On March 11, the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation Grants Committee gathered to review and prayerfully consider this year’s grant applications. The response from our churches and ministries was extraordinary. ODF received 125 applications, a record number and a...

For many people, retirement brings new financial decisions that did not exist earlier in life. One of those is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Once you reach the required age, the IRS requires you to withdraw a...

This week, the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation met to review and approve the 2026 distributions from our endowment and custodial funds. After thoughtful deliberation and careful attention to our mission, the board approved a record distribution...

One of the things we value most about the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation is our commitment to learning — not for its own sake, but for the sake of serving churches, donors, and ministries with integrity and care. That commitment is reflected in a shared experience by...

At the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation, we sometimes talk about legacy at moments when it may feel early — before decisions are being made, before plans feel urgent, and before answers are fully formed. We do this intentionally. Legacy is not something that belongs only...

February invites us to pause and remember. During Black History Month, we honor the lives, leadership, and faithful witness of Black individuals and congregations whose courage, perseverance, and commitment to justice have shaped the Church and the communities it...

As we look ahead to 2026, the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation wants to make sure every congregation and ministry knows this: if you have an idea for ministry, there may be an ODF grant to help bring it to life. In 2025, ODF grants supported a wide range of ministries...

At the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation, we are blessed to walk alongside individuals and families who choose many different ways to support ministry. While many gifts arrive by check or online donation, others come in quieter forms — including gifts of appreciated stock...

At the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation, we often speak of stewardship as a way to "touch lives together." When you consider your long-term legacy, you may want to support a specific congregation or ministry while ensuring your gift remains responsive to the needs of the...

A Donor Advised Fund is a simple, flexible way to support the ministries you love As we begin a new year, many of us take time to reflect on the causes and ministries that shaped us — and the ones we hope to strengthen in the year ahead. A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at...