Spotlight on Donor Advised Funds at ODF – 1/10/2026
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...
What’s Possible with ODF Grants in 2026 – 1/3/2026
As we begin a new year, many congregations and ministries are thinking ahead — planning programs, identifying needs, and imagining new ways to serve their communities. The Oklahoma Disciples Foundation Grants Program exists to help those ideas take shape. Since 2017,...
A Year of Growth, Gratitude, and Generosity – 12/27/2025
As we approach the close of another remarkable year, we pause to reflect on the generosity, trust, and shared purpose that continue to shape the mission of the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation. This has been a year defined by growth — not only in assets and funds, but in...
Merry Christmas from the ODF Staff – 12/20/2025
As Christmas draws near, the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation staff extends heartfelt gratitude to you. Your gifts and continued support have made an impact and touched lives. This year has been filled with blessings. Together, we celebrated the Foundation’s 60th...
Generosity in Action: Christmas for Others 2025 – 12/13/2025
For 55 years, Christmas for Others has been a ministry of compassion in Eastern Oklahoma County, bringing hope and dignity to families during the holiday season. What began in 1970, serving just a few families, has grown into a tradition that now touches dozens of...
Extending the Thanksgiving Table All Year Long With The Friendship Feast 12/6/2025
Born out of a sermon at First Christian Church, Ponca City in 1989, Friendship Feast has spent 36 years living out Christ’s call to “feed the hungry.” What began with eight guests and a simple meal of noodles and turkey has grown into a ministry serving more than...
A Season of Gratitude: Giving Thanks for the Many Ways We Touch Lives Together – 11/29/2025
As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, we pause to reflect on the blessings we experience through the shared ministry of the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation. Every day, we thank you for your generosity, faithfulness, and deep commitment to ODF. You are the reason for...
Celebrating 60 Years of Ministry, Mission, and Generosity – 11/22/2025
The Oklahoma Disciples Foundation marked a major milestone this month as more than 150 supporters, partners, and friends gathered at the Capitol View Event Center in Oklahoma City to celebrate the Foundation’s 60th Anniversary. The evening was filled with heartfelt...
Carrying the Mission Forward: Endowments That Benefit Mission Work – 11/15/2025
As we conclude our series on the endowments that fund the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation (ODF) Grants Program, we give thanks for the generosity that continues to nurture ministry across Oklahoma and beyond. Over the past several weeks, we’ve celebrated gifts that...
Remembering J. Alan Gibson: A Legacy of Faithful Stewardship – 11/8/2025
The Oklahoma Disciples Foundation gives thanks for the life and faithful witness of J. Alan Gibson (1937–2025) — a devoted disciple, generous steward, and lifelong member of First Christian Church Tulsa. J.’s journey of faith began at Camp Christian, where at age...