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CHURCH ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Loving your Role as a Team Player
God's plan for your church includes you. Through God's Word and your ministry position, discover how your skills count in the big game. What you do behind the scenes, whether it is answering phones or coordinating teaching schedules, is a vital part of being on a winning team.
Kelly Preston is an Ordained Minister of the Assemblies of God, with a B.A. degree in Biblical Studies and Missions. Kelly is passionate about mentoring others and watching them live out God's dream for their lives.
Kelly has been teaching and preaching for over 10 years. She also served as an Assemblies of God World Missionary to North Africa and the Middle East, as an overseas missionary, she worked with and counseled people from various cultures and countries.
Kelly and her husband, Greg, live in Columbus, Ohio, where they are happily raising their son, Ricky, and daughter, Claire. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in Christian Ministries through the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.
One of her life verses includes: Zephaniah 3:17… "The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with dancing."
Spreadsheets Can Be Your Best Friend
Do spreadsheets intimidate you? During this beginner class, you will learn how to create simple spreadsheets, navigate around them, and use some basic formulas and functions to make life easier. You'll see how data can become more manageable and helpful through the use of spreadsheets. If you work with large lists, need to compare them, or import information into them from another spreadsheet, we'll even review one formula which will revolutionize the way you work with data.
Lavonn has been a project manager with Chase Bank for over ten years. Her most recent work has been to help convert the look and feel of an acquired bank to that of Chase. Her role works with national reporting, creating communications to the branches, managing an on-line data repository, writing policies/procedures, and assisting with human resource planning. Lavonn graduated from Bethany Bible College with majors in Bible and Religious Education. She has been married to Jeff for 27 years and lives in Westerville.
Who's in the driver's seat?
This session is about developing the awareness and tools needed to be a successful and effective administrator. Gain knowledge of basic management principles and practical tools that will help you see yourself as "the boss" in order to maximize the success of your day care program.
Sandy Gabbard is an entrepreneur as the owner and administrator of Tree House Childcare in Cincinnati. She has a total of 15 years experience in day care administration. She formerly worked at the Ohio district office as the administrative assistant to former district superintendent, Robert Crabtree. She has also taught numerous adult and children's classes through the years at her local churches where she lived. Sandy has 3 adult children and 9 grandchildren and currently resides in Cincinnati.
Using Technology to go Mobile
Can you make a major calendar decision for your church from a restaurant or even your car? Are you able to access the information you need away from your office? Do you ever feel tied to your desk wishing you had more freedom to get out of the office where people are? We live in a mobile and fast paced society. As pastors, we need to be able to engage our communities and this does not happen well from behind our desks. In this session, we will cover strategies and technologies available to help you be more free and more mobile while still being able to be productive. We will explore the options available and discuss how to use them effectively. There are many free and inexpensive tools that anyone can use. It is easier than you think.
Adopted at birth, Shane had to deal early in life with the issues of rejection and anger toward a biological father who abandoned him and a biological mother who gave him away. Raised in church by a loving couple who adopted him, he found the love and acceptance of Christ and encountered that full reality as a teenager. Shane was called into the ministry at a youth rally at the age of fifteen and has never turned back. After High School, he moved to Arizona to attend Master's Commission on at Phoenix First Assembly of God. From there, Shane continued his ministerial studies through Global University School of the Bible. He served as youth pastor in the Bronx, NY; Alton, IL; and Youngstown, OH as well as working in inner-city ministry in Louisville, KY. After more than 12 years in youth ministry, Shane transitioned into the role of a lead pastor. He served in Steubenville, OH before moving to Columbus, OH to lead Capital City Church. He met his wife, Elena at a youth workers' conference in Kentucky. They married in September of 1995 and have been partners in ministry ever since. Elena, also adopted, was raised in church as well. She surrendered to the reality of God at 18 and immediately got involved as a worship leader in her church youth ministry. Elena plays keyboard and bass guitar. She graduated nursing school in 1995. Shane and Elena have two wonderful daughters who are constant reminders of the love and grace of God. Kiersten is in the fifth grade. Breanna is in the third grade.
Taking the Stress Out of Retreat Planning
This workshop is designed to equip the busy leader with the tools and resources necessary to effectively plan, promote and lead a successful retreat.
Lonnie Thompson has been serving as Director of Marketing and Guest Services for Heartland Conference Retreat Center for the past year and half. A graduate of the Ohio State University with a business degree, Lonnie has three major passions in his life: his love for Jesus Christ; his love for his family; and his strong desire to create meaningful experiences for every group holding retreats at Heartland. Lonnie and his wife Kristen have five beautiful children and live in rural Morrow County.
How Affordable is the New "Affordable Healthcare Legislation"?
Now that President Barack Obama has signed the health care reform bill into law, coverage will reach 95% of all Americans, who will be able to buy health insurance in a "competitive, transparent marketplace." So about 32 million uninsured Americans will have improved chances of getting covered. That means something a little different for everyone. Come and explore how these changes could affect your church's health insurance plan. We will discuss a timeline of the proposed changes and how to measure their impact in the coming years.
Rod Iberg has worked in the corporate and non-profit sector for the last 20 years. He brings a passion for assisting churches and clergy in tax and financial matters.
His career has been varied, beginning with 7 years at Bank One in Indianapolis, where he served as Assistant Vice President. He then spent 6 years as Senior Vice President for Keybank where he oversaw all operational lines of business for the Central Indiana region. Since 2000, he has served as Executive Finance Officer of the Ohio District Council, Inc. of the Assemblies of God.
Rod is a graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, where he obtained degrees in Finance, Accounting and Economics. In addition, he is certified in the areas of individual tax preparation and testamentary services.
He travels regularly throughout the state of Ohio assisting churches with an internal audit program he designed to assist in examining and implementing sound financial practices and policies.
Rod and his wife, Malla, have one son, Alec. He enjoys golf, music, and reading.
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Worship/Media
Making Sense of Social Media and Leveraging it for Ministry
Social networking often seems more like a web than a network. It can be overwhelming when we look at all that is available. How do we as Pastors and leaders navigate this maze? Is it possible to use these as tools for ministry, or are they just black holes consuming our time? Do we need a "Social Media" policy in the church? In this session we will look at these questions and discover the usefulness in social networking as well as the extreme possibilities without becoming consumed by them. It is possible to effectively participate and still be productive. We will work to equip you with the information you need to make wise decisions regarding the use of social media in your context.
Adopted at birth, Shane had to deal early in life with the issues of rejection and anger toward a biological father who abandoned him and a biological mother who gave him away. Raised in church by a loving couple who adopted him, he found the love and acceptance of Christ and encountered that full reality as a teenager. Shane was called into the ministry at a youth rally at the age of fifteen and has never turned back. After High School, he moved to Arizona to attend Master's Commission on at Phoenix First Assembly of God. From there, Shane continued his ministerial studies through Global University School of the Bible. He served as youth pastor in the Bronx, NY; Alton, IL; and Youngstown, OH as well as working in inner-city ministry in Louisville, KY. After more than 12 years in youth ministry, Shane transitioned into the role of a lead pastor. He served in Steubenville, OH before moving to Columbus, OH to lead Capital City Church. He met his wife, Elena at a youth workers' conference in Kentucky. They married in September of 1995 and have been partners in ministry ever since. Elena, also adopted, was raised in church as well. She surrendered to the reality of God at 18 and immediately got involved as a worship leader in her church youth ministry. Elena plays keyboard and bass guitar. She graduated nursing school in 1995. Shane and Elena have two wonderful daughters who are constant reminders of the love and grace of God. Kiersten is in the fifth grade. Breanna is in the third grade.
How to Inspire and Lead a Creative Team
We have all heard it said that the Message stays the same, but the Method changes. Well how does the method change? That takes creativity! Join us as we discuss different ways to be creative, what it may look like, how to start and lead a creativity team in your church or ministry. In this session we will address how to generate ideas, and will provide you with some resources on how to plan for creativity, and how to keep your creative ideas (and team) consistent across all of your communications.
President and Founder of Matchstick Media, a web design, graphic design and printing company. As a former pastor, his passion is to assist churches in presenting themselves with excellence. He desires to advance the kingdom of God by sharing his marketing/advertising insight with churches and ministries in order to help them communicate effectively, and to help them turn their ideas into reality.
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In this session we will discuss principles for creating and keeping unity and peace in the worship team and working as a team to lead your church into intimate worship with God.
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In this session we will look at various aspects of leading worship - from putting together a song list and service schedule to where you can find great worship songs and many aspects in between. We will discover some great principles from God's Word concerning the flow of worship.
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Ministry and Outreach
In the New Testament, the community of faith is the context for evangelism & discipleship. Yet, the American value on individualism creates major barriers to the development of genuine community. This session will reveal and challenge our cultural biases to help leaders more effectively lead followers of Jesus toward dynamic biblical community in which spiritual formation and fruitfulness can supernaturally occur.
Dr. Beth Grant and her husband David serve as Assemblies of God missionaries. While their 32 year career has focused on India, their heart for people has carried them to over thirty nations of the world. Beth is co-founder of Project Rescue, an AGWM ministry in Eurasia to survivors of sex slavery. She has co-authored "Hands that Heal" (2007), an international curriculum to help train caregivers to provide transformational care to victims of sexual exploitation.
Beth's calling and passion is that of teacher. She has served as faculty and guest lecturer in missions in colleges and seminaries in India, Europe, South Africa and the US. She has recently been named as associate professor at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary for the new Ph.D. program in Intercultural Education. Beth has an M.A. in Cultural Anthropology from AGTS and a Ph.D. in Intercultural Education from Biola University School of Intercultural Studies.
Beth also serves as chairperson for The Network for Women in Ministry, an executive-sponsored initiative for developing, mentoring and resourcing vocational women ministers and women preparing for ministry in the Assemblies of God. Beth has served on a variety of executive boards including AGTS, Zion Bible College and the Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAAST). She currently serves as an Executive Presbyter for the Assemblies of God.
It's Not Always What You Say, But How You Say It!
In this session we will discuss how to write good advertising/promotions/marketing directed at the community and how to effectively communicate with your church. We will cover a balance of not only the "how-to's" of executing effective communication but also "what to and what not to say". We will also share some examples of excellent communication and some examples of (epic) failures in communication.
President and Founder of Matchstick Media, a web design, graphic design and printing company. As a former pastor, his passion is to assist churches in presenting themselves with excellence. He desires to advance the kingdom of God by sharing his marketing/advertising insight with churches and ministries in order to help them communicate effectively, and to help them turn their ideas into reality.
How to Set a Plan in Motion to Make Your Big Ideas Happen!
Having a big idea is pretty common, but executing that big idea is pretty rare! A big idea that can change someone's life is only effective if you know how to "pull off" that big idea. In this session we will cover planning and organization strategies to give your creative ideas the lift-off they need in order to happen. We will be sharing practical tips and step-by-step advice to turn your big ideas into reality.
President and Founder of Matchstick Media, a web design, graphic design and printing company. As a former pastor, his passion is to assist churches in presenting themselves with excellence. He desires to advance the kingdom of God by sharing his marketing/advertising insight with churches and ministries in order to help them communicate effectively, and to help them turn their ideas into reality.
Fresh and Practical Assimilation of Guests
Jim Wilkes lives life with passion, purpose and a deep desire to help people discover God's unique design for their life. For the past 18 years, Jim has served effectively both in ministry and the marketplace. In 2009, he and his wife started Journey Community Church in Fairview Park, Ohio, a dynamic and life-filled church that has grown to two campuses with over 750 people in weekend attendance. More than anything, Jim loves to see the church be the church as lives are transformed by the power of God! Jim is married to Jennifer who serves as co-Pastor. They have two sons, Joshua and Joel.
This session will include very practical information about developing a system to move people from their first encounter with Christ to a place where they are fully engaged in the life of the church. The system to be discussed includes a "seasonal approach" to planning the church calendar and it leverages current technology (i.e. social networking) to maximize the time of pastors and church leaders.
Overcoming Common Obstacles to Effective Outreach and Ministry to the Disabled
A current shift in our societal paradigm is making people with disabilities the largest, fastest growing, and most ignored population segment in our society. This session addresses some of the common obstacles that are preventing effective ministry to persons with disabilities. Topics covered will include ministry opportunity, facility accessibility and the A.D.A., understanding the unique needs that persons with a disability have, and ministry as a practical matter.
Mike is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. He has earned degrees from Florida Theological Seminary, Wheeling Jesuit University and a M.B.A from Waynesburg College.
His ministry covers a span of over 30 years, during which time he has pastored in Virginia and West Virginia as well as travelling throughout the United States as an itinerant evangelist. Today he and his wife, Mary, serve as the lead pastors of The Crossroads in Coshocton, Ohio.
Prior to coming to Ohio, Mike was the executive director of a company in Pennsylvania that worked with the disability community. It was there that Mike first realized the severity of the need for ministry to the disabled. Being a person with a disability himself, Mike speaks with a passion and understanding that can only come from personal experience.
During his down time, Mike loves spending time with his family as well as listening to and playing the blues.
Compassion Ministries to Reach the Unchurched
Compassion ministry has become a focus of the Assemblies of God at an international level. Come to this session and explore effective ways to spread the Good News of Jesus through compassion, service, relief-oriented approaches to ministry.
In 1983, Larry Bogenrief planted Willow Praise Assembly of God in Willowick which he still pastor today. Willowick is a blue-collar community that is an inner-circle suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. Larry graduated from North Central University in 1983 and served as youth/associate pastor for 10 years thereafter (Jackson, MI; Dearborn, MI and Painesville, OH). Currently, he serves the Ohio Ministry Network on the Church Multiplication team, and as the secretary of the Northeast Area. Larry is married to Candace, and they have one son.
Practical Ways to Live Out Your Faith in the Marketplace
Join this session and learn practical insights on how to live your faith outside the walls of the church. This session will include inspirational elements in addition to relevant steps that you can apply in your life in order to influence those you come in contact with each day of the week.
David Bill is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God and is the lead pastor of Victory Lane Assembly of God in Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio, where he and his wife, Mary, started the church six years ago. David and Mary have been married for 15 years. Mary is currently employed at Teen Challenge in Perry, Ohio, a ministry that had a great influence on David's life in earlier years.
Even the Best Players Need a Coach!
This session will be an overview of the church Life Coaching Cohort which begins in January of 2011. Church Life is a comprehensive, mission focused, Pentecostal approach to church health and growth. Church Life works through the lead pastor by establishing a structured coaching relationship! This coaching relationship has two focuses. The first is coaching the lead pastor so that he can reach his full potential! The second is coaching the lead pastor through a strategic plan for the growth, health, and development of the church. This strategic plan is developed as a consultant working with the coach and the lead pastor assesses the strengths and limitation of the church and its ministries. Every coach has a game plan, every chef has a recipe, every musician has a score, and every builder has a blue print. A minister needs an internal design showing how church life is supposed to happen. The coach will walk with the pastor in a consistent structured relationship thus enabling the pastor to be supported in this journey! The coach's job is to help the pastor succeed in the fulfillment of His God given vision for that church!
Mike Wengerd
Mike holds a BFA from Kent State University and has also attended Southeastern University. He served as youth pastor in Lima, OH and has pastored Bryan First Assembly and Willoughby Assembly of God. He is currently senior pastor of Immanuel Assembly of God in Middleburg Heights. He has been credentialed in the OH Ministry Network since 1979.
Dutch Vandervlucht
An ordained AG minister, Dutch is passionate about helping pastors and church leaders revitalize the local church. He has participated in many aspects of leading and coaching church health in the Ohio Ministry Network and is certified as a consultant with Church Life. Currently, Dutch is participating in a Church Life Masters Degree Cohort through the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.
John Musgrave
John Musgrave has been serving the Ohio Ministry Network as the Director of Church Development since 2006. Prior to coming to the District Office, he served as a senior pastor for 25 years and was presbyter of the Youngstown Warren Section for 14 years. He earned a BA in Pastoral Studies from Southeastern University. John has a heart and vision for our churches and pastors. He and his wife, Barb, have two children, David and Danielle. In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoys golf and reading.
Leadership
For all Senior Pastors and Church Leaders
In ministry, we have all been blindsided by situations that arise, and mistakes will be made. Why should we all suffer from the same mistakes? Come listen to things Pastor Herbert wishes he would have known, and learn from his mistakes.
planted People’s Church in Oklahoma City seven years ago, a church that now runs more than 3000 people. A respected leader of leaders, Herbert’s inspirational gifts have taken him to audiences around the world and he was a featured speaker at last year’s General Council in Orlando, Florida.
For all Senior Pastors and Church Leaders
In ministry, we are always leading paid or volunteer teams. But just because we're leading doesn't mean we're getting results. In this session, Pastor Herbert will teach you how to lead and get results.
planted People's Church in Oklahoma City seven years ago, a church that now runs more than 3000 people. A respected leader of leaders, Herbert's inspirational gifts have taken him to audiences around the world and he was a featured speaker at last year's General Council in Orlando, Florida.
Attention leaders: you can go only go so far on talents and abilities.
In order for your organization to reach its full potential the leader must develop a great team. We all know that winning teams don't just happen, it takes intentionality. We will take a look at some practical and proven principles that have the potential to help your team to win big.
Troy Martin, his wife Jessica and their three children live in Oklahoma City where Troy serves as Executive Director of Ministries at People's Church. In addition to leading the church ministries, he also serves on the weekend teaching team. Troy is passionate about seeing church leaders thrive!
Who Else Besides Jesus Got on His Knees to Wash Feet?
This session will look beyond the scriptural personalities and uncover the biblical principles which are applicable to us today! The word of God gives us principles of servant leadership which can be unpacked and applied to our lives and ministry.
Roger Larrison is active in Intentional Interim Ministry and has served as interim pastor at several Ohio churches. He was an associate pastor for 3 years and a senior pastor for 17 years. Roger also served at Heartland Conference Retreat Center for 5 years; one year as Acting Executive Director. He has earned several degrees including an MA in Education, BA's in History, Sociology and Political Science and 5 Associate Degrees. He and his wife, Sharon have 4 children, Rene, Jeremy, Jennifer & Jonathon. Roger enjoys real estate investing, carpentry and reading.
How Many Servants Does It Take to Change a Church Light Bulb?
This session will highlight principles that will allow the team to serve one another as they accomplish Kingdom Purposes! We will look at team leadership and how serving one another can elevate and maximize the effectiveness of the ministry we lead!
Pastor Shaun & Annie accepted the pastorate at Chillicothe First Assembly in May of 2005. He has been in active ministry since 1997. Pastor Shaun has a passion for lost souls in this community, as well as a vision and drive for the local church body. He is an Ohio Church Life Consultant and also serves the Ohio Ministry Network as a DA Regional Cabinet member. He and his wife Annie have three children: Two sons, Isaiah & Noah, and one daughter, Emma!
How Hard Can It Be To Use a Towel and Basin?
This session will explore scriptural examples of servant leadership through the lives of men and women in the Bible! The word of God gives us many examples of individuals who were very effective servant leaders.
Keith Stephens serves a lead pastor of Grace Fellowship in Canton. Three words that describe Keith and his ministry are Passionate, Positive and People! His dynamic personality, positive attitude and passion for people are contagious. He has learned when we give the very best of our time, talent and treasure to God, there is nothing that God cannot do through us. Keith is currently involved with the Ohio Church Life Coaches' Cohort. He and his wife Debby have three children, Konan, Shane and Joshua, and five grandchildren. Keith loves being with his family and enjoys sports, hunting and fishing.
Making Them Work in Your Church
Target Audience: Pastors and Church Leaders
This breakout will help you practically define and communicate your vision and core values in an efficient and effective way. It will also help you discover how to use your core values as a matrix for ministry in order to keep your church and its energies focused.
In 1992, Kevin & Robin Crow moved to North Ridgeville, Ohio to "pioneer" Harvest Ridge. After eighteen years, three children, and five building projects, they are still blessed to be a part of the church and community. Kevin received his BA from Central Bible College in 1988 and will finish his MA in New Testament from Ashland Seminary in 2011.
Turning Staff into High-Performance Teams
In this session, a seasoned leader of pastoral teams will describe the development of a team-leadership culture characterized by vulnerability-based trust, productive conflict, buy-in and commitment, accountability, and results-orientation.
Rich served as Lead Pastor at Bethany Assembly of God in Adrian, MI from 1988-2009. Under his leadership, Bethany experienced significant growth locally and internationally.
Rich's dream is to see the world transformed through the lives of leaders who are awakened to their purpose and destiny in Christ. He feels called to train and equip leaders, helping them to overcome obstacles, sharpen their leadership abilities, and impact their communities and nations. He has mentored younger pastors for twenty years, and he invests into the lives of young men (future leaders) by coaching various athletic teams.
Rich is presently Outreach Director at Christian Life Center in Dayton, Ohio where he creates awareness, ignites passion, and mobilizes involvement among CLC believers as they endeavor to reach out to the community, state, nation, and world.
Rich specializes in men's conferences, leadership conferences, spiritual renewal conferences, missions conferences, and one-on-one leadership coaching.
U.S. and World Missions
Articulating and Financing the Imperative of Global Outreach
Since missional churches do missions, a priority for every Assembly is effective vision-casting and resource gathering. This session will feature bedrock principles and best-practices for expanding awareness, stimulating involvement and increasing financial resources for missions.
Jonathan Moore was elected as Lead Pastor of Highway Tabernacle in September of 2001, becoming just the eighth pastor in the church's history that commenced in 1932. Pastor Moore has also served as a missionary and as an evangelist, having preached in twelve different countries on five continents.
From 1995 through 2001 the Moores served as appointed foreign missionaries with the Assemblies of God, residing in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. Prior to his missionary assignment, Pastor Moore ministered at Praise Assembly of God in Niles, Ohio for nearly seven years.
Throughout his ministry, Pastor Moore has served on various boards and committees including his current appointment to the Board of Regents of Africa's Hope as well as the Asia Pacific Board of Regents. He is also a member of the District Missions Committee of the Ohio Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God as well as the World Missions Board of the General Council of the Assemblies of God.
Pastor Moore is a 1978 graduate of Struthers (Ohio) High School. Just before completing His Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education through Youngstown State University, he entered full-time ministry and later received his Bachelor's Degree in Bible and Theology from Global University in 1996. He currently is nearing completion of his Master's Degree through that same institution. He was ordained with the Assemblies of God in 1989. Aside from Christ, the greatest joy of his life is his wife, Paulette, and his four children: Lucas, Jessica, Matthew, and Victoria.
Getting and Staying Positive about Missionary Partnerships
With a missions-sending history of nearly 100 years, the Assemblies of God partnership model warrants scrutiny and simplification. This session will considered popularized objections and reinforce proven objectives related to the local church and missions.
Clint Bryan has served as pastor of First Assembly of God, Lyndhurst, a multi-ethnic church on Cleveland's eastside with a nearly 100-year, illustrious missions history, for four and a half years. The church has quadrupled its faith promise commitments since 2006. A 20-year vocational minister, Clint has served as an associate in children's, youth, worship, and executive pastor roles in Illinois, as well as pastoring a multi-ethnic church on the campus of Northwestern University in Chicago. He served as editor and discipleship field representative on the National Youth Ministries team in Springfield, Mo., for three years. Clint and his wife Sally have two children, Philip (19) and Abby (17.)
Utilizing Volunteers as a Resource Force
The local church that inspires, informs and includes passionate lay leadership in missions strategy and activity will significantly increase its ability to fulfill the Great Co-mission. This session will create a customizable template for organizing and sustaining a leadership team capable of growing the church's missions ministries
Tom Baxter serves as the adult ministries pastor at First Christian Assembly of God in Cincinnati. His passions are prayer and missions. He is leading a missions team to Nepal focused on prayer in November. Tom currently leads the missions committee at FCA comprised of 12 individuals. He is continually working to increase the team's effectiveness and creativity. The love of his life is his wife Jamie. Together they have three children - two girls and one boy.
Maintaining Relationship with the Missionaries on Your Team
The engine that drives missions is local church partnerships with those engaged in cross-cultural ministry. This session will provide relational and functional ways to meaningfully connect with and contribute to the ministry effectiveness of missionary partners.
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Adult Ministries:
Men's and Women's Ministries
God lays His hand on women of all ages and calls them to serve in ministry and leadership. There are cultural models for women in leadership, but too often they are in tension with the model of leadership of Jesus as revealed in Scripture. This session will explore key principles for biblical leadership and their practical implications for women of faith in 2010.
Dr. Beth Grant and her husband David serve as Assemblies of God missionaries. While their 32 year career has focused on India, their heart for people has carried them to over thirty nations of the world. Beth is co-founder of Project Rescue, an AGWM ministry in Eurasia to survivors of sex slavery. She has co-authored "Hands that Heal" (2007), an international curriculum to help train caregivers to provide transformational care to victims of sexual exploitation.
Beth's calling and passion is that of teacher. She has served as faculty and guest lecturer in missions in colleges and seminaries in India, Europe, South Africa and the US. She has recently been named as associate professor at Assemblies of God Theological Seminary for the new Ph.D. program in Intercultural Education. Beth has an M.A. in Cultural Anthropology from AGTS and a Ph.D. in Intercultural Education from Biola University School of Intercultural Studies.
Beth also serves as chairperson for The Network for Women in Ministry, an executive-sponsored initiative for developing, mentoring and resourcing vocational women ministers and women preparing for ministry in the Assemblies of God. Beth has served on a variety of executive boards including AGTS, Zion Bible College and the Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAAST). She currently serves as an Executive Presbyter for the Assemblies of God.
Raising up Ladies in Your Church with a Call of God on Their Lives
Every Christ follower is called to make disciples. Discover ways to encourage women in your church to live out their God-given mission.
Kelly Preston is an Ordained Minister of the Assemblies of God, with a B.A. degree in Biblical Studies and Missions. Kelly is passionate about mentoring others and watching them live out God's dream for their lives.
Kelly has been teaching and preaching for over 10 years. She also served as an Assemblies of God World Missionary to North Africa and the Middle East, as an overseas missionary, she worked with and counseled people from various cultures and countries.
Kelly and her husband, Greg, live in Columbus, Ohio, where they are happily raising their son, Ricky, and daughter, Claire. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in Christian Ministries through the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.
One of her life verses includes: Zephaniah 3:17… "The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with dancing."
Revolutionize Your Church's Women's Ministry through Prayer
Prayer is the birthplace of vision, the school of life transformation, the link to heavenly resources, and the anointing to inspire desire in others. These are some of the "victorious secrets" we will discover together.
Lin Kirschman has been a dedicated partner, sharing pastoral ministry with her husband in Washington, Oregon, and California. Currently they are pastoring Bethel Temple AG in Canton, Ohio.
As a teenager, Lin was involved in the Miss America Pageant and was a winner on her local level. She has been a women's ministries coordinator, Bible study teacher, and women's conference speaker who shares with humor and personal illustrations offering fresh insight to God's Word.
Making Your W.O.W.!!! Ministry Relevant and Inspired
A creative, flexible Women's Ministry provides many opportunities for women to experience the love, acceptance and healing that comes from interaction with other women. We will discuss the elements that must be present in order to minister to individual needs in light of present realities.
Dr. Kay Gross has served as Associate Pastor of Radiant Life Church in Dublin for 28 years, along with her husband David, who serves as senior pastor. In addition, she served for seven years as Ohio Women's Ministries Director and is a frequent speaker, both preaching and conducting leadership training and retreats. Kay is passionate about seeing men, women, families, and the church as a whole realize their God-given potential as they mature in Christ and share His truth and freedom to their world.
Dave and Kay have three children: David, with his wife Andrea, live in Monterey, California and serve in the Army. David is presently being trained as a Crypto-linguist. Christopher, with his wife Rachel, serve as Young Adult and Connections Pastor at Radiant Life Church, and Jaimie serves as school age teacher for Radiant Kids Childcare, a ministry of Radiant Life Church.
Kay has a B.A. in Missions from Southwestern Assemblies of God College, a M.A. in Bible and a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership, both from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.
Planning Successful W.O.W.!!! Calendar
Having a good "TOOLBOX" equipped to use is important in order to organize effective ministry. Learn how to develop a toolbox of ideas to create relevant, meaningful, and useful women's ministries for the local church.
Kathy Trowbridge is a lady who enjoys being active in the ministry. Kathy is the Northwest Sectional Women's Leader. Her husband, Randy, and Kathy have been pastors at Delta Assembly of God for twenty-five years, where they have seen the blessing of God take them through three building projects including the relocation of the church. The most recent church building project completed last March for a 500 seat sanctuary will prove to be a real blessing to such a small community. Currently, Kathy works as the children's pastor, where her burden for the youth of America can easily be seen. This burden for young people carries over into her job as teacher at Delta Middle School. She is an eighth grade language arts teacher who also sponsors the Delta Middle School Bible Club. She obtained her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Education at the University of Minnesota, and her Masters in Computer Technology from BGSU.
Ministering to Ladies During Times of Loss
When we go "through the valley of the shadow of death", God promises to be with us. Discover uplifting ways to walk with ladies through loss from the One Who has been there ~ Jesus
Juree is married to Pastor Michael Ping and they pastor First Assembly of God, Alliance, Ohio. She is a mother to three children, Michael, Melodee (in heaven), and Adam. She now finds it wonderful to be a grandma to Emma. Called to preach in 1996, she is a third generation Pentecostal and ordained Assembly of God minister. She enjoys working with Women's Ministries-locally, in the section as East Central representative and state LIFE coordinator. She is passionate about missions, taking ladies on missions' trips to Mexico, El Salvador, Peru, Costa Rica, Congo, and Belize. The Word is a priority in her life and she loves to teach women how powerful it is to pray the Word and see lives changed because of it.
Mighty Men or Missing Men – What's In Your Church?
America is suffering unspeakable consequences as a result of the fatherless home. The hope for these broken homes is Jesus, however, they only find a church which mimics a culture in being fatherless. If as a pastor/men's leader you want to move beyond the theoretical and into the practical, looking for and addressing the most obvious missing link in becoming a healthy church, then you might want to consider this politically incorrect breakout of restoring the ministry of the male high priesthood as armor bearers in the local church.
Pastor Mark is the lead pastor of Rock of Grace Family Ministries in Kinsman, Ohio. He graduated from Southeastern University in 1985. Upon graduation, he pastored in Florida for 7 years until coming to Rock of Grace in the spring of 1992. Rock of Grace is a rural church, unattached to any one community, but its influence reaches a community-at-large with the hope and love of Jesus Christ. Their mission statement "Reaching Up for the Help - Reaching Out to the Hurting" has proved to be a prophetic mantle. Pastor Mark has a passion to see men become strong men of God. He is a Police Chaplain and is also trained in critical incident stress management disciplines, assisting first responders in incident recovery. Pastor Mark is not a storm chaser, but one who desires to be available to offer hope and faith to those who find themselves in the midst of the storms of life.
Making Men's Ministry Work
In this breakout, we will talk about what makes Men's Ministry work and what does not. We'll discuss several critical roadblocks that keep a men's ministry pathetic. We'll also discuss avenues that clear the way for men to engage in the life that God has called them to. There will be a Q & A time and a sharing time from other men's leaders.
Brent Page has served as the Ohio Ministry Network's Men's Ministry director since December of 2008. He was licensed with the Assemblies of God in 1985, while attending Jimmy Swaggart Bible College. While there, he and his wife Lisa, pioneered Clinton Assembly of God and Kentwood Assembly of God in Louisiana. They moved to North Carolina in 1986 where he pastored a church for almost 17 years. He was ordained in 1989 with the North Carolina District Council of the Assemblies of God. They moved to Ashland, Ohio in March of 2002, where they presently pastor New Life Community Church. Their mission statement "every person matters" explains their heartbeat in fulfilling the Great Commission. He and Lisa (Women's Ministry Director) have been married 25 years. They have four children.
What's in your Tool Box?
What are the foundational issues for a sustainable men's ministry? What are the elementary principles? Where are your men? How do you know for sure? Where would you like them to be? How will you do that? You CAN reenergize your men and mobilize them to become what God has designed them to be.
From 1961 to 1988 Bill worked with teenagers in youth programs and Sunday School, and has been active in men's ministries since 1975. In 1998 he co-founded Kingdom Builders Ministries, a ministry to the Greater Akron Area calling men out to worship and servanthood. That same year he became an Ohio District Blue Print trainer for Honor Bound Men of Promise, a discipleship program for a pastor and his core group of men. Bill has been the director of men's ministries at Akron Pregnancy Services, a local crisis pregnancy center, since 2005. He is the founder and president of Tool Box Ministries (TBM), a regional field ministry in Ohio and surrounding states. TBM began in 2001 equipping pastors and their key men to develop sustainable male leadership in the local church, through an effective men's ministry. In 2007 Bill joined the board of Fathers and Sons of N.E. Ohio. He offers a variety of seminars and conferences to pastors and their men, and speaks in churches, conferences, rallies and retreats on issues concerning men and the inherent impact they make on society through their relationships with God, their family and their world. In 2008 Bill joined the board of the Summit County National Fatherhood Initiative. He is the currently the Champions of Honor District Leader.
Student Ministries:
Children, Youth, and Young Adults
Involving Kids in Ministry and Missions
Don't discount a child's creativity, resourcefulness and passion to do ministry and missions. Learn how to involve your kids in meaningful ministry and missions that will not only last and but grow deeper as they mature.
Patti Chapman is the Resource Specialist for the Children's Ministries Agency (CMA) of the General Council of the Assemblies of God. She has a tremendous desire to connect, equip and resource children's leaders. This passion lines up directly with the CMA goal of reaching children – one LEADER at a time!
She has served in multiple capacities mostly in rural southern Illinois for over 30 years. Her responsibilities have included Children's Church Director and Administrator, Puppet Director, Sunday School oversight, bus ministry, Kids in Ministry, Live Out Loud (5th & 6th grade training ministry), Vacation Bible School Director among various other capacities in Children's ministry. She has also served as a Senior Pastor and Youth Pastor.
Although they now live in Springfield, Missouri, Southern Illinois will always be considered home to her, her husband Terry and her 4 children, Ashley, Ryan, Vince and Terra. Patti is a graduate from both Eastern Illinois University with a B.A. in Elementary Education with an emphasis on Middle School Education and Mathematics and from Global University with her License to Preach. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Organizational Leadership at Evangel University. She has a deep passion to see others raised up in the ministry God has envisioned for them and is willing to take all God has poured into her and pour it into others.
She is available to talk with children's pastors, associate pastors, and senior pastors to answer questions, offer advice or share ideas. She is also available to speak at conferences, kid's camps, and retreats.
Developing Your Kid's Church Ministry
Ministry is a process, a beautiful work in progress. No matter where you are in that process, developing your ministry further should be continually at the forefront of your mind. Learn how to take your ministry from where you are now to the next level God has in mind for you.
Patti Chapman is the Resource Specialist for the Children's Ministries Agency (CMA) of the General Council of the Assemblies of God. She has a tremendous desire to connect, equip and resource children's leaders. This passion lines up directly with the CMA goal of reaching children – one LEADER at a time!
She has served in multiple capacities mostly in rural southern Illinois for over 30 years. Her responsibilities have included Children's Church Director and Administrator, Puppet Director, Sunday School oversight, bus ministry, Kids in Ministry, Live Out Loud (5th & 6th grade training ministry), Vacation Bible School Director among various other capacities in Children's ministry. She has also served as a Senior Pastor and Youth Pastor.
Although they now live in Springfield, Missouri, Southern Illinois will always be considered home to her, her husband Terry and her 4 children, Ashley, Ryan, Vince and Terra. Patti is a graduate from both Eastern Illinois University with a B.A. in Elementary Education with an emphasis on Middle School Education and Mathematics and from Global University with her License to Preach. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Organizational Leadership at Evangel University. She has a deep passion to see others raised up in the ministry God has envisioned for them and is willing to take all God has poured into her and pour it into others.
She is available to talk with children's pastors, associate pastors, and senior pastors to answer questions, offer advice or share ideas. She is also available to speak at conferences, kid's camps, and retreats.
Big Events for Kids
Planning big events for kids can be overwhelming and stressful but it doesn't have to be that way! Learn how to build a team of leaders, plan ahead, get the kids involved and have a successful big event for your children's ministry!
Jeremy and Jenilee Goodwin have been pastoring in Ohio for 9 years serving in local children's ministry. Together, they have spoken for family camp, kids camps, retreats and kids crusades. Their ministry includes fun characters, puppets, stories and a love for teaching kids about having a personal relationship with God. Jeremy and Jenilee have 3 girls: Elayna, Annalise and Abigail.
The How-to's in Starting JBQ
Looking for a quality discipleship program for your kids? In this session we will talk about how to start, maintain and enhance a JBQ program at your church.
Andrew has over 4 years of experience in ministering to children as a children's pastor in Ohio and 19 years of experience in Junior Bible Quiz. He has grown up around JBQ and can speak firsthand about the impact it has had on his life.
It still Works!
Discipleship is an on going need for believers and Sunday School is a great tool to help in this process. We will learn fun ways to revitalize and build your Sunday School Program while meeting the needs of the students in your classes.
Becky Garrett has served as the Ohio Ministry Network Children & Education Director since January 2003. Prior to that time she was the children's pastor and Christian education director at First AG, Bellefontaine, Ohio. She is a graduate of Central Bible College where she earned a BA in Administration of Christian Education and Bible. She has been married to Mike Garrett for 4 years and together they share a passion for seeing people transformed by the power of Jesus Christ.
Keeping the Holy Spirit Active
Keeping the power of the Holy Spirit alive in your ministry is essential. We will discuss creative ways to present the Holy Spirit to students, how to lead a student in the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and practical reminders of how to keep our personal relationship alive and vibrant.
Becky Garrett has served as the Ohio Ministry Network Children & Education Director since January 2003. Prior to that time she was the children's pastor and Christian education director at First AG, Bellefontaine, Ohio. She is a graduate of Central Bible College where she earned a BA in Administration of Christian Education and Bible. She has been married to Mike Garrett for 4 years and together they share a passion for seeing people transformed by the power of Jesus Christ.
A biblical approach to address the behaviors of children
God is concerned with the heart- the well-spring of life (Proverbs 4:23). These two sessions give us an insightful perspective and "how to" procedures to shepherding children into the paths of life.
Sandy Gabbard is an entrepreneur as the owner and administrator of Tree House Childcare in Cincinnati. She has a total of 15 years experience in day care administration. She formerly worked at the Ohio district office as the administrative assistant to former district superintendent, Robert Crabtree. She has also taught numerous adult and children's classes through the years at her local churches where she lived. Sandy has 3 adult children and 9 grandchildren and currently resides in Cincinnati.
A practical approach to address the behaviors of children
God is concerned with the heart- the well-spring of life (Proverbs 4:23). These two sessions give us an insightful perspective and "how to" procedures to shepherding children into the paths of life.
Sandy Gabbard is an entrepreneur as the owner and administrator of Tree House Childcare in Cincinnati. She has a total of 15 years experience in day care administration. She formerly worked at the Ohio district office as the administrative assistant to former district superintendent, Robert Crabtree. She has also taught numerous adult and children's classes through the years at her local churches where she lived. Sandy has 3 adult children and 9 grandchildren and currently resides in Cincinnati.
You just thought you knew it all
Training for leaders prepared to deepen their knowledge and commitment and transitional training for the Leaders Medal of Excellence.
Harry Hunt
Harry has been involved in the Royal Ranger ministry for 38 years. He began as a leader in 1975 with appointments to Northwest Sectional Staff in 1980 and then the Ohio District Staff in 1984. Harry was appointed to serve as the Ohio Royal Ranger District Commander by former district superintendent, Robert Crabtree in 1988. He has been a member of the National RR Council since 1984, serving in various elected offices on that Council. He currently serves as the President of the National Council and is a member of the Executive Committee. Harry and his wife Dawna travel to various districts speaking at Leaders Seminars, District and Regional events and serving on various National Training Camps in the states and overseas. As well as serving in the RR ministry, Harry became the Lead Pastor of Erie Shores A/G in Port Clinton in 2003. Harry is married to Dawna and they have 3 children, Aaron 30, who is married to Michelle, Thomas 27 and Brittany 23, who is married to William Powell. They also have 3 grandchildren, Courtney 9, Zachery 7 and Melanie 4. All three of their children are active in the church with Aaron serving as Pastor of Student Ministries and Minister of Music.
Mickey Click
Mickey has been in Royal Rangers for over 30 years and has served at all levels of leadership from the local outpost to the region. He has many years of experience in serving the local church as deacon, treasurer, and a host of other duties. Mickey and Patty have been married for 40 years and together they have 3 adult children. Mickey has taught adults in a variety of settings, both in the church and the business world.
Do you find it complicated to recognize what teen girls might be thinking?
If you've worked with teen girls for any length of time, you've probably noticed how much they like to talk. But how do you know what is taking place inside their heads? Often we feel like we must be mind readers. Learn some practical ways to relate better and learn more about the teen girls in your ministry or home.
Angel Porubsky is the Youth Director at Medina Assembly of God. Angel has served in student ministries for 13 years and loves every chance she has to pour into the lives of young and old alike. Married to her high school sweetheart, Angel is also the mother of three beautiful little girls. Her passion for the Lord is contagious, and her fun-loving personality is sure to keep you on your toes!
What Does Your Girls Ministries Look Like?
Every girl is different. Every ministry is different. We want to explore what's new in ministry to girls and how we can take our ministry to the next level
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Youth Track 1:
Empowering Youth Leaders for Ministry Ownership
This track is designed to empower youth leadership to own and direct vital areas of youth ministry. We will be training volunteer leaders on all the facets of owning and running these areas of ministry. Our goal is to strengthen your leadership team by getting your leaders the training they need to be successful.
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Developing an inviting "front door" that will welcome and track your guests and regular attendees.
I was born & raised in Massachusetts. After high school, God called me into the ministry & to Valley Forge Christian College where I met my wife, Angela. We have three children, ages, 11, 9 & 5. Since 1990, I have been ministering to youth in Massachusetts, West Virginia, & Ohio, with the last 7 years serving at Liberty Assembly of God in Girard, OH. My wife & I have recently felt the call to reach out to college students on the secular campus through Chi Alpha. I will start my internship this fall at The Ohio State University as a Campus Missionary in Training.
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"Save the Drama for your Mama", Ideas and insights on how a volunteer can initiate, coordinate and facilitate a youth drama ministry from the ground up.
Steve has been the Youth Pastor at Evangel Assembly of God in Wooster Ohio since October of 2006. Born and raised in Washington State, he is a graduate of Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. Steve’s experience with drama includes two years with “Floodgate” - CBC’s summer drama ministry. He serves Ohio Youth Ministries as the human resources coordinator for Ohio Fine Arts Festival. And in his local church, Steve is involved with writing and directing dramas and human videos for Fine Arts.
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Coordinating a team to setup and tear down all the specific requirements for youth ministry.
I was born & raised in Massachusetts. After high school, God called me into the ministry & to Valley Forge Christian College where I met my wife, Angela. We have three children, ages, 11, 9 & 5. Since 1990, I have been ministering to youth in Massachusetts, West Virginia, & Ohio, with the last 7 years serving at Liberty Assembly of God in Girard, OH. My wife & I have recently felt the call to reach out to college students on the secular campus through Chi Alpha. I will start my internship this fall at The Ohio State University as a Campus Missionary in Training.
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Developing a team of leaders and students that will engage and lead worship in the youth environment.
J.T. and Lisa Martino have been involved in ministry to students for the past 5 years, and are currently on staff at LifeChurch in West Chester, Ohio, where they serve as the youth and worship pastors. In September, they welcomed their first child, Micah, and he has quickly become the most popular addition to the youth ministry. J.T. and Lisa have a passion and desire to reach students with the gospel, and to help them answer the "why's" of their faith and not simply the "how's." Outside of church life, J.T. loves golfing and fishing, while Lisa loves spending time with her horse, Forrest.
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Setting the stage for ministry. Creating an environment that is conducive and inviting for your style of ministry
As an Ohio native, Tom has grown up loving the Buckeye’s. His recognizable passion overflows into all the areas of his life. Tom is happily married to, wife of 14 yrs, Mandy and a proud father of three boys; Micah (4), Levi (2), and Noah (<1). After committing his life to the Lord in November of 1996, Tom has been dedicated to the ministry God calls him to. After attending Southeastern and receiving his bachelor’s degree in youth ministry he served at Faith Memorial Church in Sandusky, Ohio for 10 years. Over that period of time Tom served as a youth pastor and an associate pastor. In September of 2008, Tom transitioned to the Ohio Network Resource Center and now serves as the Student Ministries Director.
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Utilizing the tools around you to empower your students and leaders to reach your schools and community.
As an Ohio native, Tom has grown up loving the Buckeye’s. His recognizable passion overflows into all the areas of his life. Tom is happily married to, wife of 14 yrs, Mandy and a proud father of three boys; Micah (4), Levi (2), and Noah (<1). After committing his life to the Lord in November of 1996, Tom has been dedicated to the ministry God calls him to. After attending Southeastern and receiving his bachelor’s degree in youth ministry he served at Faith Memorial Church in Sandusky, Ohio for 10 years. Over that period of time Tom served as a youth pastor and an associate pastor. In September of 2008, Tom transitioned to the Ohio Network Resource Center and now serves as the Student Ministries Director.
Youth Track 2: Youth Pastor Sessions
This track is designed to empower and encourage the primary youth leader for ministry effectiveness.
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My spiritual journey began on April 4th 1999, when I gave my life to the Lord. I began working as a corrections officer in August of 1999, in September of 1999 I began to work with teenagers. I married my wife (Meagan) in 2002. In 2003, I left the County Jail, and began a 2 year youth ministry internship (unpaid) under Pastor Heath McCoy. In 2005 I was offered the Youth Pastor Position at Mansfield First Assembly of God, after Heath went to Zion Bible College. In 2005 our first child Gracie was born, and in 2008 our son Gavin was born.
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"Use it or Lose it", Thoughts for primary youth leaders on how to use Fine Arts as an outlet for ministry and not just a onetime event.
Steve has been the Youth Pastor at Evangel Assembly of God in Wooster Ohio since October of 2006. Born and raised in Washington State, he is a graduate of Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. Steve’s experience with drama includes two years with “Floodgate” - CBC’s summer drama ministry. He serves Ohio Youth Ministries as the human resources coordinator for Ohio Fine Arts Festival. And in his local church, Steve is involved with writing and directing dramas and human videos for Fine Arts.
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Not every church can afford a full time youth pastor. We would like to train you on how to do effective ministry with a volunteer team. Major Maughmer is part of an effective volunteer youth ministry team at First AG in Chillicothe, Ohio.
As an Ohio native, Tom has grown up loving the Buckeye’s. His recognizable passion overflows into all the areas of his life. Tom is happily married to, wife of 14 yrs, Mandy and a proud father of three boys; Micah (4), Levi (2), and Noah (<1). After committing his life to the Lord in November of 1996, Tom has been dedicated to the ministry God calls him to. After attending Southeastern and receiving his bachelor’s degree in youth ministry he served at Faith Memorial Church in Sandusky, Ohio for 10 years. Over that period of time Tom served as a youth pastor and an associate pastor. In September of 2008, Tom transitioned to the Ohio Network Resource Center and now serves as the Student Ministries Director.
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It is important for us to have a ministry that is balanced in approach. Like the three legged stool, a ministry cannot stand the test of time without all the necessary legs of ministry.
As an Ohio native, Tom has grown up loving the Buckeye’s. His recognizable passion overflows into all the areas of his life. Tom is happily married to, wife of 14 yrs, Mandy and a proud father of three boys; Micah (4), Levi (2), and Noah (<1). After committing his life to the Lord in November of 1996, Tom has been dedicated to the ministry God calls him to. After attending Southeastern and receiving his bachelor’s degree in youth ministry he served at Faith Memorial Church in Sandusky, Ohio for 10 years. Over that period of time Tom served as a youth pastor and an associate pastor. In September of 2008, Tom transitioned to the Ohio Network Resource Center and now serves as the Student Ministries Director.
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