Building What’s Next: Resources for the Journey
When we launched our Building What’s Next series this summer, we promised to do more than talk about the questions congregations face. We also promised to build practical resources to help churches prayerfully discern what God may be calling them to do next. That...
Remembering Paul Thompson – 9/19/2026
The Oklahoma Disciples Foundation joins family, friends, and the wider church in remembering Paul Eugene Thompson, Tulsa, Oklahoma, who died on September 9 at the age of 88. Paul's service to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) took many forms. He served as...
Building What’s Next: Recognizing the Invitation – 9/12/2026
Sometimes the hardest question a congregation can ask is also the most faithful: Is God inviting us to become something different? Often, that question begins with something very practical: the building. Church buildings were built to serve ministry. But after decades...
Building What’s Next: A Gift That Keeps Working – 9/5/2026
Last week, we shared the story of Richard and Peggy Ziglar and their desire to help the ministries they care about continue for the long term. Their story also illustrates an important point about endowments: a gift made today can keep working for years to come....
Building What’s Next: Faithful to the Calling – 8/29/2026
For Richard and Peggy Ziglar, Tulsa, OK, stewardship has never been a single decision. It has been a lifetime of learning from faithful people, giving generously, and supporting the ministries that have shaped their lives. Richard's relationship with Christmount...
Building What’s Next: A Legacy That Stays Home – 8/22/2026
The ministries that shape our lives are often close to home. They are the congregation that welcomed us, the camp where faith became personal, the scholarship that opened a door, or the ministry that cared for our neighbors when help was needed most. For many people,...
Building What’s Next: Creating Your Legacy 08/15/2026
August is National Make a Will Month—a great reminder to take an important step toward protecting the people and things that matter most to you. A will allows you to communicate your wishes for how your property and assets should be handled, name the people you want...
Building What’s Next: A Legacy That Lasts – 8/8/2026
A lifetime of faithfulness leaves a lasting mark. It can be seen in families shaped by love, congregations strengthened through service, and ministries that continue because someone cared enough to plan for their future. Legacy planning is not about what we leave...
Building What’s Next: Strength for the Future – 7/25/2026
Every congregation hopes the ministry it nurtures today will continue to bless others tomorrow. Preparing for that future isn't about predicting what lies ahead—it's about faithfully stewarding the resources God has already provided. Strong churches are built on more...
Building What’s Next: You Are Not Alone – 7/18/2026
Every congregation experiences seasons of change. Sometimes the questions are exciting. Sometimes they're difficult. More often than not, they're a mix of both. As churches prayerfully discern their next faithful step, it's easy to feel they have to find the answers...