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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T110000 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 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;VALUE=DATE:20251027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251028 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20250911T013553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T013556Z UID:246489-1761523200-1761609599@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Action Pak'd Day DESCRIPTION:Action Pak’d Day\n \nSeptember 27\, 2025 | Starting at 9:00am\n \nCross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\n  \nFor ages 4-104! The NWO NMI District invites you to worship\, connect\, & serve by packing supplies for neighbors near & far. \nBreakfast\, lunch\, and t-shirt included. \n$15 for ages 4-12. $25 for ages 13 thru adult. \nRegistration open now! URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/action-pakd-day/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:NMI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/action-pakd-day-25-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20250131T212218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T212222Z UID:245833-1760103000-1760270400@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Ministry Discovery and Assessment Center (MDAC) DESCRIPTION:Ministry Discovery and Assessment Center (MDAC)\nOctober 10-9\, 2025\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 18. \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/mdac/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2025-01-31-161447.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T210000 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 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;VALUE=DATE:20251007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20241117T203624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T203626Z UID:245325-1759795200-1760054399@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:KidzMatter Conference DESCRIPTION:KidzMatter Conference\nOctober 7-9\, 2025\n  \nEvansville\, Indiana\n  \n\nJoin NWO District Children’s Pastors and Leaders as they head to Evansville\, Indiana from October 7-9\, 2025 at the leading event for Children’s Ministry Leaders and their teams. We have a select amount of tickets reserved for our district at the rate of $95 while supplies last. Additional expenses will include housing and meals. You will be required to get those on your own but we will do our best to connect you with others from the district if you are interested in sharing expenses.\n \nIn 2024\, 26 individuals from the district attended and returned to their local churches encouraged and equipped in their efforts to reach the youngest disciples.\n \nWe believe so much in equipping Children’s Ministry Leaders\, that we pre-purchased 20 tickets at the low rate of $95 and have them available to NWO leaders while supplies last. If you’d like to reserve one of those select tickets\, register here. \n \nIf you would like more information about the conference including offered breakout sessions\, visit the conference site here: The KidzMatter Conference 2025. URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/kidzmatter-conference/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Kids Min,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/kidzmatter-logo-01-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250809 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20241110T194956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T212101Z UID:245299-1754524800-1754697599@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:2025 Global Leadership Summit DESCRIPTION:2025 Global Leadership Summit\nAugust 7-8\, 2025\n  \nHosted in Northwestern Ohio at Lima Community Church\n  \n\nThe Global Leadership Summit was created to help increase our leadership capacity so we can realize the dream of moving the team to reach the vision God has given us. \nThe Global Leadership Summit is August 7-8\, 2025\, and is being hosted in Northwestern Ohio for you at the AXIS building at Lima Community. \nThis event gathers some of the best visionary leaders from around the world for two days of immersion in effective leadership strategies\, profound insights\, inspiring stories\, and strategic collaboration and networking. \nWant to see who is going to be leading? Check out the Global Leadership Summit page. \nIt’s not enough just to pastor – we are called to lead our teams\, people\, and churches somewhere so we can do the thing God has called us to do. And there are skills and leadership mindsets we can learn and build that will make us more effective in doing just that. \nYou get to sit in the room with leaders who have made the kind of impact we want to make and who have done some of the hard things we need to do. \nClick Here to Register for GLS.The price for the event is $149 through May 7 and $169 from then on. \nIf you have any questions\, you can email BradTaylor@limacc.com or theDistrict Resource Center at kellie.anderson@nwoteam.church. URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/gls25/ 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/GLS25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20250207T202246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T202249Z UID:245878-1753833600-1754179199@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Leader Development Program DESCRIPTION:Leader Development Program\nJuly 30-August 2\n  \nCross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\n  \nStudents (Ages 16 – 22) will have the opportunity to study and develop leadership skills while serving as a junior counselor or support staff at the Anchored in Christ Skippers Camp for kids in grades 1 – 3. It all begins with Boot Camp where students will begin to learn how God has uniquely created them to lead and then launched to serve both at summer camp and in their local churches. URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/leader-development-program/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/L-D-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20250207T200458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T005142Z UID:245872-1753833600-1754179199@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Children's Summer Camp (Grades 1-3) DESCRIPTION:Children’s Summer Camp\nGrades 1-3\n  \nJuly 30-August 2\n  \nCross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\n  \nThis summer\, send your kids on an adventure where kids will learn how they can be Anchored in Christ through both the calm and the storms of life.  Kids will also have the opportunity to build friendships and connect with others by participating in a variety of fun camp activities such as engaging worship services\, crafts\, games\, swimming\, snacks\, Bible Quizzing\, Science Experiments\, cabin competitions\, Missionary Moments\, and much\, much more! URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/childrens-summer-camp-primary/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Camp,Featured Events,Kids Min ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Anchored-in-Christ-Slide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250731 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20250207T200239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T005148Z UID:245861-1753574400-1753919999@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Children's Summer Camp (Grades 4-6) DESCRIPTION:Children’s Summer Camp\nGrades 4-6\n  \nJuly 27-30\n  \nCross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\n  \nThis summer\, send your kids on an adventure where kids will learn how they can be Anchored in Christ through both the calm and the storms of life.  Kids will also have the opportunity to build friendships and connect with others by participating in a variety of fun camp activities such as engaging worship services\, crafts\, games\, swimming\, snacks\, Bible Quizzing\, Science Experiments\, cabin competitions\, Missionary Moments\, and much\, much more! URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/childrens-summer-camp-preteen/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Camp,Featured Events,Kids Min ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Anchored-in-Christ-Slide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20250124T184215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T221125Z UID:245782-1752019200-1752451199@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:NWO Teen Camp 2025 DESCRIPTION:RESTORED | NWO Teen Camp 2025\nJuly 9-13\, 2025\nCross Oak Camp\n  \nInformation Packet- HERE \n  \n\n\nWe are excited to invite you and your students to Teen Camp 2025! This is always an unforgettable week of spiritual growth\, powerful worship\, impactful messages\, meaningful community\, and of course\, epic fun. \nThis year’s theme is RESTORED\, drawn from 2 Corinthians 5:16–17. Throughout the week\, students will be reminded that through Christ\, they are made new—restored in identity\, purpose\, and relationship with Him. Because of what Christ has done\, we believe students will walk away knowing they are—restored in identity\, purpose\, and relationship with Him. \nIn addition to times of worship and teaching\, camp will include exciting activities\, late-night fun\, and creative theme nights like Hawaiian Night\, Movie Night\, and Tie-Dye Night. \nRegistration opens May 1st. Please review all deadlines and details to ensure your group is ready to register on time. \nBelow you’ll find a link to the full Camp Info Packet as well as a downloadable graphics package to help promote Teen Camp at your church. \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to reach out to one of our camp co-directors: \n\nTaylor Mabry – taylor.mabry@thevalley.church\nAustin Hill – austinhill@msnazarene.org\nJoe Hurst – joehurst@limacc.com\n\nWe are looking forward to an amazing week at Teen Camp 2025! \nInformation Packet- HEREGraphics Packet- HERE URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/nwo-teen-camp-2025/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Camp,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20250421T182549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T005251Z UID:246152-1750377600-1750550399@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:District Advance 2025 | SENT DESCRIPTION:District Advance | SENT 2025\nSt Mary’s\, OH\nJune 20-21\, 2025\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 SENT 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\nJon Ferguson\, Co-founding pastor of Community Christian Church\, NewThing\, and Exponential\nJad & Jamie Levi\, Founder of Trinitas\, Decentralized Networks of Churches and former Alpha Director\nDwayne Mills\, Appalachia Reach Out\nDr Fili Chambo\, Mission Catalyzer and General Superintendent\nRondy Smith\, Founder of Rest Stop Ministries and | Missional Community Engagement Catalyzer\nDavid Mills\, Vice President of Spiritual Life at Mount Vernon Nazarene University\nChip Bullock\, Lead Pastor and Disciple-Maker from Lima Community\nDan Spaite\, Professor in Medicine and Disciple-Maker\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 2025 \nVisit NWO’s District Advance 2025 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-2025-sent/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/District-Advance-Slide-Basic-Version-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250620 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20250421T190053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T005306Z UID:246175-1749945600-1750377599@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:NWO Camp Gathering 2025 | MADE FOR MORE DESCRIPTION:Camp Gathering 2025 |MADE FOR MORE\nSt Mary’s\, OH\nJune 15-19\, 2025\n  \n \nFeatured Graphic (Left) JPG DownloadFeatured Graphic (Left) with Schedule PDF DownloadVertical Flyer Download  |  Horizontal Flyer DownloadCamp Gathering Slide (16:9) DownloadFull Schedule \nMADE FOR MORE\nSunday Kickoff Service6:00pm with Evangelist and Pastor\, Lindsey MurphyWorship MusicThe Worship Leader for all the services at Made for More Camp Gathering will be Pastor Mike McKenzie\, Urbana NazareneMORNING SERVICES\, Monday – Thursday @ 10:30 amMonday: Pastor Marty DennisTuesday: Pastor Justin BraunWednesday: Pastor Jared BurgessThursday: Pastor Brian RichardsonEVENING SERVICES\, Monday – Wednesday @ 7:00 pmMonday – Wednesday: Evangelist and Pastor\, Lindsey Murphy \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nCoffee and Conversations @ The Shelter House with Pastor Carol RetcherMonday-Thursday 8:30 am \nFOOD SERVICE:Snack Shack: open Monday – Thursday\, from 12:00 – 1:00pmDining Hall: open Monday- Wednesday from 5:00 – 6:00pmCost of dinner will be $6/adult and $3/child. Credit/Debit accepted.Snack Shack will also open each night following the evening service. \nCHILDREN’S SCHEDULE:Children’s programming will be available for all Camp Gathering services. \n\nStaffed Nursery\, 0-2 yrs old\, located in the Auditorium (Tabernacle)\nPreschool Age\, 3 yrs.- Kindergarten\, located in Albea Hall (must be potty trained)\nElementary Age\, 1st-5 th Grades\, located in the West Dining Room\n\nRECREATION: \n\nOpen gym on Monday-Wednesday from 1-4:00pm\nPool will be open Monday-Thursday 1-4:00pm\nFree S’mores\, campfire\, and a family movie at the Pergola Thursday at 9:00 pm.\n\nBring your own chairs. \nThe Camp Gathering ends Thursday after the morning service.  District Advance begins Friday Morning. \nLODGING: \nTo make a reservation for RV Camping Spots/ with hookups pleasecontact john.schwieterman@crossoakcamp.com or call/text 234-759-0625.Check out our facilities here: Cross Oak Camp Accommodations. \n\nDorm-style rooms are still available (Families will be given an entire room)\nInn-style rooms and cabins – only a few are still available\nRV Park – Spaces with 30/50 Amp Hookups are available\n\nImportant Note: Checkout is at 10:00 am on Saturday\, please return keys at the shelter house. \nQUESTIONS? Contact Kellie.Anderson@nwoteam.church. URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/camp-gathering-2025/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/made-for-more-feature-graphic-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20240724T185304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T192712Z UID:245032-1747440000-1747526399@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Field (Regional) DESCRIPTION:Dig Sites 1-20 Time TBD URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/field-regional/ LOCATION:Mount Vernon Nazarene University\, 800 Martinsburg Rd.\, Mount Vernon\, OH\, 43050 CATEGORIES:Kids' Quizzing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250408 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20250110T205004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T222730Z UID:245754-1743984000-1744070399@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Children's Ministry Leader Connect DESCRIPTION:Children’s Ministry Leader Connect\nMonday\, April 7 | 11:00 AM\n  \nDefiance Church of the Nazarene\n  \n\nConnect\, Collaborate\, and Celebrate Ministry to Children along with other leaders from our district. URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/childrens-ministry-leader-connect-2/ LOCATION:Defiance Church of The Nazarene\, 1656 S. Jefferson Ave.\, Defiance\, OH\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids Min,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Childrens-MInistry-Leader-Connect.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20250117T223930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T223932Z UID:245773-1743811200-1743983999@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Big Serve DESCRIPTION:Big Serve\nApril 5-6\, 2025\n  \nEvery NWO Church\n  \n\nBig Serve is a weekend for every church in Northwestern Ohio to join together and serve their communities. Projects can vary from community to community and may include assisting local non-profit organizations such as shelters\, food pantries\, and senior adult services.  Churches can also volunteer with local schools and parks to assist with projects such as weeding\, painting\, and maintenance.  Churches may also take this opportunity to bless and show appreciation to first responders\, teachers and veterans. \nChoose your projects (it doesn’t have to be complicated – pick-up trash along a walking path or give away quarters at a laundromat! Bless your community! \nOur goal is that every church joins in the Big Serve in some way. \nBlessing Our Community Resources URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/big-serve-2/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/big-serve-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T130000 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20240724T185153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T004334Z UID:245030-1743771600-1743771600@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:District Quiz DESCRIPTION:Dig Sites 1-20 1pm URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/district-quiz/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Kids' Quizzing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20240724T185004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T185004Z UID:245028-1741428000-1741428000@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Zone/Network DESCRIPTION:Dig Sites 1-20 10AM URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/zone-network/ LOCATION:Tipp City\, 1221 W. Main St.\, Tipp City\, OH\, 45371 CATEGORIES:Kids' Quizzing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20250110T204752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T205154Z UID:245748-1740787200-1740873599@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Global KidMin Day DESCRIPTION:Global KidMin Day\nTuesday\, March 1\n  \n\nAn free online training event for children’s ministry partners available from KidzMatter Ministries.  Visit here (Global KidMin Week) to register to attend and find out more details about the opportunity.\n  URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/global-kidmin-day/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Kids Min,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Global-Kidmin-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250228 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20250110T204312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T222832Z UID:245738-1740614400-1740700799@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Children's Ministry Leader Connect DESCRIPTION:Children’s Ministry Leader Connect\nThursday\, February 27 | 10:00 AM\n  \nQuest Community Church\n  \n\nConnect\, Collaborate\, and Celebrate Ministry to Children along with other leaders from our district. URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/childrens-ministry-leader-connect/ LOCATION:Quest Community Church CATEGORIES:Kids Min,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Childrens-MInistry-Leader-Connect.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250213 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20231221T213335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T182055Z UID:243802-1739145600-1739404799@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:M25 Conference DESCRIPTION:m25_conference_promo-720p \n \n \n\n \nClick to get a glimpse of the M25 Conference. \nThe M25 Conference\, designed to inspire\, connect\, and equip pastors and church leaders from across the United States and Canada\, will be held February 10-12\, 2025 in Kansas City. The M25 Conference will help pastors and church leaders grow in their ability and effectiveness to share the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Attendees will be encouraged\, equipped\, and empowered in new and creative ways to share the gospel! The agenda for the conference includes plenary speakers\, break-out workshops\, affinity group meetings\, and corporate worship time. Participants will be encouraged\, equipped\, and empowered to engage in new ways to bring people to Jesus. Jesus is calling all people to Himself and as believers\, we are co-workers in the work of evangelism. We encourage you to being a whole group to this conference. More details coming soon. URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/m25-conference/ LOCATION:Kansas City\, Kansas City\, MO\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/m25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T100000 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20240724T184543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T184759Z UID:245023-1738404000-1738404000@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Practice Meet 3 DESCRIPTION:Dig Sites 1-15 10am URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/practice-meet-3/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Kids' Quizzing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T180000 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20241110T191313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T202510Z UID:245280-1733162400-1733162400@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:NWO District Team Christmas Party DESCRIPTION:NWO District Team Christmas Party\nMonday\, December 2 | 6:30 PM\n  \nNWO District Activity Center\n  \n\nThis festive celebration is hosted by the district for all those who serve as pastors\, key directors\, or are retired ministers in the local church. It includes their spouses. The doors open at 6:00 pm and the event starts at 6:30 pm. We’ll have some great fun\, eat really well\, and celebrate Jesus! \nWe need team registrations by Friday\, November 22. Click this registration link to reserve a spot for you and your team. URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/christmas-party/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Christmas-Dinner-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T100000 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20240724T184444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T184737Z UID:245021-1732356000-1732356000@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Practice Meet 2 DESCRIPTION:Dig Sites 1-10 10am URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/practice-meet-2/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Kids' Quizzing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241117 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20230514T193920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T170203Z UID:242479-1731542400-1731801599@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Church Planting/Multi-Site Campus Pastor Assessment DESCRIPTION: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.)\n\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.\n\nTo register\, fill out this Church Planting Assessment Form   If you have questions or need help registering\, please reach out to Stacey Widney.\n\nYou can learn more about the assessment here: Church Planting Assessment\n\n\n\nDownload information HERE  URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/church-planting-multi-site-campus-pastor-assessment/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T110000 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20240906T203235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T203238Z UID:245212-1730484000-1730631600@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Fall Retreat 2024 DESCRIPTION:Fall Retreat 2024\nNovember 1-3\, 2024\n  \nCross Oak Camp\n  \n\nGreetings on behalf of the Fall Retreat 2024 Staff. We are excited to present to you the details for Fall Retreat 2024! This event has grown into something really special\, and we are looking forward to that again this year. Our theme for this year is Pour it Out\, based on Psalm 62:8. Sometimes in life we get so caught up in the ins and outs of our daily lives that it’s hard to focus on emptying ourselves in worship of God. Every year\, Fall Retreat provides that opportunity. Students will be encouraged to take a step back\, take a deep breath\, and pour out their hearts to God\, who is our refuge. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When Is Fall Retreat?\n November 1-3\, 2024 \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 creating space to pour out our lives to God. 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 Regular Registration \nOctober 6\, 2024 \nStudents $125 \nAdults $95 \nLate Registration \nOctober 13\, 2024 \nStudents $150 \nAdults $120 \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 \nEntrance to all Sessions and activities\nBreakfast Saturday through Breakfast Sunday\nLate night snacks\nRetreat T-Shirt\n\n \n \n \n \n \n How to Register\n HOW TO REGISTER \nAll 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 summer camp\, please reach out to josh@thewellnaz.org. \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 $40 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-2024/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Featured Events,NYI,Retreats ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Pour-It-Out-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20240724T184323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T184712Z UID:245019-1728727200-1728727200@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Practice Meet 1 DESCRIPTION:Dig Sites 1-5 URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/practice-meet-1/ LOCATION:OH CATEGORIES:Kids' Quizzing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20240117T172630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T172225Z UID:243916-1728653400-1728820800@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Ministry Development and Assessment Center (MDAC) DESCRIPTION:The Ministry Development and Assessment Center is a required weekend for all NWO district-licensed ministers to help them discover their greatest gifts\, develop as a leader\, experience a collaborative peer learning environment\, and be encouraged – all the while gaining a better understanding of their leadership style and providing self-aware of areas needed for growth and greater effectiveness. MDAC is a prerequisite step in the journey toward ordination. \nBoth the candidate and spouse (if married) must participate in the entire weekend event. The weekend begins at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Friday and will go through Sunday at approximately noon. \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.  \nThe application is available here: MDAC Registration Form. \nEmail Chip Bullock at ChipBullock@limacc.com to register when the application is complete.  \nThe applications as well as the assessments must be completed ahead of time\, with a deadline of Monday\, August 19. URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/ministry-development-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/jpeg:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/mdac.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20241110T195234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241110T195234Z UID:245307-1728567000-1728734400@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Ministry Development and Assessment Center (MDAC) DESCRIPTION:The Ministry Development and Assessment Center is a required weekend for all NWO district-licensed ministers to help them discover their greatest gifts\, develop as a leader\, experience a collaborative peer learning environment\, and be encouraged – all the while gaining a better understanding of their leadership style and providing self-aware of areas needed for growth and greater effectiveness. MDAC is a prerequisite step in the journey toward ordination. \nBoth the candidate and spouse (if married) must participate in the entire weekend event. The weekend begins at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Friday and will go through Sunday at approximately noon. \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.  \nThe application is available here: MDAC Registration Form. \nEmail Chip Bullock at ChipBullock@limacc.com to register when the application is complete.  \nThe applications as well as the assessments must be completed ahead of time\, with a deadline of Monday\, August 19. URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/ministry-development-and-assessment-center-mdac-2/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:Meetings & Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/mdac.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20240903T005310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T185253Z UID:245183-1728122400-1728129600@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Collection Drop Off DESCRIPTION:Collection Drop Off\nSaturday\, October 5\n  \nDistrict Resource Center / Cross Oak Camp\nTipp City Church of the Nazarene\n  \nOn Saturday\, October 5\, from 10 AM – Noon\, there will be a drop off day for Crisis Care Kits and School Pal Paks once again at the District Center for those who cannot make the September 28 date. This drop off time will include our drop off location at Tipp City Church of the Nazarene. This will be the last collection day for this Fall. URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/collection-drop-off/ LOCATION:Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center\, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd\, Saint Marys\, OH\, 45885 CATEGORIES:NMI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T150000 DTSTAMP:20260507T135023 CREATED:20240810T195944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T184603Z UID:245043-1727776800-1727794800@www.nwonaz.org SUMMARY:Big Day DESCRIPTION:BIG DAY\nTuesday\, October 1\n  \nBi-Vocational Big Day\nSaturday\, October 5\n  \nDistrict Resource Center / Cross Oak Camp\n  \nRegister Now\n  \nBig Day for pastors\, staff\, and church leaders on NWO is Tuesday\, October 1\, 10:00am-3:00pm in Fairbanks Gym\, at Cross Oak Camp. Bi-Vocational Big Day is Saturday\, October 5\, 10:00am-1:00pm in the Great Room of the Big Dorm. Includes lunch and a coffee bar.\n \nOur focus for this Big Day will be on becoming missional churches who are oriented to the world\, existing for the sake of others…living out our primary purpose as disciple-makers…living as high contrast people who demonstrate the love\, grace and the abundant life God wants for all of us to those who don’t know Jesus. You’ll hear from some actual NWO pastors and leaders who are already leading their churches through radical shifts to become missional churches\, and the cause for celebration we are seeing.\n \nBig Day is an equipping and connecting time for all NWO pastors\, staff\, and key leaders. Bring 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. We also strongly encourage you to bring all your locally licensed pastors and anyone else you are raising up – anyone sensing a call to ministry. Everything we do will include equipping and developing new leaders. These are all-hands-on-deck events.\n \nYou also learn how to partner with the new Leadership Camps we are launching for young NWO leaders; discover how to access the NWO Counseling Network available to all pastors and staff\, explore the 4 things needed to launch a new ministry\, as well as receive some other very practical tools and resources for your toolbox.\n  \nPlease REGISTER your team by Tuesday\, September 17 URL:https://www.nwonaz.org/event/big-day-7/ LOCATION:Fairbanks Center (Gym)\, St. Marys\, OH CATEGORIES:Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nwonaz.org/wp-content/uploads/Big-Day-Slide-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR