The Regional Youth Council represents the children and youth of the Region. Through their presence and leadership they provide an example of what a local youth group can be and can do. RYC advocates for children and youth in their communities, congregations, and the Region. Youth members of the Regional Youth Council serve a two (and sometimes three) year term. RYC is a group of sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school from congregations around the Region. The adults that serve on RYC are conversation partners, listeners, guides, and co-learners as RYC develops and sharpens their leadership skills.
Meet the RYC through 10 Questions:
What is one thing on your bucket list?
What words or phrases do you most overuse?
What is one of your weird quirks?
What is your relationship with God like?
Describe yourself in 3 words.
What is one thing that annoys you the most?
What will you do with your 15 minutes of fame?
What is one thing about your church you would change?
What is your comfort food?
You’ve got a free afternoon, will you: read, listen to music, watch a movie, or . . .?
Zaylee Skidmore-Beaney
First Christian Church Sulphur
Gabe Cartwright
First Christian Church Sulphur
Derek Day
New Covenant Christian Church Oklahoma City
To go to a NFL game
Bro
I like to fidget with things
God Is always present in my daily life
Friendly – Funny – Kind
Stepping on gum
Spread positivity
I would go back to traditional communion
Bagel bites
Play video games
Eli Dew
First Christian Church El Reno
Visit every European country
Heck yea
I’m really into murder documentaries.
Improving
Determined – Bold – Curious
People who don’t dim their bright headlights.
Meet Donald Glover
Participation
BBQ Mac and Cheese with chicken nuggets
Play video games
Kyston Haines
First Christian Church El Reno
Travel
Bro
I like meat smokers.
Distant. I keep in touch, but I also do not know God on a day to day basis.
Confident – Honest – Competitive
Laziness
Enjoy every blessing from God.
Food staff
Smoked chicken
Listen to music.
Maryanne Heim
First Christian Church Cherokee
Be in a band
That’s interesting, “Thumbs up”
I’m left handed, but only when it comes to writing
Rocky, there’s ups and downs
Musical – Thinker – Introvert
Stepping in something wet
Nothing, I don’t ever want to be famous
Worship
Pasta/Noodles
Hangout with friends, skateboard
Lauren Hemm
Forest Park Christian Church Tulsa
Meet someone famous
Bro
Love Musicals
Testing
Caring – Bubbly – Fun
People thinking they are above everyone else or homophobia.
Spread positivity
Expand the youth group
Chocolate
Go to the movies or hang out with friends.
Jasmin Pickens
First Christian Church Sulphur
Paige Waldrip
Central Christian Church Enid
Hike a glacier in Switzerland
Y’all and Whoa
I always have to have something to drink with me.
My relationship with God is like driving on the highway. I can be smooth until something gets in the way and then it gets stressful and slower.
Loud – Nice – Ambitious
People making random noises with their mouths.
I would help people find ways to cope with anxiety and strengthen their relationships with God and others.
I would help it be more open to change.
Potato soup.
I would read or be on Tiktok.
Travis Carlson
First Christian Church Chickasha
Egypt. I have always been fascinated by that ancient society.
Literally, it is literally the word literally.
Spaghettios and pringles.
Questioning and embracing
Weird-Punctual-Fun (picked by my 5th girls class)
Being Late
Try to get a free tank of gas.
Greater college involvement.
Tacos
Play Dungeons and Dragons or paint D&D miniatures
Shannon Cook
First Christian Church Norman
Around the world cruise.
Why?
Must brush my teeth before showering.
Like a path that winds and curves and God is a constant alongside.
Caring – Curious – Thoughtful
People who lie.
Feed the whole world.
Consistent inclusive language.
Mac and Cheese.
Read or nap
Tara Dew
First Christian Church El Reno
Go to Hawaii
Struggle Bus
Can’t say the word “idea” correctly
The ocean: it comes and goes like the waves.
Caring – Loud – Loving
Whining
Try to help others
More money to help others
Mexican food
Take a nap
Eula Hledik
New Covenant Christian Church Oklahoma City
Fly – Sky Dive
Cool or Don’t cha know
I eat the chocolate off my 3 Musketeers bar and then I enjoy the center.
I am in awe. The Holy loves me, shows me mercy and grace even though I do not deserve it. Because of this I can accomplish so much than I ever imagined. The Holy instills courage.
Loving – Welcoming – Fun
Throwing out the first pitch at a Cubs game at Wrigley Field.
That it be Open and Affirming
My Chicken & Dumplings
Hike while listening to music or go to the Zoo with my grandkids.
Michael Davison
Associate Regional Minister
Ride a camel to a pyramid and climb it.
Groovy or Far Out
I don’t wear socks except on Sunday, to weddings, to funerals, and some hospital visits.
A wrestling match.
Liminal – Extrovert – Pondering
Social Media or Being a Bad Fan (that’s me)
Skin Cancer Awareness to Fund a Cure
Following Fad Theology
Rice
Listen to my Pink Floyd collection on vinyl or hang out with my companion
