This Is What Ministry Looks Like: A Prayer in Motion – 6/6/2026
Throughout the summer, we will highlight ministries supported by the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation Grants Program. While each ministry is unique, together they tell a larger story about how congregations across Oklahoma serve their communities. We are calling this...
Cultivating Community – 5/30/2026
At Central Christian Church in Enid, ministry is taking shape in a garden. This year, the church received funding through the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation Grants Program for programs focused on senior adults, wellness, and community connection. One recent seminar...
A Legacy Served Every Wednesday Morning – 5/23/2026
Every Wednesday morning during the school year, New Covenant Christian Church in Oklahoma City opens its doors to students from neighboring Putnam City North High School for “Breakfast Before the Bell.” The program provides a warm breakfast, caring adults, and a...
A Legacy That Makes Ministry Possible – 5/16/2026
Much of the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation’s work exists today because of individuals and congregations who chose to think beyond a single generation. One example is the Howard Operating Endowment, which is the Foundation's primary source of operational funding....
A Gift That Gives Back – 5/9/2026
Some charitable gifts are designed to support both the ministries you care about and your own financial planning. One example is a Charitable Gift Annuity. A charitable gift annuity allows a donor to make a gift to support ministry while receiving fixed payments for...
A Thoughtful Approach to Artificial Intelligence – 5/2/2026
This week, the Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation met and approved a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Policy. As AI tools become more common, this policy provides clear guidance for how they are used in ways that reflect our values,...
How a Gift Continues to Serve – 4/25/2026
When a gift is made to the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation, it is often intended to do more than meet a need in a single moment. Many donors choose to create endowments so their generosity can support ministry over time. An endowment is structured so that the principal...
When Plans Don’t Match – 4/18/2026
Some assets, such as retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and certain financial accounts, are distributed based on beneficiary designations. Those designations determine how the asset is distributed, regardless of what is written in a will. These designations...
Why We Value Conversations More Than Decisions – 4/11/2026
Many decisions surrounding finances, planning, and legacy are significant. Everyone wants to have clear answers and a sense of direction, especially when thinking about the future. At the same time, not every decision needs to be made all at once. The most meaningful...
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...