North Central Ohio District Church of the Nazarene

09/08/2026

MVNU FEATURED AT COLUMBUS CLIPPERS FAITH DAY SEPTEMBER 18. NATIONAL ANTHEM BY COLLEGIANS CHORALE

On Friday, September 18, MVNU has collaborated with the Columbus Clippers to highlight our university. Discounted tickets can be purchased at this link https://www.gofevo.com/group/2026faith An added feature is MVNU Collegians Chorale will sing the National Anthem. They sing at approximately 6:45pm so arrive in plenty of time. Collegians alumni are invited to participate. Those interested should contact Bob Tocheff at [email protected] for sheet music and a recording and other details.

Join us at beautiful Huntington Park for this enjoyable evening of fellowship, baseball and connection with MVNU.

09/08/2026

Pastors and Staff...
One of the most requested items I have gotten as DS is in relation to security and security plans. Sadly, we do not live in an age where we get to relax in relation to the safety of our people when they gather to worship. We are offering this workshop in an effort to help you solve one of the greatest threats to your people. Brian Hess is the head of Elite Preparedness, and he has trained a few of our churches already. I got to know him because his firm is the preferred provider of security for Tragedy Into Triumph. Having served in the CIA, he has an extensive history and background, and his firm has transported presidents and dignitaries all around the nation. He is the president of Elite and is coming as a favor to our district. You won't want to miss this event, and feel free to bring as many of your leaders/security that would like to bring with you!
Pastor Wendell
www.ncodistrict.org/clergyexcellence
Clergy Excellence
September 15
SECURING THE CHURCH
w/ Brian Hess, Elite Preparedness
Practical ways to ensure safety and security regardless of church size.
6-8pm @ Medina Church, 6901 Wooster Pike, Medina, OH 44256

09/08/2026

09/03/2026

NCO, are you ready?

Sign up at: https://tragedyintotriumph.com/pages/2026-simulcast
For all of our Ohio friends, come and join us in person.
For all of our friends in 49 other states...take a road trip, take a plane, take a train, or catch an Uber and join us in person. If none of those options work, then please join us by Simulcast. It is free...join 1.5 million people who have participated and 12,000 lives accepted Christ, and tell others...God Changes Lives!!!!

09/02/2026

Milly Ibanda is a Congolese missionary to Senegal serving as the Nazarene Church Planting and Community Development Coordinator. Join us at MVNU on Thursday, September 10, at 6:30pm to hear Milly speak!

09/02/2026

Pastors and Staff...

One of the most requested items I have gotten as DS is in relation to security and security plans. Sadly, we do not live in an age where we get to relax in relation to the safety of our people when they gather to worship. We are offering this workshop in an effort to help you solve one of the greatest threats to your people. Brian Hess is the head of Elite Preparedness, and he has trained a few of our churches already. I got to know him because his firm is the preferred provider of security for Tragedy Into Triumph. Having served in the CIA, he has an extensive history and background, and his firm has transported presidents and dignitaries all around the nation. He is the president of Elite and is coming as a favor to our district. You won't want to miss this event, and feel free to bring as many of your leaders/security that would like to bring with you!
Pastor Wendell

www.ncodistrict.org/clergyexcellence
Clergy Excellence
September 15
SECURING THE CHURCH
w/ Brian Hess, Elite Preparedness
Practical ways to ensure safety and security regardless of church size.
6-8pm @ Medina Church, 6901 Wooster Pike, Medina, OH 44256

08/28/2026

🙏 Please Join Us in Prayer

Around the world, communities are facing devastating disasters—including earthquakes, flooding, landslides, wildfires and other emergencies.

Nazarene Compassionate Ministries teams and local churches in several affected areas are responding, assessing needs and walking alongside their communities. In some places, teams are travelling into areas where access remains difficult and conditions continue to change.

Please pray for:
• Families who have lost loved ones, homes, land and livelihoods
• Communities experiencing displacement and uncertainty
• Local Nazarene churches serving in affected areas
• NCM teams conducting assessments and coordinating response efforts
• Safety and access for those travelling into impacted communities
• Local authorities, first responders and organizations working together
• Wisdom as needs are identified and next steps are determined

Lord, be near to those who are hurting. Protect those responding, strengthen Your Church as it serves, and bring hope in the midst of loss and uncertainty.

Thank you for praying with us. 🙏

08/27/2026

Pray for our regional university! The leadership, staff, faculty students, local churches and families.

08/22/2026

NYI INFORMATION:

I am sure you are all excited as you approach fall ministry kickoffs. Praying that your ministries would thrive, you would have new students join your ministries, and your current students would draw closer to Jesus. Praying for you as leaders, that the Lord would provide you with wisdom, energy, strength, peace and meet whatever needs you may have in your ministry site.

I wanted to share a few dates with you all:

Young Clergy Event Saturday August 22nd 11-3:00pm City Church in Mansfield. Contact: Bailey McVay: [email protected]

Sunday August 23rd, 2026 Back to School Bash 5-8:30pm Bring $10 for food Contact Sheldon: [email protected]

The Call Conference: Nov. 5-7th, 2026 (For HS students who may feel or exploring a call to ministry)

Winter Retreat hosted by Lakeholm & FirstNaz: Date: Feb 5th-7th, 2027
Location: Round Lake Christian Camp and Conference Center; Cost: $150.00; Contact: Jacob Wilcox [email protected]

Clergy Kids Retreat: For students 7-12th that are children of clergy: Feb. 13-15th 2027 @ Kalahri Resorts.
Contact: Phil & Danita Hurlbert: [email protected]

NCO District BLAST: Under Construction coming March 2027

Field BLAST: June 2-5th 2027

Teen Camp: June 14-18th 2027 @ Pleasant Valley Ranch
Contact: Phil Hurlbert ([email protected]) or Danielle Hartzler ([email protected])

Family Camp: July 7-9th 2027

District Assembly: July 10th 2027

Teen Quizzing Questions Connect with Sandy Davila- [email protected]
Encuentro Missions Connect with Shannon Wilson- [email protected]

Feel free to reach out with any questions. Looking forward to a great year of ministry. Please let us know how NCO NYI maybe able to support your local ministry over this next year.

In Christ,
Ben Price
NCO NYI District President
[email protected]