Synergy

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.  ...

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 Universi...

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 Beg...

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, Wat...

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 resp...

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 Chris...

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...