Synergy 2025: Full Schedule

9:00am CDT

Opening Session

Saturday March 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

TBA

Kick off Synergy with an inspiring opening session with General Secretary of the Assemblies of God Donna Barrett

Speakers

Donna Barrett

General Secretary, Assemblies of God

Donna Barrett has served as general secretary of the Assemblies of God since 2018. Prior to her present position, Barrett was a church planter, serving as founder and lead pastor of Rockside Church in Independence, Ohio. Following seven years as a paralegal, Barrett became a credentialed... Read More →

Saturday March 15, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
TBA 4770 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH 43123

General Session

11:30am CDT

Communication Protocols

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

TBA

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.

Speakers

Donna Barrett

General Secretary, Assemblies of God

Saturday March 15, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
TBA 4770 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH 43123

General Session

12:30pm CDT

Lunch

Saturday March 15, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT

TBA

Grab your selected Chick-Fil-A lunch and find a spot to eat either with your team and with other leaders from across the state. See the map in the app (no...it's not Dr. Suess) to find food locations.

Saturday March 15, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
TBA 4770 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH 43123

General Session

1:30pm CDT

Resolving Conflicts

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

TBA

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.

Speakers

Donna Barrett

General Secretary, Assemblies of God

Saturday March 15, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
TBA 4770 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH 43123

General Session

4:00pm CDT

Closing Session

Saturday March 15, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

TBA

Don't miss this exciting closing of the day with giveaways, worship, and a brief inspiring word from our Leader Development Director Josh Willaford.

Speakers

Josh Willaford

Leader Development Director, Ohio Ministry Network

Josh Willaford is the Director of Leader Development and Network Secretary for the Ohio Ministry Network. In this role, he oversees ministerial credentialing, ministerial development, the SEU Ohio Regional Campus, the Ohio School of Ministry, and the adult and nextgen ministry departments... Read More →

Saturday March 15, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
TBA 4770 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH 43123

General Session