Synergy

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

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)

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

Many children in our churches have been exposed to some type of trauma. Especially those who are in foster care or kinship care. This session will help you have a better understanding of how trauma affects children and how you can better minister to children who have been through trauma.

 

Mandy Litzke
Family Coach Supervisor, Safe Families

The Pauline Epistles are rich in prayers AND prayer principles that we can use when praying for those we are discipling as well as for our own personal development and spiritual growth. Paul was a spiritual father to the new converts in Galatia and he didn't leave the "newborns" alone to fend for themselves, but as Galatians 4:19 says, "he labored in prayer for them until Christ was formed in them." Those who attend this breakout session will gain a greater understanding of how to pray for spiritual development for self and others.

 

Katrina Miller
OMN Mentoring Task Force, Assistant to the Director

Mark Batterson says, “The church belongs in the middle of the marketplace.” In youth ministry, the school is the marketplace. In this session, you will learn practical lessons about how to lead an effective campus club at your local school.

 

James Aspito
Painesville Assembly of God

Grief happens to all of us: family, friends, and acquaintances. It is an untimely, strange animal that can seem to change people. We will help you to better understand grief and the many entangled emotions that come with it. Also, we will share tools you can use to help those walking through the grief journey.

 

Marlene Craft
Widows Link

Lead Pastors will gain insight into what their youth pastor needs most in order to create longevity and a solid foundation for the youth ministry. Develop techniques to identify their strengths and develop their areas of growth that impacts them for years to come.

 

Nate Ortiz
Network Youth Director, Ohio Youth Ministries

Anyone with a heart for widows can begin a widows ministry. We'll put in your hands the tools you need to get a ministry started. The program is set up in simple steps that lays out the plan for you to follow.

 

Marlene Craft
Widows Link

Anyone with a heart for widows can begin a widows ministry. We'll put in your hands the tools you need to get a ministry started. The program is set up in simple steps that lays out the plan for you to follow.

 

Marlene Craft
Widows Link

Are you in charge of Kids and Youth Ministry in your church? Do you have to come up with multiple lessons? Manage multiple classes? Need to build a team? This session will present some practical ideas and strategies that you can implement to help you grow both ministries at your church.

 

Scott Norquest
Children's Pastor, New Life Church Poland

Conflict treated well makes us all better. Within our ministries we deal with conflict on all levels. Learning to do this in a healthy way is one key to moving our ministries forward and accomplishing our mission.

 

Shane Hart
Director of Development & Operations, One Church

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Less than 20% of internationals ever step foot in an American home. With hospitality being a key value in many cultures, this speaks volumes of our "Christian" nation. The Lord has brought the world to us, yet we are missing our opportunity to bring Jesus to them. Gleen from a panel that loves internationals on how to share Jesus in natural, normal, comfortable and fun ways with our guests from all over the globe. This is the easiest form of missions you can do!

 

 

Steve Brannan
Ohio Chi Alpha Director, Chi Alpha