Synergy

Synergy 2024 - Movement: Getting More People Involved in Ministry

Ministry demands movement and encourages involvement. So come learn some tips, techniques, and hacks to get more people involved in reaching others for Jesus.

Cornell Jordan
Lead Pastor, Metro AG

Synergy 2024 - Empowering People Through Encouragement

The Bible declares that “A kind word spoken at a critical time, has a powerful effect on the receiver (Proverbs 25:11). Hence, encouragement can do a lot of good in all ministry circles. Come and pick up some techniques that help to build one’s confidence for ministry.

 

Cornell Jordan
Lead Pastor, Metro AG

Synergy 2024 - Creating an Atmosphere/Culture for the Holy Spirit

Come explore ideas for cultivating an atmosphere welcoming the Holy Spirit into your worship environments.

Cody Winkler
Lead Pastor, Dayspring

Synergy 2024 - Balancing Family & Ministry: Building Blocks

It’s been said, “Deliberate mediocrity is a sin” which is why we must give our best to what God has called us to. However, it’s also a sin to sacrifice our family on the altar of ministry. So how do we maintain a balance for our families to be healthy, and still effectively fulfill our calling? Join us for these two sessions as we discuss “Boundaries and Building Blocks for a Balanced Life in Ministry.”

 

Christa Lund
Ohio Ministry Network, Adult & NextGen Director

 

Dan Lund
Ohio Ministry Network Assistant Superintendent

Synergy 2024 - Balancing Family & Ministry: Boundaries

It’s been said, “Deliberate mediocrity is a sin” which is why we must give our best to what God has called us to. However, it’s also a sin to sacrifice our family on the altar of ministry. So how do we maintain a balance for our families to be healthy, and still effectively fulfill our calling? Join us for these two sessions as we discuss “Boundaries and Building Blocks for a Balanced Life in Ministry.”

Christa Lund
Ohio Ministry Network, Adult & NextGen Director

Dan Lund
Ohio Ministry Network Assistant Superintendent

Synergy 2024 - Church Production

Regardless of your budget or church size, this session will help you take your production to the next level. Learn tools and best practices for bringing excellence to your online and in-person experience.

Derrick Smith
Creative Pastor, Simple Church

Chris Winters
Production Team Lead, Simple Church

Synergy 2024 - The What, Why, & How of Dinner Church

Dinner Church is a Fresh Expression of the 21st Century Church that revisits its roots in the 1st Century. It utilizes principles and practices from the early church like eating meals together, telling the "Jesus Story," worship, sacraments, and reaching marginalized people. Come learn about the theology and practice of Dinner Church to reach the unchurched & de-churched in your community and beyond.

 

Carl Bauchspiess
Dinner Church Director, OCMN

 

Anthony Johnson
Radiant Life Church

Synergy 2024 - Social Media for Beginners

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

Synergy 2024 - Effective Delegation: Empowering Your Team

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

Synergy 2024 - OFJ: Maximizing Momentum

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

Synergy 2024 - Fresh Expressions of the Church: New Ways to "Go" for People Who Won't "Come"

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/Coach, Peoples Church House to House

Synergy 2024 - Your Kingdom Come: How Your Church Life Can Be a Part of a City-Wide Movement

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

Synergy 2024 - AG Coaching Coalition: Coaching for Conflict Resolution

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

Synergy 2024 - AG Coaching Coalition: Coaching 101

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

Synergy 2024 - Youth Ministry for Life

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 Pippin
Youth/Associate Pastor, Journey Church

Synergy 2023 - Disciple Making Movements: Strategies for Church Revitalization and Multiplication

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 developing communities of faith like the one described in Acts 2:42-47 focused on saturating your city with the Gospel.

 

Tom Sherwood
Lead Trainer/Coach, Peoples Church House to House

Synergy 2023 - What Matters to Men

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

Synergy 2023 - Conflict Management & Dealing with Difficult People FULL

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

Synergy 2023 - Balanced Budget, Balanced Life

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 fulfill God’s purpose for your life when all you can do is worry about your finances. That's why Rollie Dimos has used his 30+ years of finance and budget planning experience to create Balanced Budget, Balanced Life and give you the guidance you need.

 

Rollie Dimos
Director of Internal Audit and Empowering Stewardship, General Council of the Assemblies of God

Synergy 2023 - CarePortal: Connecting Your Church to Community Needs

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