Synergy

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 C...

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 & Mari...

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...

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 chang...

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,...

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...

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 wher...

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. Click Here To Follow Along   Bethany Clayton Credentia...