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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.
School of Ministry
School of Ministry
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 All Day Event
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Big Day
Big Day
February 3, 2026 @ 9:30 am at Fairbanks Center (Gym)in St. Marys, OH
Big Day is an equipping and connecting time for all NWO pastors, staff, and key leaders and is a required event for all district-licensed and ordained pastors. We also strongly encourage you to bring all your locally licensed pastors, key leaders in your church, and anyone you are raising up and who is sensing a call to ministry.
Gold Weekend
Gold Weekend
Feb 27 - 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am at Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Centerin Saint Marys, OH
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.
Healthy Church Workshop – Conflict, Confrontation & Difficult Conversations
Healthy Church Workshop - Conflict, Confrontation & Difficult Conversations
March 10, 2026 @ 9:30 am at Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Centerin Saint Marys, OH
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 address the internal dialogue leaders face regarding conflict, confrontation and difficult conversations as well as provide tools to face these situations with greater confidence. This is FREE for NWO Pastors and staff. Non-NWO can attend for $25.