Resourcing and inspiring local churches to build leaders who will plant,
revitalize, and remake all kinds of churches to reach all kinds of people
District Advance 2026
Featured Events
School of Ministry
School of Ministry
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.
Hispanic/Latino Ministry Summit
Hispanic/Latino Ministry Summit
Te invitamos a la Cumbre de Ministerio Hispano/Latino, un tiempo para orar, soñar y comenzar a construir caminos hacia nuevos ministerios, discipulado y comunidades cristianas en español. | Join us for a Hispanic/Latino Ministry Summit as we begin building pathways for prayer, discipleship, fellowship, and new ministry expressions in Spanish across our district.
District Advance 2026 | LEAD
District Advance 2026 | LEAD
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...
NWO Camp Gathering 2026 | REKINDLE
NWO Camp Gathering 2026 | REKINDLE
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.
Ministry Discovery and Assessment Center (MDAC)
Ministry Discovery and Assessment Center (MDAC)
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.
Church Planting/Multi-Site Campus Pastor Assessment
Church Planting/Multi-Site Campus Pastor Assessment
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.