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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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.

2021-02-04T11:32:07-06:00Jan 26, 2021|Clergy News|Comments Off on Webinars: Caring in Crisis Tuesday Briefs
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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.

2021-01-25T15:24:55-06:00Jan 25, 2021|Clergy News|Comments Off on Faith Community Nurses’ Association Virtual Conference
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Infographic of COVID-19 Congregational Impact

Infographic of COVID-19 Congregational Impact Survey by Pension Fund

In September and October of 2020, the Pension Fund did a survey of congregations they serve across the country concerning COVID and its impact on the congregation and the community.  There were eight hundred and eight completed surveys.  Here is the infographic of the final survey results which you might find interesting.

Click here to download a pdf document of the infographic.

2020-11-17T08:57:40-06:00Nov 17, 2020|Clergy News, Congregations|Comments Off on Infographic of COVID-19 Congregational Impact
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Lexington Seminary Webinars: Creating Vital Congregations

Practical Help for Laity and Clergy

Lexington Theological Seminary is offering the Creating Vital Congregations webinar series to help equip pastors, church leaders and members alike with tools to address a wide variety of issues facing congregations today. The 2-hour workshops (1:30-3:30 pm ET) cost $10 per log-in with unlimited number of participants so are easily accessible for church leadership groups.

Lexington Theological Seminary is an accredited graduate theological institution of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Register here

For more information contact Ms. Deena Ainslie (859) 280-1212 or dainslie@lextheo.edu

Congregational Conflict
Oct. 17, 2020 • Rev. Dr. Aimee Moiso

Imagining a New World
Nov. 7, 2020 • Rev. Teresa Hord Owens

You Cannot Serve God and Money: Today’s Global Debt System as a Moral and Pastoral Emergency
Jan. 23, 2021 • Rev. Dr. Bruce Rogers-Vaughn

365 Days of Giving: Examining Generosity and Gratitude in Complex Times
Feb. 6, 2021 • Aimee A. Laramore

Intergenerational Ministry
March 20, 2021 • Rev. Dr. Olivia Bryan Updegrove

Leadership in the Multicultural World
April 24, 2021 • Rev. Lori Tapia

Dinner Church
May 22, 2021 • Rev. Rachel Nance Woehler & Rev. Tim Kim

2020-10-06T08:49:50-05:00Oct 6, 2020|Clergy News|Comments Off on Lexington Seminary Webinars: Creating Vital Congregations
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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
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