Synergy 2025: Full Schedule

10:15am EDT

Best Practices for Sermon Preparation

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

In this session, we'll explore proven methods for crafting impactful sermons, from study techniques to effective message structuring. Gain practical tools to streamline your preparation process and deliver sermons that resonate with your congregation.

Speakers

Chad Gilligan

Lead Pastor, Calvary AG

Chad Gilligan is a husband to Rhonda and father to Clayton, Carissa and Evan. For the last 26 years, he has been privileged to serve at Calvary Church in Maumee, Ohio, first as Children’s Pastor and currently as Lead Pastor. Calvary is a multi-generational church of faith-filled... Read More →

Preaching Notes Handout pdf

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

Leader Development

11:30am EDT

Missions Trip Leader Training

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

Bonus Room

Are you called to lead a mission trip? This session is designed to equip you with the tools and insights needed to successfully prepare for and lead a team with a heart focused on serving others. From practical trip planning and logistics to cultivating a servant-hearted mindset, we’ll cover key steps to ensure your trip is impactful and spiritually enriching for both your team and those you serve. Whether you're a first-time leader or a seasoned one, this training will help you lead with purpose, humility, and effectiveness.

Speakers

Stacy Petty

Ohio Missions Director, Ohio Ministry Network

Stacy was called into ministry at church camp when she was only in elementary school. Her love to serve the lost really took off in high school and college when she traveled all over the world during short-term missions trips as well as within the United States. In 2013, Stacy left... Read More →

Matt Sullivan

Youth & Missions Pastor, Radiant Life Church

Matt Sullivan is a Youth and Missions Pastor serving at Radiant Life Church in Dublin, OH. Along with his wife, Kathryn, Matt seeks to spur on missions DNA throughout the Body they serve through prayer initiatives, leading trips, organizing missions emphasis Sundays and conventions... Read More →

Tools for Missions Trip Leaders pdf

Manage Missions

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

Missions Partnership

1:30pm EDT

What Teens Need to Develop Their Faith

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

Bonus Room

In this session, we will examine key spiritual disciplines and practices that help young people grow closer to God. We will explore practical ways for teens to build a strong faith. Whether you're a leader, parent, or student, you'll leave with tools to guide the next generation.

Speakers

Nate Ortiz

Network Youth Director, Ohio Ministry Network

Nate Ortiz has served as the network youth director since 2015 and has been in youth ministry for 17 years. He has a passion to see leaders empowered and the next generation encouraged to live out the life God has for them.

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

Youth Ministry

2:45pm EDT

Young Men & the Church

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

Bonus Room

Speakers

Andy Erickson

Director, Ohio Chi Alpha

Andy & Heather Erickson have served as Nationally Appointed AGUSM Chi Alpha missionaries for the last 15 years both locally on the campus and now as the District Directors for Ohio. They are committed to discipling college students through the intersection of Gospel and culture. Their... Read More →

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

Adult & Next Gen