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Nov. 8 – 9, 2019: Children Worship & Wonder Training at Central Christian Church Enid

DATE CHANGE: This training will now take place on November 8 – 9, 2019

Please plan to attend the Children Worship & Wonder Storytelling Training at Central Christian Church Enid, OK (1111 West Broadway Avenue, Enid, OK 73703) on November 1 – 2, 2019.

  • Friday, November 8, 2019 from 6pm – 9pm
  • Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 9am – 5pm

After completing Children Worship & Wonder Storytelling Training, you will be certified to be a CW&W storyteller. You will be equipped to share biblical stories and encourage faith formation in a special worship space dedicated to children. Register online HERE

  • Light dinner will be provided on Friday
  • Lunch provided on Saturday
  • Early bird registration cost is $120. $150 regular cost.
  • Trainer: Julia Jordan Gillett

Click HERE to find more resources about Worship & Wonder. If you have any further questions, please contact Rev. Julia Jordan Gillett at (405) 821-0108 or [email protected]

2019-10-30T11:17:38-05:00Oct 30, 2019|Congregations|Comments Off on Nov. 8 – 9, 2019: Children Worship & Wonder Training at Central Christian Church Enid
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Just Women 2020 Bible Study: Pre-Order Before Dec. 1, 2019

Pre-Order your JUST WOMEN 2020 Bible Study before December 1, 2019 and pay no postage!

The 2020 Bible Study is titled “Healing & Wholeness”. It includes stories of healing abound in the Bible, in both the Old Testament and New testament, offering readers encouragement that God desires human wholeness – shalom for individuals and communities. This eight-session Bible study will explore Old Testament stories of God’s healing – whether in body, mind, or soul – and what that might mean for twenty-first century Christians.

Each Bible Study is just $15.00! Order your copy by clicking on this link: Just Women Bible Study Pre-Order or you can send your check, made payable to Just Women.

Mail to:
Just Women
PO Box 1986
Indianapolis, IN 46206

2019-10-24T13:57:06-05:00Oct 24, 2019|Disciples Women|Comments Off on Just Women 2020 Bible Study: Pre-Order Before Dec. 1, 2019
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Remembering the Saints 2015-2025

Remembering these pastors, those who spoke the Word of God. (Hebrews 13:7 adapted)

We remember and celebrate the life and ministry of these saints who fought the good fight, finished the race, all while keeping the faith. Their legacy continues to live in many hearts and memories. Thanks be to God who gave them the breath of life and the strength to live each day.

2025

Pastor Marilynn Knott
Pastor Marilynn KnottAugust 30, 1947 - January 15, 2025

2024

Rev. Dr. Bill Masters
Rev. Dr. Bill MastersSeptember 28, 1925 - June 30, 2024
Rev. Gary D. Weeks
Rev. Gary D. WeeksSeptember 15, 1937 - October 21, 2024

2023

Rev. William H. Bentley
Rev. William H. BentleyFebruary 4, 1937 - May 23, 2023
Pastor C. Eugene Daniels
Pastor C. Eugene DanielsAugust 16, 1939 - March 15, 2023
Pastor Alton W. Davis
Pastor Alton W. DavisNovember 26, 1974 - December 8, 2023
Rev. Leslie H. Hames, Jr.
Rev. Leslie H. Hames, Jr.May 2, 1928 - February 4, 2023
Pastor Tom K. Howard
Pastor Tom K. HowardMay 22, 1958 - December 20, 2023
Mary K. Layman
Mary K. LaymanMay 11, 1929 - January 4, 2023
Janice (Jan) Massi
Janice (Jan) MassiFebruary 27, 1933 - February 6, 2023
Rev. John C. Peterson
Rev. John C. PetersonJuly 21, 1937 - September 14, 2023
Rev. Cecilia F. Tolley
Rev. Cecilia F. TolleyNovember 23, 1952 - November 21, 2023

2022

Rev. Roger D. Barnes
Rev. Roger D. BarnesMarch 11, 1949 - July 26, 2022
Rev. John H. Boaz
Rev. John H. BoazJune 13, 1934 - October 25, 2022
Rev. Kathy L. Bryant
Rev. Kathy L. BryantDecember 17, 1948 - November 16, 2022
Rev. Dorothy A. Davis
Rev. Dorothy A. DavisJanuary 1, 1930 - July 30, 2022
Bonnie L. Frazier
Bonnie L. FrazierApril 4, 1931 - February 2, 2022
Rev. Daniel L. French
Rev. Daniel L. FrenchJanuary 1, 1950 - March 19, 2022
Rev. Dr. Joe R. Jones
Rev. Dr. Joe R. JonesSeptember 18, 1936 - September 18, 2022
Pastor Tim Kowalski
Pastor Tim KowalskiOctober 26, 1945 - February 21, 2022
Rev. Martha (Marty) McCutchen
Rev. Martha (Marty) McCutchenMarch 20, 1947 - March 6, 2022
Rev. June L. Prewitt
Rev. June L. PrewittAugust 25, 1931 - December 23, 2022
Rev. Ralph G. Ranney
Rev. Ralph G. RanneyMay 12, 1934 - May 26, 2022
Rev. Dr. Robert L. Simpson
Rev. Dr. Robert L. SimpsonAugust 17, 1933 - September 27, 2022

2021

Rev. Dr. Ralph J. Alexander
Rev. Dr. Ralph J. AlexanderNovember 19, 1937 - November 11, 2021
Rev. Glenn Davis
Rev. Glenn DavisFebruary 3, 1962 - December 12, 2021
Rev. Dr. Oscar B. Davis, Jr.
Rev. Dr. Oscar B. Davis, Jr.June 29, 1926 - June 23, 2021
Rev. Dr. Richard N. Duckworth
Rev. Dr. Richard N. DuckworthJanuary 12, 1935 - April 27, 2021
Rev. George H. Faulk, Jr.
Rev. George H. Faulk, Jr.April 2, 1930 - February 26, 2021
Rev. Billie Lou Lee
Rev. Billie Lou LeeAugust 27, 1930 - September 10, 2021
Rev. Carol Lee Low
Rev. Carol Lee LowJuly 25, 1939 - August 11, 2021
Rev. Dr. Don A. Pittman
Rev. Dr. Don A. PittmanJune 11, 1948 - June 26, 2021
Rev. Carl C. Tinnea, Jr.
Rev. Carl C. Tinnea, Jr.May 2, 1943 - November 11, 2021
Rev. Mary L. Workman
Rev. Mary L. WorkmanMarch 17, 1928 - May 14, 2021

2020

Rev. Bob Balch
Rev. Bob BalchJuly 19, 1923 - September 25, 2020
Marie A. Byrkit
Marie A. ByrkitFebruary 12, 1916 - May 29, 2020
Rev. Jerry B. Crenshaw
Rev. Jerry B. CrenshawOctober 20, 1941 - December 31, 2020
Rev. Lew A. Davis
Rev. Lew A. DavisJanuary 3, 1930 - July 12, 2020
Dixie L. Eldridge, (Spouse of Rev. Ronald Eldridge)
Dixie L. Eldridge, (Spouse of Rev. Ronald Eldridge)1937 - June 1, 2020
Rev. Dr. Robert (Bob) M. Elliott, Former Associate Regional Minister
Rev. Dr. Robert (Bob) M. Elliott, Former Associate Regional Minister March 31, 1924 - June 10, 2020
JoAnn B. Hopkins (Spouse of Rev. Paul Hopkins)
JoAnn B. Hopkins (Spouse of Rev. Paul Hopkins)March 23, 1935 - July 31, 2020
Rev. Calvin Wayne Majors
Rev. Calvin Wayne MajorsMay 23, 1944 - August 2, 2020
Rev. Mark Morey
Rev. Mark MoreyJuly 23, 1947 - January 24, 2020
Rev. Dr. Edward Roy Snider, Sr.
Rev. Dr. Edward Roy Snider, Sr.September 28, 1936 - November 10, 2020
Rev. Dr. Paul Wallace
Rev. Dr. Paul WallaceAugust 31, 1931 - September 8, 2020
Rev. Kenneth C. Woodhams
Rev. Kenneth C. WoodhamsSeptember 21, 1949 - December 14, 2020

2019

Dorothy Boaz (Spouse of Rev. John Boaz)
Dorothy Boaz (Spouse of Rev. John Boaz)November 21, 1933 - May 11, 2019
Rev. Janet Edge
Rev. Janet EdgeDecember 8, 1946 - July 18, 2019
Rev. Jeff Hamilton
Rev. Jeff HamiltonJanuary 19, 1934 - January 26, 2019
Rev. Dr. Donald Floyd Heath
Rev. Dr. Donald Floyd HeathFebruary 29, 1936 - February 17, 2019
Pastor Ed Jones, Jr.
Pastor Ed Jones, Jr.November 1, 1962 - May 26, 2019
Rev. Dr. Lloyd H. Lambert
Rev. Dr. Lloyd H. LambertJanuary 19, 1929 - February 1, 2019
Rev. Lucian G. Lee, Jr.
Rev. Lucian G. Lee, Jr.March 4, 1930 - December 20, 2019
CD Payne - Treasurer/Secretary for Regional Board (Multiple Terms)
CD Payne - Treasurer/Secretary for Regional Board (Multiple Terms)August 11, 1935 - June 16, 2019
Rev. Robert H. Schreiner
Rev. Robert H. SchreinerMarch 14, 1949 - March 14, 2019
Rev. Terry Schlein
Rev. Terry SchleinNovember 23, 1960 - January 1, 2019
Larry J. Willis
Larry J. WillisAugust 18, 1946 - May 20, 2019

2018

Rev. Mona Marie Baird
Rev. Mona Marie BairdNovember 21, 1916 - October 18, 2018
Pastor Ryan Benton
Pastor Ryan BentonJuly 27, 1976 - January 2, 2018
Rev. Mary Lou Bryan
Rev. Mary Lou BryanSeptember 24, 1937 - March 9, 2018
Rev. Charles Green
Rev. Charles GreenJuly 3, 1942 - April 14, 2018
Juanita Jean Griggs (Spouse of Rev. Roy Griggs)
Juanita Jean Griggs (Spouse of Rev. Roy Griggs)December 11, 1934 - April 2, 2018
Rev. Sandra (Sandy) Lee Harris
Rev. Sandra (Sandy) Lee HarrisDecember 11, 1946 - June 30, 2018
Rev. Dr. Orval Martin Holt
Rev. Dr. Orval Martin HoltAugust 11, 1924 - October 19, 2018
Leola (Lee) McDaniel (Spouse of Rev. Dean McDaniel)
Leola (Lee) McDaniel (Spouse of Rev. Dean McDaniel)August 12, 1952 - July 26, 2018
Rev. Barbara Ruth Pierce
Rev. Barbara Ruth PierceMarch 25, 1934 - September 16, 2018
James (Jim) P. Prichard
James (Jim) P. PrichardNovember 1, 1933 - November 22, 2018
Rev. Bill Shaw
Rev. Bill ShawApril 28, 1926 - October 6, 2018

2017

Rev. Lawrence Bishop
Rev. Lawrence BishopDecember 23, 1954 - November 6, 2017
Rev. John Bloss
Rev. John BlossApril 29, 1925 - November 23, 2017
Rev. Gladys Bowers
Rev. Gladys BowersAugust 14, 1919 - July 9, 2017
Rev. Dr. Thelma Chambers-Young
Rev. Dr. Thelma Chambers-YoungFebruary 4, 1954 - February 10, 2017
Rev. Dr. Dennis Eugene Clark
Rev. Dr. Dennis Eugene ClarkAugust 28, 1948 - May 1, 2017
Rev. Eugene Frazier
Rev. Eugene FrazierOctober 24, 1928 - December 8, 2017
Rev. Lawrence Gray
Rev. Lawrence GrayAugust 31, 1948 - October 25, 2017
Jean Claire Lawson - Former Regional Moderator
Jean Claire Lawson - Former Regional Moderator October 3, 1928 - August 11, 2017
Rev. Dr. Devon McAnally
Rev. Dr. Devon McAnallySeptember 8, 1961 - September 19, 2017
Rev. Golda Sue Page McClelland
Rev. Golda Sue Page McClellandJuly 8, 1939 - February 10, 2017
Dorothy Messenger - Former Regional Moderator
Dorothy Messenger - Former Regional Moderator March 4, 1915 - November 5, 2017
Rev. Mark Newman
Rev. Mark NewmanOctober 24, 1946 - November 2, 2017
Rev. Dr. Dennis E. Smith
Rev. Dr. Dennis E. SmithDecember 1, 1944 - September 16, 2017

2016

Rev. Dr. Stephen Cranford
Rev. Dr. Stephen CranfordOctober 16, 1942 - December 6, 2016
Rev. Janet L. Daniels
Rev. Janet L. DanielsAugust 23, 1945 - November 21, 2016
Pastor Kitty Goodwin Fisher
Pastor Kitty Goodwin FisherMarch 4, 1941 - May 18, 2016
Rev. Rudia Halliburton, Jr.
Rev. Rudia Halliburton, Jr.December 31, 1929 - May 22, 2016
Rev. Gerald (Jerry) Hudson
Rev. Gerald (Jerry) HudsonMay 23, 1947 - February 24, 2016
Rev. Glen Malcolm McHarg
Rev. Glen Malcolm McHargSeptember 12, 1928 - February 26, 2016
Pastor Robert Scott Tompkins
Pastor Robert Scott TompkinsFebruary 5, 1969 - April 6, 2016
Rev. Dr. James Keith Ward
Rev. Dr. James Keith WardMarch 13, 1934 - December 25, 2016

2015

Rev. Randolph Bonds Collinson
Rev. Randolph Bonds CollinsonOctober 11, 1931 - December 17, 2015
Rev. John Patrick McLemore
Rev. John Patrick McLemoreAugust 11, 1946 - February 14, 2015

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Oct. 18, 2019: FREE Clergy Continuing Education Opportunity in Tulsa, OK

Hillcrest Medical Center (OHI Lecture Hall) invites you to a FREE Pastoral Care Conference. The topic of the conference is “Being Good Shepherds in God’s Pasture”, presented by Professor Warren Carter. Clergy will receive 3 hours of continuing education for this conference. Click HERE to view the flyer.

This presentation focuses on the metaphor of shepherd and sheep in the biblical tradition. Biblical passages often address shepherds as societal leaders and ask questions about how society is organized, who benefits and who gets hurt. These passages raise matters that are of crucial importance for contemporary faith communities.

Conference Schedule:

  • 8am: Registration and Complimentary Breakfast
  • 8:45-10:15am: Session I – Why Are the Sheep Bleating?
  • 10:15am – 10:30am: Break
  • 10:30am- noon: Session II – Shear Them – Don’t Skin Them!

Date: Friday, October 18, 2019
Location: Hillcrest Medical Center OHI Lecture Hall, 1125 S. Trenton, Tulsa, OK
Registration: email [email protected] or call 918-579-6210

2019-10-09T13:26:43-05:00Oct 8, 2019|Clergy News|1 Comment
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Oct. 28 – 29: Ministry in Transition Seminar in Kansas

Registration is now open for the “Ministry in Transition Seminar”. This training is to learn ministerial leadership skills during times of crisis or transition.

Learn where your congregation is and what gives it life, and lead the leaders from stasis to new life

Your instructors are Steve Bridwell, interim minister since 2001, assisted by Renee Bridwell, Kansas Regional Minister. Steve is currently in his 13th Intentional Interim ministry, and Renee has been on regional staff since 2008.

Learn tools for diagnosing the body of Christ, assessing congregational health, and welcoming a robust future. This seminar is jointly sponsored by the Christian Church in Oklahoma & in Kansas; leadership costs are subsidized by a grant from the Kansas Bible Chair. (Learn more about the Kansas Bible Chair here)

Where: Disciples Center at Tawakoni located at 8492 SW Tawakoni Rd. Augusta, KS
When: October 28 – 29, 2019
Time: Begins at 2pm on October 28 – ends at 3pm on Tuesday
Registration: Paid registration is required by Friday, October 25; the $110 fee covers 4 meals, lodging, and materials. Register by October 11 and save $25. No Refunds after Friday, October 18.

  • Online Registration Coming Soon: at www.kansasdisciples.org (NOTE: This charge will appear as some version of “SST*CHRISTIANCHUR840559 MOUNT VERNON OH” on your credit card statement.)
  • Or Mail Registration: Download the flyer HERE and mail registration form with payment to: Topeka Regional Office, 2914 SW MacVicar, Topeka 66611. (Make check payable to Christian Church in Kansas)

Bring:

  • XL Twin sheets or sleeping bag
  • Towels & toiletries
  • Notebook
2019-10-08T11:01:14-05:00Oct 8, 2019|Clergy News|Comments Off on Oct. 28 – 29: Ministry in Transition Seminar in Kansas
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Bouquet of Roses: Pictures from the Womens ROSES Event

Thank you to everyone who supported and attended the Disciples Women ROSES Event at First Christian Church Tulsa. The R.O.S.E.S. acronym stands for Regions of the Sun Equipping and Serving. The ROSES event featured uplifting worship, enlightening lectures and a moving dramatic portrayal of women in the Bible. Those attending had the opportunity to meet General Minister and President, the Reverend Terri Hord Owens.

We thank each of you for making this event so meaningful. Please enjoy a few pictures from the event.

2019-10-08T10:42:48-05:00Oct 8, 2019|Disciples Women|Comments Off on Bouquet of Roses: Pictures from the Womens ROSES Event
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Pulpit Swap: Pastors Preach to Each Others’ Congregations on “Reconciliation Sunday”

In honor of Reconciliation Sunday, pastors swap pulpits. On Sunday, September 29, 2019, Rev. Dwayne Rogers of Wildewood Christian Church, OKC and Rev. Daniel U’ren, from Western Oaks Christian Church exchanged pulpits for the day.

2019-10-07T13:31:37-05:00Oct 7, 2019|Congregations|Comments Off on Pulpit Swap: Pastors Preach to Each Others’ Congregations on “Reconciliation Sunday”
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Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Hope’s Harvest Fundraising Luncheon

Regional Minister, Rev. Pam Holt, Rev. Daniel U’Ren, Rev. Joshua Bell, and Director of Oklahoma Disciples Foundation, Eric Gray, attended the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Hope’s Harvest fundraising luncheon. The purpose of this luncheon is to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in Oklahoma and raise funds that enable the Regional Food Bank to continue its mission of “Fighting Hunger…Feeding Hope.”

Did you know that 1 in 6 Oklahomans struggle with hunger every day?

Every dollar you give provides the equivalent of five meals for our hungry Oklahoma neighbors. Your support makes a tremendous impact on our community and in the fight against hunger.

Give Now

2019-10-08T16:20:53-05:00Oct 7, 2019|Local Events|Comments Off on Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma’s Hope’s Harvest Fundraising Luncheon
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Retired Ministers Gatherings! Join us!

The Retired Ministers Gathering on September 23, 2019 at Harvard Avenue Christian Church was a blessed time together. The group enjoyed lunch at Delta Cafe, following the gathering and meeting at Harvard Avenue. Please plan to attend the next gathering on March 23, 2020 at Southern Hills Christian Church, Edmond.

These events will primarily be fellowship, and occasionally a program. And, we will be collaborating on some organizational matters. We are so grateful that the number of attendees for the Retired Ministers Gatherings continues to grow. Come join us in fellowship.

Future gatherings will be:

    • Monday, March 23, 2020: Southern Hills Christian Church, Edmond, 3207 S. Boulevard, Edmond
    • Tuesday, June 23, 2020: Christian Church of the Covenant, 1205 S. Cleveland, Enid
2019-10-07T11:20:50-05:00Oct 7, 2019|Clergy News|Comments Off on Retired Ministers Gatherings! Join us!
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Oct. 22, 2019: Central Area Disciples Women Meeting

Please join the Central Area Disciples Women on October 22, 2019 at First Christian Church Norman for the next Central Area Disciples Women Meeting. You do not need to live in the central area in order to attend this meeting. Come meet new friends.
  • When: October 22, 2019
  • Where: First Christian Church Norman, 220 South Webster, Norman, OK

SCHEDULE:

  • 9:30am Coffee and Fellowship
  • 10am Meeting and Program
  • 12pm Lunch $8 (pay at door) RSVP by Oct 15th to 405-329-2192
  • Speaker: Lori Turner of Ally’s House in support of pediatric cancer families of Oklahoma
  • In-kind Service Project: Christmas wrapping paper, gift boxes, gift bags, boxes, bows, tape, and tissue paper
2019-10-07T11:05:21-05:00Oct 7, 2019|Disciples Women|Comments Off on Oct. 22, 2019: Central Area Disciples Women Meeting
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PO Box 891140
Oklahoma City, OK 73189-1140
Phone 405.528.3577

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1099 N. Meridian St., #700
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone 317.635.3100
www.disciples.org

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