Marriage can sometimes bring pain, but the key to healing lies in embracing and practicing biblical forgiveness. This session will guide you through the process of forgiveness, uncover the obstacles that hinder it, and emphasize its essential role in a healthy marriage.

God's design for marriage is intended to promote human flourishing, yet the curse and modern ideologies have distorted His original plan. This breakout session will delve into the roles that God has established within marriage, demonstrating how living according to His blueprint fosters a strong union, a stable family, and a thriving church community.

The pursuit of the American Dream has often overshadowed the importance of family, sometimes at great cost. In this breakout session, you’ll discover how chasing this ideal can undermine your marriage and family, and learn how to reclaim a focus that honors your relationship and values.

Amidst the many demands on our time and attention, it's crucial to invest in your marriage. This breakout will help you identify common disruptions in your relationship and offer practical strategies for prioritizing your spouse, ensuring that your connection remains strong and vibrant.

Technology can be a powerful tool or a potent distraction. It has the potential to either strengthen your marriage or create division. This session will enhance your discernment regarding technology's role in your family, helping you navigate its benefits and pitfalls.

God calls parents to discipline their children, yet cultural voices have muddled this responsibility for many believers. This breakout session aims to cut through the noise, empowering you with the confidence to follow God's plan for raising the children entrusted to you.

With an overwhelming number of parenting strategies available, it’s challenging to discern which are truly beneficial. This session will provide clarity on how to evaluate and adopt parenting methods that align with biblical principles, while also exposing the flaws in popular, yet unbiblical, approaches.

Parenting doesn’t end when your children reach adulthood; in many ways, it becomes more complex. This breakout will address the unique challenges of parenting adult children, exploring the boundaries, biblical responsibilities, and potential pitfalls that come with this stage of life.

Parenthood is a journey filled with blessings at every stage, from infancy to adulthood—though it may not always feel that way. This breakout is designed to encourage you to cherish each phase of your children’s lives and find joy in every step of the journey.

Raising children requires a level of selflessness that is often rejected by today’s culture. This session will challenge the me-first mentality prevalent among modern mothers and reaffirm the biblical vision of motherhood, rooted in selflessness and sacrifice.

Is masculinity inherently toxic? Should it be abandoned? In this session, explore what the Bible says about masculinity and discover why it is not only essential but should be taught and celebrated within the Christian community.  (Men Only)

God’s creation mandate is clear: "Be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth." But how do modern reproductive technologies align with this divine design? This session will apply biblical principles to contemporary issues like birth control, IVF, and adoption, providing a faithful framework for understanding reproduction in light of Scripture.

Pastor, Grace Baptist Church - Mason, Ohio

Jerry and Char were married in June of 1979 and have four daughters and their twelfth grandchild is on the way. They served together in Student Ministry for five years and have been at Grace in Mason, Ohio for over 39 years.

Char served on City Council of Mason for 16 years, serving two years as mayor. Jerry founded RUSH week and served as Camp Director for 14 years. He has written numerous study booklets for the Grace congregation. They both enjoy travel, hiking, biking and reading.

Pastor, CrossPointe Church - Westerville, Ohio

Seth and his wife, Aubrie, have been married for 15 years. They have five children. As a pastor at CrossPointe Church, Seth oversees the Adult Bible Education programs. He is also vice president of Created Equal, a pro-life education and outreach organization, where he equips Christians to engage the culture and defend preborn children. Seth holds a Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics from Biola University and a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University.

Pastor, CrossPointe Church - Westerville, Ohio

Nate Sexton began serving in full-time ministry in 2010 after graduating from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Worship and Music Studies. Nate married Michele in 2009 and they have three children, Emma, Nehemiah, and Noah. Nate currently oversees the music and small group ministries at CrossPointe Church and serves as one of their Elders.

Pastor, Gospel Baptist Church - Galion, Ohio

Steven and his wife Rebecca graduated from college, were married, and began vocational ministry in 2000. Steven has served as youth, associate, education, and now lead pastor. Steven completed his Master of Ministry studies in 2007. They have 4 boys from 21 to 14 years old. Steven's passion in ministry is helping believers engage in personal disciplemaking. Steven enjoys all things outdoors on the family's hobby homestead.

Pastor, Louisville Baptist Temple - Louisville, Ohio

Nate grew up in Louisville, Ohio. In 1998, he married the love of his life, Rochelle. After graduating from college, Nate served as Worship and Executive Pastor at Glenville Church in Wichita, Kansas (1998-2008) and First Baptist Church of Medina, Ohio (2008-2013) and Vice President of Student Affairs at his alma mater, Mission University. The Harmons have two sons. Their oldest son, Riley, is married and working at Southern Hills Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their youngest son, Brady, is finishing his senior year at Mission University, studying Business and Worship. 

Pastor, Faith Baptist Church - Beavercreek, Ohio

Born into a 2nd generation Christian family in the Panhandle of Texas, it was not until his high school years that Paul became a follower of Christ (rather than a moral agnostic). He was baptized shortly thereafter and began to understand his gifts and calling for ministry a year later. He met his wife Amanda at the Christian college they attended and were married after graduation. They have enjoyed being married for over 19 years and have six daughters. Paul has held positions as a church planting intern, youth pastor, associate pastor, volunteer chaplain, adjunct professor, and lead pastor.  Paul holds both a Bachelor degree and Masters degree in Biblical Studies as well as a Master of Divinity degree.

Pastor, Grace Church - Sunbury, Ohio

Originally from San Francisco, Jordan met his wife Laurie during their college years in Los Angeles, California. Their life together began nearly a decade ago, providentially guided by God every step of the way.  Jordan has completed both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s in Biblical Studies. He is currently finishing up an M.Div at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO.

Jordan and Laurie are also devoted foster parents and have welcomed two children into their home through this journey. They are blessed with three biological children: Hudson, Hazel, and Addie.

Retired Pastor

Kim served with distinction in the United States Army for ten years, including participation in Operation Desert Storm, followed by five years in the Reserves. He received his pastoral training at Lexington Baptist College and Grace Theological Seminary. Over thirty-five years of dedicated ministry, he faithfully pastored four churches. Although retired, Kim remains actively involved, teaching nearly every week at CrossPointe Church.

Chaplain, Hospice

Brian is married to Sharon, and they have been blessed with 33 years of marriage. Brian and Sharon are parents of Brittany and Nicholas. They are proud grandparents of grandson, Elias. Brian is a graduate of Cedarville University and Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. He has pastored churches in Ohio, New York State, and Michigan. Brian currently ministers as a hospice chaplain.

Director of Programs, Created Equal

Ian Spencer is the Director of Programs for Created Equal, an anti-abortion training and outreach organization in Columbus, Ohio. Over the past 14 years, he has spent thousands of hours advocating for preborn children on high school and college campuses, downtown squares, and in front of abortion facilities. Ian has been in full-time pro-life ministry since 2015. He lives in central Ohio with his wife, Breanna, and their two children.