Synergy 2025: Full Schedule

9:00am EDT

Opening Session-My Prayer Life: For Time and Eternity

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

Main Auditorium

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 EDT
Main Auditorium

General Session

10:15am EDT

Disciple-Making for Everyday People

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

Main Auditorium

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.

Speakers

Jaryd Motsinger

CEO, Cincinnati Challenge Ranch

Jaryd is the executive director of the Cincinnati Challenge Ranch where he disciples men to Christ struggling with addiction and other life controlling issues. He attends and serves at Summit City Church in Montgomery in mobilizing prayer, evangelism and discipleship. He has a passion... Read More →

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

Engage Community

11:30am EDT

Habits of Healthy Communicators

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

Main Auditorium

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

Habits of Healthy Communicators pdf

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

General Session

1:30pm EDT

Relational Wisdom

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

Main Auditorium

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

Relational Wisdom Handout pdf

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

General Session

2:45pm EDT

How to Communicate Scripture

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

Main Auditorium

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.

Speakers

Kayla Turner

Director, SEU Ohio

Kayla grew up in Ohio serving in ministry with her parents, Dan and Christa Lund. Upon graduating from Southeastern University she went on to get her Masters in Ministerial Leadership and has done studies at Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Biblical Studies as well. Throughout... Read More →

How to Study Scripture Guide.docx pdf

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

Leader Development

4:00pm EDT

Closing Session

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

Main Auditorium

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 EDT
Main Auditorium

General Session