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.
This impactful two-day FREE event here in Northwestern Ohio includes practical teaching, breakout sessions, inspiring preaching, powerful life-change stories, great news from around the world, and moving times of worship and celebration, all moving toward a powerful Celebration of Ministry service. This LEAD Conference at District Advance will inspire and equip our teams to make disciples and will model what all of us want to see happen in our local churches. From the teaching to the connections made and celebration of the great things that we are seeing across our churches, it will prepare our teams and churches for the new things God wants to do in Northwestern Ohio and beyond.
July 19th through the 22nd, we’re stepping away from the noise of everyday life to gather as families, worship together, hear from special speakers, and simply make space for God to move. Let’s lean in together and believe that God has something fresh for every one of us this week. Welcome to REKINDLE.
Appalachia Reach Out (ARO) – Scioto County Work & Witness Trip August 1–7, 2026 • Cost: $500 Event Description Join our district team as we partner with Appalachia Reach Out in Scioto County, Ohio for a week of practical, hands‑on ministry. This trip focuses on serving local families and communities through home and neighborhood improvement […]
Rest Stop Ministries – Lebanon, Tennessee Work & Witness Trip October 4–10, 2026 • Cost: $650 Event Description This fall, our district team will partner with Rest Stop Ministries, a Christ‑centered residential restoration program for women who have survived human trafficking. While the residents are away on a planned family retreat, our team will serve […]
Join NWO District Children's Pastors and Leaders as they head to Evansville, Indiana from October 6-8, 2026 at the leading event for Children's Ministry Leaders and their teams.
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.
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.
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.
Jamaica Work & Witness Trip – Hurricane Restoration & Evangelism January 26 – February 6, 2027 • Cost: $2,550 Event Description In early 2027, our district team will travel to Jamaica to support ongoing hurricane restoration efforts and partner with local churches in evangelistic ministry. This trip combines practical, hands‑on service with opportunities to encourage […]
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.
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 aim to reframe your mindset about family stress and equip you with practical tools to manage unrealistic expectations! This is FREE for NWO Pastors and staff. Non-NWO can attend for $25.