The 119th Annual Meeting of Oklahoma Baptists will be held on Nov. 10-11 at Oklahoma City, Southern Hills. The Annual Meeting Brings together messengers from Oklahoma Baptist churches across the state for worship through music, prayer, fellowship events, times for key business and more.
“Prevail” is the theme for this year’s annual meeting, based on Matt. 16:13-19.
Scheduled speakers include David Wallace, pastor of Roosevelt, First; Oklahoma Baptists’ President Michael Butler, pastor of Chickasha, First; and Oklahoma Baptists’ Executive Director-Treasurer Todd Fisher.
Only elected messengers have voting privileges at the Annual Meeting. Church members interested in serving as a messenger should contact their church office for information on becoming an elected messenger. Guests are always welcome to join any of the sessions during the Annual meeting. This year, guests will also be required to register by either following the online pre-registration steps or utilizing the walk-up registration available on site during the meeting.
The event, which features ministry reports, will also offer extensive ministry exhibits for all those in attendance. Numerous auxiliary events will take place
during the meeting.
The Annual Meeting will begin on Monday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. and will continue until 8:00 p.m. that evening. Sessions will continue the next morning, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until 3:30 p.m. with a lunch break at 11:30 p.m.
2025 Pastors’ Conference
Prior to the Annual Meeting, the annual Oklahoma Baptists Pastors’ Conference (OKBPC) is scheduled to take place on Nov. 10 at the same venue. Pastors’ Conference President Jeremy Freeman and others are planning the conference, which has the theme of “Dig Deep and Reach Wide,” and the focus verse of Matthew 28:18-20.
For more information, visit oklahomabaptists.org/pastors.
The following is a schedule of events:
Oklahoma Baptists Pastors’ Conference
Mon., Nov. 10 — 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
2025 Oklahoma Baptists’ Annual Meeting
Mon. evening, Nov. 10 — 6:30–8 p.m.
Tues. morning, Nov. 11 — 9–11:30 a.m.
Tues. afternoon, Nov. 11 — 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Fisher encouraged Oklahoma Baptists to participate in the Annual Meeting, and he highlighted some unique features to the program.
“In our annual meeting this year, we will focus on and celebrate the 100th anniversaries of both the Cooperative Program and the Baptist Faith and Message. Cooperating together through serving and giving to advance the Gospel is the heartbeat of who we are and why we exist. I am grateful for Oklahoma Baptists and look forward to this important Annual Meeting.”
Churches are encouraged to pre-register their messengers and guests online. Childcare is available, but registration is required. For a full schedule of events, including messenger pre-registration, local lodging and food options, as well as other information, visit www.oklahomabaptists.org/annualmeeting.
