Northwestern Ohio District<br /> Church of the Nazarene

Northwestern Ohio District Church of the Nazarene

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.

Ministry Discovery and Assessment Center (MDAC)

Ministry Discovery and Assessment Center (MDAC)

Ministry Discovery and Assessment Center (MDAC)

October 9-11, 2026

 

Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center

 

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.

Both the candidate and spouse (if married) must participate in the entire weekend event.

There is a significant amount of preparation for the event.

An 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. The deadline is Monday, August 17.

The weekend begins at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Friday and will go through Sunday at approximately noon.

Email Chip Bullock at ChipBullock@limacc.com to register.

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