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Whether you feel called to pursue pastoral ministry and are working toward ordination, or you feel called to serve in the local church in some way and are seeking to be better equipped for what God has called you to do, the School of Ministry is for you.
School of Ministry
School of Ministry
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 All Day Event
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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 3 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.
Church Planting/Multi-Site Campus Pastor Assessment
Church Planting/Multi-Site Campus Pastor Assessment
Nov 12 - 14, 2026 All Day Event at The Valley Churchin Piqua, OH
This 2-1/2-day assessment is designed to evaluate future Church Planters & Campus Pastors’ readiness and capacity for launching new starts--either through church planting or through a multi-site approach.
Creating a Culture of Calling
Creating a Culture of Calling
Nov 30 - Dec 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
Equipping churches to recognize and develop people God may be calling, creating intentional “ICNU” conversations with emerging leaders, and building a culture where both everyone answers their call and is released into ministry and new works.