hospitality and security with limited staff.
Gene Williams
This session will focus on equipping pastors and boards with helpful information that can assist them in preparing for retirement. We will also discuss implementing financial decisions today that will assist your pastor tomorrow.
Gary Vinson
Law Offices of Gary Vinson II, Inc.
Worship leaders, join Dove Award nominated worship team, Free Worship, as they share practical tips for effectively connecting with your audience, in person and online, building the best worship sets, and leading your congregation well.
Free Worship
Join us as we examine the need for gender-specific ministries in today's culture. Session 2. Dr. Charity Anne Kurz
Program Chair and Associate Professor; LPCC
Join us as we examine the need for gender-specific ministries in today's culture. Session 1. Dr. Charity Anne Kurz
Program Chair and Associate Professor; LPCC
This session is for creatives and anyone who leads creatives (lead pastors, executive pastors, worship pastors, etc.). Come explore strategies for working better together and navigating potentially challenging moments in creative ministry. Derrick Smith
Creative Pastor, Simple Church Aaron DeLong
Lead Pastor, Simple Church
In this session, we will delve into fostering a growth mindset within your leadership team, encouraging continuous learning, adaptation, and a commitment to personal and collective growth.
Cody & Deborah Winkler
Lead Pastor, Dayspring
Focused corporate prayer is one of the keys to facilitating our Ohio for Jesus Vision!
Dave Gross
Founding Pastor, Radiant Life Church
An influential woman is a leader that doesn't just appear “out of nowhere.” They are crafted and faithfully shaped from the heart of God. Women who are effective spiritual leaders must become experts in matters of the heart all while discerning God at work in their own hearts. Join me as we look at how God wants to continue to shape the heart of women and how when we lead from the heart, our influence increases.
Danielle Dickerson
OMN Women and Girls Director
Discover various models of men's ministry and how each can be effectively implemented in the local church.
Dan Lund
Ohio Ministry Network Assistant Superintendent
Darrell Bucher
Lead Pastor, LFC - Lima First Church
Aaron Pippin
Youth/Associate Pastor, Journey Church
Ministry demands movement and encourages involvement. So come learn some tips, techniques, and hacks to get more people involved in reaching others for Jesus.
Cornell Jordan
Lead Pastor, Metro AG
The Bible declares that “A kind word spoken at a critical time, has a powerful effect on the receiver (Proverbs 25:11). Hence, encouragement can do a lot of good in all ministry circles. Come and pick up some techniques that help to build one’s confidence for ministry. Cornell Jordan
Lead Pastor, Metro AG
Come explore ideas for cultivating an atmosphere welcoming the Holy Spirit into your worship environments.
Cody Winkler
Lead Pastor, Dayspring
It’s been said, “Deliberate mediocrity is a sin” which is why we must give our best to what God has called us to. However, it’s also a sin to sacrifice our family on the altar of ministry. So how do we maintain a balance for our families to be healthy, and still effectively fulfill our calling? Join us for these two sessions as we discuss “Boundaries and Building Blocks for a Balanced Life in Ministry.” Christa Lund
Ohio Ministry Network, Adult & NextGen Director Dan Lund
Ohio Ministry Network Assistant Superintendent
It’s been said, “Deliberate mediocrity is a sin” which is why we must give our best to what God has called us to. However, it’s also a sin to sacrifice our family on the altar of ministry. So how do we maintain a balance for our families to be healthy, and still effectively fulfill our calling? Join us for these two sessions as we discuss “Boundaries and Building Blocks for a Balanced Life in Ministry.”
Christa Lund
Ohio Ministry Network, Adult & NextGen Director
Dan Lund
Ohio Ministry Network Assistant Superintendent
Regardless of your budget or church size, this session will help you take your production to the next level. Learn tools and best practices for bringing excellence to your online and in-person experience.
Derrick Smith
Creative Pastor, Simple Church
Chris Winters
Production Team Lead, Simple Church
Dinner Church is a Fresh Expression of the 21st Century Church that revisits its roots in the 1st Century. It utilizes principles and practices from the early church like eating meals together, telling the "Jesus Story," worship, sacraments, and reaching marginalized people. Come learn about the theology and practice of Dinner Church to reach the unchurched & de-churched in your community and beyond. Carl Bauchspiess
Dinner Church Director, OCMN Anthony Johnson
Radiant Life Church
Social media is continually changing. Last year, we talked about the importance of reels. This year, reels aren't the only way to get great engagement. Come and hear from a social media expert on the best ways to get started using social media to engage your church and share the love of Christ online.
Brooklyn Tizzano
Digital Marketing Specialist, Heartbeat International
This session will empower you with the art of effective delegation, enabling you to empower your team members while maintaining accountability and achieving ministry goals.
Angel Porubsky
Lead Pastor, Radiant Life Church
Let's keep the Ohio for Jesus energy strong! In this session, learn how to steer momentum by reviewing outcomes, resolving obstacles, and re-aligning objectives to hit your ministry goals.
Amy Parsell
Network Operations Director, Ohio Ministry Network
According to research from The Barna Group, the Church is losing its place and relevance in the culture. However, the Church that Jesus created is an identity and not a place. This session will focus on creative expressions of the Church to accomplish The Great Commission and re-establish its identity in the 21st Century.
Ameerah Lewis
Lead Pastor, City of Hope Church
Tom Sherwood
Lead Trainer/Coach, Peoples Church House to House
Just like God calls pastors to churches, He also calls churches to communities. This session will discuss how your church can be a catalyst to real impact as we discuss moving from community outreach to sustainable community-wide transformation.
Al Yanno
Church Multiplication Director, Ohio Church Multiplication Network
In this session, we will explore coaching strategies for handling conflicts within ministry teams and church congregations, fostering resolution and reconciliation.
Zach Prosser
Executive Director, AG Coaching Coalition / Lead Pastor, Celebration Church Akron
This session will provide an empowering overview of leadership coaching principles and techniques, equipping church leaders to mentor and guide others effectively.
Zach Prosser
Executive Director, AG Coaching Coalition / Lead Pastor, Celebration Church Akron
Join us in this engaging breakout session as we explore the dynamic landscape of longevity in youth ministry. Delve into strategic approaches that empower leaders to build sustainable and impactful youth programs that stand the test of time. We will be discussing how youth ministry impacts students and their faith for their lifetime and how we can invest more years in youth ministry. Aaron Pippin
Youth/Associate Pastor, Journey Church
This session takes a journey back to the 1st Century Church and rediscovers some timeless practices that helped to multiply disciples of Jesus around the world in the midst of heavy persecution from Rome and rejection from the Jews. This involves training our members to think and live like missionaries wherever they live, work, play, and learn. The goal of this session is to explore ideas for developing communities of faith like the one described in Acts 2:42-47 focused on saturating your city with the Gospel.Tom Sherwood
Lead Trainer/Coach, Peoples Church House to House
In this session we will take a fresh look at what matters most to men and release them to chase their greatest potential.Tom Groot
Lead Pastor, Faith Church
Where there are teams, there is conflict! Join us as we discuss strategies for dealing with difficult people and how to help teams navigate conflict in healthy ways and in ways that strengthen the team as a whole.Sarah House
Events & Resourcing Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Want to stress less about money? Then you need a strategy for your finances! The problem is that making a plan and sticking to it is difficult, which leaves you feeling anxious and makes you want to avoid the issue altogether. Money shouldn’t be a constant source of stress in your life. Come learn important strategies for a balanced budget, balanced life!
It may seem almost insurmountable to fulfill God’s purpose for your life when all you can do is worry about your finances. That's why Rollie Dimos has used his 30+ years of finance and budget planning experience to create Balanced Budget, Balanced Life and give you the guidance you need.Rollie Dimos
Director of Internal Audit and Empowering Stewardship, General Council of the Assemblies of God
In every community, there are children and families in crisis, who need help. In those same communities, there are churches and people who care and want to take action. What they need is a connection point which CarePortal can provide.Robin Kidd
Pastor of Compassion Ministries, Cross Pointe Ministries
God wants to use you and those you lead to make a difference in the world every day…through strategic prayer for the nations. Rooted in an understanding of the believer’s identity and authority in Christ, this session will be an interactive “learning and doing” lab for personal and corporate prayer that impacts the world. At the center will be this challenging thought: “If God said yes to every prayer I prayed last week, what would be different in the world today?” It’s time to up our game in harvest intercession!
Randy Young
Founder/Director, The Agora Group
This breakout will explore the importance of supporting foster, adoptive and kinship care families and the best ways to care for them.Paris Yanno
Director of Father's Heart, OMN Father's Heart
Understanding kids and how God has uniquely wired them helps us reach more kids for Jesus. This session is about ways to communicate and honor kids who have special needs in our churches. Paris LaCella
Join a conversation about how kids & youth pastors and leaders can work together toward common goals. We'll talk about the wins & opportunities thinking about NextGen ministry.Meghan Boyle
Kidmin Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Nate Ortiz
Network Youth Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Join this session to find out how to get students to not only give to missions, but to get involved in missions through Speed the Light and Youth Alive. You will also get ideas on how to cultivate a healthy missions environment throughout your church. Matt ClarkOhio Youth Alive Director
Discover ideas that are hands on to creatively and effectively communicate the Bible. Everything from object lessons to tricks and tips that teach lessons will be covered.Lynna Mooney
Children's Pastor, Lima First
Explore best practices for guiding guests through an assimilation process that leads to retention. Lance PorubskyLead Pastor, Radiant Life Wadsworth
Many church leaders often wonder how to create a consistent process to develop and deploy leaders into a meaningful place of Kingdom impact. In this session, you will be given a practical roadmap and valuable insights for training and deploying leaders in your church.Kyle Smith
Executive Pastor, Simple Church
In this session, we will examine a practical and scalable process for creating an environment in your church that engages guests and connects them to the life of your church.Ken DeChant
Lead Pastor, Journey Church
Could there be some outcomes of your local church's discipleship process that would allow you to measure the growth progress of the Christ followers in your church? Could these outcomes be age appropriate so that growth could be measured in preschoolers, elementary kids, youth, and adults? Discover a resource to implement this process and apply it in your local setting!
Katrina Miller
Pastor of Discipleship & Groups, Newspring Church
Travel the world and be kingdom inspired from your couch! Come join us as we learn how to engage our churches with virtual mission trips. This will provide a bridge to take the local church to the next level of being educated and inspired to make a global kingdom impact!Katrina Del Valle
Assistant Presbyter, Greater Cincinnati Area
Come explore ways to maximize your church's reach to the community using digital marketing platforms.
God has called you to reach a specific group of people and make disciples. But where do you start? In this session, we will...
- equip you to develop effective marketing and communication strategies for your ministry,
- explore ways to deepen engagement with your existing congregation
- and look at the most useful and cost-effective digital tools available.
Justin & Kristen Tarsiuk
Do you sense the Lord guiding you into ministry leadership? Are you unsure, but you’re beginning to feel that leading? Are you confused about where to start and what to do next? In this session, we’ll examine what a call to ministry means and the pathway for taking your next steps into that calling.Josh Willaford
Leader Development Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Leading worship is more than just singing and playing music. As worship leaders, it is important to have a full understanding and to walk in the biblical and theological depth of worship.Jordan Biel
Lead Pastor, Rock of Grace
The Power of Agreement! Could Matthew 18:19-20, Acts 1:14, and Psalm 133, be a key to the release of the power of Holy Spirit in our lives and ministry? This session will investigate this and provide guidance in corporate, guided, passionate core prayer.John Musgrave
Church Development Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Are you ready if an unsafe person comes into your church? Are you prepared to keep church member information safe and keep church staff safe online? This session will give you a 101 level look at building both physical and cyber security at your church and give you some ways to start preparing.
Jeff Heimberger
Director of IT & Security, Ohio Ministry Network
Shawn Stauffer
Firefighter/Paramedic/Rescue Technician
There are several types of poverty including situational poverty, generational poverty, world-wide poverty, and spiritual poverty. This session will help those who are working with people in poverty to better understand them while building bridges of trust to help lift and empower them out of it.Jason Bachman
Convoy of Hope
There is a difference between doing events to bring your community to your church and taking the mission of the church into the community. During this session the leadership from Convoy of Hope will discuss strategic ways to meet needs and make lasting Kingdom impact in your community.Jason Bachman
Convoy of Hope
Fishes and loaves, bedtimes and leftovers night. All you have is enough for service in the Kingdom. The everyday normal moments are the just the spice Jesus is looking for. In this session, we’ll talk about living our whole lives on mission, ending the war between the sacred and secular, and how to win people to Jesus from the living room couch. Living a life on mission isn’t a vocation, as Christians, it’s who we are.Heather Erickson
Campus Missionary, Dayton Chi Alpha
Discover the importance of leading and discipling men of honor, both young and old. Using biblical teachings with modern day tools, we can we can save a generation and their future from the lies of the world.Eric Diehl
Lead Pastor, Covenant Life
Coaching is more than a buzzword. Discipleship is more than a buzzword. Could these two concepts, coaching and discipleship, be vitally and intrinsically related to one another?
Discover how to use coaching principles as tools in your discipleship process, coaching people forward into a growing relationship with Christ!
Dutch Vander Vlucht
Lead Pastor, New Life
Explore ways to engage and connect seniors to the life of your church while sharing ideas to care for them. Duane & Kristi BullPastoral Care, Highway Tabernacle
Serving as a leader in any capacity comes with exciting opportunities and meaningful moments, but it also comes with challenges, tough decisions, and growing responsibilities that all contribute to STRESS. In this session, you’ll be given tools and pathways to help you navigate your stress in ways that are healthy and productive for you and those you serve. Don LichiEmerge Counseling Services, Vice President
In this session, you will receive insight on how to create a sustainable model for organizational leadership and growth by utilizing key principles that create a healthy infrastructure for your ministry. Learn how to create clarity and alignment while deploying a vision effectively and wholistically to accomplish the mission that God has place in front of you. Kent Ingle
President, Southeastern University
"I'm not an evangelist". "Witnessing scares me!" "I do not feel I have the right tools to share my faith."
Have you said something like this?? You’re not alone.
Yet, you have a message to share that EVERYONE in your community needs to hear.
But how?! Often, we feel inadequate sharing our faith. It's time to start impacting the people around us in an effective way.
Learn how to make a "Jesus impact" in your community. Dr. Joshua Steinke
Worship Anyway
This session will help you understand what trauma is, the effects of trauma and how to best minister to children who have experienced trauma. Behaviors related to trauma can often be mistaken as defiant behavior. Understanding trauma can help you know how to effectively minister to children who have been affected by this.Dr David and Jayne Schooler
Dayton First Church of the Nazarene, and Community Impact Center
No matter where you serve in ministry, you’re going encounter people who have experienced hurts, hang ups, and disappointments that need care and direction. Often, you’re placed in situations where you are the first helpful voice into a person’s pain. In this session, you will receive skills and tools to assist you in more effectively meeting the needs of those who need guidance, care, and support. Don LichiEmerge Counseling Services, Vice President
Between leaders, curriculum, planning and relationships with kids, kids ministry is a lot of moving parts. Discover some core ways to operate your church’s kids ministry with excellence. JBQ & BGMC will also be discussed during this session.Derek Sanborn
Children's Pastor, Peoples Church
Ephesians 4:11 clearly describes how Christ has given to His Church Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers for the sake of equipping people for acts of service and the building up of the Body. Yet, for some reason the Church seems to elevate some gifts while ignoring others. This session will focus on understanding the dynamics of how people function in these gifts in the Church. It will also address how each of these gifts (people) can properly interact with each other in ways that bring Spirit-empowered unity to your church as you carry out your mission for the Kingdom of God. Dele Okuwobi
21st Century Church
Learn ways to start and maintain a ministry to women in your congregation and the importance of women's ministry to the local church. Danielle DickersonOMNWomen Director
Hear and brainstorm out-of-the-box ideas for starting and maintaining a girls ministry in your local church…no badges needed! Crystal Faatz
Discover how to support families who are struggling during and beyond pregnancy. Learn what resources are available for these families. Cindi BostonEdit Profile
Heartbeat International VP
Navigating your leadership with relational wisdom can be challenging. In this session, your presenter will unpack the principles of emotional intelligence to assist you in leading those around you and yourself in a way that maximizes your relational connections. Emotional intelligence (EQ) refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. EQ is often considered a critical component of effective leadership, as it enables individuals to understand and respond appropriately to their own feelings and those of others, and to use this information to guide their thinking and behavior. It encompasses a range of skills and abilities, including self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills. Bill Hoelzel
We are living in a culture that is becoming increasingly hostile to followers of Christ. Unfortunately even Christians are getting pulled into the "cancel culture" wars. This breakout session will empower you to treat your neighbor with Spirit-empowered radical love while at the same time living by the truth of the Gospel.
Al Yanno
Ohio Church Multiplication Network Director
One of the greatest challenges for churches in rural and small communities is building trust. This session will discuss powerful principles and Spirit-led activities that will build trust among community leaders, key stakeholders, and influential organizations. Embedding yourself and your church into the challenges and life of your city can bring about major Kingdom impact and open doors for God-sized Gospel ministry. This session will also address how churches can create non-profits to broaden their ability to minister in a community.
Adam Holley
Lead Pastor, FWD Church
How do you create an environment within your leadership teams and staff for transformation? Trust is often talked about, but rarely built. Discover strategic opportunities to build trust that transforms.
Zach Prosser
Director of Coaching, Emerge
Should I be coaching, mentoring, making disciples, consulting, teaching? What are these and how do I use them effectively to build my staff? In this session, we will look at the differences in these methods of growth, and will unpack simple coaching skills to bring exponential growth to your team.
Zach Prosser
Director of Coaching, Emerge
We want our work with kids to be practical, measurable and sustainable. Our goal is to teach kids how to draw closer to God and be spiritually resilient as they mature into the leaders of the church. We want them to be disciples of Christ and have a heart that beats for spiritual relationship with a Savior. But what constructs will allow us to do that? Using the 8 Goals of Children's Ministry written by David Boyd, we will develop a system that sets you up to present a measurable outcome to parents. This easily replicated process will allow you to track the progress of any number of children as they progress through your predetermined task list. You will learn the 8 goals, receive a spreadsheet form that will allow you to enter your tasks and then track the progress of each student individually. Use this information for conversations with parents, pastors, board members, kids and team members so they can see the impact of the progress your kids are making.
Yvette Semon
Children's Pastor, Chester Christian Center AG
A gatherer is a people magnet who is able to draw people in spiritual pursuits of Jesus Christ - they are able to say “Come with me and see." The Bible tells us MUCH about this person, but the church in the USA really does not know who this person is nor how to put them to work in the harvest. Join us as we begin an initial conversation about Gatherers (about GSE) - who Gatherers are, how we discover them and put them to work in the harvest for both church planting as well as established church harvest work.
Tony Webb
Vision USA Church Planting
Church planting in the urban core is hard, sacrificial work. It requires a great deal of grit and perseverance to make a church "sustainable." A new paradigm is emerging that reimagines the foundation of urban church planting. It's a biblical model that meets the needs of ALL the residents in the constantly changing landscape of city neighborhoods. Come discover how the Christ-centered, diversely united church is the future of thriving churches in urban neighborhoods. Tom Baxter Lead Pastor, Peoples Church East
If you oversee church communications in any capacity, this session is for you. Meet others from your field, as we discuss topics such as social media, websites, live streaming, graphic design, videography, photography, email communication and more. This will be an open forum for everyone to contribute and learn from each other.
Tara Zimmer
Communications Director, Ohio Ministry Network
The panel for this session will discuss the following: -How to Make Disciples in this Next Generation -Creating environments that allow each generation to Seek the Spirit -Caring and Coaching students to Know Their Identity -How to oversee kids and youth with Excellence
Scott Norquist
NextGen Pastor, Byesville AG
Get ideas for your Stand Sunday and learn how to make the most of it by using it as a bridge event to launching your foster care ministry. Discover different ways your church can minister to vulnerable children, moving from awareness to action.
Paris Yanno
Director of Father's Heart, OMN Father's Heart
Prayers are like seeds. With each one, we faithfully pray and trust God they will take root and produce a great harvest. Ephesians 3:20.
Michelle Thompson
Rockside Church
Learning how to foster a healthy environment for teenagers to develop a relationship with the Holy Spirit is paramount in these current times. Learn some practical and helpful insights that will help your teenager in his or her life. Whether they are in a church service or hanging out with friends, helping them understand the Holy Spirit creates a richness to their faith that will last long into their adult years. Nate Ortiz Network Youth Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Hear how you can help your students understand their call and find the path to it. A calling on one’s life is a special moment and as leaders we must steward it well. In this session, learn how to recognize, realize, and release the calling on your students life. Nate Ortiz Network Youth Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Join Nate as he shares what they they have learned over the last six years. His prayer is that it encourages, challenges and even confirms what God has told you. He will walk through the challenges and blessings that come with doing something that is a step of faith, outside of your comfort zone, and completely dependent on God.
Nate Grenier
Lead Pastor, Hilliard Missional Community
In this session, we will discuss how to identify and train your KidMin team with practical tools.
Meghan Boyle
KidMin Director, Ohio Ministry Network
At National Youth Convention in 2019, a prophetic word was spoken over Gen Z stating that this was going to be an unconventional generation, full of unconventional dreams, unconventional speech, and unconventional giving. The goal of youth ministry with this generation is to take this unique group of young people and develop within them a passion for the things of God that will compel them to use their unconventional attributes for His kingdom. In this session, we will break down some practical steps for Youth Leaders to take to increase student participation in missions, including Speed the Light, missions awareness, and going on missions trips.
Matt Sullivan
Kettering Assembly of God
Youth Alive is working with students all across the state to empower them to reach their campus, churches and communities. Now more than ever, we need to reach students who will actively live out their faith in every aspect of their lives. Join this session to find out why Youth Alive is so important in this day and age and the effect that it can have on your local church.
Matt Clark
Ohio Ministry Network
Matt and Lizz Clark have served in youth ministry for the past eight years and have had the privilege of doing ministry together. Throughout these years they have learned how doing youth ministry with your spouse can have a great advantage in your ministry and the benefits of using your roles strategically. Whether you are currently serving with your spouse or not, join this session to find how you can lead your group effectively.
Matt and Lizz Clark
Ohio Ministry Network
Do you need hands-on, practical tools to help in your kids ministry? In this session we will be doing rapid fire tips and tricks to help you in the areas of kids missions, games, JBQ, Biblical literacy, behavior management, and creating a worship environment.
Lynna Mooney
Children's Pastor, Lima First Church
There's not a person on this earth that doesn't appreciate having people in their lives that honor them, regardless of title or position. Being able to serve others in their calling and mission isn't always easy, but it's an incredible calling that we all share. Whether it's your pastor who is leading a church, parents leading their kids, or students finding their calling, our job is to honor them and serve them in any way we can to help make it happen. And without good communication we will lose them. We would love to have you join us as we discuss this.
Kimberly Kelly
Kids Pastor, Radiant Life Church
Men need connection and accountability with other Christian men. This session will focus on creating discipleship for men in the church.
Kieth Kurtz
Calvary Church
One of the most underutilized resources for ministries is nonprofit funding. With nonprofit development, we will look at how to develop nonprofit's fundraising efforts including grant writing, individual fundraisers, and events. When we engage the community through nonprofits, we will see a greater influence to make Ohio for Jesus happen throughout our urban, suburban, and rural communities.
Kenneth McQuiller
The Meeting Place Church
Sometimes "making a disciple" sounds like something you are interested in doing but have no idea how to start doing. This session will give you practical ways and ideas on how to start the process. We will go through some philosophies on what "disciple making" is as well.
Kenji Kuriyama
Chi Alpha at The Ohio State University
Rock of Grace set out on a mission to challenge every believer to become a disciple - to go from agreeing with Jesus to obeying Jesus. This led to an awareness of societal issues, the greatest of which was children in foster care. Since launching #TransformTrumbull and the #EveryChild initiative, they have seen ten families become licensed, thirty-six kids come into care and three adoptions! Join this session to learn how YOU and YOUR CHURCH can make a huge impact in your city and show the Father's love.
Jordan Biel
Lead Pastor, Rock of Grace
Technology can be a blessing to your church, but how do you find available resources and opportunities and use it to move your church forward? In this session, you will hear from technology volunteers serving in a local church as they provide tips for finding those in your congregation that can help. Also, you will learn from a representative from Techsoup, a non-profit organization that exists to help churches and other non-profits find free or reduced-cost technology resources and provide services. Come learn some lessons and practical steps to steward the technology resources God has placed in your hands!
Jeff Heimberger, Shruti Ramaswami, Mike Sierra
Jeff Heimberger - Director of IT & Security, Ohio Ministry Network
Shruti Ramaswami- Vice President, Strategy & Strategic Relationships, Tech Soup
Mike Sierra - Radiant Life Church
Do you struggle with the behavior of children or teens in your ministry? Do you wonder why they act as they do? This workshop will address the impact of early childhood trauma on a youth and offer strategies to build connection and bring healing.
Jayne Schooler
Dayton First Church of the Nazarene and Community Impact Center
Join us for a brief discussion of the pertinent documents for estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, etc) and the various concerns related to the documents.
Gary Vinson
Law Offices of Gary Vinson II, Inc.
Get ready to talk about all things social! From algorithms to making sure you’re posting content that matters, this session with take an indepth look at social media. Also, come with your questions and ready for discussion because we want to hear from you too!
Gabryelle Walsh
Word of Life Fellowship
Every church has a mission and a desire to reach people for Christ. Often though, the mission gets stuck or is not realized, which can lead to frustration in church leaders and the people they serve. Our goal in this session is to help you see the value of strategic planning and goal setting. As a working session, you will walk away with the beginning of a strategy around your mission, along with some tangible outcomes that will help you achieve your goals.
Dr. Tom Vollmer
OMN
It’s time to get holistically healthy and THRIVE again! We will cover Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social and Spiritual health. No excuses, ok?
Dr. Donald Lichi
Psychologist & Vice President, Emerge Counseling Services
In today’s climate of difficulties, bitterness has taken root in many people. Participants will discover barriers that keep a person from overcoming resentfulness, bitterness, and unforgiveness, while learning a very effective experiential process to overcome them. The clinician-presenter shares real-world stories from clients and his proven protocol that you can use with yourself and others to receive freedom.
Dr. David Blankenship
Interim Director of Clinical Services, Emerge Counseling Ministries
Whether you work in a standard organizational church structure or a two-person ministry team, these heuristic team principles will shift everything you know about leadership, servanthood, and church leadership. Join Dele Okuwobi as he reveals seven timeless principles needed to propel the 21st Century Church forward as a multiplying movement.
Dele Okuwobi
21st Century Church
This session will provide practical steps in guiding you as you move forward with your Ohio for Jesus plan and ways to share it with key stakeholders. Dan Holbrook Assistant Superintendent, Ohio Ministry Network
Dinner Church is the way the early church did church. In this session, we’ll briefly discuss modern culture and its impact on the church, church history including the dinner church, and the adaptability of the dinner church model to modern culture.
Carl Bauchspiess
AGWM
Learn how to partner with the Holy Spirit to increase prayer and prayer's effectiveness. Brent Heishman Lead Pastor, CenterPoint Church
Join John Musgrave and Brent Heishman as together we unpack relational discipleship and provide strategies for forming discipleship relationships. "Spiritual Formation or the transference of spiritual DNA presupposes a relationship." "A missional relationally driven discipleship strategy will be intentional, organic, and transformative!"
Brent Heishman
Lead Pastor, CenterPoint Church
Jesus told His disciples to "make disciples of all nations." Now God has brought the nations to our neighborhood, literally. We will explore and discuss basic things every person and church can do to engage the nations around us. No plane ticket required.
Andy Erickson
Dayton Chi Alpha
The Church in the 21st Century is facing some critical challenges that we must address if we are going to be sustainable and effective. In this session, we will examine the challenges and discuss fresh expressions of the Church to bring the Gospel to a culture that has become increasingly post-Christian.
Al Yanno
Church Multiplication Director, Ohio Church Multiplication Network
Storytelling that engages hearts and minds and brings people back for more is already a challenge for many communicators. Navigating how to do it online is even more daunting, especially when people have a lot of great digital choices for church already. How do you make sure you are connecting with your audiences in a digital space? Join Pastors Aaron DeLong and Derrick Smith of Simple Church to learn how any church can do it. Aaron DeLong
Lead Pastor, Simple Church
Regardless of your church size, you can run a children's ministry that's done with the kind of excellence that you find in a Disney park. We'll walk through 10 steps that Disney takes to provide an unforgettable experience. You don't need a mega budget to reach kids, you just need to capture their God-given imaginations so they grow up believing in a BIG GOD! Mikki Christopher Faith Assembly of God
Over the years, Pastor Rex has tapped into existing resources and partnered with Revive Ohio enabling their church to witness a large group of their community make decisions for Christ. In this session, he will share resources and experiences to help churches reach their communities for Jesus!
Rex King Lead Pastor, New Beginnings AG
This session will examine how to restore the art of disciple making to the local church.
Brent Heishman Lead Pastor, CenterPoint Church
Our world is more connected than it has ever been. At the same time we are still racially divided. What is the responsibility of the church and what do children's ministries do to help bring unity and healing to the communities in which we serve and love? Derek Sanborn Children's Pastor, Peoples Church
What caused the early churches to grow from 25,000 to 20 million in 200 years? How did the Chinese underground church grow from 2 million to over 100 million in sixty years despite considerable opposition, and without professional leaders, training facilities, or buildings? What was the metta Idea that sparked this movement? Hint, it’s not meeting in homes, micro churches, or being missional. Dele & Oneya Okuwobi Lead Pastor, 21st Century Church
During this session, you will be given practical ways to both begin and to grow your Speed the Light journey with your students. You will be given specific ideas for raising money and how to plan and execute giving drives. Galen Bell Youth Pastor, Immanuel Assembly of God
This session is perfect for the leader that is ready to start using social media to grow their ministry. We will talk about What To Do & What Not to Do in the social media world, as well as, how to get started & tools to help you be successful. Amanda Majors Connections Coordinator, One Church
Churches that are multiethnic, multicultural, or multiracial are biblical and good, however, if you strive for those things, you may get that, and only that. Until you focus on Love & Unity, there is no guarantee that the different ethnic, cultural, and racial groups gathered will show self-sacrificial love for each other or display unity as one Body of Christ. In this session pastors, Oneya Okuwobi & Dele Okuwobi will teach the theological framework that warrants a church of all nations. Dele & Oneya Okuwobi Lead Pastor, 21st Century Church
Helping volunteers see their potential and that they are not just filling a spot. How to express the "why" of what you do so they realize they are changing lives. Moving them towards excitement and ownership! Melissa Sawastuk Children's Pastor, Ravenna Assembly of God
This workshop examines cross-cultural ministry, helping you gain confidence in cultural competency, reaching those who look and act differently than you do. Through this session, you will understand people who have different cultural and racial backgrounds than you, bringing you a greater understanding on how to reach each individual in your church and your community. Shelby McQuiller The Meeting Place Church
First, let’s tackle the fear of the unknown and look at people with special needs through God’s eyes. Then, let’s discover some practical ways to minister, ensuring the ability to include everyone who walks through your doors. Tracie Corll Special Touch Ministry
Would you agree that there’s more to Children’s Ministry than checking in kids? Do you ever find that you need to track more than your Worship Team’s scheduling history? Or, that you need more than one way to communicate with your group?
Ministry is not one size fits all. And, your church management system shouldn’t be, either. In this interactive breakout session, we’ll discuss how you can use your current Planning Center subscriptions more effectively. Bring your laptops, sign into your Planning Center account, and let’s get the software to work for you so you can focus on the ministry God has called you to do. Luc Herlitz Product Specialist, Planning Center
We are going to walk through how to plan a short-term missions trip and also talk about what to do and what NOT to do as a team lead. We're also going to talk about managing what mission trips have looked like in times of COVID. Any questions are welcome. Katrina Del Valle Servant, Peoples Church (House Church)
Imagine what serving together would look like if generations could understand, honor and communicate together in order to lead well! We will take a practical look at what this means for kids ministry (and other ministries)! Meghan Boyle Children's Pastor, Journey Church
This session will examine core convictions and emerging practices for a local church, of any size, to take ownership and engagement in the Great Commission to the next level. We will explore how to engage every age group in the church in the mission of God, and get input from a panel of strategic missions thinkers who are creatively leading their congregations. Expect an interactive session with Q&A opportunity. Randy Young Director of Agora, Agora College and The Agora Group
COVID-19, Racial Tension, and Politics have created a major crisis in our nation this past year. When you add these to other struggles of the culture, it is enough to discourage anyone and any church. These cultural crises can either be a great obstacle to the advancement of the Gospel or they can be a great opportunity. Come discover how God is raising up His Church in these dark times to be a beacon of light and hope. Al Yanno Church Multiplication Director, Ohio Church Multiplication Network
During this session, we will talk about our personal experiences in helping kids who are going through difficult situations. We will share guidance and resources on how you can help children and families in your circle of influence. Ryan & Hannah Workman Avon Christian Heritage
Whether you work in a standard organizational church structure or a two-person ministry team, these heuristic team principles will shift everything you know about leadership, servanthood, and church leadership. Join Dele Okuwobi as he reveals ten timeless principles needed to work on mature Eph 4:10-12 teams to propel the 21st Century Church forward as a multiplying movement. Dele & Oneya Okuwobi Lead Pastor, 21st Century Church
We will be discussing the different ways to lead and how important it is to lead the way God made and designed you! Stacy Petty Ohio KidMin Director, Ohio Ministry Network &
Gigi Richmond Former Ohio KidMin Assistant, Ohio Ministry Network
Wonder what foster care ministry looks like? Don't feel led to be a foster parent, but want to help vulnerable children and families? Come learn how as we talk about how your church can use what they already have in place to minister to vulnerable children and families. Paris Yanno Director of Father's Heart
How do we help kids recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit? How do we create space in our services and help parents create environments in their homes where the Holy Spirit can speak and kids can respond? This session will give practical ways to help allow the Holy Spirit to be our children's teacher and will give you tools that will empower you to connect kids to the Holy Spirit. Lynna Mooney Children's Pastor, Lima First Church
Many children in our churches have been exposed to some type of trauma. Especially those who are in foster care or kinship care. This session will help you have a better understanding of how trauma affects children and how you can better minister to children who have been through trauma. Mandy Litzke Family Coach Supervisor, Safe Families
The Pauline Epistles are rich in prayers AND prayer principles that we can use when praying for those we are discipling as well as for our own personal development and spiritual growth. Paul was a spiritual father to the new converts in Galatia and he didn't leave the "newborns" alone to fend for themselves, but as Galatians 4:19 says, "he labored in prayer for them until Christ was formed in them." Those who attend this breakout session will gain a greater understanding of how to pray for spiritual development for self and others. Katrina Miller OMN Mentoring Task Force, Assistant to the Director
Mark Batterson says, “The church belongs in the middle of the marketplace.” In youth ministry, the school is the marketplace. In this session, you will learn practical lessons about how to lead an effective campus club at your local school. James Aspito Painesville Assembly of God
Grief happens to all of us: family, friends, and acquaintances. It is an untimely, strange animal that can seem to change people. We will help you to better understand grief and the many entangled emotions that come with it. Also, we will share tools you can use to help those walking through the grief journey. Marlene Craft Widows Link
Lead Pastors will gain insight into what their youth pastor needs most in order to create longevity and a solid foundation for the youth ministry. Develop techniques to identify their strengths and develop their areas of growth that impacts them for years to come. Nate Ortiz Network Youth Director, Ohio Youth Ministries
Anyone with a heart for widows can begin a widows ministry. We'll put in your hands the tools you need to get a ministry started. The program is set up in simple steps that lays out the plan for you to follow.
Marlene Craft Widows Link
Anyone with a heart for widows can begin a widows ministry. We'll put in your hands the tools you need to get a ministry started. The program is set up in simple steps that lays out the plan for you to follow. Marlene Craft Widows Link
Are you in charge of Kids and Youth Ministry in your church? Do you have to come up with multiple lessons? Manage multiple classes? Need to build a team? This session will present some practical ideas and strategies that you can implement to help you grow both ministries at your church. Scott Norquest Children's Pastor, New Life Church Poland
Conflict treated well makes us all better. Within our ministries we deal with conflict on all levels. Learning to do this in a healthy way is one key to moving our ministries forward and accomplishing our mission.
Shane Hart Director of Development & Operations, One Church
Less than 20% of internationals ever step foot in an American home. With hospitality being a key value in many cultures, this speaks volumes of our "Christian" nation. The Lord has brought the world to us, yet we are missing our opportunity to bring Jesus to them. Gleen from a panel that loves internationals on how to share Jesus in natural, normal, comfortable and fun ways with our guests from all over the globe. This is the easiest form of missions you can do! Steve Brannan Ohio Chi Alpha Director, Chi Alpha
Not all leaders are disciple makers, but all disciple makers are sought after leaders. We will present a plan that will help you make disciple makers. Brent Heishman Lead Pastor, CenterPoint Church
Over half of foster parents burn-out in the first year, with a Care Community 90% are still fostering. Care Communities are the model OMN's Father's Heart endorses for caring for Care Families (Foster, Adopting and Kinship Care) within the local church that works. This ready-to-use program is generally led by a volunteer lay person and includes training, personal coaching, videos, online tools and more. Most of all Care Communities makes it easy to support families through prayer, meals, childcare and so much more.
Katie Deyo Cincinnati Area Representative, Father's Heart
46.1 Response is a trained volunteer team of multi-disciplined individuals, professionals, church ministry leaders, peers, serving area churches, student ministries, families, public service personnel, schools, industry and other organizations involved in various types of critical incidents. The Mission of 46.1 Response is to assist as each cope with the impact of the critical stress by coordinating critical incident stress resources.
Terry D. Hunt 46.1 Response Ohio Team
Conflict is neither good nor bad, but like a fire, it must be used wisely and kept under control. In this session, based on Ken Sande’s book, The Peacemaker, we will learn the four G’s of peacemaking: Glorify God, Get the log out of your eye, Gently Restore, and Go and be reconciled. In addition, we will discuss tips for preventing unnecessary conflict and dealing with conflict in dysfunctional spaces. Mary Harmison Admissions and Academic Director, SEU Ohio Network Campus
Love to fight? Hate the thought of conversation regarding conflict? Do you run away from anything remotely confrontational? You are not alone and I would love to share this session with you. Why? Because it is a skill we can all benefit from when it comes to reconciliation!
This session will revolve around conflict management and coaching techniques for leaders. It will focus on our choice of responses that lead to influential outcomes, based on biblical principles and applicable approaches. Kyle Smith Executive Pastor, Simple Church
If you oversee church communications in any capacity, this session is for you. Meet others from your field, as we discuss topics such as social media, websites, live streaming, graphic design, videography, photography, email communication and more. This will be an open forum for everyone to contribute and learn from each other.
Tara Zimmer Connections Pastor and 20's/30's Ministry Leader, Ohio Ministry Network
It’s not about showing off but showing up! You might know you’re fulfilling God’s purpose, but how do you thrive in it? Jesus believed in his purpose so much, he was willing to lay down his life for it. This session will help bring clarity to your purpose and bring the “Why” into focus.
Stew Carpenter Tri-County AG
Questions have the power to change the course of your life and your ministry. Learn the power of inquiry that maximizes leadership results and discipleship effectiveness. Takeaway basic insights and an inquiry model that will enhance your teams and leadership immediately. Delivery includes discussion, teaching, and group activity.
Zach Prosser Lead Pastor, Celebration Church, Zach Prosser Coaching, Emerge
Care Portal is an online platform that brings the needs of hurting children and families in your community to your attention. As caseworkers uncover the needs, CarePortal makes local churches aware, giving them a real-time opportunity to respond. Learn how to use this simple tool to jumpstart your ministry.
Teri DeVoe State Coordinator, Care Portal
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Janelle Shelton Great Lakes Area Director, Care Portal
Join us in mobilizing a missionary movement as we discover how to create and maintain a healthy discipling culture focused at sending people out into Post-Christian neighborhoods all around your church. We will introduce you to key concepts that will help you to turn discipleship into a way of life rather than a program to run. Discover ancient concepts with 21st century approaches and release a Jesus People Movement in your community today. David Bennett Converge Group
Nonprofits can help increase your presence in the community and have a biblical foundation. In this session, we will look at how to start and develop a nonprofit organization to strengthen your church including how to write grants to fund it. Through this session, you will gain an additional funding stream for your ministry, transforming more lives for Christ.
Kenneth McQuiller The Meeting Place Church
Living life as a ministry family can sometimes feel like we are living in a fish bowl. People are watching us in hard times and good times alike. We would like to walk through God's word about how we can live life in a "fish bowl", knowing people are watching us, but with Christ's help giving them something good to watch.
Christa Lund Lead Associate/Care & Connect Pastor, Bethel Christian
& Marissa Lund Children's Pastor, Radiant Life Church
In this session, participants will learn how to leverage coaching competencies as they disciple people in the local church. We will consider Biblical examples of question-based spiritual formation as well as discover how to practice coaching principles to enhance a person's spiritual journey.
Michael Smith President, Professional Coach University
Go away with tools on how to incorporate the 8 goals of children's ministry into your kid's ministry program. We will also explore together the importance of these goals and how they will not only impact your kid's ministry program, but impact Ohio for Jesus. Vicki Highfield Children's Pastor, New Beginnings Church
Learn what tools and resources are available to help you lead your teams well. Scott Shaw Worship Pastor, Worthington Christian Church
This workshop will discuss the basic principles of how a Parent Church & a Parent Affiliated Church (PAC) work together. Whether you are planting a church or merging with a church, the PAC model is designed to help your relationship be stronger and more impactful. This will be a panel discussion that will address different models as well as give resources on how to design your working relationship.
Al Yanno Church Multiplication Director, Ohio Ministry Network
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Konan Stephens Lead Pastor, C3 Church
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Josh Plaisance Lead Pastor, The Dwelling Place
In Part 2 of this session, participants will discover resources and applications for ongoing learning regarding the understanding and interpreting of the Bible.
Josh Willaford Lead Pastor, New Life Church
In Part 1 of this session, participants will learn practical ways to understand, interpret, and teach the Bible. Josh Willaford Lead Pastor, New Life Church
In this session, we will be providing resources and techniques to equip leaders in facilitating conversation in the Information Age. Culture changes, but the Word does not. Learn how to help teenagers stay Biblical accurate and culturally relevant. Nate Ortiz Network Youth Director, Ohio Ministry Network
This session will give a brief overview of key elements of production including sound, lighting, and ProPresenter, and how to effectively use them in your worship environment. Christian Bucher Youth and Production Pastor, Radiant Life Church
How do you intentionally create defining moments in your ministry that will make a lasting impact for years to come? From milestones and special events to individually speaking life into the lives of kids and their parents, this session will help you think out of the box and view your ministry through the lens of individual moments. Discover how intentionally creating these brief moments can change the lives of the people you minister to. Lynna Mooney Children's Pastor, Lima First
Whether you work in a standard organizational church structure, or a two-person ministry team, these heuristic team principles will shift everything you know about leadership, servanthood, and church leadership. Join Dele & Oneya Okuwobi as they reveal ten timeless principles needed to propel the 21st Century Church forward as a multiplying movement. Oneya Okuwobi Director of Cultural Inclusion, 21st Century Church and Dele Okuwobi Lead Pastor, 21st Century Church
Come discover the Enneagram personality test! This personality assessment is based on nine personality types and will help you learn more about yourself, those with whom you work, and how to work better together as a team. Angel Porubsky Lead Pastor, Radiant Life Church
How can we teach, lead, and guide our services, lessons and special events to help our kids live Holy Spirit empowered? We will talk about practical and hands-on about these things in this session. Meghan Boyle Children's Pastor, Journey Church
High turnover in volunteers is one of the greatest inhibitors of ministry momentum. The development and retention of the volunteers God has already provided is critical. This breakout is FILLED with ready to implement strategies and done-for-you solutions for volunteer retention! Mikki Christopher Children's and Family Pastor, Dayspring Church
Walk away from this session with easy, reproducible, and effective recruiting strategies that attract, motivate, and empower disciples and leaders. Brent Heishman Lead Pastor, CenterPoint Church
Come hear Chuck's personal story of being a prodigal son and how the power of a praying parent saved his life from addictions, gain hope and learn prayer strategies that can help lead your lost loved ones back to Christ. Chuck Sharp Lead Pastor, New Hope AG
In this session, we will discover some very practical tools to use in helping us fulfill the Great Commission, and become a modern-day disciple-maker in our everyday lives. Jesus still wants us to be His witnesses wherever we go to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). We will learn how the entire body of Christ can learn to share the Gospel in a very simple manner, and turn a normal conversation into a Gospel conversation, even if you've had no experience with doing so before! It is so simple and practical that we have hundreds of folks finding great success with it across the nation already! Come and get equipped to share the Gospel in your community and make disciples for Jesus Christ! Mark Burd State Chairman, reviveOHIO
Learn how to minister effectively to the “unchurched” kid including working with their parents who might not want them there.
Nate Grenier Lead Pastor, Hilliard Missional Community
Examine why we need to pray, how to lead a prayer ministry, and engage in a time of prayer together. Dave Gross Associate Pastor, Radiant Life Church
Are you wanting to start weekly prayer gatherings or need fresh ideas? Are you wanting to create a special prayer night (for your city, for your mission trip, etc.)? Are you wanting to challenge yourself and your friends to pray longer, fight harder, and see God move in crazy and powerful ways through an All-Night Prayer Event? Come learn practical tips and plans for hosting prayer gatherings wherever God has you. Brittany McAllister Chi Alpha Director, Ohio University Chi Alpha
What do you say to a kid when their life abruptly changes? How do you respond to a grown-up's hard questions? Knowing what to say and how to say it will help both the child and the grown-up keep their focus on Christ and handle their life’s situation in a healthy way. Derek Sanborn Children's Pastor, Peoples Church
Speed and complexity are the greatest challenges you are facing and it will not get easier but you can get better at dealing with it. You can grow in spite of the various non-routine challenges every ministry leader faces. Framework coaching will equip you to lead well into the future. Gary Fowler Executive Pastor, C3
Discover where you can obtain usable and editable graphics for your church website, social media platforms, and publications and the most useful tools to edit them. Amanda Majors Connections Coordinator, One Church
This hands-on training session is for Excel beginners or those who need a review of the basic functions of this powerful tool. Our goal is to build confidence and inspire innovation to help administrative professionals create new and better systems with Excel. There will be an exercise file available for you to follow along on your own laptop.
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Bethany Clayton Credentialing Specialist, Ohio Ministry Network
Being a spiritual father or mother doesn't happen by default. Through effective use of evaluation you will discover a key tool in developing Kingdom leaders as sons and daughters. By implementing a high-quality leadership assessment tool (included in this session) you and your team will improve exponentially in the way you lead and deal with others.
Eric Smith Lead Pastor, Destiny Church
In this session, participants will hear multiple ways to have an effective kid's ministry with little to no budget through important contacts and partnerships including creative ways to engage parents to help throughout the year. Vicki Highfield Children's Pastor, New Beginnings
The original church was a time when Christians gathered around tables, included the strangers and the poor, ate together, and talked about Jesus. This form of church occurred mostly during the first three hundred years of Christianity, and was highly effective in bringing lost people to Jesus. Come learn how you can design a "Dinner Church" to uniquely reach people in your community and beyond. Larry Bogenrief Lead Pastor, Willow Praise AG
Tough conversations with the team and volunteers are necessary sometimes! What is the best approach? How do we have those conversations without causing extra conflict? This session will open itself to a mindset approach with a focus on our own behaviors and desired outcomes. Kyle Smith Executive Pastor, Simple Church
In this session, participants will discuss how to develop intimacy through the Word of God including study techniques and memorization.
Ray Balogh Lead Pastor, Abundant Life Ministries Church
Looking for strategies and resources to develop a creative culture in your church? Interested in how to visually brand your church to engage more people? Come learn how to effectively accomplish both.
Derrick Smith Creative Pastor, Simple Church
Coaching is one of the hottest topics in leadership circles today. Join Konan Stephens to find out how tapping into the skill of coaching has helped him and his team drive the vision of his church and church planting network forward.
Konan Stephens Lead Pastor, C3 Church
Discover a creative and practical way of connecting with guests in your church. Andy Warren Lead Pastor, Victory Church
Southeastern University's Ohio regional campus offers 16 degree programs at the associate, bachelor, and master's level. We serve students all over Ohio. Are you thinking about going to college or know someone who is? Come see us. A private Christian education may be more affordable than you think. seuohionetwork.com
Mary Harmison Ministry Relations and Recruiting Director, Southeastern University Ohio Network Campus
Discover four practical habits that contribute to your personal growth and development as a both a leader and a follower of Christ. Develop these four habits and you’ll accomplish more with stress less while still enjoying your family.
Jordan Biel Lead Pastor, Rock of Grace
How can the church increase opportunities and limit obstacles for women in ministry? As women, our voice matters! We have an opportunity like never before to promote the unity and power that is essential in winning our world to Christ. It is time to see our uniqueness as a strength and partner together with our Church family to see the fulfillment of Ohio for Jesus!
Sara Davis Lead Pastor, New Beginnings A/G
Introducing "Global REAP!" REAP International exists to make disciple-makers in every nation, teaching them to be worshipers in Spirit and in Truth by (1) launching an online discipleship school in every language possible; (2) by establishing college-level cohorts in every nation possible; and (3) by maintaining communications through at least four levels of disciples.
Rusty Foley Lead Pastor, Water's Edge AG
invites, and holds attention during your gatherings. James 4 teaches that we need to "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you." If you lack training or lack in finances, you too can help make simple changes that tell a better story.
Jim Barton Lead Pastor, Rush Church
God desires every church, ministry, and leader to grow. In this breakout, we will learn practical systems that allow us to break growth barriers in our churches and ministries.
Travis Jones Lead Pastor, Motivation Church in Richmond, VA
God created men and women differently for a reason. Sometimes these differences cause misunderstandings. However, God's plan is for us to work together in unity and with synergy. We will discuss the differences between men and women and how we can better work together, including appropriate bridges and boundaries.
Kay Gross Associate Pastor, Radiant Life Church
Gen 12:1, Romans 11, and many other Bible verses describe God's promises concerning His blessings. Come discover His promises and learn how to receive God's blessing.
Robert Specter President of Rock of Israel Ministries, Rock of Israel Ministries
The more clearly we understand the postmodern people all around us, the more natural and relevant our witness will be. We will be discussing the postmodern path to salvation and how we can effectively reach our neighbors, co-workers, and friends. We will also discuss briefly the Art of Neighboring.
Kay Gross Associate Pastor, Radiant Life Church
God is an equal opportunity employer! So, how do we, as ministry leaders, address temptation without resorting to segregation? Come and learn some positive ways men and women can walk and work alongside each other. Let’s win Ohio for Jesus together!
Deedra Shilliday Deedra Shilliday Ministries
Discover creative, practical ways of creating an environment that welcomes all people to your church regardless of their culture.
Dana Cochran Pastor of Guest Experience and Outreach, Peoples Church Cincinnati
Explore potential Kingdom outcomes from involving believers in missions experiences and “best practices” for leading them.
Randy Young Director of Agora, Agora College and The Agora Group
Wonder what foster care ministry looks like? Don't feel led to be a foster parent, but want to help vulnerable children and families? Come learn how as we talk about how your church can use what they already have in place to minister to vulnerable children and families.
Paris Yanno Director of Father's Heart, OMN
Participants will gain an understanding of children who have been through trauma and learn practical helps for those caregivers, teachers or pastors working with children affected by trauma.
Mandy Litzke Family Coach Supervisor, Safe Families
Discover missions strategies that utilize “serving” to open the doors to gospel proclamation. Why compassion ministries? How can we implement these ministries well? We will be looking at healthy approaches to compassion ministries that lead to long-term impacts. My hope is for attendees to not only leave with a fresh passion for compassion, but also with tools to help facilitate appropriate responses of love to those in need which will lead to life transformation in Christ.
Christine Little Missionary, Assemblies of God World Missions (AGWM)
It takes wisdom, empathy, and courage to handle the delicate topics of sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, and our culture's conversations around the #metoo movement. But our competent God has laid out a clear path for us in Scripture to represent Him well in these situations! Come learn how you can help women become overcomers instead of victims, and find true restoration and healing in Christ.
Bethany Becker Peoples Church Uptown
A bad case of the wiggles? The Bouncy Tigger Syndrome? The Chattering Chatterers? How do you help easily distracted learners stay put, stay focused and get the point? We will focus on easy ways to help those with ADHD, ADD and other hidden learning difficulties. Best of all, we will look at techniques that will not single out the child or embarrass them, but get them to buy into what you are doing and actually encourage others to do the same. If you have busy kids, kids that are on the autism spectrum, have an attention deficit issue or you're struggling to keep everyone engaged simultaneously, this session is for you. And best of all, we'll do it on the cheap!
Trudi Graffius Assisting Partner, STAND
Learn practical skills needed to take you and your worship team to the next level. Jordan Neimetz Worship and Young Adults Pastor, Rockside Church
With each passing day, more and more young people are walking away from the faith. Two generations in America have been seduced by the world and its unhealthy "Rites of Passage." If we lose another generation it will have a dramatic impact on the moral climate of the church and the nation. Shape the future by the seed you sow today! We are either growing up or growing cold.
Eric Diehl Covenant Life
As a coach, the most powerful tools in your toolbox are first, the ability to listen to the person being coached along with the Holy Spirit. And second, understanding the power of a well-crafted question. Growing in these two skills will allow you to take your coaching to the next level.
Aaron DeLong Lead Pastor, Simple Church
Now is the time to activate. Jesus changes everything, so now is the time to change status quo. Together in May 2020, it’s time for the Church to GO! Go2020 is a call to all followers of Jesus to rise up as one church, sharing one message in one month. Together we will experience a historic moment that could change our nation and lead to the fulfillment of the Great Commission in our lifetime! Come learn how you and your church can join the movement by engaging in five simple strategies: Pray, Prepare, Promote, Participate, Pass it On.
John Musgrave Church Development Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Gain practical insights for increasing your church’s capacity to financially support more missionaries. TJ Wolfe Lead Pastor, Eastside Community Church
This session will teach strategies whereby grieving people can be comforted and won to Christ at the same time. Every step throughout the process is vitally important to a fruitful outcome. Come learn how to prepare for the funeral with practical resources focusing on sermon outlines, funeral delivery, and follow up with the family.
Steve Harrop Cornerstone Church
This session will take a look at the components of a minister's compensation package and look at ways to make sure your church blesses your pastor as best as it possibly can. We will also look at recent developments in the healthcare and minister's taxation.
Shelby Pratt Network Finance Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Learn how to create and sustain effective and growing missions ministries in the local church.
Essential - "Absolutely necessary or extremely important." What is absolutely necessary for us as individuals and churches to partner with missionaries and their ministry? Essential also means "basic to the nature of something." What is the very essence of "Mission Partnership?" What does this "partnership" look like? What are some practical ways we can partner with missionaries and reach the world with the Gospel? What are some practical resources that are available to help us achieve this partnership? What resources can we provide to our missionaries to connect them with partners? I pray this time of collaboration will inspire, teach and resource each and every one of us as we minister to one another.
Peggy Holbrook Missions Representative, Abundant Life AG
As conversations regarding sexual identity continue to take center stage in our culture, the church must equip itself to answer important questions facing people today. Join Dr. Lichi for this important session and learn how to effectively respond to this important question.
Dr. Donald Lichi Psychologist & Vice President, Ermerge Counseling Services
Is your small group 3D? Small groups are more than just connection points or fellowship groups. Every believer is called to live a 3D life (disciples discipling disciples). Small groups have the opportunity to help members grow spiritually in the context of community while also equipping them to live out the priesthood of believers within their own spheres of influence. Join us as we discuss how this can be done with some simple practices that any leader can use regardless of their level of training or experience.
Tiffany Crosby Business Leader / Author, Radiant Life Church
In this session, participants will focus on principles and strategies involved in understanding church leadership roles and developing healthy relationships between pastor and board.
John Musgrave Church Development Director, Ohio Ministry Network
In today's world, church security and safety continue to be topics of great importance. Join R.J. Lowery and Steve Raikes as they discuss best practices in building your church’s safety team, providing protection from the parking lot, to the pulpit.
R.J. Lowery Safety Director - Vision Development Team, One Church
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Steve Raikes Agent, American Church Group
Whether your church is in a Suburban, Rural, or Urban area God wants to use it to redeem both people and communities. This workshop will feature a panel of Pastors who have found creative ways to engage their communities in each of these unique contexts. Come ready to get some great ideas, hear some great stories, and ask some powerful questions.
Shaun Howard Lead Pastor, Chillicothe First Assembly (CFA)
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Tom Baxter Lead Pastor, Peoples Church East
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Gary Gray Lead Pastor, Highway Tabernacle
In today’s reality, where average church attendance has diminished to two or three weekend services per month, church leaders must develop intentional steps to effectively connect people and help them move toward growing in Christ. This workshop will help participants identify weak points so they can “close the back door” in their local church’s connections and discipleship processes.
Stuart Ross Discipleship Team Leader, Christian Life Center
As a church board member, there are certain liabilities that could affect you and your family. Come learn what those are and how to best protect yourself and your church.
Ben Rupp Agency Principal, American Church Group
Learn how to help new believers assimilate to the new environment and culture of a new country called the Kingdom of God.
Kenji Kuriyama Chi Alpha Director, The Ohio State University Chi Alpha
This session will explore striking a balance between the crisis and curriculum of making disciples. Kyle McAllister Chi Alpha Director, Ohio University Chi Alpha
Engage in a panel discussion made up of caseworkers, foster parents, and foster alumni; this will be a time to learn more about the foster care system and being a foster parent. Come prepared to ask your questions about foster care.
Paris Yanno Director of Father's Heart, OMN
What will youth ministry look like in 10 years? In this session we will talk about what the future of youth ministry looks like and how Ohio for Jesus helps in creating this future.
Nate Ortiz Network Youth Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Discover how to provide safe, healthy and accountable opportunities for disciples to increase in the effectiveness of their spiritual gifts.
Brent Heishman Lead Pastor, CenterPoint Church
Most of us are very busy in some type of church or ministry activity, but are we growing spiritually? Decades ago I heard a respected ministry leader say something that really caught my attention. He said the hardest place to get to know God is in the ministry. Join us as we seek to truly know God and not just know about Him.
Rick Mason Associate Pastor / Chaplain, Water's Edge AG
If you want a Men's Ministry at your church or you want to take what's there to the next level, this is the session for you! We will discuss how men play a huge part in growing the kingdom and give practical ways that a men's ministry can thrive in your church and community!
Chris Gross Lead Pastor, Radiant Life Church
In this session, you will be given practical ways to participate in Speed the Light and how to start a partnership with it.
Galen Bell Youth Pastor, Immanuel AG
Explore ways to effectively use life-groups in your church. Participants will look at starting groups, structuring them, training leaders, and reviving small groups in your Church. Come learn why some life groups fail, basic keys to their success, and why they are so important for your church. Craig Kellogg Life Group Coordinator, Miamisburg Assembly of God
This session will empower your gift of administration by helping you identify what it is and how it fits in with other ministry gifts in the body of Christ. Attendees will leave knowing they are an "equal player" in ministry and are a vital part to the Body of Christ.
Katrina Miller Newspring Church
Designed for youth leaders with a desire to empower teenagers to reach their school campuses for Jesus, Chad Tusing, the Ohio Youth Alive Director, will discuss strategies and principles he has found helpful to empowering teens around the state.
Chad Tusing Youth Alive Director, OMN
Discover the various curriculums available from the Assemblies of God and how you can effectively use them in your church. Ask questions, see samples, and learn how they work.
Harry Hunt Commander, Royal Rangers
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Lynna Mooney Children's Pastor, Lima First
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Mandy Groot Associate Pastor, Faith Church
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Scott Norquest Children's Pastor, New Life AG
Learn how to develop and implement social media platforms that will attract guests to your church and engage your existing church community.
Amanda Majors Connections Coordinator, One Church
In this session, attendees will be introduced to the basics of what it is to be a coach and be coached. We will (1) Learn how coaching is a very specific process and is quite different compared to mentoring, consulting, or therapy, (2) Hear about the theories and foundations behind coaching, (3) Experience coaching live and discuss the skills and competencies of coaching. Joshua Civiello Executive Coach, Paraclete Coaching
Whether your church is ethnically diverse or not, this is an important conversation for you. Our goal is to is to help the Church of Jesus to become a diverse community of people who demonstrate to our world how to walk in Biblical unity and love.
Tom Baxter Lead Pastor, Peoples Church East
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Cornell Jordan Lead Pastor, Metro AG
Discover how to build a healthy worship culture that goes beyond the platform on a Sunday morning. Benjamin Hubler Worship Pastor, Journey Church
Email communication is vital to creating a positive first impression for any organization or individual. Clear, effective communication is the key to saving workplace time and efficiency. Strengthen your communication skills by learning how to easily put your thoughts into words and improve your business writing skills through writing do's and don'ts.
Ashley Higgins Administrative Assistant, Ohio Ministry Network
Learn a systematic process for moving your church's first-time guests through the assimilation process and connecting them to your church culture.
Lance Porubsky Lead Pastor, Radiant Life Church
In this session, we will discuss how assimilation processes are only as good as the church culture in which they function. Together, we will learn a few simple steps for cultivating an environment that is naturally connective.
Josh Willaford Lead Pastor, New Life AG
Engage in a time of Q&A with a panel of experts regarding the management and administration of your church finances.
Shelby Pratt Finance Director / Executive Pastor, Ohio Ministry Network / Hope Church
Social media provides a great opportunity for churches and ministries to connect with their congregation, community, and with unbelievers. Come discover key elements for developing a social media strategy for your church and increasing your engagement.
Amanda Majors Network Resource Center, Digital Media Coordinator
A transparent discussion on having a healthy marriage and raising healthy kids while serving in ministry and encouraging your kids in a personal relationship with God while maneuvering through many facets of church life.
Sharon Grenier
In this session, we will highlight how an intentional system can be deployed to move outsiders to becoming connected members of your church. Utilizing relevant research and evaluation tools, we will uncover how purposeful processes can facilitate spiritual growth and impact.
Carianne Prior Connections/Assimilation Pastor, New Life Church
What can we learn from churches who have managed to leverage small groups to grow disciples, extend care, and serve the church and community? Let's examine what works and what doesn't. (OFJ Key Result Area: Multiply and Mobilize)
Tiffany Crosby Radiant Life Church, Small Group Leadership
Learn how to discover your God-given calling and purpose and how to live it out.
Brittany McAllister Ohio University Chi Alpha, Director
Very few set for themselves a higher standard than the leader sets for himself or herself. A consistent demonstration of excellence will inspire leaders and the team to raise their efforts. (OFJ Key Result Area: Recruit and Train)
Isaiah Rowe Victory Christian Center, Exectuive Pastor
With each passing day, more and more young people are walking away from the faith. So far, in America, two generations have been seduced by the world and its unhealthy “Rites of Passage.” If another generation is lost, it will have a dramatic impact on the moral climate of both the church and our nation. We can help preserve this generation by lovingly directing our children towards godly rites of passage and ultimately godly adulthood!
Eric Diehl Covenant Life, Lead Pastor
Explore the difference in learning styles between boys and girls and how to best reach them where they are.
Tom & Mandy Groot
In today's society, we are seeing more and more children experiencing trauma. Unfortunately, the effects of trauma do not go away when the traumatic event ends. In this class we will learn from a Licensed Social Worker while discussing the effects of trauma, the compounded problems that stem from trauma, and how to work with those who have been through trauma.
Rhonda Peterson Southern Regional Director, Adriel Inc
Discover Biblical principles for investing in local and global missions while learning practical ways churches can increase financial resources to support more missionaries and missions ministries and hearing a process for making allocation decisions. (OFJ Key Result Area: Give and Pray)
Aaron Taylor Painesville Assembly of God, Lead Pastor
The MAML is an online SEU degree program with an Ohio-based learning community and cohort of support. It comprises 36 credit hours: 18 hours of graduate core courses + 18 hours of ministerial leadership concentration courses. This informational session is for those who are considering an advanced degree in ministry and will cover admission, the program of study, and financial aid opportunities.
Mary Harmison Southeastern University Ohio Network Campus
David Pafford Leader Development Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Travis Sheffler
As the church, we must walk in unity while we celebrate our diversity. In this session, we will discuss how diversity, ethnicity, and Biblical unity are a part of God's nature and purpose in church planting.
Jan Beard Peoples Church Network, Co-Chair
Learn strategies for recruiting foster parents and creating a support system in your church that can minister to vulnerable children and families.
Paris Yanno Director, Father's Heart
As we reach our communities with the Gospel’s saving message of Christ’s redemptive work, and begin to disciple, we will, at some point, have to address The Fruit of the Spirit, which must be grown, and The Gifts of the Spirit which are immediate, as they flow out of the fullness of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Let’s not let errors of the past stop us from seeing God’s people experience all He has provided to build and edify His church. (OFJ Key Result Area: Seek the Spirit)
Harry Peterson Lead pastor, Cornerstone Assembly Of God
Join us as we discuss practical ways to create an atmosphere where people can receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit. (OFJ Key Result Area: Seek the Spirit)
Rick Scheer Living Hope A/G, Lead Pastor
In this session, Lead Pastors and Board Members will examine and discuss how to develop your ministry vision and opportunities to raise the funds needed to fulfill that vision for your church, ministry, and community.
Dan Holbrook Director of Strategic Operations, Ohio Ministry Network
John Wootton Superintendent, Ohio Ministry Network
Discuss how to connect and design your ministry including how to have a working relationship with your lead pastor, how to make a budget or use the budget you have (sometimes $0), and how to think through outreaches that will have an impact.
Nate Grenier Hilliard Missional Community & Coffee Connections, Lead Pastor
Have you ever had a great idea, but didn't know how to present it? Has your great idea met an untimely end due to unanticipated issues? In this session, we will explore ways to prepare your next great idea and present it in a manner that makes the decision easy for your leadership.
David Beal Findlay Evangelical Free Church, Music/Media Volunteer
Discover practical strategies for maintaining your mental and emotional health in ministry.
Kyle McAllister Director, Ohio University Chi Alpha
Deciding on a college is a big decision. Students and parents must consider academic rigor and support services, affordability, and spiritual climate, as well as the likelihood of finding work after college (return on investment). This session is designed for parents, pastors, and youth leaders searching for an affordable Christian college for their teen(s). Speakers include current SEU Ohio students who will share their personal stories and how SEU Ohio is transforming them through experiential learning and equipping them for their calling with deep spiritual formation.
David Pafford Leader Development Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Mary Harmison Southeastern University Ohio Network Campus
Worship should be a time where both young and old alike can engage in worshiping the Lord together under one roof. This session will help worship leaders find a balanced way to incorporate music that will encourage everyone to engage in worship.
Dustin Deike Youth Worship Pastor, Byesville Assembly of God
Tips for staying organized, engaged, and on-top-of the daily deluge of details.
Bethany Clayton Credentialing Specialist & Administrative Assistant to Network Secretary, Ohio Ministry Network
Are you a youth pastor/leader who is looking for the appropriate guidelines and boundaries in ministering to students of the opposite sex? Come hear from our Ohio Youth Director and Ohio's Girls Ministries Director as they talk about best practices for you and your students.
Nate Ortiz Ohio Youth Ministries Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Angel Porubsky Network Resource Center, Ohio Girls Ministries Director
This session will serve as an Introduction to Church Planting and Community Transformation: Answering questions, sharing resources, and laying the steps for church planting. (OFJ Key Result Area: Plant Churches)
Al Yanno Church Multiplication Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Come hear practical strategies for implementing ministry to girls in your local church including combining clubs, using hot topics, event-based ministry, and utilizing outside resources.
Angel Porubsky Network Resource Center, Ohio Girls Ministries Director
Learn how to strategize creating a culture of giving in your youth and church. We will discuss innovative ways to give, serve and support our missionaries and how to help our youth and church bodies understand their role in giving.
Matthew Ford High School Pastor, Calvary Church
Jay Heiss Middle School Pastor, Calvary Church
Come and be equipped and encouraged with new and exciting ways to impact your community for Jesus!
Kelly Zimmerman Co-Founder, Barefoot Faith
In this breakout session, Chad Tusing will be casting the vision for Youth Alive and what it looks like to reach young people across Ohio with the gospel. Youth Alive strives to empower and equip them to do what God is calling students to do wherever they're at in life.
Chad Tusing Ohio Youth Alive Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Whether you’re interested in hosting a community block party, an upscale gala, a team-building retreat, or anything in between, receive the “tips & tools” behind event & outreach planning. This includes forming a timeline, recruiting & mobilizing teams, marketing & communications, networking in the community, execution, and follow-up.
Deana Leone Associate Pastor, CityReach Church
As a lifestyle of Christian living that reproduces itself in other, the discipleship process starts with us. In this session we will discover the specific needs of others, learn how to lead them to Christ and develop a discipleship plan. All followers of Christ should be well-equipped to minister to others.
Mickey Click Royal Rangers, New Spring Church
Join Melissa Alfaro as she shares her perspective on being a woman in leadership.
Melissa Alfaro Executive Presbyter, Assemblies of God
Learn how to Lead a small group discussion with teen girls. (The creatives, the safety, the assurance, the purpose).
Hilary Ommert Akron Area, Girls Ministry Rep
Discover how to build a volunteer or staff team from starting a ministry through growth and change.
Erica Shelton Director of Family Ministry, Grace Fellowship
Explore the unique process used at One Church of assimilating people into leadership and hear stories of those that have walked through it and the positive outcomes it has yielded.
Gary Fowler Executive Pastor, One Church
The Scriptures demonstrate that it is not good to be alone. Since the Fall, the go-it-alone style of ministry leadership has been the go-to approach for many in the church. This has caused danger, vulnerability, and even self- destruction. This isn't how it has to be! God's plan is BETTER! In this session, we will explore God's design for Team-Based leadership as God's design for Christian leadership. (OFJ Key Result Area: Recruit and Train)
Derek Boivin Warren First Assembly of God, Lead Pastor
Discover ways to empower believers to use their supernatural edge.
Brent Heishman CenterPoint Church, Lead Pastor
Many churches that are thriving today have found ways to focus externally on the needs of the lost people in their communities. A large portion of these needs center around children’s ministry. A children’s ministry that is outwardly focused can to a great extent cause a church to thrive and can have a huge impact on the kingdom of God.
David Boyd National Director and National Coordinator, Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge
Examine and discuss the core problems in our foster care system and learn the Biblical solution of how we can help children in the foster care system flourish.
Paris Yanno
Father's Heart Director Columbus
Often worship leaders aren't getting the most our of their worship team. In this session, we'll look at a few simple tips & tricks that will get your team playing in the pocket, staying in their lane & filling the sound spectrum - making your sound much BIGGER with as little as 3-7 musicians. Learn from music producer & worship leader, Jordan Biel how to make your sound massive using the right guitar pedals, the right voicing on the guitar & keys, bass & more.
Jordan Biel Lead Pastor, Rock of Grace Family Ministries
During this session, we will cover a variety of ways that you can use Google Drive as a free resource for administrating your church. From document sharing, to membership applications, to managing follow-up processes- Google Drive is a versatile, budget-friendly platform!
Erin Jackson Executive Pastor, New Life Church
In this session, we will explore what it mean to be a Worship Leader and what are the biblical foundations of our role in the Church today.
Alek Beard Creative Director, Peoples Church Network
In this session, we will examine the Heart of the Prodigal's Father and discuss how to create an inclusive environment.
Dana Cochran Guest Experience Pastor, People Church
This session walks teachers through the step-by-step process of introducing children to the baptism in the Holy Spirit and teaching them the purpose and power of this gift.
David Boyd National Director and National Coordinator, Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge
As believers in Jesus, we must not only proclaim, but become the message to our cities through consistently engaging our communities. In this session, we will examine ways to cultivate a Jesus movement in our areas of influence and walk away equipped with fresh vision to see transformation in our cities.
Daniel LaCella Awaken Ministries International, Founder/CEO
Learn the foundational pieces of a successful youth ministry and understand how to build systems, develop leaders, and utilize resources to create a healthy youth ministry.
Discuss the power of corporate, Biblical, and purposeful prayer for your community.
Al Yanno Church Multiplication Director, Ohio Ministry Network
Every ministry needs to have prayer support. This session will deal with the nuts and bolts of building a prayer support team.
Speakers:
Jo Kirk DawnBreakers/CHPP, Intercessor Prayer
Discover effective processes for making disciples including discipleship models, discipleship milestones, and discipleship tools that will enable us to reach those milestones. (OFJ Key Result Area: Make Disciples)
Brent Heishman Lead Pastor CenterPoint Church Marion
Let's walk through the process on what to do when becoming the Kids Ministry Leader of a church. Even if you are not new to the position you are in, a fresh application of these concepts and ideas can help you refocus and strengthen your kids ministry foundation.
Speaker:
Julie Pratt Lead Pastor Hope Church Plain City, Ohio
Audio from the 2016 Synergy Conference | Church Development (Pastors, Deacons, & Leaders) track
Audio from the 2016 Synergy Conference | Church Developmen (Pastors, Deacons, & Leaders) track
Audio from the 2016 Synergy Conference | Church Development (Pastors, Deacons, & Leaders) track
Audio from the 2016 Synergy Conference | Church Development (Pastors, Deacons, & Leaders) track
Audio from the 2016 Synergy Conference | Church Development (Pastors, Deacons & Leaders) track
Audio from the 2016 Synergy Conference | Church Developmen (Pastors, Leaders, & Deacons) track
Audio from the 2015 Synergy Conference | Church Health, Deacons, Pastors and Leaders track
Audio from the 2015 Synergy Conference | Church Administration, Finance and Systems track
Audio from the 2015 Synergy Conference | Church Health, Deacons, Pastors and Leaders track
Audio from the 2015 Synergy Conference | Church Health, Deacons, Pastors and Leaders track
Audio from the 2015 Synergy Conference | Family, Children, Discipleship and Strategies track
Audio from the 2015 Synergy Conference | Family, Children, Discipleship and Strategies track
Audio from the 2015 Synergy Conference | Family, Children, Discipleship and Strategies track
Audio from the 2015 Synergy Conference | Family, Children, Discipleship and Strategies track
Audio from the 2015 Synergy Conference | Family, Children, Discipleship and Strategies track
Audio from the 2015 Synergy Conference | Church Health, Deacons, Pastors and Leaders track
Audio from the 2015 Synergy Conference | Church Health, Deacons, Pastors and Leaders track
Audio from the 2015 Synergy Conference | Missions Partnership and Social/Global Transformation track
Audio from the 2015 Synergy Conference | Church Administration, Finance and Systems track
Audio from the 2015 Synergy Conference | Church Health, Deacons, Pastors and Leaders track
Audio from the 2014 Network Conference: Tuesday evening Ordination Service with Network Superintendent John Wootton.
Audio from the 2014 Network Conference: Opening service with General Superintendent George O. Wood.
Audio from the 2014 Synergy Conference: Closing Session w/ Superintendent John Wootton and interview with Sarah Mourer.
Audio from the 2014 Synergy Conference: Musicianship: How to Become More Valuable To Your Team with Amanda Valantine.
Audio from the 2014 Synergy Conference: Maximizing Missionary Partnerships with John Baich.
Audio from the 2014 Synergy Conference: Building Momentum in a Small Community with Ken DeChant
Audio from the 2014 Synergy Conference: Jesus' Model for Men's Ministries with Keith Stephens.
Audio from the 2014 Synergy Conference: Men Welcome! with Angel Porubsky. A session highlighting the importance of both godly men and women investing in teen girls.
Audio from the 2014 Synergy Conference: 10 Ways to Succeed at College with Andy and Heather Erickson
Audio from the 2014 Synergy Conference: Choices, Choices: Assisting Students and Parents in Choosing a College with Bethany Becker
Audio from the 2014 Synergy Conference: Team Approach to Worship Service Design: Part 2 with Josh Stephens
Audio from the 2014 Synergy Conference: Team Approach to Worship Service Design: Part 1 with Josh Stephens
Audio from the 2014 Synergy Conference: Navigating Transition as a Team of Board Members - Gary Gray & Board Members
Audio from the 2014 Synergy Conference: Between a 'Yes Man' and a 'Rebel': Serving Effectively on a Board with Scott Estep.
Audio from the 2014 Synergy Conference: The Affordable Care Act: Clearing the Fog with Barb McNamee.
Audio from the 2014 Synergy Conference: Office Productivity Tools and Resources with Brandon Steed
Audio from the 2014 Synergy Conference: Active Shooter Training with Officer Lee Colegrove
Audio from the 2014 Synergy Conference - Church Finance Q&A with Ohio Ministry Network Finance Director Shelby Pratt