BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NW Ohio District Nazarene - ECPv6.2.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NW Ohio District Nazarene X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nwonaz.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NW Ohio District Nazarene REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T125926 CREATED:20250601T212127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T214817Z UID:246378-1759861800-1760043600@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:The Power of One DESCRIPTION:The Power of One\nOCTOBER 7\, 8 & 9\, 2025\nEvenings 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM\nHOSTED IN 3 LOCATIONS ACROSS NWO DISTRICT\n\n\nOctober 7 – Springfield High Street Church\n\n\nOctober 8 – Lima Community Church\n\n\nOctober 9 – Napoleon Church of the Nazarene\n\n\n  \n\nTHE POWER OF ONEA Call to Make Disciples Who Make DisciplesMission: We are not called to wait for people to come to us—we are called to go. \nThis evening is for your entire church.You\, your leadership teams\, and your congregation are invited to a district-wide experience where evangelism meets discipleship in a powerful and personal way.It’s time to step beyond the Christian bubble and intentionally seek the one—the lost person God has placed in your life. \nWhat to Expect \n\nA clear challenge to rediscover the mission of the Church\nReal stories and biblical teaching that will awaken your passion\nSimple\, practical tools to help you and your church make disciples\nA renewed sense of purpose—and action steps to walk it out\n\nEVENT DETAILS6:30 PM – 9:00 PM \n\nOctober 7 – Springfield High Street Church\nOctober 8 – Lima Community Church\nOctober 9 – Napoleon Church of the Nazarene\n\nSnacks and drinks provided. Bring a group of at least 10 people ready to disciple others. \n\nDownloadable Promo graphics for The Power of One \n\n1920-1080 slide for screens -1\n1920-1080 slide for screens -2\nGraphic for printing\nGraphic for social media\nPDF for Email\n \n \nMeet Daryl Cripe who will lead the Impact of One\nFrom a dairy farm in Indiana to the creative corridors of Universal Studios\, Daryl’s story is a powerful testament of God’s redirection. After coming to Christ in his mid- 20s\, Daryl left the entertainment industry to step into full-time ministry\, serving on executive teams of large\, mission-driven churches. Now with over a decade of experience equipping churches worldwide—from the U.S. to Europe and the Middle East—he helps leaders reclaim their missional purpose. A lover of great coffee\, dark chocolate\, and creative arts\, Daryl is passionate about helping churches find simple\, practical ways to live out the Great Commission. \nWant to get a taste of what you’ll experience?Watch or listen to Daryl’s interview with Carey Nieuwhof:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuQb58jedxQ orSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6f0sQxEgwqneWBCrcXHGan?si=714a9c7e542c424b \nFrom District Superintendent Andy Monnin:“We just don’t need another event. We need a movement of disciple-makers. This is it. Let’s step into it together.” \nIf you have any questions\, you can email andy.monnin@nwoteam.church or the District Resource Center at kellie.anderson@nwoteam.church. URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/power-of-one/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/power-of-one-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T125926 CREATED:20250821T012326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T192511Z UID:246479-1761933600-1762081200@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Fall Retreat 2025 DESCRIPTION:Fall Retreat 2025\nOctober 31-November 2\, 2025\n  \nCross Oak Camp\n  \n\nGreetings on behalf of the Fall Retreat 2025 Staff. We are excited to present to you the details for Fall Retreat 2025! This event has grown into something really special\, and we are looking forward to that again this year. Our theme for this year is Revival! We are still finalizing lots of details and will be releasing those details as we finalize them. For now\, though\, REGISTRATION IS OPEN! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When Is Fall Retreat?\n October 31-November 2\, 2025 \nCheck in is 6:00-7:00 Friday Evening **PLEASE REMEMBER: DINNER WILL NOT BE SERVED AT RETREAT FRIDAY NIGHT. EACH GROUP WILL EAT ON THEIR OWN BEFORE ARRIVAL** \nDismissal is at 11:00 AM Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n What Ages Can Attend?\n Any student who is currently in 6th grade through current seniors in high school. (Whether or not 6th graders are invited is up to each church.) \n \n \n \n \n \n Where Does Fall Retreat Take Place?\n Cross Oak Camp and Conference Center \n272 Jack Oak Road \nSt. Marys\, OH 45885 \n \n \n \n \n \n What Are We Going To Do At Fall Retreat?\n First and foremost\, we are going to work toward a deeper relationship with Christ. We are devoting this weekend to allowing God to Revive us. But we’ll do lots more including hearing challenging messages\, fun and games\, concerts and more. Oh\, and we’ll keep the Cross Oak crew busy cranking out milkshakes. \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration Deadlines\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegular Registration \nOctober 5\, 2025 \nStudents $145 \nAdults $100 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLate Registration \nOctober 12\, 2025 \nStudents $170 \nAdults $125 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n More Information:\n All information\, registration links and graphics package for promotion can be found at www.nwonyievents.org \n \n \n \n \n \n What's Included?\n \n\nEntrance to all Sessions and activities \n\n\nBreakfast Saturday through Breakfast Sunday \n\n\nLate night snacks \n\n\nRetreat T-Shirt \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n How to Register\n All registrations are done online through our Camp Toolkit registration system. This can be found at camps.nwoteam.church/go. Each church leader will get a login to be able to manage that church’s registration. If you did not create this account for a previous NYI Event\, please reach out to josh@thewellnaz.org. \n*Leaders – please help us out by keeping track of your church’s registrations through the above login. With this large of a group\, it is really hard to make adjustments upon realizing that your church is missing registrations after the registration deadlines. Logging in on your own and knowing who has not completed registrations is extremely important. \nPayments for retreat will be done via invoices to each church. Churches will be responsible for collecting payments from individuals\, then submitting one payment to the district. \n \n \n \n \n \n Refund Policy\n Because certain aspects of retreat must be paid in advance\, we are unable to issue full refunds. Churches will be responsible for payment of all registrations. Cancellations up to 2 weeks prior will be responsible for a $50 payment. Cancellations less than 2 weeks prior will be responsible for full registration payment. \n \n \n \n \n \n How Many Adults Should We Bring?\n We are requiring a minimum of 1 adult per 6 students and one adult per gender. So if you have 5 girls and 1 boy\, you’ll need both a male and a female chaperone. “Adult” is defined as over 20 years of age. \n*if you are a small church with a few teens\, but don’t have an adult to send\, please reach out to josh@thewellnaz.org. We’d like to help make it work for you! \n \n \n \n \n \n What Should I Bring?\n Yourself\, Bible\, Writing Utensil\, Clothes\, Extra Cash for Snack Bar\, Laundry Bag\, Toiletries\, Bed linens\, towels. Plan for every kind of weather (you just never know in early November)!  Also some sleeping areas are separate from shower facilities. Plan accordingly. \n \n \n \n \n \n What Should I Not Bring?\n Normal contraband: Weaponry\, Drugs\, Alcohol\, Tobacco\, Fireworks\, etc. \nStudent Vehicles: Students driving during event will be sent home! Electronics: Please don’t bring items that aren’t absolutely necessary \n*This is an incomplete list and we reserve the right to confiscate items deemed inappropriate until the end of the event. Thanks for your understanding. URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/fall-retreat-2025/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,NYI,Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/unnamed.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T125926 CREATED:20251020T011826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T011829Z UID:246513-1762711200-1762711200@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Night of Worship DESCRIPTION:Night of Worship – MVNU on the Road at Lima Community\nNovember 9 | 6pm\nLima Community Church\nExperience an evening of worship and community with: \n\nMVNU Collegians Chorale\nMusic & Ministry group “Transformed”\nAlumni Quartet\nWorship\, led by Jon Nicholas – ’98 Grad\nSpecial message from Dr. Carson Castleman\, MVNU President\n\nDon’t miss this powerful night of praise and community! \nDownloadable Graphics URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/night-of-worship/ LOCATION:Lima Community\, 2945 N Cole St\, Lima\, OH\, 45801 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Night-of-Worship-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121 DTSTAMP:20260421T125926 CREATED:20250422T002000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T001806Z UID:246195-1763424000-1763683199@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Exponential Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:Exponential 2025\nChicago\nNovember 18–20\, 2025\n  \n \nJoin us and take your team to the Exponential Conference in Naperville\, IL! We have purchased 50 tickets (value of $99 per ticket) for pastors and church leaders in our district to get immersed in what it means to become a multiplying church that makes disciples and sends out teams to start new works. We’ll also cover one night of your hotel room so you only need to pay for one night (estimated cost is $145). \nOur goal is that every district pastor and their teams attend at least one of these catalyzing events over the next 3 years. We’ll coordinate a couple of large shuttle buses for transportation so the only cost for your team is hotel accommodations. \nWatch the sneak peek video of a prior event HERE to see what it’s all about. \nTo register click this link: Register Now \nQuestions? Contact Mark Coulter at mark.coulter@nwoteam.church or Andy Monnin at andy.monnin@nwoteam.church URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/exponential-conference-2025/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/exponential-25-slide-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTSTAMP:20260421T125926 CREATED:20250506T211300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T005525Z UID:246322-1767225600-1798761599@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:School of Ministry DESCRIPTION:To learn more about the School of Ministry\, apply\, and get started:Learn More & Take My Next Step \nTo register for classes:Register Now URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/nwo-school-of-ministry/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-11-18-203519-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T125926 CREATED:20240810T201947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T024016Z UID:245060-1770111000-1770130800@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Big Day DESCRIPTION:BIG DAY | The Five Critical Systems for Healthy Churches\nTuesday\, February 3\, 9:30am-3:00 pm\n  \nBi-Vocational Big Day\nSaturday\, February 14\n  \nDistrict Resource Center / Cross Oak Camp\n  \nRegister Now\n  \nWe’ll work through these five systems\, providing proven ideas and ways to strengthen each of them: \n\n Preaching and Worship\n Financial Strength and Funding the Mission\n Organizational Clarity\n Community Missional Engagement\n Leadership Development\n\n  \n\nBig 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. \nBring your whole team so all of you can process these days together in a way that catalyzes a new day of ministry where you serve. \n\n  \nPlease REGISTER your team by Tuesday\, January 14. URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/big-day-8/ LOCATION:Fairbanks Center (Gym)\, St. Marys\, OH CATEGORIES:Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Big-Day-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T125926 CREATED:20251022T001756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T234806Z UID:246522-1773135000-1773140400@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Healthy Church Workshop - Conflict\, Confrontation & Difficult Conversations DESCRIPTION:Healthy Church Workshop – Conflict\, Confrontation & Difficult Conversations\nMarch 10 | 9:30 – 11:00 am\n  \nDistrict Resource Center / Cross Oak Camp\n \nRegister Now!\n  \nThis 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 is FREE for NWO Pastors and staff. Non-NWO can attend for $25. \n\nConflict\, confrontation and difficult conversations are inevitable realities even in the church setting. Overcoming internal fears\, anger and avoidance when these arise is often the more challenging part for leaders. 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. As the leader becomes strengthened in these areas\, the benefits extend to growth among staff and church members\, an improved culture\, and greater trust. The leadership tools given will be applicable to any church leadership role and can be implemented immediately! \nAttendees will: \n\nGain understanding about what is happening in the brain and body when leaders face challenging interactions\nLearn to press through fear and avoidance that hinder healthy conflict/confrontation/difficult conversations\nBe able to de-escalate conflict\, truly hear people and identify growth opportunities\nRespond internally and externally to difficult feedback in productive ways\nPlan and approach difficult conversations from a healthy perspective\n\n  \nRegister Now! URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/healthy-church-workshop-conflict-confrontation-difficult-conversations/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/iStock-1085114552.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T113000 DTSTAMP:20260421T125926 CREATED:20260202T025847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T012746Z UID:246701-1773478800-1773487800@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Hispanic/Latino Ministry Summit DESCRIPTION:Cumbre de Ministerio Hispano/Latino | Hispanic/Latino Ministry Summit\n  \nSábado\, 14 de marzo | Saturday\, March 14\n9:00–11:30 am\nThe Well Church | Marysville\n  \nEs tiempo de comenzar ministerios e iglesias Hispano/Latinas en el Noroeste de Ohio. \nDios ya ha puesto a las naciones en medio de nuestras comunidades\, y queremos responder con intención\, fe y acción. En 2026\, estamos dando pasos concretos para alcanzar y servir mejor a nuestras comunidades hispanas/latinas. \nTe 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. \nEsta cumbre es para pastores\, líderes y equipos ministeriales con un llamado a servir a la comunidad hispana—y especialmente para personas y familias que forman parte de esa comunidad. \nNos acompañará el Rev. Marcelo Fretes\, asesor nacional del Ministerio Hispano/Latino\, quien ayudará a guiar estas conversaciones y los próximos pasos. El español será el idioma principal durante gran parte del evento\, con traducción disponible. \nLas naciones están aquí. Es tiempo de responder al llamado de Dios. \nRegístrese para la Cumbre del Ministerio Hispano \n¿Preguntas? Escríbanos a andy.monnin@nwoteam.church \n— \nIt’s time to start Hispanic/Latino ministries and churches in Northwestern Ohio. \nOne of the most strategic ways we can reach our communities is by intentionally engaging the Hispanic/Latino neighbors God has already placed among us. In 2026\, we’re committing ourselves to take real steps forward—together. \nJoin 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. \nThis gathering is for pastors\, leaders\, and church teams who sense a calling to reach the Hispanic/Latino community—and especially for individuals and families who are part of that community themselves. \nWe’re grateful to be joined by Marcelo Fretes\, Nazarene Spanish Ministry Advisor for the U.S. Region\, who will help guide these conversations and next steps. Spanish will be the primary language for much of the Summit\, with translation provided. \nThe nations are already here. Let’s step into the mission God has placed in front of us. \nRegister for the Hispanic Ministry Summit \nQuestions? Email andy.monnin@nwoteam.church URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/hispanic-latino-ministry-summit/ LOCATION:The Well\, 1126 N Maple Street\, Marysville\, 45895\, United States CATEGORIES:Discipleship,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Hispanic-Family-Pic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTSTAMP:20260421T125926 CREATED:20260220T233212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T050332Z UID:246732-1781827200-1781999999@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:District Advance 2026 | LEAD DESCRIPTION:District Advance | LEAD 2026\nSt Mary’s\, OH\nJune 19-20\, 2026\n  \n \nThis impactful two-day event 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. \nThis LEAD Conference at NWO’s 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 made and 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. \nThis event will feature keynotes and breakouts from: \n\nLarry Walkemeyer\, Cultivator of Exponential Learning Communities creating multiplication DNA\, former Lead Pastor of Light & Life Christian Fellowship\, Long Beach\, California\nSelena Freeman\, Church Planter\, Founding Pastor of The Well Church\, and Church Multiplication Catalyst for the Nazarene Church\nBrad Thompson\, Lead Pastor of Be Hope\, Beavercreek\, OH\nDr Christian Sarmiento\, Mission Catalyzer and General Superintendent\nPaula Monnin\, Teaching Pastor\, Former Family Pastor at The Valley Church\nDan Spaite\, Emergency Physician\, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Arizona\, and Teaching/Preaching Pastor\nMichale Lavigne\, Director of the Spiritual Formation Initiative at Nazarene Theological Seminary\nAndy Monnin\, Disciple-Maker and District Superintendent\n\nThere is no charge for this event is but registration is required. Individuals can register on their own\, or someone on your team can register your group all at once – whatever is easiest. \nRegister for District Advance 2026 \nVisit NWO’s District Advance 2026 Website for complete event details and to download promotional materials to share with your church or friends. \nQuestions? Please contact Kellie.Anderson@nwoteam.church. URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/district-advance-2026-lead/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/DA-26-Promo-header-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723 DTSTAMP:20260421T125926 CREATED:20260227T020551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T020551Z UID:246784-1784419200-1784764799@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:NWO Camp Gathering 2026 | REKINDLE DESCRIPTION:Camp Gathering 2026 |REKINDLE\n  \nSt Mary’s\, OH\n  \nJuly 19-22\, 2026\n  \n \nFamily\, welcome to REKINDLE. Over the next few days\, 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. Whether you came feeling strong in your faith or running a little low on spiritual fuel\, our prayer is the same — that something in your heart\, your home\, and your walk with Jesus would be REKINDLED. Let’s lean in together and believe that God has something fresh for every one of us this week. \n  \nSunday\, July 19Evening service | 6:00p.m.Rev. Kim Smith \nMonday\, July 20Morning Service | 10:30 a.m.Rev. Kim SmithMonday Night | 7:00p.m.Pastor Tara Smith \nTuesday\, July 21Morning service | 10:30a.m.Pastor Tara SmithTuesday Night | 7:00p.m.Rev. Kim Smith \nWednesday\, July 22Wednesday Morning | 10:30a.m.Rev. Kim SmithWednesday Night | 7:00p.m.Pastor Tara Smith \nDining Hall DevotionsMonday- Wednesday | 9:00a.m.Pastor Brett Smith \nWorship: NWO Team  \n\n  \n\nNursery available each service\nChildren program\nSnack shack\nMovie night\nFireside fellowship\nPool time\nAnd so much more. URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/nwo-camp-gathering-2026-rekindle/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/rekindle-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T125926 CREATED:20251020T015050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T021608Z UID:246529-1791552600-1791720000@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Ministry Discovery and Assessment Center (MDAC) DESCRIPTION:Ministry Discovery and Assessment Center (MDAC)\nOctober 9-11\, 2026\n  \nCross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\n  \n\nThe 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. \nBoth the candidate and spouse (if married) must participate in the entire weekend event. \nThere is a significant amount of preparation for the event. \nAn 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. \nThe weekend begins at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Friday and will go through Sunday at approximately noon. \nEmail Chip Bullock at ChipBullock@limacc.com to register. URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/ministry-discovery-and-assessment-center-mdac/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-01-31-161447.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115 DTSTAMP:20260421T125926 CREATED:20241117T200316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T163046Z UID:245311-1794441600-1794700799@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Church Planting/Multi-Site Campus Pastor Assessment DESCRIPTION:Church Planting/Multi-Site Campus Pastor Assessment\n  \nThis 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. (Spouses of those being assessed are required to attend the assessment and participate in all activities\, but are not being assessed themselves.) \nThe cost of the assessment is $250. This will cover part of the cost of accommodations\, food\, snacks\, and materials. Note: most districts will cover all or part of the cost of the assessment. Meals will be provided on-site for Friday (breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner) and Saturday (breakfast and lunch). Hotel rooms will be provided Thursday and Friday evenings. \nTo register\, fill out this Church Planting Assessment Form. If you have questions or need help registering\, please reach out to Kellie Anderson. \nYou can learn more about the assessment here: Church Planting Assessment \nDownload information HERE URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/church-planting-multi-site-campus-pastor-assessment-2/ LOCATION:The Valley Church\, 1400 Seidel Pkwy\, Piqua\, OH CATEGORIES:Church Calendar,Featured Events,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2024-07-02-at-4.46.19-PM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR