2.20.25 // 10 AM - 1:30 PM

@ Grace Point Fellowship
1455 E 2nd Street, Franklin, OH 45005

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About The Conference

Next Gen Leaders Conference

In the midst of the ongoing ministry demands of today, it's all too easy for ministry leaders to overlook the next generation -- this is a problem. We believe the future hope of the church rests on the shoulders of the next generation and the responsibility to reach, teach, and release future generations of Jesus followers and ministry leaders starts right now.

The Southwest Ohio Next Gen Leaders Conference is a one-day intensive designed to equip leaders who have a passion for reaching the next generation. Invite your team and area ministry leaders to join us for a day focused on developing leaders who can navigate the unique challenges of ministry and discipleship in today's cultural climate, so the next generation has the opportunity to know Jesus now.

Registration is just $10

MEET OUR SPEAKERS

Student Pastor, Violet Baptist Church

Keith Hurt

Keith Hurt serves as Student Pastor of Violet Baptist Church in Pickerington, OH where he invests his life in reaching the next generation by passionately seeking to lead students in a transformational relationship with Jesus through authentic discipleship.

Keith joined the staff at Violet in 2007. He grew up in Reynoldsburg and went to Cedarville University, where he met his wife, Debbie. They have been married since 1996, and they have three daughters: Anna, Emily, and Sydney. Keith enjoys time with family; reading; listening to podcasts; walking; playing chess; and supporting the Buckeyes, Reds, and Bengals. Keith came to know Christ as an 18-year-old due to the influence of godly peers and godly older mentors. He is passionate about seeing students transformed by Christ through authentic discipleship.
Children's Director, Violet Baptist Church

Chelsea Poole

Chelsea joined the staff at Violet in 2023 after many years as an English teacher. She and her high school sweetheart, Jimmy, married in 2013 and have three children: Jamie, Bella, and Laila.

There’s nothing she loves quite as much as spending time with her family, as most of her family are close by and love to really do life alongside one another. Chelsea enjoys reading and collecting classic literature, creative writing, and perusing around a good antique shop. She is passionate about family ministry and encouraging the next generation of young people to know and love the Lord.
Student and Young Adult Minister, Jersey Church

Tyler Morgan

Tyler joined our Student Ministry staff in 2013. He and his wife, Brittany, have a son, Ezekiel (Zeke) and a daughter, Sadie.

Tyler joined our Student Ministry staff in 2013. He and his wife, Brittany, have a son, Ezekiel (Zeke) and a daughter, Sadie. Tyler says the best part about his job is when students learn to be fully satisfied in Christ.
Lead Pastor, Grace Point Fellowship

Reagan Wagoner

Reagan Wagoner serves as our Lead Pastor, overseeing the mission and vision of Grace Point Fellowship through teaching, leading and developing our staff, and casting vision for each of our ministries.

Reagan Wagoner serves as our Lead Pastor, overseeing the mission and vision of Grace Point Fellowship through teaching, leading and developing our staff, and casting vision for each of our ministries. Reagan has been married to his wife, Heather, for 20 years and loves spending time with his 4 children, an ice-cold Dr. Pepper, and the Dallas Cowboys.
Grace Littlez Director, Grace Point Fellowship

Chelsea Wood

Chelsea is responsible on Sundays at GPF for our Birth-5 year olds, keeping them safe and secure on Sundays and helping them to know God loves them from an early age.

Chelsea is responsible on Sundays at GPF for our Birth-5 year olds, keeping them safe and secure on Sundays and helping them to know God loves them from an early age.

Breakouts

Creating a Culture That Thinks About the Next One

Ministry silos create isolation and drive tension between ministry leaders within your church. As a Pastor, you’re responsible for creating synergistic ministry environments built around unity that promote cross-ministry collaboration. Prioritizing Next Gen ministry starts at the top. Join us to explore what it looks like to create a culture of unity between Pastors and Next Gen ministry teams.

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Staying the Course: Why Faithfulness and Unity Are Important for Your Next Gen Ministry

In addition to leading students into a deeper relationship with Jesus, Student Pastors are often expected to exercise many additional responsibilities, including creating an environment conducive to relationship building. Creativity requires collaboration, so join us to explore creative ideas to engage students in meaningful ways.

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Creating a Healthy Ministry & Family Balance

This is an opportunity to gain clarity on the issues that you are currently facing in student ministry. Join this breakout to participate in a Student Ministry Think Tank, driven by the most relevant needs for your ministry.

03

How to Develop Young Leaders for Your Next Gen Ministry

Effectively communicating to future generations with a vernacular they resonate with and that draws them into deeper intimacy with God can feel like an impossible task. With each passing generation, the way we approach communication changes, but maybe it’s simpler than we think.  How should we approach preaching and teaching to the next generation?

04

The  New Hyfi Curriculum from Lifeway- “Here You Fit In”

Have you ever considered why elementary kids and their parents came to your church in the first place? If we don’t ask, we likely don’t know and if we don’t know, there is a chance we aren’t speaking to their felt needs as parents tasked with leading and disciplining their families. Join us to discuss the why behind many families decision to come to church.

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Schedule

9:30 - 10:00 AM
Check In
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Main Session: Creating a Culture That Reaches Next Gen in Your Church
11:00 - 11:15 AM
15 Minute Break
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Breakout #1
12:15 - 1:00 PM
Lunch: Chik-Fil-A
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Breakout #2
2:00 PM
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