Synergy

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 tool...

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...

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 Director and Men's Ministry Director, Oh...

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 Branna...

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 Network Courtney Jones, Owner/Designer, Little Creative Company DeAndre Patrick, Youth/Young Adults Pastor, Calvary Assembly of God Derrick Smith, Creative Pastor, Simple Church Jackie Kibby, Media & Communications Director,...

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 Earlywine CarePortal, Area Director for Ohio   Phil Krause My 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 Yefru Peoples 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 Yanno OMN 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 mission...

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, lea...

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 Ortiz Lifewise 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 impera...

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 Clark Ohio Ministr...

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 Shaffer Calvary Church, Childr...

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 Williams New 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 Network Lincoln Williams, New Life Poland, Worship/Young Adult Pastor Carissa Wright, Associate Pastor, Worship Pastor Brie Lewis Garrett 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 Williams New 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 Zeid Ohio 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 Zeid Ohio Ministry Network, Stewardship and Projects Director