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...
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...