Synergy

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/Coa...

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 Pippi...

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 deve...

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 fulfi...

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 pr...

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 Clark Ohio 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 Porubsky Lead 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 Di...

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...