BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NW Ohio District Nazarene - ECPv6.2.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NW Ohio District Nazarene X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.nwonaz.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NW Ohio District Nazarene REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20250421T182549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T005251Z UID:246152-1750377600-1750550399@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:District Advance 2025 | SENT DESCRIPTION:District Advance | SENT 2025\nSt Mary’s\, OH\nJune 20-21\, 2025\n  \n \nThis impactful two-day event 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. \nThis SENT Conference at NWO’s 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. \nThis event will feature keynotes and breakouts from: \n\nJon Ferguson\, Co-founding pastor of Community Christian Church\, NewThing\, and Exponential\nJad & Jamie Levi\, Founder of Trinitas\, Decentralized Networks of Churches and former Alpha Director\nDwayne Mills\, Appalachia Reach Out\nDr Fili Chambo\, Mission Catalyzer and General Superintendent\nRondy Smith\, Founder of Rest Stop Ministries and | Missional Community Engagement Catalyzer\nDavid Mills\, Vice President of Spiritual Life at Mount Vernon Nazarene University\nChip Bullock\, Lead Pastor and Disciple-Maker from Lima Community\nDan Spaite\, Professor in Medicine and Disciple-Maker\nAndy Monnin\, Disciple-Maker and District Superintendent\n\nThere is no charge for this event is but registration is required. Individuals can register on their own\, or someone on your team can register your group all at once – whatever is easiest. \nRegister for District Advance 2025 \nVisit NWO’s District Advance 2025 Website for complete event details and to download promotional materials to share with your church or friends. \nQuestions? Please contact Kellie.Anderson@nwoteam.church. URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/district-advance-2025-sent/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/District-Advance-Slide-Basic-Version-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250620 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20250421T190053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T005306Z UID:246175-1749945600-1750377599@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:NWO Camp Gathering 2025 | MADE FOR MORE DESCRIPTION:Camp Gathering 2025 |MADE FOR MORE\nSt Mary’s\, OH\nJune 15-19\, 2025\n  \n \nFeatured Graphic (Left) JPG DownloadFeatured Graphic (Left) with Schedule PDF DownloadVertical Flyer Download  |  Horizontal Flyer DownloadCamp Gathering Slide (16:9) DownloadFull Schedule \nMADE FOR MORE\nSunday Kickoff Service6:00pm with Evangelist and Pastor\, Lindsey MurphyWorship MusicThe Worship Leader for all the services at Made for More Camp Gathering will be Pastor Mike McKenzie\, Urbana NazareneMORNING SERVICES\, Monday – Thursday @ 10:30 amMonday: Pastor Marty DennisTuesday: Pastor Justin BraunWednesday: Pastor Jared BurgessThursday: Pastor Brian RichardsonEVENING SERVICES\, Monday – Wednesday @ 7:00 pmMonday – Wednesday: Evangelist and Pastor\, Lindsey Murphy \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nCoffee and Conversations @ The Shelter House with Pastor Carol RetcherMonday-Thursday 8:30 am \nFOOD SERVICE:Snack Shack: open Monday – Thursday\, from 12:00 – 1:00pmDining Hall: open Monday- Wednesday from 5:00 – 6:00pmCost of dinner will be $6/adult and $3/child. Credit/Debit accepted.Snack Shack will also open each night following the evening service. \nCHILDREN’S SCHEDULE:Children’s programming will be available for all Camp Gathering services. \n\nStaffed Nursery\, 0-2 yrs old\, located in the Auditorium (Tabernacle)\nPreschool Age\, 3 yrs.- Kindergarten\, located in Albea Hall (must be potty trained)\nElementary Age\, 1st-5 th Grades\, located in the West Dining Room\n\nRECREATION: \n\nOpen gym on Monday-Wednesday from 1-4:00pm\nPool will be open Monday-Thursday 1-4:00pm\nFree S’mores\, campfire\, and a family movie at the Pergola Thursday at 9:00 pm.\n\nBring your own chairs. \nThe Camp Gathering ends Thursday after the morning service.  District Advance begins Friday Morning. \nLODGING: \nTo make a reservation for RV Camping Spots/ with hookups pleasecontact john.schwieterman@crossoakcamp.com or call/text 234-759-0625.Check out our facilities here: Cross Oak Camp Accommodations. \n\nDorm-style rooms are still available (Families will be given an entire room)\nInn-style rooms and cabins – only a few are still available\nRV Park – Spaces with 30/50 Amp Hookups are available\n\nImportant Note: Checkout is at 10:00 am on Saturday\, please return keys at the shelter house. \nQUESTIONS? Contact Kellie.Anderson@nwoteam.church. URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/camp-gathering-2025/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/made-for-more-feature-graphic-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240724T185304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T192712Z UID:245032-1747440000-1747526399@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Field (Regional) DESCRIPTION:Dig Sites 1-20 Time TBD URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/field-regional/ LOCATION:Mount Vernon Nazarene University\, 800 Martinsburg Rd.\, Mount Vernon\, OH\, 43050 CATEGORIES:Kids' Quizzing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250408 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20250110T205004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T222730Z UID:245754-1743984000-1744070399@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Children's Ministry Leader Connect DESCRIPTION:Children’s Ministry Leader Connect\nMonday\, April 7 | 11:00 AM\n  \nDefiance Church of the Nazarene\n  \n\nConnect\, Collaborate\, and Celebrate Ministry to Children along with other leaders from our district. URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/childrens-ministry-leader-connect-2/ LOCATION:Defiance Church of The Nazarene\, 1656 S. Jefferson Ave.\, Defiance\, OH\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids Min,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Childrens-MInistry-Leader-Connect.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20250117T223930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T223932Z UID:245773-1743811200-1743983999@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Big Serve DESCRIPTION:Big Serve\nApril 5-6\, 2025\n  \nEvery NWO Church\n  \n\nBig Serve is a weekend for every church in Northwestern Ohio to join together and serve their communities. Projects can vary from community to community and may include assisting local non-profit organizations such as shelters\, food pantries\, and senior adult services.  Churches can also volunteer with local schools and parks to assist with projects such as weeding\, painting\, and maintenance.  Churches may also take this opportunity to bless and show appreciation to first responders\, teachers and veterans. \nChoose your projects (it doesn’t have to be complicated – pick-up trash along a walking path or give away quarters at a laundromat! Bless your community! \nOur goal is that every church joins in the Big Serve in some way. \nBlessing Our Community Resources URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/big-serve-2/ CATEGORIES:Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/big-serve-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240724T185153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T004334Z UID:245030-1743771600-1743771600@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:District Quiz DESCRIPTION:Dig Sites 1-20 1pm URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/district-quiz/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Kids' Quizzing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240724T185004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T185004Z UID:245028-1741428000-1741428000@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Zone/Network DESCRIPTION:Dig Sites 1-20 10AM URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/zone-network/ LOCATION:Tipp City\, 1221 W. Main St.\, Tipp City\, OH\, 45371 CATEGORIES:Kids' Quizzing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20250110T204752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T205154Z UID:245748-1740787200-1740873599@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Global KidMin Day DESCRIPTION:Global KidMin Day\nTuesday\, March 1\n  \n\nAn free online training event for children’s ministry partners available from KidzMatter Ministries.  Visit here (Global KidMin Week) to register to attend and find out more details about the opportunity.\n  URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/global-kidmin-day/ CATEGORIES:Kids Min,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Global-Kidmin-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250228 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20250110T204312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T222832Z UID:245738-1740614400-1740700799@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Children's Ministry Leader Connect DESCRIPTION:Children’s Ministry Leader Connect\nThursday\, February 27 | 10:00 AM\n  \nQuest Community Church\n  \n\nConnect\, Collaborate\, and Celebrate Ministry to Children along with other leaders from our district. URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/childrens-ministry-leader-connect/ LOCATION:Quest Community Church CATEGORIES:Kids Min,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Childrens-MInistry-Leader-Connect.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250213 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20231221T213335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T182055Z UID:243802-1739145600-1739404799@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:M25 Conference DESCRIPTION:m25_conference_promo-720p \n \n \n\n \nClick to get a glimpse of the M25 Conference. \nThe M25 Conference\, designed to inspire\, connect\, and equip pastors and church leaders from across the United States and Canada\, will be held February 10-12\, 2025 in Kansas City. The M25 Conference will help pastors and church leaders grow in their ability and effectiveness to share the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Attendees will be encouraged\, equipped\, and empowered in new and creative ways to share the gospel! The agenda for the conference includes plenary speakers\, break-out workshops\, affinity group meetings\, and corporate worship time. Participants will be encouraged\, equipped\, and empowered to engage in new ways to bring people to Jesus. Jesus is calling all people to Himself and as believers\, we are co-workers in the work of evangelism. We encourage you to being a whole group to this conference. More details coming soon. URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/m25-conference/ LOCATION:Kansas City\, Kansas City\, MO\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/m25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T100000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240724T184543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T184759Z UID:245023-1738404000-1738404000@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Practice Meet 3 DESCRIPTION:Dig Sites 1-15 10am URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/practice-meet-3/ CATEGORIES:Kids' Quizzing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T180000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20241110T191313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T202510Z UID:245280-1733162400-1733162400@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:NWO District Team Christmas Party DESCRIPTION:NWO District Team Christmas Party\nMonday\, December 2 | 6:30 PM\n  \nNWO District Activity Center\n  \n\nThis festive celebration is hosted by the district for all those who serve as pastors\, key directors\, or are retired ministers in the local church. It includes their spouses. The doors open at 6:00 pm and the event starts at 6:30 pm. We’ll have some great fun\, eat really well\, and celebrate Jesus! \nWe need team registrations by Friday\, November 22. Click this registration link to reserve a spot for you and your team. URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/christmas-party/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Christmas-Dinner-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T100000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240724T184444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T184737Z UID:245021-1732356000-1732356000@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Practice Meet 2 DESCRIPTION:Dig Sites 1-10 10am URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/practice-meet-2/ CATEGORIES:Kids' Quizzing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241117 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20230514T193920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T170203Z UID:242479-1731542400-1731801599@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Church Planting/Multi-Site Campus Pastor Assessment DESCRIPTION: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. (Spouses of those being assessed are required to attend the assessment and participate in all activities\, but are not being assessed themselves.)\n\nThe cost of the assessment is $250. This will cover part of the cost of accommodations\, food\, snacks\, and materials. Note: most districts will cover all or part of the cost of the assessment. Meals will be provided on-site for Friday (breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner) and Saturday (breakfast and lunch). Hotel rooms will be provided Thursday and Friday evenings.\n\nTo register\, fill out this Church Planting Assessment Form   If you have questions or need help registering\, please reach out to Stacey Widney.\n\nYou can learn more about the assessment here: Church Planting Assessment\n\n\n\nDownload information HERE  URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/church-planting-multi-site-campus-pastor-assessment/ LOCATION:The Valley Church\, 1400 Seidel Pkwy\, Piqua\, OH CATEGORIES:Church Calendar,Featured Events,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2024-07-02-at-4.46.19-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T110000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240906T203235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T203238Z UID:245212-1730484000-1730631600@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Fall Retreat 2024 DESCRIPTION:Fall Retreat 2024\nNovember 1-3\, 2024\n  \nCross Oak Camp\n  \n\nGreetings on behalf of the Fall Retreat 2024 Staff. We are excited to present to you the details for Fall Retreat 2024! This event has grown into something really special\, and we are looking forward to that again this year. Our theme for this year is Pour it Out\, based on Psalm 62:8. Sometimes in life we get so caught up in the ins and outs of our daily lives that it’s hard to focus on emptying ourselves in worship of God. Every year\, Fall Retreat provides that opportunity. Students will be encouraged to take a step back\, take a deep breath\, and pour out their hearts to God\, who is our refuge. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When Is Fall Retreat?\n November 1-3\, 2024 \nCheck in is 6:00-7:00 Friday Evening **PLEASE REMEMBER: DINNER WILL NOT BE SERVED AT RETREAT FRIDAY NIGHT. EACH GROUP WILL EAT ON THEIR OWN BEFORE ARRIVAL** \nDismissal is at 11:00 AM Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n What Ages Can Attend?\n Any student who is currently in 6th grade through current seniors in high school. (Whether or not 6th graders are invited is up to each church.) \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Does Fall Retreat Take Place?\n Cross Oak Camp and Conference Center \n272 Jack Oak Road \nSt. Marys\, OH 45885 \n \n \n \n \n \n What Are We Going To Do At Fall Retreat?\n First and foremost\, we are going to work toward a deeper relationship with Christ. We are devoting this weekend to creating space to pour out our lives to God. But we’ll do lots more including hearing challenging messages\, fun and games\, concerts and more. Oh\, and we’ll keep the Cross Oak crew busy cranking out milkshakes. \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Deadlines\n Regular Registration \nOctober 6\, 2024 \nStudents $125 \nAdults $95 \nLate Registration \nOctober 13\, 2024 \nStudents $150 \nAdults $120 \n \n \n \n \n \n More Information:\n All information\, registration links and graphics package for promotion can be found at www.nwonyievents.org \n \n \n \n \n \n What's Included?\n \nEntrance to all Sessions and activities\nBreakfast Saturday through Breakfast Sunday\nLate night snacks\nRetreat T-Shirt\n\n \n \n \n \n \n How to Register\n HOW TO REGISTER \nAll registrations are done online through our Camp Toolkit registration system. This can be found at camps.nwoteam.church/go. Each church leader will get a login to be able to manage that church’s registration. If you did not create this account for summer camp\, please reach out to josh@thewellnaz.org. \nPayments for retreat will be done via invoices to each church. Churches will be responsible for collecting payments from individuals\, then submitting one payment to the district. \n \n \n \n \n \n Refund Policy\n Because certain aspects of retreat must be paid in advance\, we are unable to issue full refunds. Churches will be responsible for payment of all registrations. Cancellations up to 2 weeks prior will be responsible for a $40 payment. Cancellations less than 2 weeks prior will be responsible for full registration payment. \n \n \n \n \n \n How Many Adults Should We Bring?\n We are requiring a minimum of 1 adult per 6 students and one adult per gender. So if you have 5 girls and 1 boy\, you’ll need both a male and a female chaperone. “Adult” is defined as over 20 years of age. \n*if you are a small church with a few teens\, but don’t have an adult to send\, please reach out to josh@thewellnaz.org. We’d like to help make it work for you! \n \n \n \n \n \n What Should I Bring?\n Yourself\, Bible\, Writing Utensil\, Clothes\, Extra Cash for Snack Bar\, Laundry Bag\, Toiletries\, Bed linens\, towels. Plan for every kind of weather (you just never know in early November)!  Also some sleeping areas are separate from shower facilities. Plan accordingly. \n \n \n \n \n \n What Should I Not Bring?\n Normal contraband: Weaponry\, Drugs\, Alcohol\, Tobacco\, Fireworks\, etc. \nStudent Vehicles: Students driving during event will be sent home! Electronics: Please don’t bring items that aren’t absolutely necessary \n*This is an incomplete list and we reserve the right to confiscate items deemed inappropriate until the end of the event. Thanks for your understanding. URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/fall-retreat-2024/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,NYI,Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Pour-It-Out-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240724T184323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T184712Z UID:245019-1728727200-1728727200@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Practice Meet 1 DESCRIPTION:Dig Sites 1-5 URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/practice-meet-1/ CATEGORIES:Kids' Quizzing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240117T172630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T172225Z UID:243916-1728653400-1728820800@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Ministry Development and Assessment Center (MDAC) DESCRIPTION: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. \nBoth 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. \nThere is a significant amount of preparation for the event. \nAn 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.  \nThe application is available here: MDAC Registration Form. \nEmail Chip Bullock at ChipBullock@limacc.com to register when the application is complete.  \nThe applications as well as the assessments must be completed ahead of time\, with a deadline of Monday\, August 19. URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/ministry-development-and-assessment-center-mdac/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/mdac.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20241110T195234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241110T195234Z UID:245307-1728567000-1728734400@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Ministry Development and Assessment Center (MDAC) DESCRIPTION: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. \nBoth 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. \nThere is a significant amount of preparation for the event. \nAn 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.  \nThe application is available here: MDAC Registration Form. \nEmail Chip Bullock at ChipBullock@limacc.com to register when the application is complete.  \nThe applications as well as the assessments must be completed ahead of time\, with a deadline of Monday\, August 19. URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/ministry-development-and-assessment-center-mdac-2/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/mdac.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240903T005310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T185253Z UID:245183-1728122400-1728129600@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Collection Drop Off DESCRIPTION:Collection Drop Off\nSaturday\, October 5\n  \nDistrict Resource Center / Cross Oak Camp\nTipp City Church of the Nazarene\n  \nOn Saturday\, October 5\, from 10 AM – Noon\, there will be a drop off day for Crisis Care Kits and School Pal Paks once again at the District Center for those who cannot make the September 28 date. This drop off time will include our drop off location at Tipp City Church of the Nazarene. This will be the last collection day for this Fall. URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/collection-drop-off/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:NMI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240810T195944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T184603Z UID:245043-1727776800-1727794800@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Big Day DESCRIPTION:BIG DAY\nTuesday\, October 1\n  \nBi-Vocational Big Day\nSaturday\, October 5\n  \nDistrict Resource Center / Cross Oak Camp\n  \nRegister Now\n  \nBig Day for pastors\, staff\, and church leaders on NWO is Tuesday\, October 1\, 10:00am-3:00pm in Fairbanks Gym\, at Cross Oak Camp. Bi-Vocational Big Day is Saturday\, October 5\, 10:00am-1:00pm in the Great Room of the Big Dorm. Includes lunch and a coffee bar.\n \nOur focus for this Big Day will be on becoming missional churches who are oriented to the world\, existing for the sake of others…living out our primary purpose as disciple-makers…living as high contrast people who demonstrate the love\, grace and the abundant life God wants for all of us to those who don’t know Jesus. You’ll hear from some actual NWO pastors and leaders who are already leading their churches through radical shifts to become missional churches\, and the cause for celebration we are seeing.\n \nBig Day is an equipping and connecting time for all NWO pastors\, staff\, and key leaders. Bring your whole team so all of you can process these days together in a way that catalyzes a new day of ministry where you serve. We also strongly encourage you to bring all your locally licensed pastors and anyone else you are raising up – anyone sensing a call to ministry. Everything we do will include equipping and developing new leaders. These are all-hands-on-deck events.\n \nYou also learn how to partner with the new Leadership Camps we are launching for young NWO leaders; discover how to access the NWO Counseling Network available to all pastors and staff\, explore the 4 things needed to launch a new ministry\, as well as receive some other very practical tools and resources for your toolbox.\n  \nPlease REGISTER your team by Tuesday\, September 17 URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/big-day-7/ LOCATION:Fairbanks Center (Gym)\, St. Marys\, OH CATEGORIES:Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Big-Day-Slide-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240903T004831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T185321Z UID:245176-1727517600-1727524800@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:District Packing Party DESCRIPTION:District Packing Party\nSaturday\, September 28\n  \nDistrict Resource Center / Cross Oak Camp\n  \nSeptember 28 will be our District Packing Party for Crisis Care Kits and School Pal Paks from 10AM – Noon in the tabernacle on the campgrounds. Saturday\, September 28\, from 10 AM – Noon will also be a drop off time at the District Center in the tabernacle for those who have prepared kits to ship. This drop off day is for the District Center location only. URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/packing-party/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:NMI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240903T004009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T033815Z UID:245166-1727395200-1727567999@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Action Retreat 2024 DESCRIPTION:Action Retreat 2024\n  \nSeptember 27-28\n  \nDistrict Resource Center / Cross Oak Camp\n  \nRegister Now URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/action-retreat-2024/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:NMI,Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Action-Retreat-Graphic-Web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T090000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240506T153745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T204429Z UID:244462-1726250400-1726304400@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Mark Gungor: Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage DESCRIPTION:September 13 – 14: Friday 6pm-9pm and Saturday 9am-12pm\nAt Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 3700 N Clendenen Cir\, St Marys\, OH \nJoin Mark Gungor for his 2 part LIVE Couples’ Comedy Event! \nThis event will leave you in stitches as you Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage. \nMark Gungor\, one of the most sought-after speakers on love and marriage\, explores the underlying dynamics of male/female relationships. \nHis teaching brings striking clarity and practical solutions to common relationship woes. \nMark’s humor makes his teaching so enjoyable\, effective and memorable that husbands and wives will retain these insights and immediately put them to work. \nTo Register: Mark Gungor: Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage \nIf you’re interested in staying at the Cross Oak Camp please go to their reservation site here: Reservations at Cross Oak Camp \nLodging available Inn rooms $80/night Cabins-$100/night Must pay full when reserving. Full refund if cancelled 30 days before event. URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/mark-gungor-laugh-your-way-to-a-better-marriage/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Marriage & Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/LYW-NEWPostcard-StMarysOH-front-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240810 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240703T170317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T170534Z UID:244970-1723075200-1723247999@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:2024 Global Leadership Summit DESCRIPTION:2024 Global Leadership Summit\nAt Lima Community Church | August 8-9 \nEvent cost is only $159 until July 17 \nEmpower your pastoral leadership at the 2024 Global Leadership Summit\, hosted in the AXIS\nBuilding at Lima Community Church. This exclusive event gathers visionary leaders from\naround the world for two days of profound insights and strategic collaboration. Whether you lead\na congregation\, oversee ministry teams\, or aspire to deepen your impact\, the Global Leadership\nSummit 2024 is your gateway to renewed inspiration and effective leadership strategies.\nJoin us in Lima for a pivotal experience in pastoral excellence and visionary ministry! To register\nfor the GLS\, click here. The price for the event is $159 until July 17\, and then will increase to\n$179. Use promo code PRTNGLS24 when you register to get these rates. If you have any\nquestions\, you can email BradTaylor@limacc.com. Hope to see you at the Summit! URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/2024-global-leadership-summit/ LOCATION:Lima Community\, 2945 N Cole St\, Lima\, OH\, 45801 CATEGORIES:Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/dyt-e1720026328289.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240728 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240804 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240409T171358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T154340Z UID:244321-1722124800-1722729599@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:NWO District Summer Camps DESCRIPTION:Are your kids ready for a summer camp experience where kids will learn to Shine (Matthew 5:16) as they experience engaging worship services filled with high-energy worship\, interactive Bible Stories\, camper competitions\, and gut laughing games? \nCampers have fun participating in a variety of other camper activities such as the Gaga Ball Pit\, Swimming Pool\, Playground Equipment\, Basketball\, Volleyball\, Archery Tag\, Slip N Slide\, Inflatables\, Crafts\, Snack Shack\, Large group games\, and so much more! \nCampers also are given opportunities to grow in their faith and connect with others through Cabin Devotionals\, Bible Memorization\, interactive activities\, and prayer. \nCome\, send your child and be ready for your kid to have a blast that could change their life! \nRegistration is now open\nParents and caregivers: To register please fill out the registration form (for the grade completed) and make the online payment to reserve your camper’s spot unless the payment is being made by your local church. The registration deadline for camp is July 8th.\n\nChurch Leaders:  If your local church is sending in the registration payment because you are assisting campers with camp\, then all remaining funds must be submitted to the district by July 15th.  Payments can be either submitted online via this link from the District Website (scroll down to find the right camp) or by sending a check to the District Office – 272 Jack Oak Point Road\, St. Marys\, Ohio 45885.\nFor those registering multiple individuals\, please note that multiple selections can be made during one registration process. \n| 4th- 6th grade July 28- 31 | 1st- 3rd grade July 31- Aug. 3rd. | \nQuestions? Contact Leslie Murdock at lmurdock@mplsd.org or Tonya Thomas at tonyathomas9179@yahoo.com. URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/nwo-district-summer-camp/ CATEGORIES:Camp,Featured Events,Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Shine_dates-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240715 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240502T131344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T155251Z UID:244455-1720569600-1721001599@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:NWO District Teen Camp | Adscendo | Cross Oak Retreat Center DESCRIPTION:NWO District Teen Camp | Adscendo | Cross Oak Retreat Center \nJuly 10-14\, 2024 \nGrades 6-12 \nCOST \nEarly registration ($215) May 1st – May 20th \nRegular registration ($225) May 21 – June 9th \nLate registration ($265) June 10th – June 16th \nTHE EVENT \nDynamic speakers\, meaningful worship\, intentional breakout sessions\, team games & activities\, special late-night activities\, and more! \nREGISTRATION \nTo Register go to Teen Camp 2024 Registration \nFOR MORE INFO \nKeep an eye out for more info and future promos on Facebook at Northwestern Ohio NYI  \nor check out nwonyievents.org \nThis year camp is bigger and better than ever before! You won’t want to miss it! \nYouth Pastors and Leaders:  \nPromo Pack Downloads URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/nwo-district-teen-camp-adscendo-cross-oak-retreat-center/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Camp,Discipleship,Featured Events,Kids Min ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/adscendo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240628 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20231218T152915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T160748Z UID:243793-1719273600-1719532799@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:PALCON DESCRIPTION:Pastors and Leaders Conference (PALCON) is a gathering designed for all Nazarene clergy – pastors\, chaplains\, evangelists\, staff ministers\, missionaries\, educators\, and students. The conference features worship gatherings and learning conversations shaped by a common theme and aimed at inspiring and equipping women and men in ministry. Each PALCON venue features its own set of plenary speakers and presenters and a unique daily schedule. \nClick here to register: https://palcon.org/ URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/palcon/ LOCATION:Mount Vernon Nazarene University\, 800 Martinsburg Rd.\, Mount Vernon\, OH\, 43050 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/palcon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240623 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20231228T160003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T234641Z UID:243868-1718928000-1719100799@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:The Handoff | Northwestern Ohio’s District Advance 2024 DESCRIPTION:This event will feature keynotes and breakouts from Jeff Stark\, leadership coach\, author\, church planter; and professor; Jenee Noriega\, church planter and discipler; Siran Stacy\, former Alabama/ NFL Football player and evangelist; Fili Chambo\, General Superintendent and general church leader; Jay Height\, executive director of Shepherd Community Center in Indianapolis; Andy Monnin\, District Superintendent and former multisite pastor; Sam & Kristi Senica\, First Nazarene missionaries to the United States; Carson Castleman\, MVNU President and former church plant team member; Mark Bane\, Director of Evangelism for USA/Canada\, disciple-maker and church planter\, Michael Mata\, Seminary professor and specialist in the multi-ethnic/multi- congregation church. \nGreat music woven through the weekend with times of focused worship by City of Bright. \nPractical teaching\, inspiring preaching\, powerful life-change stories\, and moving times of worship and celebration. \nCome\, bring your church\, and be inspired and equipped to go back to your mission field and change lives!\nMore details coming as they develop! URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/district-advance-2024/#new_tab CATEGORIES:Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/TheHandoff_1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T163000 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240321T142908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T191021Z UID:244184-1718625600-1718814600@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Church Planting Churches DESCRIPTION:A training event to mobilize church pastors and leaders to multiply the church to reach Northwestern Ohio. \nThree days: Monday – Wednesday\, June 17-19 from 12:00-4:30 pm\nLocation: The NWO District Resource Center \nRegister Here: Church Planting Churches Registration \nHealthy churches are the largest untapped resource for planting more healthy churches. This training is about harnessing the power of the mother-daughter relationship by equipping healthy churches to multiply. Every size of church can make a huge impact for the kingdom. Bring new life to your church through practical\, proven principles of daughter church planting. \nThis training equips you to…\n Determine the involvement of the sending church.\n Answer fears and objections to church planting.\n Develop a timeline for the new church.\n Overcome common barriers in the new work.\n Ensure continual productivity through leader multiplication.\n Recruit a church planter and leadership.\n Find resources needed to fund the daughter church.\n Create your own personalized V.I.P. (Vision-Involvement-Plan). \nQuestions? Contact Mark Coulter at mark.coulter@nwoteam.church or Andy Monnin at andy.monnin@nwoteam.church or 937-570-3591. URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/church-planting-churches/ LOCATION:NWO District Resource Center CATEGORIES:Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Churches-planting-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240621 DTSTAMP:20260507T220543 CREATED:20240105T185041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T235147Z UID:243887-1718496000-1718927999@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:NWO Camp Gathering 2024 DESCRIPTION:Camp Gathering Flyer Download                Camp Gathering Slide (16:9) Download \nBringing Heaven Down\nJesus taught us to pray “your kingdom come\, your will be done\, on earth as it is in heaven”. Jesus expects us to bring Heaven to Earth and allow His fallen creation to experience what He has for them. When we do\, broken and sinful people are restored\, the spiritual temperature in our communities gets raised\, God is glorified\, and His Kingdom expands! Join us as we position ourselves through a commitment to holy living to experience His Kingdom come! \n\n Kickoff Service | 6:00 pm Sunday\nFinal Service | Thursday Morning @ 10:30 am\nDaily Worship Services | Monday-Thursday| 10:30 am and 7:00 pm\nPowerful preaching evening with David Graves\, former General Superintendent\, and\nmornings with Lindsey Murphy\, evangelist and pastor.\nMusic by the family group Adams Voice\n\nCOFFEE and DONUTS WITH DEVOTIONS\n9:00 AM Monday-Thursday at the shelter house \nFOOD SERVICE:\nMonday – Thursday – Snack stand is open 12 – 1 pm\nDining Hall is open 5 – 6:00 pm Monday- Wednesday. Cost of dinner will be $6/adult and\n$3/child. Credit/Debit accepted.\nSnack Shack will open again following the evening service. \nCHILDREN’S SCHEDULE:\nChildren’s programming will be available for all Camp Gathering services.\nStaffed Nursery 0-2 yrs. In the Tabernacle\nPreschool Church 3yrs.- K.(must be potty trained) in Albea Hall lead by Kim Marks\nElementary Church 1st-5th in the Fireside Dining Room lead by Tracy Stultz \nRECREATION:\nOpen gym on Monday-Wednesday from 1-4:00pm\nPool will be open Monday-Wednesday 1-4:00pm\nSpecial Event Thursday at the pool from 1-7:00 pm \nFAMILY FUN THURSDAY:\nPool/Picnic Party – pool will be open 1:00-7:00\, picnic at 5:00- $6 hotdog/hamburger\, side\, drink. Games.Free Campfire smores and a movie at the pergola at 9:00 pm. Bring your own camp chairs. \nIn addition\, Monday to Wednesday afternoons there will be a training for pastors\nand church leaders called Churches Planting Churches.  Click to learn more. \nCamp Gathering 2024 hands things off Thursday…\n…and District Advance 2024 launches on Friday\nThe Handoff | Friday 12:30 (registration starts at 10:00 am) – Saturday 5:30 pm \nServices will also be available online\n@ https://www.facebook.com/LighthouseCamp/ and NWONaz on Youtube.\nWant to make a reservation for accommodations at the camp? Contact Kristi Dodds\n@ crossoakcamp@gmail.com or call/text 234-759-0625.\nWe have single family cabins available\, hotel style Inn rooms\, and full hookup RV spaces. \nReservations open January 2\, 2024 URL:http://www.nwonaz.org/event/nwo-camp-gathering-2024/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bringing-heaven-down.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR