Synergy

Synergy 2022 - Starting and Developing a Non-Profit

One of the most underutilized resources for ministries is nonprofit funding. With nonprofit development, we will look at how to develop nonprofit's fundraising efforts including grant writing, individual fundraisers, and events. When we engage the community through nonprofits, we will see a greater influence to make Ohio for Jesus happen throughout our urban, suburban, and rural communities.

 

Kenneth McQuiller

The Meeting Place Church

Synergy 2022 - How to Make Your First Disciple

Sometimes "making a disciple" sounds like something you are interested in doing but have no idea how to start doing. This session will give you practical ways and ideas on how to start the process. We will go through some philosophies on what "disciple making" is as well.

 

Kenji Kuriyama

Chi Alpha at The Ohio State University

Synergy 2022 - Caring For Vulnerable Kids: Where Discipleship and Mission Collide

Rock of Grace set out on a mission to challenge every believer to become a disciple - to go from agreeing with Jesus to obeying Jesus. This led to an awareness of societal issues, the greatest of which was children in foster care. Since launching #TransformTrumbull and the #EveryChild initiative, they have seen ten families become licensed, thirty-six kids come into care and three adoptions! Join this session to learn how YOU and YOUR CHURCH can make a huge impact in your city and show the Father's love.

 

Jordan Biel

Lead Pastor, Rock of Grace

Synergy 2022 - Church Computer and I.T. Software and Coordination

Technology can be a blessing to your church, but how do you find available resources and opportunities and use it to move your church forward? In this session, you will hear from technology volunteers serving in a local church as they provide tips for finding those in your congregation that can help. Also, you will learn from a representative from Techsoup, a non-profit organization that exists to help churches and other non-profits find free or reduced-cost technology resources and provide services. Come learn some lessons and practical steps to steward the technology resources God has placed in your hands!

 

Jeff Heimberger, Shruti Ramaswami, Mike Sierra

Jeff Heimberger - Director of IT & Security, Ohio Ministry Network

Shruti Ramaswami- Vice President, Strategy & Strategic Relationships, Tech Soup

Mike Sierra - Radiant Life Church

Synergy 2022 - How To Help Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma

Do you struggle with the behavior of children or teens in your ministry? Do you wonder why they act as they do? This workshop will address the impact of early childhood trauma on a youth and offer strategies to build connection and bring healing.

 

Jayne Schooler 

Dayton First Church of the Nazarene and Community Impact Center

Synergy 2022 - Stewardship and Estate Planning

Join us for a brief discussion of the pertinent documents for estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, etc) and the various concerns related to the documents.

 

Gary Vinson

Law Offices of Gary Vinson II, Inc.

Synergy 2022 - Social Media: Beyond the Basics

Get ready to talk about all things social! From algorithms to making sure you’re posting content that matters, this session with take an indepth look at social media. Also, come with your questions and ready for discussion because we want to hear from you too!

 

Gabryelle Walsh 

Word of Life Fellowship

Synergy 2022 - Strategic Planning

Every church has a mission and a desire to reach people for Christ. Often though, the mission gets stuck or is not realized, which can lead to frustration in church leaders and the people they serve. Our goal in this session is to help you see the value of strategic planning and goal setting. As a working session, you will walk away with the beginning of a strategy around your mission, along with some tangible outcomes that will help you achieve your goals.

 

Dr. Tom Vollmer

OMN

Synergy 2022 - 19 Ways to Survive and Thrive in the post Covid-19 World

It’s time to get holistically healthy and THRIVE again!
We will cover Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social and Spiritual health. No excuses, ok?

 

Dr. Donald Lichi

Psychologist & Vice President, Emerge Counseling Services

Synergy 2022 - How to Overcome Resentfulness, Bitterness, and Unforgiveness

In today’s climate of difficulties, bitterness has taken root in many people. Participants will discover barriers that keep a person from overcoming resentfulness, bitterness, and unforgiveness, while learning a very effective experiential process to overcome them. The clinician-presenter shares real-world stories from clients and his proven protocol that you can use with yourself and others to receive freedom.

 

Dr. David Blankenship

Interim Director of Clinical Services, Emerge Counseling Ministries

Synergy 2022 - Mature Teams: An Apostolic 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 seven timeless principles needed to propel the 21st Century Church forward as a multiplying movement.

 

Dele Okuwobi

21st Century Church

Synergy 2022 - Ohio For Jesus: How Can I Get Started?

This session will provide practical steps in guiding you as you move forward with your Ohio for Jesus plan and ways to share it with key stakeholders.

 

Dan Holbrook

Assistant Superintendent, Ohio Ministry Network

Synergy 2022 - The Historic Dinner Church in Modern Society

Dinner Church is the way the early church did church. In this session, we’ll briefly discuss modern culture and its impact on the church, church history including the dinner church, and the adaptability of the dinner church model to modern culture.

 

Carl Bauchspiess

AGWM

Synergy 2022 - Seek The Spirit Through Prayer

Learn how to partner with the Holy Spirit to increase prayer and prayer's effectiveness.

 

Brent Heishman

Lead Pastor, CenterPoint Church

Synergy 2022 - Relational Discipleship

Join John Musgrave and Brent Heishman as together we unpack relational discipleship and provide strategies for forming discipleship relationships.
"Spiritual Formation or the transference of spiritual DNA presupposes a relationship."
"A missional relationally driven discipleship strategy will be intentional, organic, and transformative!"

 

Brent Heishman

Lead Pastor, CenterPoint Church

Synergy 2022 - How To Make Disciples Of The Nations Around You: Cross Culture Evangelism

Jesus told His disciples to "make disciples of all nations." Now God has brought the nations to our neighborhood, literally. We will explore and discuss basic things every person and church can do to engage the nations around us. No plane ticket required.

 

Andy Erickson

Dayton Chi Alpha

Synergy 2022 - Fresh Expressions of the Church in the 21st Century

The Church in the 21st Century is facing some critical challenges that we must address if we are going to be sustainable and effective. In this session, we will examine the challenges and discuss fresh expressions of the Church to bring the Gospel to a culture that has become increasingly post-Christian.

 

Al Yanno

Church Multiplication Director, Ohio Church Multiplication Network

Synergy 2022 - Storytelling In A Digital Age

Storytelling that engages hearts and minds and brings people back for more is already a challenge for many communicators. Navigating how to do it online is even more daunting, especially when people have a lot of great digital choices for church already. How do you make sure you are connecting with your audiences in a digital space? Join Pastors Aaron DeLong and Derrick Smith of Simple Church to learn how any church can do it.

 

Aaron DeLong

Lead Pastor, Simple Church

Synergy 2021 - What If Disney Ran Your Children‘s Ministry

Regardless of your church size, you can run a children's ministry that's done with the kind of excellence that you find in a Disney park. We'll walk through 10 steps that Disney takes to provide an unforgettable experience. You don't need a mega budget to reach kids, you just need to capture their God-given imaginations so they grow up believing in a BIG GOD!

 

Mikki Christopher
Faith Assembly of God

Synergy 2021 - Utilizing Existing Resources And Partnering With Others To Engage Your Community

Over the years, Pastor Rex has tapped into existing resources and partnered with Revive Ohio enabling their church to witness a large group of their community make decisions for Christ. In this session, he will share resources and experiences to help churches reach their communities for Jesus!

 

Rex King
Lead Pastor, New Beginnings AG