NDI Equip coming in February! Are you ready to be inspired, refreshed, and equipped for the work of discipleship? Are you ready to connect with likeminded leaders who are learning together? Join us for NDI Equip, a powerful half-day designed to strengthen leaders, encourage pastors, and ignite the church to fulfill Christ’s call to make…
Are you ready to be inspired, refreshed, and equipped for the work of discipleship? Are you ready to connect with likeminded leaders who are learning together? Join us for NDI Equip, a powerful half-day designed to strengthen leaders, encourage pastors, and ignite the church to fulfill Christ’s call to make disciples in your setting. Date:…
CLERY APPRECIATION: IN HONOR OF SHEPHERDS As the month of October rolls around each year, we are reminded of the gift that our clergy are to each of us. They pray for us, lead us, administer the sacraments to us, preach Good News to us, officiate at weddings and funerals, provide pastoral care, and call…
Ministry Assessment Weekend Just a few weeks ago, we held our annual assessment at Burr Oak State Park Lodge. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of southern Ohio, it is a beautiful drive through winding roads and small towns. The lodge, set deep in the woods and overlooking the lake, provides a peaceful, spectacular setting for…
Why Hocking Hills Retreat Center Should Matter to All of Us The Hocking Hills Retreat Center (HHRC) is more than a place—it’s a sacred space with a God-given vision to transform lives and shape the future of ministry. Here’s why it should matter to us: Exciting Updates on HHRC’s Progress Get Involved Want to hear…
WHAT: Ministry Team Retreat (formerly Pastor and Spouse Retreat) WHERE: Carlisle Inn, 1357 Old Rte. 39 NE, Sugarcreek WHEN: Friday through Sunday, October 3 – 5 WHO: Lead Pastors – Staff Pastors – Chaplains – Educators –Evangelists – Retired Ministers – Widows of Ministers – Unassigned Ministers You spoke and we listened: We’re headed back to Sugar Creek! Friday…
What If God Wants to Use Your Church to Start Something New? When we read the book of Acts, one truth becomes clear: the early church grew because ordinary believers stepped out in faith to start new communities of worship and mission. Church planting isn’t a fad or a strategy reserved for megachurches—it’s the heartbeat…
Nurturing the Call We are inviting every pastor across the South Central Ohio District to join together in preaching on The Call on Sunday, October 12, 2025. While none of us—including pastors and parents—can call someone into the ministry, we can create a climate in our churches and homes where it is easy for God…
Celebrating a Million-Dollar Mission: Our District’s Impact on World Evangelism Fund We’re thrilled to announce that our district has officially raised one million dollars for World Evangelism Fund (WEF) during the 2024-2025 church year – a historic milestone that reflects the heart of our churches and the mission we share in proclaiming the message of…
Head for the Hills!Hocking Hills, that is! I hope you’ll join us for the 2025 SCO Camp Meeting at Hocking Hills Retreat Center, from Sunday, July 6 through Sunday, July 13. Evening services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Sundays and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. If you’re joining us for the first time,…
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