Clergy News Archives - Christian Church in Oklahoma

New Website Collects Oklahoma Worship Content

Resources Offered to Oklahoma Congregations

Seeking Elder & Clergy Submissions

Rev. Joshua Bell has developed a new website, chaliceresources.com, a collection site to receive worship resources from elders and clergy in Oklahoma. In full partnership with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma, the research project is a part of Rev. Bell’s doctor of ministry program at Phillips Theological Seminary. He serves as the minister at Perry FCC.

Josh is requesting submissions from Oklahoma clergy and elders including elder prayers, communion prayers and meditations, and worship service materials. These resources will then be offered to Oklahoma congregations through the Oklahoma Chalice Publishing LLC, a non-profit subsidiary of the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation. Ultimately, the content will be used to create a new Chalice Worship and Chalice Hymnal. All are welcome to submit resources by uploading materials to chaliceresources.com.

Over the summer Josh will be visiting each area in the Oklahoma Region to share about this exciting new resource and will be cooking his famous barbecue. He is encouraging Oklahoma elders and clergy to attend these upcoming gatherings to learn about the value of sharing local resources.

“It is my passion and dream to help congregations of every size and location to have tools to use in worship,” Josh remarked.

Southeast Area – Saturday, July 15th, 5:00 pm, Sulphur FCC, 403 W. Muskogee Ave.
Southwest Area – Saturday, August 19th, 5:00 pm, Duncan FCC, 912 W. Walnut Ave.
Central Area – Saturday, August 12th, 5:00 pm, Western Oaks CC, 8100 NW 23rd St., OKC
Northeast Area – TBD
Northwest Area – TBD

To learn more, contact him at joshbell373@gmail.com or 580-336-4576. Download a brochure.

CCOK3012024-04-02T15:01:02-05:00Oct 13, 2023|Clergy News|Comments Off

Oklahoma Disciples Clergy Women 24 Hr Retreat

Come Away With Me – A 24hr Retreat

Oklahoma Disciples clergy women with standing are invited to participate in a 24-hour retreat, 12pm Tuesday, Oct. 17 through 12pm Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

The event will be held at St. Crispin’s Conference Center (just east of Seminole near Sportsman Lake Recreation Area). Come rest and renew at this beautiful retreat center just 70 miles east of Oklahoma City and 85 miles southwest of Tulsa.

Guest speaker is Pat Webb of The Silence Foundation.

Registration Cost: $35 includes 3 meals, snacks and a book

Complimentary Single Room or Double Occupancy (Rooms are free for participants)

Registration closes Sept. 11th.

We hope to see you there!

Register Here

CCOK3012023-08-17T08:48:43-05:00Aug 14, 2023|Clergy News|Comments Off

Caring in Crisis Webinars for Congregation Leaders

Embracing God’s Future without Forgetting the Past in Congregations

Crisis Care Ministries is hosting a four-part series to help congregations navigating changes that have led to decline and significant loss, Embracing God’s Future without Forgetting the Past: A Conversation about Loss, Grief, and Nostalgia in Congregational Life.

The four free, hour-long webinars focus on ways clergy, church staff and lay leaders can work through these experiences with the congregation. Registration is now open for the first session on Tuesday, January 17th at 10:00 am CT. (sessions will be recorded)

CCOK3012023-01-04T15:17:30-06:00Jan 4, 2023|Clergy News|Comments Off

Spring 2022 Installations & Ordinations

Rev. Sondra Ladd was installed as Sr. Minister at First Christian Church Stillwater on January 9, 2022

Rev. David Wheeler was installed as Sr. Minister at New Covenant Christian Church, Oklahoma City on May 8, 2022

Alexis Villafane Englebrecht installation

Rev. Alexis Villafane Engelbrecht was installed as Sr. Minister at First Christian Church Claremore on May 22, 2022

Rev. Shane Hickey was installed as Sr. Minister at First Christian Church Broken Arrow on June 5, 2022

Rev. Vera Porter was installed as Sr. Minister at University Place Christian Church, Enid, on July 3, 2022

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Rev. Nancy Hodgkinson was ordained at
Southern Hills Christian Church, Edmond on April 23, 2022

CCOK3012022-07-07T10:08:17-05:00Jun 23, 2022|Clergy News|Comments Off

Fall 2021 Clergy Installations

Rev. Ron Motley was installed as Sr. Minister at West Side Christian Church, Duncan on October 24, 2021

Rev. Stephen Johnson was installed as Sr. Minister at First Christian Church Ponca City on November 14, 2021

Rev. Jan Osborn was installed as Co-Pastor at West Point Christian Church, Yukon on November 28, 2021

CCOK3012022-06-23T15:39:11-05:00Jun 23, 2022|Clergy News|Comments Off

2022 Ministerial Standing Form

The 2022 Ministerial Standing Application Form is now available for download. Full explanation of how to complete the form and requirements for standing may be found here.

Active Clergy

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Retired-Inactive Clergy

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CCOK3012021-11-02T10:33:36-05:00Oct 27, 2021|Clergy News|Comments Off

Spring ’21 Ordination & Installations

Ordination of Rev. Gregory Chambers

Rev. Gregory Chambers was ordained into Christian ministry on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at New Hope Christian Church, Oklahoma City. Participants included his father, Rev. Stephen Chamber, Sr. Minister at New Hope, his mother, siblings, and family friends. Acting Regional Minister Rev. Dr. Paxton Jones officiated accompanied by Rev. Dr. Debi Powell-Maxwell, representing the Region’s Commission on Clergy.

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Installations

Associate Regional Minister Rev. Michael Davison installed Rev. Paul Ragle as Sr. Minister at Christian Church of the Covenant in Enid on May 2, 2021.

Associate Regional Minister Rev. Michael Davison installed Rev. Dr. Richmond Adams as Sr. Minister at First Christian Church Pawnee on May 16, 2021.

CCOK3012021-06-03T15:51:42-05:00Jun 3, 2021|Clergy News|Comments Off

Rev. Bill Inglish Recipient of 2021 Marshall Award

Rev. Dr. William (Bill) Inglish was recognized for his years of ministerial excellence by the alumni of Phillips Theological Seminary with the Frank H. Marshall Award. The presentation took place during the annual “Remind & Renew” event at Phillips Theological Seminary on January 28, 2021.

Click here to watch the video presentation.

CCOK3012021-02-03T14:16:46-06:00Feb 3, 2021|Clergy News|Comments Off

Webinars: Caring in Crisis Tuesday Briefs

Caring In Crisis: Tuesday Briefs Webinar Series

Registration is now open for the Winter 2021 free webinar series, “Caring in Crisis: Tuesday Briefs”. It is sponsored by Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma, Crisis Care Ministries, Oklahoma Conference of Churches, and the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. The series of one hour webinars for leaders is scheduled for Tuesdays starting February 2, 2021, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Registration and details.

Faith and community leaders are facing historic challenges, testing the limits of our creativity, strength, and resilience. In this sequel to the very popular Fall 2020 “Caring for Your Congregation and Community During Crisis” webinar series, experienced specialists in disaster response, recovery, health, mental health, and congregational and family life offer their expertise to help leaders gain new skills and knowledge to face the difficult crises impacting our communities.

Webinar Titles

Shroud of Grief: The Cost of Cumulative Sorrow – 2/2/2021
The Early Days Following an Oklahoma Disaster – 2/9/2021
Long-Term Disaster Recovery in Oklahoma – 2/16/21
Alzheimer’s and Dementia: 10 Warning Signs – 2/23/21
Providing Support to Your Community After a Traumatic Loss – 3/2/21
Personal and Family Disaster Preparedness – 3/9/21
An Overview of Domestic Violence 3/23/21
What Emergency Managers Wish Faith Leaders Knew – 4/6/21
Increasing Your Racial Justice IQ – 4/13/21
The Housing and Employment Crisis – 4/20/21
Preventing Suicide in Faith Communities: A Conversation of Hope – 4/27/21
In Good Faith: Why Legal Services are Critical for Disaster Survivors – 5/4/21
What Faith and Community Leaders Need to Know about 211 – 5/11/21

Click here for presenter bios.

Free Webinar Series Presented By

Presenters Include Representatives From

211 of Eastern Oklahoma
American Red Cross
The Alzheimer’s Association
Catholic Charities (Archdiocese of Oklahoma City)
Crisis Care Ministries
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
Logan County Emergency Management
The National Suicide Prevention Resource Center
The Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
The Oklahoma District Attorneys Counil
Restore Hope Ministries
The Salvation Army

Need Continuing Education?

Attendance certificates (PDF format) are available for all courses. Check with your affiliating organization for applicability.

About Registration

Register for individual sessions. Registration closes 24 hours before the session.
100 spaces available for each session.

Click here to register.

CCOK3012021-02-04T11:32:07-06:00Jan 26, 2021|Clergy News|Comments Off

Faith Community Nurses’ Association Virtual Conference

Registration Underway for Faith Community Nurses’ Conference

The 14th Annual Faith Community Nurses’ Association Virtual Conference “Finding Peace Through Spiritual Self Care” will be held March 5, 2021. The conference will educate the Faith Community Nurse and church leaders to

define serenity for spiritual self-care of the faith community nurse,
list three spiritual practices that could be used to help find peace, reduce anxiety, develop acceptance of own limitations, and increase own trust in God,
discuss how prayer, quiet time, nature, and intimacy with scripture increase inner peace and decrease anxiety,
and identify positive habits to develop increased trust in God and thereby enhance personal serenity.

The message of John 14: ” Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid” will guide the day. This virtual conference will provide spiritual practices needed to guide nurses and health ministers interested in spiritual self-care.

Online registration is available only through Survey Monkey

Registration for the one-day for the FCNA OK Member is $55 for payments received before 2/7/2021. Non FCNA OK Member $80 for payments received before 2/7/2021.

Clergy $60 for payments received before 2/7/2021.

Call or check online for rates after 2/7/21.

FCNA OK is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course is approved for 6.25 contact hours applicable for APRN, RN, LPN, or LMHT relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number LT0298-0316, KAR 60-7-107 (b)(3)(C).

For registration and brochure, see the FCNA website downloads page or register online through Survey Monkey and pay by https://www.PayPal.me/FCNAOK or contact fcnaok@gmail.com.

CCOK3012021-01-25T15:24:55-06:00Jan 25, 2021|Clergy News|Comments Off

Clergy News

Resources Offered to Oklahoma Congregations

Seeking Elder & Clergy Submissions

Come Away With Me – A 24hr Retreat

Embracing God’s Future without Forgetting the Past in Congregations

Rev. Sondra Ladd was installed as Sr. Minister at First Christian Church Stillwater on January 9, 2022

Rev. David Wheeler was installed as Sr. Minister at New Covenant Christian Church, Oklahoma City on May 8, 2022

Rev. Alexis Villafane Engelbrecht was installed as Sr. Minister at First Christian Church Claremore on May 22, 2022

Rev. Shane Hickey was installed as Sr. Minister at First Christian Church Broken Arrow on June 5, 2022

Rev. Vera Porter was installed as Sr. Minister at University Place Christian Church, Enid, on July 3, 2022

Rev. Nancy Hodgkinson was ordained at Southern Hills Christian Church, Edmond on April 23, 2022

Rev. Ron Motley was installed as Sr. Minister at West Side Christian Church, Duncan on October 24, 2021

Rev. Stephen Johnson was installed as Sr. Minister at First Christian Church Ponca City on November 14, 2021

Rev. Jan Osborn was installed as Co-Pastor at West Point Christian Church, Yukon on November 28, 2021

Active Clergy

Retired-Inactive Clergy

Ordination of Rev. Gregory Chambers

Installations

Caring In Crisis: Tuesday Briefs Webinar Series

Webinar Titles

Free Webinar Series Presented By

Presenters Include Representatives From

Need Continuing Education?

About Registration

Registration Underway for Faith Community Nurses’ Conference

Rev. Nancy Hodgkinson was ordained at
Southern Hills Christian Church, Edmond on April 23, 2022