Category: Feature

Jimmy Anderson, Oklahoma Native American Evangelist and Preacher, Dies March 2

by Bob Nigh | Mar 6, 2026 | Feature | 0

Nationally-known Native American evangelist and preacher Jimmy Anderson was a talented artist and...

Annual Pastors and Wives Retreat Refreshes, Encourages Multi-Vocational Pastors

by Staff | Mar 6, 2026 | Feature, Messenger Insight | 0

DAVIS—On Feb. 6-8, multi-vocational pastors (MVP) and their wives from across Oklahoma attended...

2026 Advance Conference Wrap-Up

by Staff | Mar 5, 2026 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

MOORE — Hundreds of Oklahoma Baptists attended the annual Advance Conference, March 2-3 at Moore,...

OBU Conference to Help Students Known the ‘Why’ of Their Faith

by Staff | Mar 4, 2026 | Feature, Theology & History | 0

I believed in Christ at a young age, and grew up in the church. Even so, around 14 years old, I...

IMB wraps up Olympics outreach, follow up begins

by Staff | Mar 3, 2026 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

This article was originally written by Kristen Sosebee and published to IMB.org. Featured image...

12 Things to Do When You Grieve a Prodigal’s Sin More than He or She Does

by Chuck Lawless | Mar 3, 2026 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

This article was originally written by Chuck Lawless and published to ChuckLawless.com. If it...

Forces for Good Summit aims to equip churches for sexual abuse prevention, response

by Brandon Porter | Feb 28, 2026 | Feature | 0

This article was originally written by Brandon Porter and published to the Baptist Press. Above:...

Religiously Unaffiliated Americans Not Completely Irreligious

by Aaron Earls | Feb 28, 2026 | Feature | 0

This article was originally written by Aaron Earls and published to LifewayResearch.com BRENTWOOD,...

Pastor-in-Focus: DJ Carney, Pastor at Bristow, First

by Staff | Feb 26, 2026 | Feature, In Focus | 0

Pastor DJ, thank you for serving on Oklahoma Baptists’ board and as a convention officer! Can you...

2026 Men’s Retreat to Challenge Attendees to ‘Man Up’

by Bartholomew "Prophet" Bailey | Feb 25, 2026 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

In 2025, we commemorated 25 years of faithful ministry to men in Oklahoma. As we go forward our...

Draw Near: To God and to One Another

by Amy Cordova | Feb 24, 2026 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith…” Hebrews 10:22. Scripture does not...

Just Joe – ‘Iced Tea’ & Turbulence

by Joe Ligon | Feb 23, 2026 | Feature, Word Slingers | 0

When I had the privilege of pastoring Marlow, First, we adopted a community in Ecuador. The church...

Sword and Trowel – How to W-A-T-C-H Those Screen Habits

by Brian Hobbs | Feb 21, 2026 | Feature | 0

We’ve all been there. There’s a momentary lull in your day. At a stoplight. As you wait in line at...

2026 Advance Conference Preview

by Staff | Feb 20, 2026 | Feature | 0

MOORE—On March 2-3, Oklahoma Baptists will host the Advance Conference at Moore, First. This...

CONNECT – He Will See You Through

by Todd Fisher | Feb 19, 2026 | Connect, Feature | 0

The other day, I just did not feel like getting up out of bed. On my list of things to do was take...