Synergy

Ohio Ministry Network

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We are a fellowship of more than 280 Ohio churches, more than 800 credentialed ministers, and thousands of church leaders across the Buckeye State driven by church health, church multiplication, missions partnership and leader development. We are committed to the common cause of building up one another as we devote ourselves to worshipping God, developing believers, and reaching out to the lost and hurting through evangelism and acts of compassion.

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513 episodes

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

58m
Jun 15, 2023
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

59m
Jun 15, 2023
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

58m
Jun 15, 2023
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

1h 3m
Jun 15, 2023
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

55m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - The Power of Practical Prayer for Missions

God wants to use you and those you lead to make a difference in the world every day…through strategic prayer for the nations. Rooted in an understanding of the believer’s identity and authority in Christ, this session will be an interactive “learning and doing” lab for personal and corporate prayer that impacts the world. At the center will be this challenging thought: “If God said yes to every prayer I prayed last week, what would be different in the world today?” It’s time to up our game in harvest intercession!   Randy Young Founder/Director, The Agora Group

1h 5m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Supporting Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Care Families in Your Church

This breakout will explore the importance of supporting foster, adoptive and kinship care families and the best ways to care for them.   Paris Yanno Director of Father's Heart, OMN Father's Heart

51m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Practical Help for Kids with Special Needs

Understanding kids and how God has uniquely wired them helps us reach more kids for Jesus. This session is about ways to communicate and honor kids who have special needs in our churches.   Paris LaCella

52m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - NextGen Ministry: Making It Work Together!

Join a conversation about how kids & youth pastors and leaders can work together toward common goals. We'll talk about the wins & opportunities thinking about NextGen ministry.   Meghan Boyle Kidmin Director, Ohio Ministry Network   Nate Ortiz Network Youth Director, Ohio Ministry Network

49m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Empowering Students: Youth Alive & STL

Join this session to find out how to get students to not only give to missions, but to get involved in missions through Speed the Light and Youth Alive. You will also get ideas on how to cultivate a healthy missions environment throughout your church.   Matt Clark Ohio Youth Alive Director

54m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Creative Communication in KidMin

Discover ideas that are hands on to creatively and effectively communicate the Bible. Everything from object lessons to tricks and tips that teach lessons will be covered.   Lynna Mooney Children's Pastor, Lima First

58m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Moving Guests Through the Matrix of Belonging to Believing

Explore best practices for guiding guests through an assimilation process that leads to retention.   Lance Porubsky Lead Pastor, Radiant Life Wadsworth

57m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Creating a Leadership Pipeline

Many church leaders often wonder how to create a consistent process to develop and deploy leaders into a meaningful place of Kingdom impact. In this session, you will be given a practical roadmap and valuable insights for training and deploying leaders in your church.   Kyle Smith Executive Pastor, Simple Church

57m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Becoming a Welcoming Church

In this session, we will examine a practical and scalable process for creating an environment in your church that engages guests and connects them to the life of your church.   Ken DeChant Lead Pastor, Journey Church

52m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Seven Dimensions of Discipleship

Could there be some outcomes of your local church's discipleship process that would allow you to measure the growth progress of the Christ followers in your church? Could these outcomes be age appropriate so that growth could be measured in preschoolers, elementary kids, youth, and adults? Discover a resource to implement this process and apply it in your local setting! Katrina Miller Pastor of Discipleship & Groups, Newspring Church

1h 0m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Hosting a Virtual Missions Experience

Travel the world and be kingdom inspired from your couch! Come join us as we learn how to engage our churches with virtual mission trips. This will provide a bridge to take the local church to the next level of being educated and inspired to make a global kingdom impact!   Katrina Del Valle Assistant Presbyter, Greater Cincinnati Area

43m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Church Marketing

Come explore ways to maximize your church's reach to the community using digital marketing platforms. God has called you to reach a specific group of people and make disciples. But where do you start? In this session, we will... __ __ Justin & Kristen Tarsiuk

57m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - I Feel a Call to Ministry: What’s Next?

Do you sense the Lord guiding you into ministry leadership? Are you unsure, but you’re beginning to feel that leading? Are you confused about where to start and what to do next? In this session, we’ll examine what a call to ministry means and the pathway for taking your next steps into that calling.   Josh Willaford Leader Development Director, Ohio Ministry Network

59m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Theology of Worship

Leading worship is more than just singing and playing music. As worship leaders, it is important to have a full understanding and to walk in the biblical and theological depth of worship.   Jordan Biel Lead Pastor, Rock of Grace

54m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Passionate Core Prayer: Synchronizing Our Prayers with the Heart of God

The Power of Agreement! Could Matthew 18:19-20, Acts 1:14, and Psalm 133, be a key to the release of the power of Holy Spirit in our lives and ministry? This session will investigate this and provide guidance in corporate, guided, passionate core prayer.   John Musgrave Church Development Director, Ohio Ministry Network

44m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Security 101: Thwarting the Schemes of the Enemy

Are you ready if an unsafe person comes into your church? Are you prepared to keep church member information safe and keep church staff safe online? This session will give you a 101 level look at building both physical and cyber security at your church and give you some ways to start preparing. Jeff Heimberger Director of IT & Security, Ohio Ministry Network   Shawn Stauffer Firefighter/Paramedic/Rescue Technician

1h 2m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Building Bridges to Disciple People Out of Poverty (by Convoy of Hope)

There are several types of poverty including situational poverty, generational poverty, world-wide poverty, and spiritual poverty. This session will help those who are working with people in poverty to better understand them while building bridges of trust to help lift and empower them out of it.   Jason Bachman Convoy of Hope

58m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Best Practices to Strategically Engage your Community (by Convoy of Hope)

There is a difference between doing events to bring your community to your church and taking the mission of the church into the community. During this session the leadership from Convoy of Hope will discuss strategic ways to meet needs and make lasting Kingdom impact in your community.   Jason Bachman Convoy of Hope

56m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Living on Mission: The Everyday Stuff of Life

Fishes and loaves, bedtimes and leftovers night. All you have is enough for service in the Kingdom. The everyday normal moments are the just the spice Jesus is looking for. In this session, we’ll talk about living our whole lives on mission, ending the war between the sacred and secular, and how to win people to Jesus from the living room couch. Living a life on mission isn’t a vocation, as Christians, it’s who we are.   Heather Erickson Campus Missionary, Dayton Chi Alpha

1h 0m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Raising Young Men of Honor

Discover the importance of leading and discipling men of honor, both young and old.  Using biblical teachings with modern day tools, we can we can save a generation and their future from the lies of the world.   Eric Diehl Lead Pastor, Covenant Life

56m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Using Coaching Principles in Discipleship Relationships

Coaching is more than a buzzword. Discipleship is more than a buzzword. Could these two concepts, coaching and discipleship, be vitally and intrinsically related to one another? Discover how to use coaching principles as tools in your discipleship process, coaching people forward into a growing relationship with Christ!   Dutch Vander Vlucht Lead Pastor, New Life

1h 3m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Fresh Ideas to Care for Your Seniors and Help Your Seniors Care for Others

Explore ways to engage and connect seniors to the life of your church while sharing ideas to care for them.   Duane & Kristi Bull Pastoral Care, Highway Tabernacle

56m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Managing Stress As A Leader

Serving as a leader in any capacity comes with exciting opportunities and meaningful moments, but it also comes with challenges, tough decisions, and growing responsibilities that all contribute to STRESS. In this session, you’ll be given tools and pathways to help you navigate your stress in ways that are healthy and productive for you and those you serve.   Don Lichi Emerge Counseling Services, Vice President

50m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - Developing a Leadership Framework

In this session, you will receive insight on how to create a sustainable model for organizational leadership and growth by utilizing key principles that create a healthy infrastructure for your ministry. Learn how to create clarity and alignment while deploying a vision effectively and wholistically to accomplish the mission that God has place in front of you.   Kent Ingle President, Southeastern University

53m
Jun 15, 2023
Synergy 2023 - I Don’t Have the Gift of Evangelism

"I'm not an evangelist". "Witnessing scares me!" "I do not feel I have the right tools to share my faith."  Have you said something like this?? You’re not alone. Yet, you have a message to share that EVERYONE in your community needs to hear.     But how?! Often, we feel inadequate sharing our faith. It's time to start impacting the people around us in an effective way.  Learn how to make a "Jesus impact" in your community.   Dr. Joshua Steinke Worship Anyway

56m
Jun 15, 2023