Nazarene Youth International 2026
Salt Lake City
More than 10,000 students and leaders gathered at NYC in Salt Lake City for an incredible event.
SCO’s NYI experienced incredible worship sessions, packed Wonder Kits, and a huge prayer walk for revival in Salt Lake City.
40 students who are exploring a call to ministry showed up for donuts with our district superintendent, Eddie Estep. Another student was baptized in the mountains.
Thank you, NYI President, Pastor Christina McCully and NYC Coordinators Pastor Serena Kleppinger, Peter Flavin, and Amy Flavin for your tireless efforts and great leadership you gave to our students during NYC!
NEWS FROM ACROSS THE DISTRICT
Studies Committee of the
Board of Ministry
Pastor Serena Kleppinger (Darby Creek) has been appointed Chair/Secretary of the Studies Committee of the Board of Ministry. Her contact information:
skleppinger@sconaz.org
Board of Ministry Appointments
Pastor Greg Mason (Cornerstone) and Pastor Derek Catron (South Point) have been appointed to fill vacancies on the SCO Board of Ministry.
Camp Meeting Recap
We thank God for his blessings on our 2026 Camp Meeting. Over and over again we heard, “This is the best camp meeting I can remember.” Great spirit, great preaching (Thank you, Dr. Geoff Kunselman and Rev. Wendell Brown), great worship (Thank you, Dan Anderson and friends from Heritage), great crowds (larger than last year), great offerings (we exceeded our $50,000 goal), great fellowship (Thank you, Logan Church, for supplying the concessions).
Next year’s Camp Meeting dates: July 11-18, 2027
First Baptism at the
New HHRC Lake
On Sunday, July 19, the first baptisms took place in the new lake at HHRC. Pastor Brittany Zahler baptized three believers, celebrated by the gathered Columbus Whitehall congregation.
SPECIAL DAY OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Tuesday, August 11
Location: HHRC
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Lunch will be provided. Cost is $15 for the day.
Last day to register, August 6.
Register below or use the QR code above.
Crucial Conversations with Dr. Stan Reeder – South Central Ohio District
To register, click HERE!
Single Cost for two nights: $425
Double Cost for two nights: $450
If you have any questions about the retreat or about registration, please reach out to Darla Batson at dbatson@sconaz.org. There are limited number of spots available so register early!
First Quarterly Reports
Great things are happening around our district:
“We had over 500 take part in our Eggapalooza, celebrated baptisms on Easter Sunday, and we are enjoying a growing excitement and expectation.” – Columbus Shepherd
“We have seen God at work in bringing new families into our church, decisions being made to follow and serve the Lord, visiting children for VBS, and new ministries being birthed!” – Columbus Whitehall
“A new men’s group started meeting in May. This has been a great opportunity for younger men and new believers to connect with others who are further along in their walk!” – Fellowship
Social Media Advertising
If your church would like the district to help advertise an event on social media, send your already prepared flyer and a contact name with an email that can be used in the posting to Darla at dbatson@sconaz.org and she will help get that scheduled.
RESOURCE HIGHLIGHTS
Confidential Contact Information
Access all programs included in this partnership
beforeitbegins.org
info@beforeitbegins.org
(805) 507-5511
July 19 – 22: Children’s Camp (4th through 6th grade)
July 23 – 25: Children’s Camp (1st through 3rd grade)
August 11: Crucial Conversations – HHRC Register here:
Crucial Conversations with Dr. Stan Reeder – South Central Ohio District
October 2 – 4: Ministry Team Retreat (MTR) Amish Country
November 28: District Christmas Banquet (Grove City – The Naz)
Melissa Barlow (Spouse of Pastor Todd Barlow, Fellowship Church) – recently
hospitalized.
SCO Children’s Camps this week.
Children’s 30-Day Prayer Emphasis for Missions: August 2 – September 1.
Pray with us that God will help us plant many new congregations in the next 5 years, both within the I-270 outer belt and across the district. Who might God be calling? Where might God be calling?
The Next Yes… for yourself, for your church, for your district.
Lower Lights Community – Dr. Dennis King, Interim Pastor
QUICK LINKS
SCO District Website Mount Vernon Nazarene University
SCO District Calendar LifeLong Learning Registry
SCO District NDI Give via CDM – Online
SCO District NMI Global Ministry Center
SCO District NYI USA-Canada Region Website
Before it Begins – South Central Ohio District
South Central Ohio Church of the Nazarene
30682 Chieftain Drive, Logan OH 43138
Website: sconaz.org
Phone: 614.539.6812
TEAM
Eddie Estep, District Superintendent – eddieestep@sconaz.org
Kevin Angel, District Secretary – districtsecretary@sconaz.org
Diane Estep, Executive Assistant – destep@sconaz.org
Darla Batson, Director of Communications and Connection – dbatson@sconaz.org
Josh Cook, District Treasurer – jcook@sconaz.org
Joshua Porterfield, Director of Church Planting – newworks@sconaz.org
Dennis King, Director of Mentoring and Pastoral Flourishing – dking@sconaz.org
Mark Ledford, Multicultural Ministries – mledford@sconaz.org
Edward Solano, Multicultural Ministries – esolano@sconaz.org
Jeremy Stanley, Multicultural Ministries – jstanley@sconaz.org
Carol Lee Carpenter, NMI President – carolleec7@gmail.com
Christina McCully, NYI President – christina@newarknaz.org
Dan Meek, NDI President – dan@newarknaz.org
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