The SCBO Learning Lab

The SCBO Learning Lab is a short, masterclass-style video series built to equip pastors and church leaders with practical tools they can use right away. Each mini-series includes 3–5 quick sessions (5–10 minutes each) focused on one topic at a time. Our goal is simple: help Ohio churches take their next step with clarity, confidence, and Gospel impact.

Revitalization

How do we breathe new life into churches that have grown weary, declined, or lost their sense of mission? This video series explores the practical and spiritual work of church revitalization, helping struggling congregations rediscover their purpose.

Each episode walks through the essentials of bringing a church back to vitality, from honest assessment of where a congregation stands, to casting a renewed vision, to the hard work of lasting change. You'll hear from pastors and church leaders who have navigated these challenges firsthand, sharing their setbacks and breakthroughs along the way.

Revitalization - Session 1
Jun 1, 2026  •  Mark Jones
Revitalization - Session 2
Jun 1, 2026  •  Mark Jones
Revitalization - Session 3
Jun 1, 2026  •  Mark Jones
Revitalization - Session 4
Jun 1, 2026  •  Mark Jones
Revitalization - Session 5
Jun 1, 2026  •  Mark Jones

AI For Ministry

Technology is changing how we serve, teach, and connect. This series helps ministry leaders use artificial intelligence with wisdom and confidence, whether you're a pastor, volunteer coordinator, worship leader, or staff member.

We'll talk about how to use Artificial Intelligence faithfully. Where should AI help, and where should it step back? How do we keep ministry personal and Spirit led in an age of automation? You'll come away with both practical skills and a framework for discernment.

AI For Ministry - Part 1
Jun 1, 2026  •  Ray Umphery
AI For Ministry - Part 2
Jun 1, 2026  •  Ray Umphery
AI For Ministry - Part 3
Jun 1, 2026  •  Ray Umphery

Top 10 Questions We Get Asked

Top 10 Questions We Get Asked is a 10-part mini-series in The SCBO Learning Lab that answers the most common questions people have about SCBO—who we are, what we do, and how we serve churches across Ohio. Each video is short and clear, designed to give you a quick snapshot of our mission, our resources, and how to connect with us. If you’ve ever thought, “What exactly is SCBO?” start here.

Who Is The SCBO?
Mar 1, 2026  •  Jeremy Westbrook, Buzz Kocher
What Does The SCBO Do?
Mar 1, 2026  •  Jeremy Westbrook, Buzz Kocher
What Is The Cooperative Program?
Mar 1, 2026  •  Jeremy Westbrook, Buzz Kocher
How Does a Church Receive 501(c)3 Status?
Mar 1, 2026  •  Jeremy Westbrook, Buzz Kocher
How Do I Know What's Going On?
Mar 1, 2026  •  Jeremy Westbrook, Buzz Kocher
How Can The SCBO Help Churches Financially?
Mar 1, 2026  •  Jeremy Westbrook, Buzz Kocher
What Is The Difference Between SCBO and Associations?
Mar 1, 2026  •  Jeremy Westbrook, Buzz Kocher
How Do I Contact The SCBO?
Mar 1, 2026  •  Jeremy Westbrook, Buzz Kocher
Who Are Our National Partners?
Mar 1, 2026  •  Jeremy Westbrook, Buzz Kocher
How Does A Church Join The SCBO?
Mar 1, 2026  •  Jeremy Westbrook, Buzz Kocher