Synergy

Synergy 2025 - Relational Wisdom

Not if, but when conflicts arise in ministry, the kindest act from a leader is to have already prepared themselves in advance to provide guidance and direction on how to lead in the conflict.  Onlookers will be repelled away or drawn toward your ministry, even if subconsciously, based on the tendency to be conflict avoidant or a demonstrated leadership to navigate conflict in a healthy way. As General Secretary for the national office of the Assemblies of God, most  every call to Donna Barrett’s office is around a conflict, whether within one of our 66 districts, between a board and pastor, between a minister and someone bringing a complaint, or litigation from the courts.  You’ll learn practical helps to use as a leader and gain guidance on developing a culture that is healthy with conflict.

 

Donna Barrett

Assemblies of God, General Secretary

Synergy 2025 - Habits of Healthy Communicators

How we say what we say matters in ministry every day. When the media is on your church doorstep, that is not the time to decide who will speak on behalf of your organization and what to say.  What the receptionist says to an incoming caller can either throw gas on a fire or de-escalate an explosive situation. You get to choose. Is there a time NOT to pray with someone? Is “no comment” the answer to give a media request? When can your words be used against your organization in litigation?  When is texting or other communication confidential? Should an anonymous letter be dropped in the shredder? Come tidy up your communication skills and help your team do the same.  

 

Donna Barrett

Assemblies of God, General Secretary

Synergy 2025 - Relational Mentoring for the Next Generation of Women

During this session we will focus on the transformative power of relational mentoring to guide and inspire the next generation of women. Leaders, mentors, and anyone passionate about influencing the lives of young ladies are welcome to join this breakout!

 

Danielle Dickerson

Ohio Ministry Network, OMNWomen Director

Synergy 2025 - Effective Ministry to Women

This session is designed to equip leaders, mentors, and volunteers with practical strategies for effective ministry to women across various life stages and backgrounds

 

Danielle Dickerson

Ohio Ministry Network, OMNWomen Director

Synergy 2025 - Putting the "Personal" in Personal Evangelism

How do we use our gifts and personality to touch a broken world? In this session, Dan and Christa will discuss a variety of personalities in scripture and how they were effectively used to personally reach the lost.

 

Christa Lund

Adult and NextGen Ministries Director, Ohio Ministry Network

 

Dan Lund

Ohio Ministry Network Superintendent

Synergy 2025 - Building TEAMS: Trust, Equip, Assess, Manage, & Serve

We're better together, so come learn how to more effectively build healthy ministry teams in every area of your church.

 

Christa Lund

Adult and NextGen Ministries Director, Ohio Ministry Network

 

Dan Lund

Ohio Ministry Network Superintendent

Synergy 2025 - Church Marketing Basics: Google Ads, SEO, & Websites

If people can't find you, it's difficult for them to come to your church. In this session, we will explore the basics of setting up a website, making sure you pop up in the right Google searches, and using your marketing budget in the places it makes the biggest difference.

 

Courtney Jones

Little Creative Company, Owner/Designer

Synergy 2025 - On Purpose with the Holy Spirit

God has been doing a tremendous work at Lima First. In this session, Lead Pastor Darrell Bucher and Associate Pastor Christian Bucher will be teaching how to structure your church services in a way that can maximize the moving of the Holy Spirit.

 

Christian Bucher

LFC - Lima First Church, Associate Pastor

 

Darrell Bucher

LFC - Lima First Church, Lead Pastor

Synergy 2025 - Your Kingdom Come: Activating the Body Christ to Build God’s Kingdom in Your Community

The goal of this workshop is twofold:
a. To understand the power and anointed potential of the diversely unified Body of Christ (1Cor. 12). The Church is at its best when we collaborate together to build the Kingdom in our city.
b. To understand that God’s Kingdom requires us to go beyond our buildings, theological biases and cultural boundaries. The Church is at it’s best when we work together to make sure that every person has access to the Gospel. This includes the poor, the immigrant, the marginalized, the orphan, the widow, those in the minority.

 

Jan Beard

Peoples Church, Peoples Church Network

 

Chris Beard

Peoples Church, Lead Pastor

Synergy 2025 - Best Practices for Sermon Preparation

In this session, we'll explore proven methods for crafting impactful sermons, from study techniques to effective message structuring. Gain practical tools to streamline your preparation process and deliver sermons that resonate with your congregation.

 

Chad Gilligan

Calvary AG, Lead Pastor

Synergy 2025 - Supporting the Call to Missions

Feeling called to missions or know someone who is? This session is designed to equip both individuals and church leaders with practical steps for answering the call. We'll explore what it looks like to support those stepping into missions, how to nurture emerging leaders, and the process of transitioning from the church or marketplace into full-time missions work. Whether you're discerning your own call, guiding someone else, or seeking to raise up missionaries within your church, this session will provide valuable insights and strategies to help you take the next step in advancing God’s kingdom globally.

 

Carlos Hernandez

Synergy 2025 - Church Around the Table - Dinner Church

A Dinner Church is an expression of church that is effective in reaching people who would normally not come into the church building.   It’s a church that creates space for people to live in community with one another in a way that breaks traditional social barriers while engaging the life-changing love and power of Jesus. Come on out to this workshop and explore Jesus’ own meal-centered approach to discipleship, mission, and community.

 

Carl Bauchspiess

OCMN, Dinner Church Director

 

Ryan Little

Hope Hill, Lead Pastor

 

Synergy 2025 - Taking the "Overwhelm" Out of Planning & Executing a Kids Event

Whether you are a new plant, a thriving church, or one that is looking for fresh ideas, planning a community event for families can be overwhelming! In this session, there will be planning tips, budget help and community engagement discussions that will give you encouragement and insight in planning future events.

 

Carianne Prior

New Life Church, Executive Pastor of Family Ministries

Synergy 2025 - Marketplace Discipleship Making - Chick-fil-A Style

This session will be led by Chick-fil-a Owner/Operator Brian Siktberg and Operations Director Calib Turner, as they share their strategies on raising up leaders in the marketplace who not only experience the ability to expand their skill set but experience overall care. They strive to help each member of their team become the best member of themselves by providing intentional discipleship and hands on training.

 

Brian Siktberg & Calib Turner

Chick-Fil-A

Synergy 2025 - Building Men through Vulnerability, Authenticity, & Consistency

Guys, are you ready to get real? Learn strategies to minister to men and see real results. It's time we drop the facade and learn to be vulnerable and authentic.

 

Brett Adams

Faith Church Huron, Campus Director

Synergy 2025 - Fueling and Sustaining Passion on Your Team

Discover key approaches to maintaining gospel-driven urgency, spiritual enthusiasm, and consistent motivation in your ministry team. This session will help you create a culture that keeps your team inspired and committed to their purpose.

 

Lance & Angel Porubsky

Radiant Life Church, Lead Pastors

Synergy 2025 - Young Men & The Church

Andy Erickson

Director, Ohio Chi Alpha

Synergy 2025 - New Frontiers of Gospel Ministry & Church Planting

Based upon the Parable of the Wedding Feast in Matthew 22, Jesus is sending His church to go and reach people who are hesitant to come. The goal of this workshop is to explore and imagine what it's going to take to reach those who are often marginalized or overlooked even by the church. We will take a look at effective & creative strategies to reach everyone with the gospel.

 

 

Al Yanno

Church Multiplication Director, Ohio Church Multiplication Network

Synergy 2024 - Reaching Kids with Special Needs

Need some ideas on how to better address concerns with integrating kids with special needs into your existing ministries? You've already conquered the first and most important step: you are open to and are trying to INCLUDE these families...you want them to be ministered to effectively. In this session, we'll add to this desire for ministry practical, doable strategies to effectively minister to these families!

Tracie Corll
Missions Associate, Special Touch Ministry

Synergy 2024 - Planting a Church in Ohio

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, Ohio Ministry Network