Oklahoma Baptists encouraged to attend Nov. 13 Foster Care rally at Edmond, First
EDMOND—Leaders with the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO) will focus on solutions to Oklahoma’s foster care crisis during a special, free event at 6:30 p.m. Tues., Nov. 13 at Edmond, First, 1300 E 33rd St. The event, “The Gospel, the Church & Foster Care,” will feature resources and representatives from faith-based agencies focused on meeting the needs of the more than 8,500 Oklahoma children currently in DHS...
Oklahoma Baptists will gather to bring Him glory
EDMOND – The 112th Annual Meeting of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO) will take place at Edmond, First, Nov. 12-13. The meeting will feature various times of business, fellowship and worship, under the theme “To Him Be the GLORY in the Church,” based on Eph. 3:20-21. The Oklahoma Pastors’ Conference and Missions Celebration will commence prior to the BGCO Annual Meeting. Both events begin at 9 a.m. on Mon., Nov. 12....
Messenger Insight 323 – James Emery White on reaching the lost
Hear popular author and pastor Dr. James Emery White discuss evangelism and the church. To learn more about White’s session at the upcoming State Evangelism Conference, visit sec.okbaptist.com. https://media.blubrry.com/messengerinsight/p/cdn.baptistmessenger.com/2018/10/31154609/Messenger-Insight-323-Dr.-James-Emery-White.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (21.3MB) Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Play |...
IMB taps Paul Chitwood as presidential candidate
RICHMOND, Va.—The International Mission Board trustees’ presidential search committee announced Tuesday (Nov. 6) that the committee will recommend Paul Chitwood, 48, to be elected as the 173-year-old entity’s 13th president. The vote to elect Chitwood is scheduled for the Nov. 15 plenary session during their IMB board meeting in Richmond. Hance Dilbeck, Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma Executive Director-Treasurer,...
Annual Meeting exhibit hall to highlight Oklahoma & National ministries, organizations
EDMOND—Each November, as the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma Annual Meeting approaches, messengers to the meeting anticipate an interactive exhibit hall. The 112th Annual Meeting is no exception, with 58 booths from Oklahoma and national Southern Baptist ministries. Annual Meeting will convene at Edmond, First, in a change of pace from previous years when the meeting was hosted by Oklahoma City, Quail Springs. The meeting will...
