2.22.24 // 10 AM - 2 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 when you register in advance or $20 at the door!

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.
Lead Pastor, Life Point Church

Adam Pursel

Adam Pursel is the Lead Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Mount Vernon. Ohio. Adam and his wife, Molly, moved to Mount Vernon to plant the church in 2012 and have since watched grow their church into a thriving local ministry.

Adam Pursel is the Lead Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Mount Vernon. Ohio. Adam and his wife, Molly, moved to Mount Vernon to plant the church in 2012 and have since watched grow their church into a thriving local ministry. Adam holds an MA in Theological Studies from Liberty University. Adam also serves with NAMB and leads coaching for SEND Columbus church planting, and serves as a Church Planting Catalyst with the SEND Network.
Family Ministries Director

James Hahn

James serves as the Family Ministries Director of Lifepoint Church Mount Vernon, where he and his family have served since 2014. After a 20+ year career with iHeartRadio, James felt called to ministry with Life Point and has served as a member of the inaugural Ministry Leadership Team, Worship Team, and as a Life Group leader.

James serves as the Family Ministries Director of Lifepoint Church Mount Vernon, where he and his family have served since 2014. After a 20+ year career with iHeartRadio, James felt called to ministry with Life Point and has served as a member of the inaugural Ministry Leadership Team, Worship Team, and as a Life Group leader. James was born and raised just outside of Wooster, OH and is blessed to be the husband to Darcy since August of 2005 and the father to two fast-growing sons: Carsten (2008) and Bryden (2015).
Student Pastor, Grace Point Fellowship

Corey Flynn

Corey Flynn serves as the Student Pastor at Grace Point Fellowship, working with Middle and High School Students. Corey is passionate about seeing students come to know the grace of God in a real way and experience a growing relationship with Jesus and has served in ministry for over a decade in Ohio.

Corey Flynn serves as our Student Pastor, working with our Middle and High School Students. Corey is passionate about seeing students come to know the grace of God in a real way and experience a growing relationship with Jesus. Pastor Corey enjoys spending time with his wife Lauren, and their 3 girls. He loves to play softball, cheer for the Reds, and long road trips to new places.
Youth & College Pastor, LifePoint Church

Sam Romine

Sam currently serves as the Middle/High School & College/Young Adult Pastor at Lifepoint Church in Mount Vernon, where he has served since 2020. Sam is currently pursuing an MDiv at Southern Seminary and desires to see the next generation come to know Jesus and leverage their lives for his glory.

Sam currently serves as the Middle/High School & College/Young Adult Pastor at Lifepoint Church in Mount Vernon, where he has served since 2020. Sam is currently pursuing an MDiv at Southern Seminary and desires to see the next generation come to know Jesus and leverage their lives for his glory. Sam grew up in the state of West Virginia and came to Ohio after graduating high school to play golf at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. During his junior year at MVNU, he met his wife, Taiylor, and they were married in July of 2020. We currently have two wonderful children, a son named Ryder and a daughter named Piper.

Breakouts

Connecting as a Pastor with your Next Gen Team

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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Student Pastor Creativity & Activity Think Tank

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.

02

Student Ministry Hot Topics

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

Teaching & Preaching for a Lost Generation

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

Why Elementary Kids & Their Parents Come to Church

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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