South Central Ohio District
DEEPENING ROOTS.
MAKING DISCIPLES.
OUR HISTORY
The Church of the Nazarene exists to make disciples of all nations, as instituted by Jesus Christ in the Great Commission. With an aim to transform the world by spreading the aroma of Christ to a world in need of Him, we value scriptural holiness — Christlike living — and our calling to spread the Good News to the world.
Local congregations of the Church of the Nazarene are communities of faith who share the common thread of Jesus Christ. Within each unique body, you will find opportunities to establish and deepen your relationship with Jesus; serve and minister to your community; fellowship with others and worship your Creator.
With 68 congregations and various multi-site campuses throughout central and southeast Ohio, our mission begins here and reaches around the globe. When you join us in this mission and fellowship, you, too, become a part of the greater mission of the Church of the Nazarene.
DENOMINATION
DISTRICT STAFF
Dr. Eddie Estep
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Eddie Estep began his service as District Superintendent of the South Central Ohio District on October 1, 2024. He served as District Superintendent of the Kansas City District from 2018-2024 and of the South Carolina District from 2006-2018. Prior to that he served as a pastor for 20 years in Ripley, WV; Maysville, KY; Columbus Shepherd, OH; and as a staff pastor at Parkersburg First, WV.
Eddie is a graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University (B. A.); Nazarene Theological Seminary (M. Div.); and Asbury Theological Seminary (D. Min.). He has served on the General Board, and on the Board of Trustees for Meadowview Regional Medical Center, Nazarene Bible College, Nazarene Theological Seminary, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Trevecca Nazarene University, and MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Eddie enjoys developing leaders on the South Central Ohio District, across the USA/Canada Region, and globally. He is the author of Who’s Got Your Back? (Beacon Hill Press, 2014), Who’s By Your Side? (Beacon Hill Press, 2016), What's in Your Hand? (The Foundry, 2020) and Who Can Be Against Us? (The Foundry, 2023). He is married to Diane, whose passion and ministry focus is marriage and family enrichment. They have two sons: Josh, who is married to Kortney, and Jeff, who is married to Brittany, and four grandchildren: Ellie Kay, Emery Anne, Sunny May, and Parker Lee.
