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Joshua Bell Awarded Doctor of Ministry

Rev. Dr. Joshua E. Bell was awarded his Doctor of Ministry Degree from Rev. Dr. Nancy Pittman, president of Phillips Seminary at the 2024 Spring Commencement.

Joshua is the minister at First Christian Church Perry. Congratulations!

2024-07-01T10:04:37-05:00Jul 1, 2024|Clergy News|Comments Off on Joshua Bell Awarded Doctor of Ministry

Anna Holloway Ordained at Disciples First Christian Church

Rev. Anna Holloway was ordained into Christian Ministry at Disciples First Christian Church, Oklahoma City on April 21, 2024.

Interim Regional Minister Rev. Randy Kuss and Associate Regional Minister Rev. Michael Davison conducted the services attended by a large group of Anna’s family and friends.

2024-07-01T10:19:07-05:00Jul 1, 2024|Clergy News|Comments Off on Anna Holloway Ordained at Disciples First Christian Church

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.

2024-04-02T15:01:02-05:00Oct 13, 2023|Clergy News|Comments Off on New Website Collects Oklahoma Worship Content

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!

2023-08-17T08:48:43-05:00Aug 14, 2023|Clergy News|Comments Off on Oklahoma Disciples Clergy Women 24 Hr Retreat

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)

2023-01-04T15:17:30-06:00Jan 4, 2023|Clergy News|Comments Off on Caring in Crisis Webinars for Congregation Leaders

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

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

2022-07-07T10:08:17-05:00Jun 23, 2022|Clergy News|Comments Off on Spring 2022 Installations & Ordinations

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

2022-06-23T15:39:11-05:00Jun 23, 2022|Clergy News|Comments Off on Fall 2021 Clergy Installations

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

Download a Fillable PDF Form for Active Clergy

Download a Print Form for Active Clergy

Retired-Inactive Clergy

Download a Fillable PDF Form for Retired-Inactive Clergy

Download a Print Form for Retired-Inactive Clergy

2021-11-02T10:33:36-05:00Oct 27, 2021|Clergy News|Comments Off on 2022 Ministerial Standing Form

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.

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.

2021-06-03T15:51:42-05:00Jun 3, 2021|Clergy News|Comments Off on Spring ’21 Ordination & Installations

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.

2021-02-03T14:16:46-06:00Feb 3, 2021|Clergy News|Comments Off on Rev. Bill Inglish Recipient of 2021 Marshall Award
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