Synergy

Synergy 2021 - The Urgency Of Making Disciples

This session will examine how to restore the art of disciple making to the local church.

 

Brent Heishman
Lead Pastor, CenterPoint Church

Synergy 2021 -The Racially Diverse Children‘s Ministry

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

Synergy 2021 - The Journey of Grief

Marlene Craft
Widows Link

Synergy 2021 - The Church as a Movement: An Archetype for Churches Who Seek Multiplication

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

Synergy 2021 - Speed The Light And You

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

Synergy 2021 - Social Media 101

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

Synergy 2021 - So, What‘s Love & Unity

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

Synergy 2021 - Remembering Your WHY And Helping Volunteers Do The Same

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

Synergy 2021 - Reaching Every Culture

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

Synergy 2021 - PracticalApproaches To Special Needs Ministry and Awareness

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

Synergy 2021 - Planning Center For Ministry - Setting Yourself Up For Success

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

Synergy 2021 - Planning A Successful Short-Term Missions Trip

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)

Synergy 2021 - More Than Tolerating - Uniting Generations To Lead

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

Synergy 2021 - Mobilizing A Church To Send

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

Synergy 2021 - Ministering In The Midst Of Cultural Crisis

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

Synergy 2021 - Ministering To Kids During Difficult Times

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

 

Synergy 2021 - Mature Teams: An Apostolic Type Leadership Model for the 21st Century Church

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

Synergy 2021 - Lead The Way God Made You

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

 

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Gigi Richmond

Former Ohio KidMin Assistant, Ohio Ministry Network

Synergy 2021 - Launching Foster Care Ministry

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

Synergy 2021 - Kids Who Hear, Know & Respond ToThe Holy Spirit

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