We are ALL called to communicate the Word of God! We just won't all do it the same way, and that is ok! This session will focus on helping equip you with some best practices in communicating to others all that you are studying in God's word. Afterall, we were never meant to keep what He shows us to ourselves. Learn how to piece things together so it feels authentic to you but brings the truth of God's word to others in a way that connects.

 

Kayla Turner

SEU Ohio, Director

Do you have goals and vision for yourself, your family and your church that are bigger than you are? If God doesn’t show up and do it, it’s not going to happen?  If not, WHY NOT!  God is calling us to be fully dependent on Him and to trust Him with the vision He extends to us, not to minimize it!  Join us for a time to break down some of the concepts and disciplines that will be the key to activating your faith in a way that will propel vision into reality.  We will close out our time praying down Heaven over our goals and trusting God with the vision He has shared with us. Come expecting practical application and passionate prayer.

 

Katrina Del Valle

Executive Presbyter, Region 5 (Cincy & Dayton)

Understanding the short-term and long-term effects of trauma for individuals and the best ways to respond to behaviors that are triggered by trauma.

 

Jamie Baxter

Do you struggle to pick just 4 sessions to attend because there are too many good choices? Then the breakout bundle is for you! In this session, we will cover 6 hot topics applicable to every church or ministry. Topics include: crisis management/disaster response, effective project management, time management/productivity, building resilience in your staff, staff engagement, and team dynamics.

 

Jeff &

Amy Parsell

Ohio Ministry Network, Network Operations Director

All of us who are followers of Christ have been given the Commission to go and make disciples. Anyone, anywhere, anytime can find a person of peace and disciple them. This session will discuss practical steps and resources to help us all to make disciples that make disciples.

 

Jaryd Motsinger

Cincinnati Challenge Ranch, CEO

This breakout session will help you understand the deep impact abortion has on the local church. This workshop will help you move away from politics being our only response, to a proactive compassionate response to this issue. God's Word tells us life is precious, life is revered, and that He loves life. You will learn of resources available for you to bring heart change to your church and community. You can help make abortion unthinkable, even before it is illegal in all 50 states.

 

Jack Harper

US Missionary - SaveOne, Men’s Director

 

Sheila Harper

US Missionary- SaveOne, Founder and President

Join this panel of pastors as they discuss and answer questions around foster care ministry in their church.

 

James Barton, Rush Church, Lead Pastor

Jill Barton, Rush Church

Greg Glodkowski, Chester Christian Center A/G, Lead Pastor

Jordan Biel, Rock of Grace, Lead Pastor

Imagine if kids could grasp the spiritual discipline of prayer from an early age and the impact it would make in their lives! In this session, you will be equipped to explain to kids why they should pray and how they can do it! It will include a hands-on prayer experiences that you can immediately implement in your church.

 

Edgar Santos

Bethel Christian, NextGen Pastor

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

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