This Is What Ministry Looks Like: What We Pass On – 7/4/2026
As we celebrate Independence Day, we give thanks for the freedoms, opportunities, and responsibilities we share as citizens. It is a day to remember those who came before us, those who sacrificed, and ways each generation helps shape the future. Over the past several...
This Is What Ministry Looks Like: It Only Takes a Spark!
For many Disciples, church camp memories include campfires, friendships, and a familiar song that begins, "It only takes a spark..." Summer church camps are underway across the Oklahoma Region, bringing together children, youth, counselors, and volunteers for...
This Is What Ministry Looks Like: Your Legacy at Work – 6/20/2026
Over the past several weeks, we have highlighted ministries supported by the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation Grants Program. From a community pantry in Oklahoma City to a visitation ministry in Stillwater, each story offers a glimpse into how congregations serve their...
This Is What Ministry Looks Like: Communion, Conversation, and Flowers – 6/13/2026
Throughout the summer, we are highlighting 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 call this series...
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,...