Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma – Regional, Area, Congregational & Mission Ministries

Christian Church in Oklahoma [CCIO] (1970)
Unrestricted use by the Regional Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma

Associate Regional Pastor for Children, Youth and Young Adult Ministries Fund (1997)
To ensure leadership for the future, this endowment subsidizes the salary of the Regional Pastor whose portfolio includes such ministries.

Camp & Conference Resource Fund (1997)
Beyond curriculum and craft supplies, this fund is used for programs in outdoor safety, enrichment and resource development. It can help provide specialized staff or equipment.

Camp & Conference Summer Secretary Fund (1997)
To provide salary expenses for a secretary to handle camper registration and logistics for the summer camping program

Central Area (1997)
To support the ministries of the Central Area

Northeast Area Capital Fund (1962)
To provide capital needs in the Northeast Area, including new congregations, Camp Christian, and the area office

Northeast Area Operating Fund (1984)
To provide funds for the operating budget of the Northeast Area

Northwest Area (1992)
To support the ministries of the Northwest Area

Willa I. Adams Memorial Endowment (2007)
To benefit First Christian Church, Edmond, OK for building maintenance

Dorothy Barnes Memorial Endowment
To benefit the Christian Church in Oklahoma

First Christian Church, Bartlesville (2007)
To support Disciples Christian Church in Bartlesville

First Christian Church Bartlesville Oklahoma [Memorial] Endowment (2022)
To support the various ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma (“Oklahoma Region”) so they might continue to flourish, grow, and expand to meet the needs of the people they serve.

Bethany Christian Church of Tulsa, Oklahoma Endowment (2022)
To support in perpetuity charitable causes important in bringing wholeness to a fragmented world. Beneficiaries are: Disciples Mission Fund of the Christian Church, Bethany Community School of Tulsa, Inc. and Meals on Wheels of Tulsa Metro, Inc.

Burlington Christian Church Memorial Endowment (2015)
To provide scholarship funds for Phillips Theological Seminary students, with preference given to students intending to serve rural churches

Community Christian Church (Tulsa) Memorial Endowment (2017)
To provide scholarship funds for Phillips Theological Seminary (music & theology), the Northeast Area, and Oklahoma region (CCIO).

Millie A. Cress Memorial Endowment (New Covenant) (2018)
To benefit the Children’s and Youth ministries of New Covenant Christian Church.

Millie A. Cress Memorial Endowment (Western Oaks) (2018)
To benefit the Children’s and Youth ministries of Western Oaks Christian Church.

Del City Christian Church Memorial Endowment (2019)
To provide funds for Week of Compassion, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma and the Christian Church in Oklahoma [Oklahoma Disciples Men] Leave No Child Behind.

First Christian Church, Edmond, Mission Endowment Fund (2015)
To fund mission trips organized by First Christian Church, Edmond, as well as the people served by the mission

Charles & Marilee Hattendorf Endowment (2010)
A fund to provide support for the ministries of Southern Hills Christian Church and the Division of Overseas Ministries

Mary E. Hattendorf Memorial Endowment (2010)
A memorial fund to provide support for the music ministry of First Christian Church, Midwest City

Lawson/Fry Family Fund (2022)
To support the ministries of West Point Christian Church, Yukon

Wharton and Jimmie Mathies Memorial Endowment (2003)
To provide funding for the ministries and programs of Phillips Theological Seminary and First Christian Church Edmond

Rev. John McLemore Annual Bible Lecture Series (2015)
Benefiting Central Christian Church, Enid, funds will be used for underwriting an annual Bible lecture series

Memorial Christian Church Memorial Endowment (1996)
Upon its closing, two separate endowments were established, benefitting: Camp Christian scholarships and Philips Theological Seminary scholarships

Midwest Blvd Christian Church Memorial Christmas for Others Endowment (2022)
For the benefit of First Christian Church of Midwest City’s Christmas for Others ministry

Midwest Blvd Christian Church Memorial Community Feeding Program Fund (2022)
For the benefit of First Christian Church of Midwest City’s Community Feeding Program

First Christian Church, Midwest City Capital Endowment (2017)
For the benefit of capital improvements for Christian ministries

Doran & Jean Myers Memorial Endowment (2009)
A memorial fund to undergird the programs and staff of the Christian Church in Oklahoma

Neal Family/First Christian Church Edmond (2006)
To provide funds for recruitment to the ordained ministry of the Christian Church

New Covenant Christian Church, OKC, Offering Legacy Fund (2022)
To partially fund church operations

Mary Jo Ragan Memorial Endowment
To benefit the Christian Church in Oklahoma

Refuge Fellowship-First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (2017)
To permanently fund the ongoing operating expenses of Refuge Fellowship, whose ministry is directed at feeding those in need both physically and spiritually.

Rogers Heights Christian Church Memorial Fund (2007)
A memorial endowment providing support: for Camp Christian scholarships; to the Christian Church in Oklahoma for Oklahoma disaster relief, and to the Northeast Area Board to make grants for hands-on senior adult ministries

Dave & Cathy Schmidt Endowment (2006)
Benefiting Southern Hills Christian Church, to support the ministries of Church World Service, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma and Southern Hills Christian Church

Sheridan Avenue Christian Church Memorial Fund (2010)
A memorial endowment providing support for Camp Christian scholarships, Phillips Theological Seminary scholarships, the Northeast Area of the Christian Church in Oklahoma, Week of Compassion (NE Area), and New Congregation Assistance (NE Area).

Daryl & Carol Southard Memorial Endowment Fund (2015)
Benefiting Harvard Avenue Christian Church, Tulsa

South Side Christian Church (Tulsa) Fund (2011)
An endowment to support the Senior Ministries (formerly OASIS) Endowment, Phillips Theological Seminary and ministries serving children and youth in Oklahoma

First Christian Church Tecumseh (2012)
To serve the ministries of the Christian (Disciples of Christ) Church in Oklahoma, including Texoma Christian Camp and Phillips Theological Seminary

First Christian Church Tulsa (2016)
To increase funds available for building maintenance, worship and music ministries and outreach ministries of First Christian Church, Tulsa

University Place Christian Church (OKC) Memorial Endowment (1993)
Upon its closure, three separate endowments were established, benefitting: Central Christian Camp, Senior Ministries, and Phillips Theological Seminary

Western Oaks Christian Church, OKC, Offering Legacy Fund (2021)
To partially fund church operations

Western Oaks Christian Church Outreach Ministry Fund (2016)
To support an annual direct service mission opportunity (such as food insecurity) selected by the Western Oaks senior minister and outreach chairperson in consultation with church elders

Rev. John E. and Ruth K. Weston Memorial Endowment (2015)
Benefiting Central Christian Church, Enid, to be used for the Caregivers Ministry for older adults, the church’s children and youth programs, and the church’s music ministry

First Christian Church Wetumka (2015)
To provide Texoma Christian Camp scholarships for youth and adult sponsors and to support the work of Oklahoma Disciples Foundation through the Foundation’s administration endowment.

First Christian Church Wewoka (2014)
To serve and educate the youth of the Christian (Disciples of Christ) Church in Oklahoma by providing scholarships to Texoma Christian Camp and Phillips Theological Seminary.

Richard & Peggy Ziglar Endowment (2008)
To support the Durant Society and Camp Ministries of Christmont Christian Assembly in Black Mountain North Carolina, the Heartbeats of Faith Fund at the Pension Fund of the Christian Church, and the Gay and Lesbian Fund of Tulsa.

Camps and Conferences
Disciples Women and Men, Church Growth & Education, Pastoral Care
Disciples Educational Scholarships & Related Organizations
Senior Adult Care & Leadership Development
Funds That Provide for ODF Grant Program
Funds Established to Support the Operations of the Foundation

Endowment Agreement template