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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
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
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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
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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
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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
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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
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