Synergy

Synergy 2024 - The Importance of Gender-Specific Ministries in Today's Culture (Session 1)

Join us as we examine the need for gender-specific ministries in today's culture. Session 1.

 

Dr. Charity Anne Kurz
Program Chair and Associate Professor; LPCC

Synergy 2024 - Leading Creatives & Being Led by a Non-Creative

This session is for creatives and anyone who leads creatives (lead pastors, executive pastors, worship pastors, etc.). Come explore strategies for working better together and navigating potentially challenging moments in creative ministry.

 

Derrick Smith
Creative Pastor, Simple Church

 

Aaron DeLong
Lead Pastor, Simple Church

Synergy 2024 - Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Leadership

In this session, we will delve into fostering a growth mindset within your leadership team, encouraging continuous learning, adaptation, and a commitment to personal and collective growth.

Cody & Deborah Winkler
Lead Pastor, Dayspring

Synergy 2024 - Prayer: Corporate & Focused

Focused corporate prayer is one of the keys to facilitating our Ohio for Jesus Vision!

Dave Gross
Founding Pastor, Radiant Life Church

Synergy 2024 - The Heart Behind an Influential Woman

An influential woman is a leader that doesn't just appear “out of nowhere.” They are crafted and faithfully shaped from the heart of God. Women who are effective spiritual leaders must become experts in matters of the heart all while discerning God at work in their own hearts. Join me as we look at how God wants to continue to shape the heart of women and how when we lead from the heart, our influence increases.

 

Danielle Dickerson

OMN Women and Girls Director

Synergy 2024 - Models of Men's Ministry

Discover various models of men's ministry and how each can be effectively implemented in the local church.

Dan Lund
Ohio Ministry Network Assistant Superintendent

Darrell Bucher
Lead Pastor, LFC - Lima First Church

Aaron Pippin
Youth/Associate Pastor, Journey Church

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