PALCON
2024-06-25 - 2024-06-27 | Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Rd., Mount Vernon, OH, 43050
Pastors and Leaders Conference (PALCON) is a gathering designed for all Nazarene clergy – pastors, chaplains, evangelists, staff ministers, missionaries, educators, and students. The conference features worship gatherings and learning conversations shaped by a common theme and aimed at inspiring and equipping women and men in ministry. Each PALCON venue features its own set of plenary speakers and presenters and a unique daily schedule.
Click here to register: https://palcon.org/

NWO District Teen Camp | Adscendo | Cross Oak Retreat Center
2024-07-10 - 2024-07-14 | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
NWO District Teen Camp | Adscendo | Cross Oak Retreat Center
July 10-14, 2024
Grades 6-12
COST
Early registration ($215) May 1st – May 20th
Regular registration ($225) May 21 – June 9th
Late registration ($265) June 10th – June 16th
THE EVENT
Dynamic speakers, meaningful worship, intentional breakout sessions, team games & activities, special late-night activities, and more!
REGISTRATION
To Register go to Teen Camp 2024 Registration
FOR MORE INFO
Keep an eye out for more info and future promos on Facebook at Northwestern Ohio NYI
or check out nwonyievents.org
This year camp is bigger and better than ever before! You won’t want to miss it!
Youth Pastors and Leaders:
Promo Pack Downloads

NWO District Summer Camps
2024-07-28 - 2024-08-03
Are your kids ready for a summer camp experience where kids will learn to Shine (Matthew 5:16) as they experience engaging worship services filled with high-energy worship, interactive Bible Stories, camper competitions, and gut laughing games?
Campers have fun participating in a variety of other camper activities such as the Gaga Ball Pit, Swimming Pool, Playground Equipment, Basketball, Volleyball, Archery Tag, Slip N Slide, Inflatables, Crafts, Snack Shack, Large group games, and so much more!
Campers also are given opportunities to grow in their faith and connect with others through Cabin Devotionals, Bible Memorization, interactive activities, and prayer.
Come, send your child and be ready for your kid to have a blast that could change their life!
Registration is now open
Parents and caregivers: To register please fill out the registration form (for the grade completed) and make the online payment to reserve your camper’s spot unless the payment is being made by your local church. The registration deadline for camp is July 8th.

Church Leaders: If your local church is sending in the registration payment because you are assisting campers with camp, then all remaining funds must be submitted to the district by July 15th. Payments can be either submitted online via this link from the District Website (scroll down to find the right camp) or by sending a check to the District Office – 272 Jack Oak Point Road, St. Marys, Ohio 45885.
For those registering multiple individuals, please note that multiple selections can be made during one registration process.
| 4th- 6th grade July 28- 31 | 1st- 3rd grade July 31- Aug. 3rd. |
Questions? Contact Leslie Murdock at lmurdock@mplsd.org or Tonya Thomas at tonyathomas9179@yahoo.com.

2024 Global Leadership Summit
2024-08-08 - 2024-08-09 | Lima Community, 2945 N Cole St, Lima, OH, 45801
2024 Global Leadership Summit
At Lima Community Church | August 8-9
Event cost is only $159 until July 17
Empower your pastoral leadership at the 2024 Global Leadership Summit, hosted in the AXIS
Building at Lima Community Church. This exclusive event gathers visionary leaders from
around the world for two days of profound insights and strategic collaboration. Whether you lead
a congregation, oversee ministry teams, or aspire to deepen your impact, the Global Leadership
Summit 2024 is your gateway to renewed inspiration and effective leadership strategies.
Join us in Lima for a pivotal experience in pastoral excellence and visionary ministry! To register
for the GLS, click here. The price for the event is $159 until July 17, and then will increase to
$179. Use promo code PRTNGLS24 when you register to get these rates. If you have any
questions, you can email BradTaylor@limacc.com. Hope to see you at the Summit!

Mark Gungor: Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage
2024-09-13 18:00 - 2024-09-14 09:00 (America/New_York) | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
September 13 – 14: Friday 6pm-9pm and Saturday 9am-12pm
At Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 3700 N Clendenen Cir, St Marys, OH
Join Mark Gungor for his 2 part LIVE Couples’ Comedy Event!
This event will leave you in stitches as you Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage.
Mark Gungor, one of the most sought-after speakers on love and marriage, explores the underlying dynamics of male/female relationships.
His teaching brings striking clarity and practical solutions to common relationship woes.
Mark’s humor makes his teaching so enjoyable, effective and memorable that husbands and wives will retain these insights and immediately put them to work.
To Register: Mark Gungor: Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage
If you’re interested in staying at the Cross Oak Camp please go to their reservation site here: Reservations at Cross Oak Camp
Lodging available Inn rooms $80/night Cabins-$100/night Must pay full when reserving. Full refund if cancelled 30 days before event.

Action Retreat 2024
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-28 | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
Action Retreat 2024

September 27-28

District Resource Center / Cross Oak Camp

Register Now

District Packing Party
2024-09-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
District Packing Party
Saturday, September 28

District Resource Center / Cross Oak Camp

September 28 will be our District Packing Party for Crisis Care Kits and School Pal Paks from 10AM – Noon in the tabernacle on the campgrounds. Saturday, September 28, from 10 AM – Noon will also be a drop off time at the District Center in the tabernacle for those who have prepared kits to ship. This drop off day is for the District Center location only.

Big Day
2024-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Fairbanks Center (Gym), St. Marys, OH
BIG DAY
Tuesday, October 1

Bi-Vocational Big Day
Saturday, October 5

District Resource Center / Cross Oak Camp

Register Now

Big 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.

Our 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.

Big 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.

You 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.

Please REGISTER your team by Tuesday, September 17

Collection Drop Off
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
Collection Drop Off
Saturday, October 5

District Resource Center / Cross Oak Camp
Tipp City Church of the Nazarene

On 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.

Ministry Development and Assessment Center (MDAC)
2024-10-10 13:30 - 2024-10-12 12:00, 2024-10-11 13:30 - 2024-10-13 12:00 | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
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.
Both 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.
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 application is available here: MDAC Registration Form.
Email Chip Bullock at ChipBullock@limacc.com to register when the application is complete.
The applications as well as the assessments must be completed ahead of time, with a deadline of Monday, August 19.

Practice Meet 1
2024-10-12 10:00
Dig Sites 1-5

Fall Retreat 2024
2024-11-01 18:00 - 2024-11-03 11:00 | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
Fall Retreat 2024
November 1-3, 2024

Cross Oak Camp

Greetings 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.

When Is Fall Retreat?
November 1-3, 2024
Check 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**
Dismissal is at 11:00 AM Sunday

What Ages Can Attend?
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.)

Where Does Fall Retreat Take Place?
Cross Oak Camp and Conference Center
272 Jack Oak Road
St. Marys, OH 45885

What Are We Going To Do At Fall Retreat?
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.

Registration Deadlines
Regular Registration
October 6, 2024
Students $125
Adults $95
Late Registration
October 13, 2024
Students $150
Adults $120

More Information:
All information, registration links and graphics package for promotion can be found at www.nwonyievents.org

What's Included?

Entrance to all Sessions and activities
Breakfast Saturday through Breakfast Sunday
Late night snacks
Retreat T-Shirt

How to Register
HOW TO REGISTER
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 summer camp, please reach out to josh@thewellnaz.org.
Payments 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.

Refund Policy
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.

How Many Adults Should We Bring?
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.
*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!

What Should I Bring?
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.

What Should I Not Bring?
Normal contraband: Weaponry, Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, Fireworks, etc.
Student Vehicles: Students driving during event will be sent home! Electronics: Please don’t bring items that aren’t absolutely necessary
*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.

Church Planting/Multi-Site Campus Pastor Assessment
2024-11-14 - 2024-11-16 | The Valley Church, 1400 Seidel Pkwy, Piqua, OH
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 Stacey Widney.

You can learn more about the assessment here: Church Planting Assessment

Download information HERE

Practice Meet 2
2024-11-23 10:00
Dig Sites 1-10 10am

NWO District Team Christmas Party
2024-12-02 18:00 | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
NWO District Team Christmas Party
Monday, December 2 | 6:30 PM

NWO District Activity Center

This 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!
We need team registrations by Friday, November 22. Click this registration link to reserve a spot for you and your team.

Practice Meet 3
2025-02-01 10:00
Dig Sites 1-15 10am

M25 Conference
2025-02-10 - 2025-02-12 | Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, United States
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The 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.

Children's Ministry Leader Connect
2025-02-27 | Quest Community Church
Children’s Ministry Leader Connect
Thursday, February 27 | 10:00 AM

Quest Community Church

Connect, Collaborate, and Celebrate Ministry to Children along with other leaders from our district.

Global KidMin Day
2025-03-01
Global KidMin Day
Tuesday, March 1

An 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.

Zone/Network
2025-03-08 10:00 | Tipp City, 1221 W. Main St., Tipp City, OH, 45371
Dig Sites 1-20 10AM

District Quiz
2025-04-04 13:00 | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
Dig Sites 1-20 1pm

Big Serve
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-06
Big Serve
April 5-6, 2025

Every NWO Church

Big 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.
Choose 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!
Our goal is that every church joins in the Big Serve in some way.
Blessing Our Community Resources

Children's Ministry Leader Connect
2025-04-07 | Defiance Church of The Nazarene, 1656 S. Jefferson Ave., Defiance, OH, United States
Children’s Ministry Leader Connect
Monday, April 7 | 11:00 AM

Defiance Church of the Nazarene

Connect, Collaborate, and Celebrate Ministry to Children along with other leaders from our district.

Field (Regional)
2025-05-17 | Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Rd., Mount Vernon, OH, 43050
Dig Sites 1-20 Time TBD

NWO Camp Gathering 2025 | MADE FOR MORE
2025-06-15 - 2025-06-19 | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
Camp Gathering 2025 |MADE FOR MORE
St Mary’s, OH
June 15-19, 2025

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MADE FOR MORE
Sunday 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
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Coffee and Conversations @ The Shelter House with Pastor Carol RetcherMonday-Thursday 8:30 am
FOOD 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.
CHILDREN’S SCHEDULE:Children’s programming will be available for all Camp Gathering services.

Staffed Nursery, 0-2 yrs old, located in the Auditorium (Tabernacle)
Preschool Age, 3 yrs.- Kindergarten, located in Albea Hall (must be potty trained)
Elementary Age, 1st-5 th Grades, located in the West Dining Room

RECREATION:

Open gym on Monday-Wednesday from 1-4:00pm
Pool will be open Monday-Thursday 1-4:00pm
Free S’mores, campfire, and a family movie at the Pergola Thursday at 9:00 pm.

Bring your own chairs.
The Camp Gathering ends Thursday after the morning service. District Advance begins Friday Morning.
LODGING:
To 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.

Dorm-style rooms are still available (Families will be given an entire room)
Inn-style rooms and cabins – only a few are still available
RV Park – Spaces with 30/50 Amp Hookups are available

Important Note: Checkout is at 10:00 am on Saturday, please return keys at the shelter house.
QUESTIONS? Contact Kellie.Anderson@nwoteam.church.

District Advance 2025 | SENT
2025-06-20 - 2025-06-21 | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
District Advance | SENT 2025
St Mary’s, OH
June 20-21, 2025

This 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.
This 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.
This event will feature keynotes and breakouts from:

Jon Ferguson, Co-founding pastor of Community Christian Church, NewThing, and Exponential
Jad & Jamie Levi, Founder of Trinitas, Decentralized Networks of Churches and former Alpha Director
Dwayne Mills, Appalachia Reach Out
Dr Fili Chambo, Mission Catalyzer and General Superintendent
Rondy Smith, Founder of Rest Stop Ministries and | Missional Community Engagement Catalyzer
David Mills, Vice President of Spiritual Life at Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Chip Bullock, Lead Pastor and Disciple-Maker from Lima Community
Dan Spaite, Professor in Medicine and Disciple-Maker
Andy Monnin, Disciple-Maker and District Superintendent

There 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.
Register for District Advance 2025
Visit NWO’s District Advance 2025 Website for complete event details and to download promotional materials to share with your church or friends.
Questions? Please contact Kellie.Anderson@nwoteam.church.

NWO Teen Camp 2025
2025-07-09 - 2025-07-13 | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
RESTORED | NWO Teen Camp 2025
July 9-13, 2025
Cross Oak Camp

Information Packet- HERE

We 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.
This 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.
In 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.
Registration opens May 1st. Please review all deadlines and details to ensure your group is ready to register on time.
Below 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.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to one of our camp co-directors:

Taylor Mabry – taylor.mabry@thevalley.church
Austin Hill – austinhill@msnazarene.org
Joe Hurst – joehurst@limacc.com

We are looking forward to an amazing week at Teen Camp 2025!
Information Packet- HEREGraphics Packet- HERE

Children's Summer Camp (Grades 4-6)
2025-07-27 - 2025-07-30 | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
Children’s Summer Camp
Grades 4-6

July 27-30

Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center

This 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!

Children's Summer Camp (Grades 1-3)
2025-07-30 - 2025-08-02 | Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Rd, Saint Marys, OH, 45885
Children’s Summer Camp
Grades 1-3

July 30-August 2

Cross Oak Camp & Retreat Center

This 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!
