Ministry Discovery and Assessment Center (MDAC)
2026-10-09 13:30 - 2026-10-11 12:00 (America/New_York) | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
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.

Healthy Church Workshop - Turning Work Off & Identity Outside of Ministry
2026-11-03 09:30 - 11:00 | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
Healthy Church Workshop – Turning Work Off & Identity Outside of Ministry
November 3 | 9:30 – 11:00 am

District Resource Center / Cross Oak Camp

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This 90-minute workshop is part 3 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.

Although we never stop representing Jesus, often the way we carry out our calling gets fuzzy as we sometimes allow highly motivated work ethics and strong desire for excellence to become our identity. This tends to be a common cultural trap the enemy uses repeatedly with those called to lead others. Beliefs about ourselves, from our past, about work and people-pleasing can begin to trump the reality of who we are in Christ. When we begin to ignore the warnings the Holy Spirit gives, we find ourselves minimizing the very things we proclaim that others are to prioritize. 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!
Attendees will:

Uncover unhealthy belief systems that hinder healthy identity and boundaries
Recognize impact of values both at work and outside of work
Understand the byproduct of modeling unhealthy vs healthy boundaries and rhythms of life to their teams and families
Identify connection points outside of ministry that positively influence ministry

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Church Planting/Multi-Site Campus Pastor Assessment
2026-11-12 - 2026-11-14 | The Valley Church, 1400 Seidel Pkwy, Piqua, OH
Church Planting/Multi-Site Campus Pastor Assessment

This 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.)
The 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.
To register, fill out this Church Planting Assessment Form. If you have questions or need help registering, please reach out to Kellie Anderson.
You can learn more about the assessment here: Church Planting Assessment
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Gold Weekend
2027-02-26 10:00 - 2027-02-27 15:00 | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
Gold Weekend
February 27-28

District Resource Center / Cross Oak Camp

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. Developing Pastors will learn alongside some of the most effective pastors in our district as they are immersed in equipping and teaching sessions, worship, mentoring, and peer sharing.
The weekend will be held over 2 days and hosted at The District Center/Cross Oak Camp, in St Mary’s on Friday, February 26, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (Lunch and Dinner provided) and Saturday, February 27, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (Breakfast and lunch provided).
Interviews for first-time district licenses or renewing a district license will be part of Gold Weekend and will be scheduled on Saturday morning. Ordination interviews will take place Friday evening starting at 7:00 pm.
Your next steps:
1. Register for Gold Weekend by February 1: Gold Weekend Registration.
The cost of food, lodging, and resources for Gold Weekend:

$120 for one person in an inn-style room or cabin.(Because we have a limited number of rooms, priority is given to those who are able to share a room).
$100 per person if you share a room and/or cabin.(You can choose your roommate.)
$80 for those who commute or stay in a dorm room

2. Please submit any classes you have taken by February 2 to the Board of Ministry Secretary, Chuck Meinecke at chuck.meinecke@nwoteam.church
3. For those seeking a first-time district license, renewing their current district license, or applying for ordination, email kellie.anderson@nwoteam.church or talk to the lead pastor of the church you attend to get started.
Questions? Contact us at NWODistrict@nwoteam.church.

Healthy Church Workshop - Family Stress & Unrealistic Expectations
2027-03-09 09:30 - 11:00 | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
Healthy Church Workshop – Family Stress & Unrealistic Expectations

March 9 | 9:30 – 11:00 am

District Resource Center / Cross Oak Camp

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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 is FREE for NWO Pastors and staff. Non-NWO can attend for $25.

While there is often some level of stress in the family of God you lead, the stress shepherds feel in their own family can be extremely burdensome. Sometimes the stress grows when the people you love the most do not share your values, and fear, shame and pain are carried privately. Other times the pressures of unresolved stress in your own home stem from schedules, sickness, or conflict that seem to not dissipate. When do personal expectations or those assumed from others in a shepherd’s home become unrealistic and unhealthy? This workshop will aim to reframe your mindset about family stress and equip you with practical tools to manage unrealistic expectations!
Attendees will:

Grow awareness of family systems theory in home and church
Recognize how much of another’s story you are or are not responsible for
Evaluate if stress is manageable for a season or unhealthy
Learn to navigate assumed or explicit expectations from others

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