NMI & NYI Conventions: April 12th The Nazarene Youth International (NYI) and Nazarene Missions International (NMI) Conventions will take place Saturday, April 12th, at Heritage Church of the Nazarene in Circleville. NMI Convention is 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and NYI Convention is 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Delegates are encouraged to attend both conventions. NMI Convention…
Of New Beginnings, Lent, and Pruning Fruit Trees This is the first week of a new Church Year. March is the perfect time to start thinking ahead and making a missional plan for the year. January might kick things off, but let’s be real—it’s tough to pick up speed after the holiday chaos. February is…
Thank You I want to take this opportunity to thank our pastors and churches for partnering with us in district ministries. Your faithful, and at times sacrificial, gifts allow us to accomplish more together than any one pastor or one church could accomplish on their own. As we focus on starting churches, strengthening churches, and developing…
Looking Forward What are you looking forward to these days? Perhaps it is the arrival of Spring – the sight of the pink and white dogwood blossoms, the sound of a bat hitting a baseball, the smell of freshly cut grass, the taste of fresh strawberries. Here are a few things I’m looking forward to: EQUIP:…
What Comes to Mind When You Think of Winter? When I think of winter, I’m reminded of the simple joys of childhood: sledding down hills and seeing icicles hanging from rocks on the road to my grandparents’ house at Christmas. And, as an adult, the unforgettable morning in 1995 when 22 inches of snow fell…
New Start Congregation Registered! There is a question I’ve been asked often. Just a couple days ago I heard it again. This time it was a pastor’s spouse posing the question, during a dinner with a dozen pastors and their spouses. The question: “What is your vision for the South-Central Ohio District?” The response came…
Sharing Christmas Encouragement Want to bless a parsonage family or another church? With the arrival of the Advent season, several of our churches will be considering how they might encourage some of our ministerial families serving smaller congregations on the South Central Ohio District. When congregations adopt one or more of our pastors and their…
Thanks – Giving I am greatly enjoying traveling the district, meeting our pastors, and visiting our churches. Thank you for the ways in which you are welcoming Diane and me and making us feel a part of the SCO family. In October, Diane and I had the privilege of spending several days in Africa (South…
We’re Here to Serve You Well The SCO District Advisory Board (DAB) has approved the following restructuring of our office support staff. The goal is to provide efficient and responsive service to the pastors and churches of the South Central Ohio District. Effective November 1, Christy Robison began to serve the district as Director of Communication, in a…
Anticipation A question I often ask Diane is, “What are you looking forward to?” Many years ago, I committed to making sure that she always has something to anticipate – a trip, an event, or fun experience. That question has served us well over the years and helped us live in a state of eager…
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