Category: Missions & Church

IMB missionaries in Japan see ‘unprecedented responsiveness’ to Gospel on college campuses

by Stella McMillian | Jan 4, 2025 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

This article was originally written by Stella McMillian and published to the Baptist Press....

100-Year-Old Pastor Celebrates Birthday by Preaching the Gospel

by Jacob King | Dec 27, 2024 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

This article was originally written by Henry Durand and published to The Christian Index. Feature...

Forgiven and Set Free

by Jacob King | Dec 17, 2024 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

Since 1973, millions of men and women have believed the lies of abortion. “It’s not really a...

OKYM Forum 2024 equips leaders to Thrive

by Todd Sanders | Dec 13, 2024 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

The Oklahoma Youth Ministry Forum (OKYM) hosted by Oklahoma Baptists Youth Ministry at Falls...

WEEK OF PRAYER: The Great Pursuit in Central Asia

by IMB Staff | Dec 4, 2024 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

Above: Among Central Asian people groups, 168 remain unengaged and unreached with the Gospel. That...

Steadfast pastor Arbuary G. Ritter died Nov. 27

by Bob Nigh | Dec 3, 2024 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

Longtime Oklahoma pastor Arbuary Gene Ritter, 86, died on Nov. 27 at home in Marlow. Ritter was...

6 ways your church can support foster and adoptive families

by Jacob King | Nov 30, 2024 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

This article was originally written by Kate Rietema and published to Lifeway Research. Our first...

Behymer to Deliver OBU Winter Commencement Address Dec. 14 at First Southern Baptist Church

by Bryan Painter | Nov 26, 2024 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

Norman Behymer, executive pastor at Council Road Baptist Church, will deliver the commencement...

Gingerbread Village at OBU to Spread Holiday Cheer and Raise Funds for Habitat for Humanity Projects in Pottawatomie County

by Bryan Painter | Nov 23, 2024 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

Feature image courtesy of Jesse Taylor on Facebook. Santa Claus, hot cocoa, cookie decorating, and...

Historical Commission Presents Awards at Annual Luncheon

by Bob Nigh | Nov 22, 2024 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

The Oklahoma Baptist Historical Commission inducted four outstanding late Oklahoma Baptists into...

Ministry Milestones – Norman Behymer and Pastor Mike Mitchell

by Sarah Sutton | Nov 21, 2024 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

Behymer Recognized for 50 Years of Service Norman Behymer, Executive Pastor of Worship Arts and...

Oklahoma Church Frog Giggin’ Tournament Helps Prod Interest in Missions

by Scott Barkley | Nov 20, 2024 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

This article was originally written by Scott Barkley and published to The Baptist Press. Feature...

‘Every Door in ’24 Campaign’ Reaching Baptist Village Communities

by Dana Williamson | Nov 16, 2024 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

Why take time and effort to knock on every door at every Baptist Village Community (BVC) in...

2024 Annual Meeting Photos and Highlights

by Staff | Nov 14, 2024 | Feature, Missions & Church | 0

Below are a set of photos highlighting the experience of the 2024 Oklahoma Baptists Annual...

2024 Annual Meeting: Oklahoma Baptists ‘Invested’ in Gospel Advance

by Staff | Nov 14, 2024 | Culture & Oklahoma, Feature, Missions & Church | 0

MOORE—On Nov. 11-12, 2024, 885 Oklahoma Baptist registered messengers, plus guests, from 400...