The Regional Office will be closed July 4th to celebrate Independence Day. Normal office hours will resume Tuesday July 5th. If you need emergency assistance please contact Assoc. Regional Minister Michael Davison (918) 899-8940. We wish you a safe and relaxing holiday!
Associate Regional Minister Leslie Dotson will be on sabbatical this summer from June 1st through August 31st. She will return to her regular schedule of tending to the Northeast and Southeast areas on September 1st. Leslie will be attending to rest, reflection, and renewal during these three months, some in New Mexico and some in her new home. Please pray for her to experience the Holy in this ordinary time.
In her sabbatical time, both Assoc. Regional Minister Michael Davison and Regional Minister Pam Holt will be serving clergy and congregations in the northeast and southeast areas of our state. They may be reached by cell phones or by e-mail. Lori Heldmann Richcreek will also be available for administrative support to the Northeast Area and can be reached at 918-872-7807.
Erin Hopkins is working as a summer intern for the Regional office and also with the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation. Erin is a senior mass communications major at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva,Oklahoma. She enjoys creating and listening to music, reading and trying new activities or cuisine.
Erin traveled during high school on the International Affairs Seminar trip to Washington, D.C. and New York. Erin and her family have been involved with church camp in Guthrie for many years, and the church camp in Anadarko for a couple as well. She resides in Fairview, OK where her father, Ronnie Hopkins, holds the pastoral position at Central Christian Church. Erin is excited to learn and grow under the leadership and guidance of these administrative offices serving Oklahoma Disciples.
Per the bylaws of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma, the nominations for the 2016-18 Regional Board were voted on and approved at the 2016 Regional Assembly, held April 30, 2016. These positions have two (2) year terms. We encourage you to get acquainted with these individuals who volunteer their time and talents to support your Regional ministries.
| Board Position | Name | Congregation/Ministry Site |
|---|---|---|
| Moderator | Rev. Donna Gilchrist | Northwest CC, OKC |
| Moderator-elect | Pastor Tom Stanley | FCC Cherokee |
| First Vice Moderator | Cynthia Cope | New Covenant CC, OKC |
| Second Vice Moderator | Rev. Shannon Speidel | Central Christian, Enid |
| Secretary – Treasurer | C.D. Payne | FCC Moore |
| Parliamentarian | Elaine Schuster | Crown Heights CC, OKC |
| Commission on Clergy | Cheryl Aspy | Southern Hills CC, Edmond |
| Commission on Children,Youth & Young Adults | Rev. Daniel U'Ren | Western Oaks CC, OKC |
| Commission on Evangelism | Rev. Andy Campbell | Yale Ave. CC, Tulsa |
| Commission on Faith in Action | Marilynn Knott | Crown Heights CC, OKC |
| Commission on Laity | Rev. Aaron Krueger | Crown Heights CC, OKC |
| Commission on Worship & Spiritual Growth | Rev. Jenny Wynn | Southern Hills CC, Edmond |
| Personnel Committee | Rev. Don Heath | Trinity CC, Edmond |
| NW Area Moderator | Rev. Ronnie Hopkins | Fairview CC |
| SW Area Moderator | Rev. Chuck Pettigrew | Liberty Heights CC, Lawton |
| SE Area Moderator | Pastor Tim Kowalski | FCC Sulphur |
| NE Area Moderator | Rev. Kelli Driscoll | Bethany CC, Tulsa |
| Central Area Moderator | Rev. John Malget | FCC OKC/Restoration Church |
| Member-at-Large | Sandy Malget | FCC Cherokee |
| Member-at-Large | Rev. AnDrea Walker-Skye | Cushing Valley Hope, Cushing |
| Member-at-Large | Rev. Noel Gray | Refuge Fellowship Church, OKC |
| Member-at-Large | Rev. Christy Moore | Stone Soup Community, Tulsa |
| Disciples Men President | T.J. McCrite | FCC Ardmore |
| Disciples Women President | Rev. Loma Sullivan | Woodlands CC, Ponca City |
Women 16
Men 14
NW 4
NE 4
SW 1
SE 3
C 18
White 26
African American 3
American Indian 1
Hispanic 0
Asian 0