Synergy 2025: Full Schedule

10:15am EDT

Taking the "Overwhelm" Out of Planning & Executing a Kids Event

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

Whether you are a new plant, a thriving church, or one that is looking for fresh ideas, planning a community event for families can be overwhelming! In this session, there will be planning tips, budget help and community engagement discussions that will give you encouragement and insight in planning future events.

Speakers

Carianne Prior

Executive Pastor of Family Ministries, New Life Church

Carianne Prior felt a call to ministry at an early age at a PennDel Camp. She has been in ministry for nearly 20 years and has had the privilege of ministering alongside her husband, Eric, for the majority of that time. Together with their daughters Lily and Emery, they just celebrated... Read More →

LocalPartnerEvaluationGuide pdf

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

Kidmin

11:30am EDT

Understanding Trauma

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

Mouse House

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.

Speakers

Jamie Baxter

Jamie and her husband Tom have 3 children Ellie (21), Luke (18), and Ava (15) and have served in ministry for the past 24 years. Jamie is a licensed clinical mental health clinician and has served in community mental health agencies specializing in working with children, families... Read More →

Children and Youth Trauma pptx

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

Kidmin

1:30pm EDT

Teaching Kids the Why & How of Prayer

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

Activities Center

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.

Speakers

Edgar Santos

NextGen Pastor, Bethel Christian

Pastor Edgar, an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God, joined the Bethel Christian staff in 2019. He currently serves as the NextGen Pastor, overseeing all ministries from nursery through high school. Edgar also serves as the Cleveland Area Kids Rep for the Ohio Ministry Network... Read More →

Teaching Kids the Why and How of Prayer pdf

Synergy Kids Why & How of Prayer zip

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

Kidmin

2:45pm EDT

Kids & Worship: Efficient Ways of Teaching & Leading Kids in Worship

Saturday March 15, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT

Activities Center

Have you ever found yourself trying to lead kids in worship and overwhelmed because of their responses? Is it challenging to teach kids about worship because of imagery and theology in songs? You might not be alone! This session will empower attendees with practical methods to effectively teach kids about worship and what it means to have a life of worship.

Speakers

Lindsey Shaffer

Children's Pastor, Calvary Church

Lindsey is a Jesus follower, wife of Josh and mom to Landen, Kylie and Jase. She has served in ministry since she was 14 yrs old and attended Central Bible College for Kids Ministry/ Bible/ Psychology. Lindsey is now a full time staff pastor at Calvary Church in Maumee, serving in... Read More →

Saturday March 15, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Activities Center

Kidmin