Whether through the Course of Study, internships, residency programs, or graduate degrees, MVNU is committed to strategic and innovative ways of equipping ministry leaders across our field. The Way Forward is about partnership—bringing together the university, the local church, and pastors like you.

Pastor’s Leadership Day

Pastor’s Leadership Day

Pastor’s Leadership Day

November 11, 2025 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

 

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We believe MVNU is uniquely poised for this next chapter in the life of the Church of the Nazarene. Together with you, our pastors, we want to explore how we can best equip:

  • Lead Pastors through flexible, accessible pathways of training.
  • Pastoral Staff who long to serve their congregations and communities with deeper biblical and theological grounding.
  • College students as they discern their call and prepare for ministry.

Whether through the Course of Study, internships, residency programs, or graduate degrees, MVNU is committed to strategic and innovative ways of equipping ministry leaders across our field. The Way Forward is about partnership—bringing together the university, the local church, and pastors like you. We are especially excited for you to hear from Dr. Doug Matthews, our new Chair for the Division of Christian Ministries, Dr. Colleen Derr, our Executive Vice President & Chief Academic Officer, and Dr. Carson Castleman, our President.

We would love for you to come, learn, and join the conversation as we discern together what God is calling us to in this next season.

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Location: Foster Hall, Ariel Arena – Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Cost: $49

Together, we’ll shape the future of theological education and strengthen the church for generations to come.

 

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• Additional Events •

Healthy Church Workshop – Turning Work Off & Identity Outside of Ministry

Healthy Church Workshop - Turning Work Off & Identity Outside of Ministry

November 3, 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 equip pastors, staff and faith leaders with practical tools and processes to recalibrate boundaries, manage a healthy life rhythm and remember true identity given by Christ! This is FREE for NWO Pastors and staff. Non-NWO can attend for $25.

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Gold Weekend For developing locally and district licensed ministers NWO St. Marys, OH February 26-27

Gold Weekend

Gold Weekend

Feb 26 - 27, 2027 @ 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.

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