Writing It Down Matters – 4/4/2026
Planning often begins with good intentions. We think about what we want, who we want to care for, and what matters most to us. But one of the most important parts of planning is also one of the simplest: writing it down. If something is not documented, it is very...
Taking Time to Plan for What Matters Most – 3/28/2026
Spring often invites us to look ahead. As the seasons change, we begin to think about what lies ahead: making plans, getting organized, and considering how we want the year to unfold. For some, that includes creating a plan for the first time. For others, it may be a...
Gathering, Worship, and Service: Highlights from Regional Assembly – 3/21/2026
On March 6–7, Disciples from across Oklahoma gathered at First Christian Church in Edmond for the 2026 Regional Assembly. Centered on the theme “When You Host a Banquet,” the Assembly offered time for worship, learning, and connection as our region came together as...
Faithful Generosity at Work: A Record Year for ODF Grants – 3/14/2026
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...
What Is a Qualified Charitable Distribution — and Why Do People Use It?
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...
Stewarding Growth, Strengthening Ministry — A Record Year of Faithful Stewardship
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...
Learning Together for the Sake of Ministry – 2/21/2026
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...
Why We Talk About Legacy — Even When It Feels Early – 2/14/2026
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...
Honoring Legacies That Continue to Shape Faith and Community – 2/7/2026
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...
Looking Ahead to 2026: What’s Possible with an ODF Grant? 1/31/2026
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...