Synergy 2025: Full Schedule

10:15am EDT

A Tale of Two Gods: Reconciling the Jesus of the New Testament with the God of the Old

Saturday March 15, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EDT

How can a humble, compassionate, forgiving Jesus say, “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father,” yet the Father of the Old Testament seems to be a pro-slavery, jealous, genocidal, misogynistic God? This is a legitimate question with a legitimate answer. In this session, we will explore this topic equipping you and the leaders in your church to respond to this question with confidence.

Speakers

Steve Brannan

Great Lakes Regional Director, Chi Alpha

Steve has served students on secular colleges for the past 24 years as a missionary, trained hundreds of missionaries and preached to thousands of adults on innumerable topics to expand the Kingdom of God.

Is God a Moral Monster Book Cover jpg

Tale of Two Gods Notes pdf

Tale of Two Gods Slides key

Saturday March 15, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Education Gym

Cultural Conversations

11:30am EDT

The Compassionate Response to the Abortion Issue

Saturday March 15, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Room 200

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.

Speakers

Jack Harper

Men’s Director, US Missionary - SaveOne

Sheila Harper

Founder and President, US Missionary- SaveOne

Sheila Harper is the Founder and President of SaveOne, a global outreach ministry helping men, women, and families recover after abortion. She holds a Master’s degree in biblical counseling, is a certified mental health coach with the American Association of Christian Counselors... Read More →

Saturday March 15, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Room 200

Cultural Conversations

1:30pm EDT

Reaching the LGBTQ+ Community

Saturday March 15, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Room 100

Our world around us is constantly discipling us to accept worldly views instead of kingdom views. The truths we are taught do not always align with our God-given identities and the foundation of the gospel. Teachings regarding LGBTQ+ mindsets are potentially the greatest example of this today. This movement has deeply invaded our culture, our churches, our children, and our lives. It is imperative that we are equipped to confront these false beliefs in love and truth, as we hold firmly to God’s heart to renew, redeem, and transform all people.

Speakers

Matt Ostermeyer

US Missionary, Chi Alpha at The Ohio State University

Reaching the LGBTQ Community pptm

Saturday March 15, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 100

Cultural Conversations