Northwestern Ohio District<br /> Church of the Nazarene

Northwestern Ohio District Church of the Nazarene

The Ministry Development and Assessment Center is a required weekend for all NWO district-licensed ministers to help them discover their greatest gifts, develop as a leader, experience a collaborative peer learning environment, and be encouraged - all the while gaining a better understanding of their leadership style and providing self-aware of areas needed for growth and greater effectiveness. MDAC is a prerequisite step in the journey toward ordination. Both the candidate and spouse (if married) must participate in the entire weekend event. The weekend begins at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Friday and will go through Sunday at approximately noon. There is a significant amount of preparation for the event. An application for both the candidate and the spouse must be filled out ahead of the event, plus three separate assessments for both the candidate and the spouse. Email Chip Bullock at ChipBullock@limacc.com to register and receive the application. The applications as well as the assessments must be completed ahead of time, with a deadline of Monday, August 19.

Ministry Development and Assessment Center (MDAC)

Ministry Development and Assessment Center (MDAC)

The Ministry Development and Assessment Center is a required weekend for all NWO district-licensed ministers to help them discover their greatest gifts, develop as a leader, experience a collaborative peer learning environment, and be encouraged – all the while gaining a better understanding of their leadership style and providing self-aware of areas needed for growth and greater effectiveness. MDAC is a prerequisite step in the journey toward ordination.

Both the candidate and spouse (if married) must participate in the entire weekend event. The weekend begins at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Friday and will go through Sunday at approximately noon.

There is a significant amount of preparation for the event.

An application for both the candidate and the spouse must be filled out ahead of the event, plus three separate assessments for both the candidate and the spouse. 

The application is available here: MDAC Registration Form.

Email Chip Bullock at ChipBullock@limacc.com to register when the application is complete. 

The applications as well as the assessments must be completed ahead of time, with a deadline of Monday, August 19.

• Additional Events •

Ministry Discovery and Assessment Center (MDAC)

Ministry Discovery and Assessment Center (MDAC)

Oct 9 - 11, 2026 @ 1:30 pm at Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Centerin Saint Marys, OH

The Ministry Discovery and Assessment Conference is a weekend for district-licensed ministers to help you discover your greatest gifts, develop you as a leader, provide peer learning and encouragement, all the while helping you gain a better understanding of your leadership style and providing self-aware of areas needed for growth and greater effectiveness. MDAC is a required step in the journey toward ordination.

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Healthy Church Workshop – Turning Work Off & Identity Outside of Ministry

Healthy Church Workshop - Turning Work Off & Identity Outside of Ministry

November 3, 2026 @ 9:30 am at Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Centerin Saint Marys, OH

This 90-minute workshop is part 2 of a 4-part workshop series designed to address the very real challenges YOU told us you are facing. This workshop will equip pastors, staff and faith leaders with practical tools and processes to recalibrate boundaries, manage a healthy life rhythm and remember true identity given by Christ! This is FREE for NWO Pastors and staff. Non-NWO can attend for $25.

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Gold Weekend For developing locally and district licensed ministers NWO St. Marys, OH February 26-27

Gold Weekend

Gold Weekend

Feb 26 - 27, 2027 @ 10:00 am at Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Centerin Saint Marys, OH

Gold Weekend is a comprehensive event designed to enrich and equip the next generation of pastors in our tribe...building a solid foundation in Nazarene doctrine, theology, and church polity, as well as building practical ministry and leadership skills.

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