Please join us in congratulating Colton Lott as he joins First Christian Church El Reno as Senior Minister. Colton was installed at FCC El Reno on September 10, 2018.
Regional Minister Rev. Pam Holt performed the Liturgy of Installation.
You are invited to the 2018 Preaching Conference titled “Preaching God’s Word to a Changed World” on September 28 – 29, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church located at 709 S. Boston, Tulsa, OK.
The conference includes lectures and workshops for Ordained, Commissioned, and Lay Pastors. Keynote Speaker, Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Long.
Conference Flyer
Conference Info and Schedule
Conference Overview
Friday, September 28th
Saturday, September 29th
Conference Registration: Limited to 60 Participants
For information/registration, call 918-582-3077 Registration costs $125
Registration Form
Conference Co-Sponsors: Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery and Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation
Touchstone Energy Cooperatives of Oklahoma and K20 Center honor innovative technology use in the classroom. Please join us in congratulating Milton Bowens, Pastor at Shepherd Street Christian Church Chickasha, for receiving the 2018 Central Region SKIE Award. Milton received this honor for his innovative technology use in the classroom.
Click HERE to read the full article published by Oklahoma Living Magazine.
A training is available October 1 – 3 in Augusta, Kansas to learn how to lead your church during interim times, in times of crisis or transition. To register click HERE.
The Commission on Clergy has established its policy for the second phase of Healthy Boundaries training. In Oklahoma, clergy are required to complete a Healthy Boundaries seminar or its equivalent every three years. The purpose of this training is to equip clergy and staff to understand the importance of healthy boundaries in ministry and to critically discern the complexities of boundaries in pastoral relationships. Click here to read the full policy.
Effective Now – Healthy Boundaries 201
The second phase of the policy is in effect now and requires clergy to take the Healthy Boundaries 201 Seminar within 40 months (3 1/2 years) of having taken the 101 Seminar, and thereafter every three years. Completing this training is a requirement for standing for active and retired-active clergy.
Schedule & Cost
The Healthy Boundaries 201 Seminar will be offered twice a year in the spring and fall. Click HERE to view the schedule. The classes are open to everyone statewide and will be held at the Regional office in Oklahoma City. The cost is $70 and counts as 7 contact hours of continuing education.
Healthy Boundaries 101
The first phase of HB 101 training was gradually implemented across the Region over the last three years. If you have not taken the 101 Seminar you may register for the September 2018 session. From this point forward it will only be offered once annually. It is a prerequisite to the 201 Seminar.
To register click HERE
To read the full policy click HERE
First Christian Church in Alva celebrated the ministry of Rev. Ron Pingelton on July 1st. During his forty-four years in ministry, Ron served seven congregations, in three Regions, that included First Christian in Alva, twice. Ron looks forward to more time for fishing, golf, and family.
New Covenant Christian Church celebrated the ministry of Pastor Debbie Keith on May 20, 2018. Debbie served as Associate Pastor at New Covenant Christian Church for over 10 years. Debbie continues to serve the church with outreach.
We are excited to share with you that the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), is currently receiving
Read the news release HERE.
Join us in congratulating Colton Lott on his recent ordination. Colton was ordained on June 30, 2018 at First Christian Church Ada. Colton is a graduate of Disciples Divinity House of the University of Chicago. Rev. Lott will begin congregational ministry as Sr. Pastor of First Christian Church El Reno on July 15.
Congratulations to The Rev. Dr. Chris Shorow who graduated on Saturday, May 20, 2018 with his Doctorate of Ministry from Phillips Theological Seminary. Rev. Dr. Chris Shorow has been the Senior Minister of First Christian Church of Edmond, OK since August of 2002.
Disciples clergy are invited to Roman Nose State Park this September for rest, continuing education, and connection to colleagues who share the call to ministry. The Northwest Area Cabinet sponsors and organizes the clergy retreat, and it is underwritten by the generous giving of Northwest Area congregations; and a grant from the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation.
Click here to download the flyer.
The retreat will focus on the theology, preferences, and practices currently shaping the service of worship of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Clergy Retreat
September 10-12
Roman Nose State Park
$160 per person
Space is limited to 20 participants
Registration 0pens June 15 and closes August 15.