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...
What’s Possible with ODF Grants in 2026 – 1/3/2026
As we begin a new year, many congregations and ministries are thinking ahead — planning programs, identifying needs, and imagining new ways to serve their communities. The Oklahoma Disciples Foundation Grants Program exists to help those ideas take shape. Since 2017,...
A Year of Growth, Gratitude, and Generosity – 12/27/2025
As we approach the close of another remarkable year, we pause to reflect on the generosity, trust, and shared purpose that continue to shape the mission of the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation. This has been a year defined by growth — not only in assets and funds, but in...
Merry Christmas from the ODF Staff – 12/20/2025
As Christmas draws near, the Oklahoma Disciples Foundation staff extends heartfelt gratitude to you. Your gifts and continued support have made an impact and touched lives. This year has been filled with blessings. Together, we celebrated the Foundation’s 60th...
Generosity in Action: Christmas for Others 2025 – 12/13/2025
For 55 years, Christmas for Others has been a ministry of compassion in Eastern Oklahoma County, bringing hope and dignity to families during the holiday season. What began in 1970, serving just a few families, has grown into a tradition that now touches dozens of...
Extending the Thanksgiving Table All Year Long With The Friendship Feast 12/6/2025
Born out of a sermon at First Christian Church, Ponca City in 1989, Friendship Feast has spent 36 years living out Christ’s call to “feed the hungry.” What began with eight guests and a simple meal of noodles and turkey has grown into a ministry serving more than...
Remembering J. Alan Gibson: A Legacy of Faithful Stewardship – 11/8/2025
The Oklahoma Disciples Foundation gives thanks for the life and faithful witness of J. Alan Gibson (1937–2025) — a devoted disciple, generous steward, and lifelong member of First Christian Church Tulsa. J.’s journey of faith began at Camp Christian, where at age...
Nurturing the Next Generation: Endowments Supporting Children, Youth & Young Adults – 11/1/2025
The Oklahoma Disciples Foundation (ODF) is blessed to steward several endowments that nurture faith, leadership, and service among young people. Through these funds, ministries across Oklahoma and beyond receive grants that help children, youth, and young adults grow...
Honoring Ministers by Supporting Their Growth through Grants – 10/25/2025
Part of our series highlighting the Endowments that make the ODF Grants Program possible October is Minister Appreciation Month—a special time to celebrate the faithful leaders who guide our congregations with wisdom, compassion, and care. The Oklahoma Disciples...
Continuing the Legacy: Endowments Supporting Senior Ministries – 10/11/2025
This week, our endowment series highlights four special funds that support senior ministry grants across Oklahoma. These endowments—each rooted in care, compassion, and legacy—continue to enrich the lives of older adults through programs that promote health, dignity,...