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Safety & Security: Wildewood CC Offers Free Workshop

Wildewood Christian Church is raising safety awareness by offering free resources for prevention of and response to an active shooter in a House of Worship.

Did you know that violence in houses of worship is on the rise? In the United States we have had 92 deaths and numerous injuries in the past ten years.

Do you know how to create a balance between your mission and crime prevention efforts? A congregation should not worship in fear, nor should the worship experience be altered to the point of distraction with guard dogs, metal detectors, or armed security officers guarding the entrances to the sanctuary.

Do you have a current Emergency Operation Plan for your site? Wildewood Christian Church is offering free resources to teach congregations how to write an Emergency Operation Plan and give examples that will provide an overview of how to be prepared before, during, and after an incident.

The two-hour presentation covers:

What Makes a Secure House of Worship?
Survival Mindset
What you can do to Prevent a Shooting
Historical Perspective of Shooters
Five Stages of a Shooter
Knowing Who’s Who in Your Pew
What’s an Emergency Operation Plan?
Creating a Vulnerability Assessment of Your Site
Are You Ready?

If you are interested in scheduling a presentation at your location, or need more information, contact: Jim McBride Office (405) 425-7589 Cell (405) 823-5729
Email jim.mcbride@okohs.ok.gov

OKLAHOMA OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY
www.homelandsecurity.ok.gov

At Leadership Training School 2018, two additional classes on this topic will be offered. More details to follow soon on the Region’s LTS Website.

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Year Book Forms Are Due March 15, 2018

Year Book and Directory forms are important to maintaining your church’s 501(c)3 tax status with the IRS. Submission Deadline is March 15, 2018. The General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) votes and approves the list of member churches, church agencies and institutions published in the Year Book for submission to the IRS. This assures contributions to your congregation may be properly reported as tax exempt to the IRS.

Choose a Way to Submit:

Online at http://disciples.org/yearbook/ then click on the link under Congregational Reporting for English, Spanish or Korean. To file online you will need your CHURCH PIN # found near the top left corner of your Year Book Form, which was mailed to each church on January 24th. If you need help finding your PIN # please contact the Regional Office for assistance. 405-528-3577.
Email a scanned copy to the Regional Office to be received by March 13th: office@okdisciples.org
Fax a copy to the Regional Office to be received by March 13th: 405-283-1668
Mail the form to the Regional Office to be received by March 13th. Christian Church in Oklahoma, 301 NW 36th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73118-8661

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:41:32-05:00Feb 7, 2018|Congregations|Comments Off

Ministry Training Program at Phillips Theological Seminary

Don’t miss these courses available at Phillips Theological Seminary beginning January 8, 2018.

The Ministry Training Program at Phillips will continue the work of training persons for local church ministry, providing continuing education, and making ministry training available to a broad audience, including laity.

The Certificate in Pastoral Ministry program includes twenty-two online courses that are practical, hands-on learning experiences and encourage engagement with the local church.

This year is full of educational opportunities and we don’t want you to miss the first three courses. Who do you know that would be interested in learning techniques and tools for Evangelism, learning the how, why, and what of the Mission of the Church, or taking a closer look at the Bible?

Please contact Leslie at leslie.lesieur@ptstulsa.edu or 573-808-3579.

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:44:12-05:00Jan 11, 2018|Congregations|Comments Off

7 OKC DOC Churches Awarded Mobile Meals Grants

Oklahoma City Community Foundation Awards Grants to Seven Christian Churches

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is providing warm meals to homebound elderly citizens this winter through $65,400 in grants to Mobile Meals programs, including seven Christian churches. Grants were awarded to Edmond Mobile Meals, Meals on Wheels of Norman, Mobile Meals of Oklahoma County and 54 churches that prepare and deliver meals.

Since 2008, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation’s support of Mobile Meals programs in central Oklahoma has grown, awarding nearly $325,000 in the past decade. As the aging population continues to grow, the need for elderly support from Mobile Meals programs also increases, making the nearly 60 percent in increased support from the Community Foundation this year all the more valuable.

“We have had a rough couple of years between the state budget crisis and churches closing, which has really limited our ability to serve this vulnerable population,” said Allen Johnson project director at Mobile Meals of Oklahoma County. “The grants from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation came through at the best possible time allowing the churches to expand their services so they can serve as many people as possible.”

By providing caring, personal contact and nourishing meals, hardworking volunteers at churches and other organizations help Mobile Meals of Oklahoma County serve more than 1,000 metropolitan area seniors age 60 and older who are unable to prepare their own food. Edmond Mobile Meals provides more than 1,000 meals per week and the Norman Meals on Wheels program serves more than 300 clients a day.

“Mobile Meals provides a lifeline to homebound elderly allowing them to remain independent and in their homes when options are limited,” said Nancy B. Anthony, Oklahoma City Community Foundation President. “This year, thanks to generous contributions from an anonymous donor, we were able to increase our support of this vital program.”

Grants were awarded to the following Christian churches that provide meals through Mobile Meals of Oklahoma County:

Crown Heights Christian Church
First Christian Church OKC
Hillcrest Christian Church
New Covenant Christian Church
Nicoma Park Christian Church
Putnam City Christian Church
Western Oaks Christian Church

About the Oklahoma City Community Foundation:
Founded in 1969, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that works with donors to create charitable funds that will benefit our community both now and in the future. To learn more about the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, visit www.occf.org.

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:44:22-05:00Jan 9, 2018|Congregations|Comments Off

MidAmerica Center for Ministry Update from Phillips Seminary

MidAmerica Center will have new life as of January 1, 2018, the ministry of the Center will be transferred to Phillips Theological Seminary. The boards of both the Center and the seminary agreed the seminary will be a good place for the next phase of the Center’s ministry. Under Phillips’ auspices, the seminary will continue the work of ministry training. In addition, the seminary will offer ministry training students some new resources, such as access to an extensive library and hospitable librarians, as well as a broader base of support for their education.

Courses will be offered through Phillips Seminary beginning in January. Registration is open on the seminary’s website at www.ptstulsa.edu/ministrytrainingprogram. The cost has been lowered per course cost, as was the case in the last few years of the Center’s life, the program remains completely online.

For more information please go to Phillips Seminary website.

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:44:37-05:00Dec 13, 2017|Congregations|Comments Off

Midwest Blvd Christian Church Hosts Annual “Christmas for Others”

Midwest Blvd. Christian Church, an Oklahoma Disciples Foundation grant recipient, hosted its annual “Christmas for Others” ministry event on Saturday, December 9^th. Over 70 families received free groceries, Bibles, children’s Christmas gifts and pet food as well as an opportunity to take home donated used clothing and household items. The children in each family also received new shoes, socks and underwear.

On Monday, December 11^th until 3 p.m. and on Wednesday, December 13^th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Midwest Boulevard Christian Church is opening the doors of its Activities Center (the large building behind the church and next to the Food Pantry) to anyone wishing to take home items from the remaining donated clothing and household items.

All are welcome, no proof of income or identity is required. Stop by the Activities Center located behind the church at 320 N. Midwest Blvd in Midwest City, OK on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:44:42-05:00Dec 12, 2017|Congregations|Comments Off

Dealing With Conflict Webinar: January 17, 2018

As friends of AdminIsMinistry, we want to keep you in the loop on the latest offerings. Please read the Press Release – Dealing with Conflict Jan 2017 to find out more about the latest webinar titled “Dealing With Conflict”. Rev. Christy Drechsel will be facilitating this webinar which may be beneficial to many congregations.

This webinar will take place on January 17, 2018 from 10am-11am.

Cost is $20 a person. If cost is an issue, email micah@adminisministry.com for assistance.

For more information contact:
Micah James
405.694.1818
micah@adminisministry.com

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:44:57-05:00Dec 5, 2017|Congregations|Comments Off

Wildewood Christian Church: Pastor Dwayne Rodgers Installation Service

With praise and gratitude Wildewood Christian Church, humbly invite you to join as we rejoice the installation of Pastor Dwayne E. Rodgers as the senior pastor of Wildewood Christian Church on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.

Pastor Dwayne E. Rodgers, a 1988 graduate of South Oak Cliff High School, went on to complete his undergraduate studies at the Kentucky State University where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology in 1993.

In response to God’s call to ministry, he attended and received his Master of Divinity degree from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas in 1999 and was ordained into the order of Christian ministry through the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 2003.

Pastor Rodgers has previously served as Vice President of District II of the Texas Christian Missionary Fellowship. Prior to becoming the Pastor of Bonnie View Christian Church in 2004–2015, he served as Senior Pastor of the New Vision Christian Church in Fort Worth, Texas from 1997-2003.

Pastor Rodgers is passionate about the Word of God, which is evidenced by his sermon delivery and his desire to see the church at large increased in saved souls.

The church is located at 6900 N. Kelley Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73111.

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2017 Thanksgiving Special Offering

On November 12 and 19, Disciples churches across the US and Canada will collect the Thanksgiving offering.

From the very beginnings of the movement, Disciples have founded institutions of higher learning, encouraging students in their intellectual pursuits. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is still committed to higher education. Currently, over 50,000 students attend our fourteen Disciples related colleges and universities or seven seminaries and divinity houses. And in the past twelve months, over 12,000 students have graduated from these fine schools.

Your gift to the Thanksgiving offering helps to support the work of our institutions of higher learning in many ways: financially supporting Disciples related schools, providing undergraduate scholarships and support for spiritual life offices, and providing scholarships and support for those pursuing theological education.

This November, please give generously to this year’s Thanksgiving offering. Your gifts make a world of difference as Disciples continue our legacy of supporting education and our institutions of higher learning.

Additional information and materials for worship services are available HERE.

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Church Sound Boot Camp Nov. 3-4, 2017 at FCC Edmond

FCC Edmond will host Church Sound Boot Camp on November 3-4, 2017. The class will begin at 5pm on Friday, November 3 and go until 10pm. On Saturday, November 4 class will begin at 9am and go until 5pm.

Join Curt Taipale as he shares with you the secrets he has learned about delivering consistent sound quality and technical excellence in churches! Curt has over 30 years of experience in audio as a church tech team leader, recording and live sound engineer, consultant, AVL system designer, design/build contractor, educator, author, and professional musician. He is the founder of ChurchSoundcheck.com, author of “The Heart of Technical Excellence“, and a contributing author to Yamaha’s “Guide to Sound Systems for Worship“.

Curt has taught thousands of church sound team volunteers, technical staff, worship pastors and musicians. He brings a unique perspective and depth of knowledge to every workshop.

You will return home understanding not only how to improve your church’s sound, but why you are taking each step.

Your tech life will never be the same once you know how to properly use:

Microphones
Proper Cabling Solutions
Equalization
Tasteful Use of Effects
Maximizing Your Console
Building a Great Mix
Stage Monitors
Assisted Listening Systems
Improving Gain-Before-Feedback
Loudspeakers

For further details contact FCC Edmond at http://www.fccedmond.org/contact-us or call 405.341.3544

CCOK3012019-03-18T15:42:29-05:00Oct 16, 2017|Congregations|Comments Off