Synergy 2025: Full Schedule

10:15am EDT

Marketplace Discipleship Making - Chick-fil-A Style

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

This session will be led by Chick-fil-a Owner/Operator Brian Siktberg and Operations Director Calib Turner, as they share their strategies on raising up leaders in the marketplace who not only experience the ability to expand their skill set but experience overall care. They strive to help each member of their team become the best member of themselves by providing intentional discipleship and hands on training.

Speakers

Brian Siktberg

Born and raised in Anderson, IN. Studied at Milligan College, Anderson University, Anderson Theological Seminary, and Huntington College. Brian is married to Jill Siktberg they have been married for 24 years and have 2 children, Will (20) and Addie (17). Brian was a youth pastor for... Read More →

Calib Turner

Calib Turner, originally from New Jersey, brings over 10 years of nonprofit experience. Upon receiving his B.A. in Practical Theology from Southeastern University he has served in a wide range of capacities managing systems, teams, and personnel. First as a Sports Pastor in Naperville... Read More →

Saturday March 15, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Room 200

Church Health

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

Missions Hot Topics

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

Room 200

Join us for an open and dynamic Q&A session with experienced missionaries as they tackle the hottest topics in missions today! This is your chance to ask the questions you've always wanted to know about global ministry. From navigating cultural challenges and fundraising to leading effective mission trips and building long-term partnerships, no topic is off-limits. Whether you're a pastor, leader, or passionate about missions, come ready to engage in candid conversations and gain practical insights to elevate your missions efforts.

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 →

Heather Erickson

Director, Ohio Chi Alpha

After serving in the marketplace, Heather and her husband Andy felt the call to return to their alma mater to serve in the Chi Alpha ministry that changed their lives. Now as the campus missionaries for the universities across Dayton, OH, they love the challenge of contextualizing... Read More →

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 →

Cyndi Martin

Career Missionary, Assemblies of God World Missions, West Africa

Joe and Cyndi Martin are high school sweethearts who are also fully appointed missionaries with Assemblies of God World Missions. They first went to Africa with their 2 children, Matthew and Abigail, in 2013. After serving a term in Ethiopia and then for 5 years as staff pastors at... Read More →

Joe Martin

Career Missionary, Assemblies of God World Missions, West Africa

Joe and Cyndi Martin are high school sweethearts who are fully appointed missionaries with Assemblies of God World Missions. They first went to Africa with their 2 children, Matthew and Abigail, in 2013. After serving a term in Ethiopia and then for 5 years as staff pastors at Liberty... Read More →

Bob Stetz

Cleveland, Ohio natives, Bob and Erin started as Missionary Associates in 2016 with two years on the German/Swiss Field. They returned to Germany in 2020 as fully appointed Swiss Missionaries. From 2020-2024 they have partnered with the Swiss Assemblies of God to plant churches in... Read More →

Saturday March 15, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Room 200

Missions Partnership

2:45pm EDT

AI & U

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

Room 200

This session will be focused on the "do's" and "dont's of "using artificial intelligence in your ministry context and provide resources for best practices.

Speakers

Kyle Zeid

Saturday March 15, 2025 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Room 200

Church Operations