Northwestern Ohio District Church Of The Nazarene

District Advance FAQ

District Advance sounds like a great conference. Who can attend?

Anyone from a local NWO church or the community is invited to attend this exciting two-day conference! The conference is FREE, but registration is required. Click here for full event details and to register. 

What is the difference between Camp Gathering and District Advance?

Camp Gathering and District Advance are two separate events, both held at Cross Oak Camp and the District Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Road, in St. Marys. 

Camp Gathering is a 5-day family-focused camp with great preaching and music, family and kids’ events, and plenty of free time and fun…all in a relaxed atmosphere. The focus is Bringing Heaven Down. Dates are June 16- June 20. 

District Advance is a two‑day conference featuring a fantastic speaker & worship line-up that 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 keynotes, breakouts, and worship times…to the connections made and the 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. Dates are June 21-June 22. 

What is being offered for children at District Advance?

Nursery, Pre-K, and Elementary childcare are offered only during the 7:00 pm session on Friday, June 21, and the 3:00 pm Ordination Service on Saturday, June 22. Limited space is available and advance registration is required. Click here to register. 

I am a Delegate to District Advance. When are the Church business meetings held? When do we vote?

All church business reports and voting will occur during the 8:30-10:30 am session on Saturday, June 22. Reports will be available soon and can be viewed here

I am a Delegate to NMI Catalyst. What do I need to know?

The NMI Catalyst is a lunch meeting on Friday, June 21, at 11:00 am in Fairbanks Recreational Center. Check-in begins at 10:00 am. Pre-ordered meal tickets are required for this lunch meeting. Please contact your local church before June 10 to receive a meal ticket. Tickets will be distributed at event check-in. 

I am attending District Advance (non-delegate). What food options are available during District Advance?

Food trucks from TK’S BBQ-N-Fixins and Rockford Catering will be on-site for lunch both days, and for dinner on Friday. A new Dining Tent offers additional seating for meals and space to relax during breaks. Curbside Coffee Escapes specialty coffee truck will be onsite Friday (Saturday TBD). Several fast food and casual dining options are available in nearby St. Marys and Celina. 

Are overnight accommodations available?

To make a reservation for RV Camping Spots/ with hookups please contact Kristi Dodds @crossoakcamp@gmail.com or call/text 234-759-0625. The inn-style rooms and other accommodations are sold out.

Will the services be streamed?

Yes, the main services will be available online @ https://www.facebook.com/LighthouseCamp/ and NWONaz on Youtube. 

Have more questions or need help?

Call or email Kellie Anderson at  419-394-4517 or NWODistrict@nwoteam.church.

District Advance FAQ

District Advance sounds like a great conference. Who can attend?

Anyone from a local NWO church or the community is invited to attend this exciting two-day conference! The conference is FREE, but registration is required. Click here for full event details and to register. 

What is the difference between Camp Gathering and District Advance?

Camp Gathering and District Advance are two separate events, both held at Cross Oak Camp and the District Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Road, in St. Marys. 

Camp Gathering is a 5-day family-focused camp with great preaching and music, family and kids’ events, and plenty of free time and fun…all in a relaxed atmosphere. The focus is Bringing Heaven Down. Dates are June 16- June 20. 

District Advance is a two‑day conference featuring a fantastic speaker & worship line-up that 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 keynotes, breakouts, and worship times…to the connections made and the 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. Dates are June 21-June 22. 

What is being offered for children at District Advance?

Nursery, Pre-K, and Elementary childcare are offered only during the 7:00 pm session on Friday, June 21, and the 3:00 pm Ordination Service on Saturday, June 22. Limited space is available and advance registration is required. Click here to register. 

I am a Delegate to District Advance. When are the Church business meetings held? When do we vote?

All church business reports and voting will occur during the 8:30-10:30 am session on Saturday, June 22. Reports will be available soon and can be viewed here

I am a Delegate to NMI Catalyst. What do I need to know?

The NMI Catalyst is a lunch meeting on Friday, June 21, at 11:00 am in Fairbanks Recreational Center. Check-in begins at 10:00 am. Pre-ordered meal tickets are required for this lunch meeting. Please contact your local church before June 10 to receive a meal ticket. Tickets will be distributed at event check-in. 

I am attending District Advance (non-delegate). What food options are available during District Advance?

Food trucks from TK’S BBQ-N-Fixins and Rockford Catering will be on-site for lunch both days, and for dinner on Friday. A new Dining Tent offers additional seating for meals and space to relax during breaks. Curbside Coffee Escapes specialty coffee truck will be onsite Friday (Saturday TBD). Several fast food and casual dining options are available in nearby St. Marys and Celina. 

Are overnight accommodations available?

To make a reservation for RV Camping Spots/ with hookups please contact Kristi Dodds @crossoakcamp@gmail.com or call/text 234-759-0625. The inn-style rooms and other accommodations are sold out.

Will the services be streamed?

Yes, the main services will be available online @ https://www.facebook.com/LighthouseCamp/ and NWONaz on Youtube. 

Have more questions or need help?

Call or email Kellie Anderson at  419-394-4517 or NWODistrict@nwoteam.church.