IT'S TIME FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT.
Protecting Pastoral Purity Through a New Partnership
The enemy does not take days off — and neither does his assault on the purity of God's people and their leaders. That's why I'm excited to announce that the South Central Ohio District has entered into a groundbreaking new partnership with Before It Begins, bringing free, practical resources directly to you and your congregation. These resources will help you avoid the pornography trap, and find needed deliverance if you’ve fallen into that snare.
The blood of Jesus has secured our freedom. But freedom must be walked out — and that walk requires intentionality, accountability, and the right tools. This partnership exists to put those tools in your hands.
Whether you're looking to protect your own integrity as a pastor, equip your congregation for battles they may not even know they're fighting, or get ahead of issues before they take root — Before It Begins has resources designed for exactly that.
I especially want to encourage every pastor to explore their Pastor Protection Program. Those of us in leadership carry a unique target on our backs. Protecting our purity isn't weakness — it's wisdom. And it is stewardship of the trust our people have placed in us.
Please take a few minutes to review the full list of available services below. They are yours, at no cost, as a benefit of this district partnership.
Eddie Estep
District Superintendent, South Central Ohio District
OUR MISSION
We are a family of 80 unique congregations located in an area stretching from the state capital of Columbus on the northern edge of the district, to the cities of Portsmouth and Marietta along the Ohio River in the southern part of the state.
The mission of the International Church of the Nazarene is also our mission: To Make Christ-Like Disciples in the Nations. Our purpose is to equip pastors and churches on our district to effectively spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We trust that the information you gather from reading these pages will both inspire and encourage you to take advantage of our resources and useful links.
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Hocking Hills Retreat Center (HHRC) Update We are continuing to make great progress at Hocking Hills Retreat Center! Here’s an update on projects we’ve been working on: Thanks to everyone who has supported HHRC financially and with your time and labor! Rob Paugh HHRC Development Thankful for the early spring rain that has helped fill the pond! Rutland Church It was a joy to worship with our Rutland Church family alongside Pastor Robbie and Dawn Keene last Sunday. We are truly blessed to have them serving on our district ministry team. May God continue to bless them! Volunteers Needed: Parade of Nations Do you…
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YOUTH
In Nazarene Youth International (NYI), we focus on three core strategies of evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development. More commonly, we refer to these as "Be, Do, and Go." These three strategies are at the very core of who we are. They are our message and mission.
DISCIPLESHIP
The mission of South Central Ohio Nazarene Discipleship International (NDI) is to carry out the Great Commission of Jesus Christ to our children, youth, and adults in preparation for a lifelong journey of being and making Christlike disciples in our cities, counties, state and world.
MISSIONS
Nazarene Missions International (NMI) is the global missions advocate in every local church nurturing a spirit of missions and mobilizing into action through praying, discipling, educating and giving.
HEY CHURCH LEADERS
When it feels like the world is pulling you in a million different directions, remember that you're standing on the Rock of Ages — and we're standing by your side.
The South Central Ohio District Church of the Nazarene is more than an organization or even a friendly collaboration among churches. It's a vibrant community of faith whose members rejoice together and mourn together; who walk through various seasons of life and ministry together; who grow and learn alongside one another in anticipation of one day crossing the finish line and hearing those precious words:
"Well done, good and faithful servant!"
No matter where you are in your ministry, SCO Church of the Nazarene brings perspectives from decades' worth of ministry in every setting imaginable — urban, suburban and rural; from fledgling churches to established congregations representing a diverse cross-section of ages and backgrounds — headquartered in the heart of central Ohio, where Midwest hospitality still reigns supreme.
Want to know more? You've come to the right place.
