Oklahoma News

Ten Oklahoma congregations—Alva, Bartlesville, Choctaw, Garnett Spanish, Hugo, Lakeside Spanish, Myanmar Adventist Fellowship, Okeene, Sallisaw English and the Sallisaw Emmanuel Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church—have each received, or will soon be presented with, a framed 30” x 40” Nathan Greene painting titled The Blessed Hope . Oklahoma Conference President Daniel Ortego recently presented the Sallisaw Church with a donated “The Blessed Hope” painting by artist Nathan Gr

For years, acrobatic teams from all over the United States, Canada, and even Puerto Rico have long gathered for an event called Acrofest on the second weekend of November to experience a college campus, learn new skills, and develop spiritually. This pattern was interrupted by the pandemic.  During the 2021/22 school year, Larry Seery, the principal of Tulsa Adventist Academy, contacted his former coach at Southwest Adventist University (SWAU) to ask if we could host a small

After a series of regional town hall meetings, the Oklahoma Conference's executive committee and leadership updated and refreshed the vision and mission statements to make sure everyone was on the same page and focused on the same goals. VISION To develop a culture of healthy, Christ-centered Seventh-day Adventist disciple-makers. MISSION By the grace of God, we will impact Oklahoma by: Uplifting Christ through the unique Seventh-day Adventist Message Empowering Spirit-led, I

Numerous Oklahoma pastors attended ehuddle, the annual meeting of the Pastoral, Vision, and Leadership Evangelism Teams. The 2026 ehuddle is being held right now in Houston, Texas. Our pastors are excited to join Union and Conference administrators and leaders, pastors, volunteer lay pastors and Seminary students at this dynamic gathering. At ehuddle 2026, participants have the unique opportunity to experience best practices in evangelism, church planting, and church revitali

We cordially invite all church members to join us for a grand celebration of a milestone at Tulsa Adventist Academy on Saturday evening, February 21, 2026, at 6 PM, not 5:30 pm as the video says, to announce what will be happening in the future!   This event will be a memorable occasion filled with music, maybe cake & ice cream, and ample entertainment for all attendees.   This celebration extends to all church members and their friends, not exclusively to TAA families.

Within just two years, Myanmar Adventist Fellowship has witnessed God’s remarkable leading. Beginning as a company worshiping in a rented facility, the congregation, by God’s grace, was able to secure its own church property and later was organized as an official church. Most recently, the church completed and dedicated a new sanctuary, marking another significant milestone in its journey. The grand opening and dedication of the new 70-by-50-foot sanctuary took place on Janua

A "Bible Study Training" event at Broken Arrow was well attended by 20 people who came to learn how to present a Bible study, reports Pastor Luis Luciano. The level of interest and participation surprised local leaders, who encourage other churches in the Oklahoma Conference to hold similar small group Bible teaching and training events. More than ever, people are realizing the Bible has answers to this world's problems.

At the conclusion of a series of seven enriching and spiritually uplifting seminars held over two days at the Embassy Suites hotel in Oklahoma City, the Hispanic Women's Ministries directors of the Oklahoma Conference received their certification as Passionate Leaders (Level 1), endorsed by the North American Division (NAD).  Gladys Guerrero, the NAD's tutoring and mentoring coordinator; Letty Craig, the Southwestern Union's director of women's ministries; Nelva Chacon, the p

The “Enough” Spring luncheon with speaker and author Tamyra Horst is designed for inspiration, connection and reflection on your personal calling and mission in the context of your community, family, and local church. It’s a time to pause and reconnect with God’s purpose for your life, with sisters in faith, and with the joy of shared stories and sacred laughter. Expect an atmosphere of warmth and elegance, where meaningful conversations bloom like spring flowers and each ta

The office will be closed on these days.  Mon, Jan. 19–MLK Jr. Day Mon, Feb 16–Washington’s Day Mon, May 25–Memorial Day Thurs, Jul 2 - Pre-Independence Day weekend Mon, July 20–Day after Campmeeting (Office Closed) Mon, Sept 7–Labor Day Wed, Nov 11–Veterans Day Wed, Nov 25–Pre-Thanksgiving Day Thurs, Nov 26–Thanksgiving Day Wed, Dec 23 - Pre-Christmas Eve Thurs, Dec 24–Christmas Eve Thurs, Dec 31–New Years Eve

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Ten years after the establishment of the Garnett Spanish group, the inaugural ceremony of the Garnett congregation’s sanctuary commenced on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This momentous occasion was a testament to the collective efforts of the entire church, fulfilling a long-held aspiration. The temple stands as a physical manifestation of God’s love, inviting countless individuals to enter the kingdom of heaven.   Members extended s

Planting a New Church in South Tulsa, Oklahoma Bixby, Oklahoma—This dream began in 2023, when the initial vision was presented to the board of the Tulsa Central Hispanic Church. On June 1, 2024, ministry activities officially launched in the city of Bixby, Oklahoma, with an initial gathering of 45 people. The group began by renting a worship space for one year and later transitioned to a second location, where it currently meets on Sabbaths and Tuesdays. Today, the Bixby grou

Pastor Marlowe Parks was ordained at the Abundant Life Church in Edmond, Oklahoma on January 10th, 2026. Photo Credit: Emily Watts The ordination ceremony underscored that, while it was a celebration of Pastor Parks, it was, more importantly, a celebration of God’s transformative power. It celebrated his dedication to his calling and the divine work manifested through him. The event featured an opening emphasizing that the true praise belonged to God, who enabled Pastor Parks

In his presentation to Pastors at worker's meeting on Jan 7th, Israel Mora, Youth Director at the Oklahoma Conference, emphasizes that retention is evangelism  ( 0:00 ). He highlights that the largest group leaving the church are youth and young adults, primarily due to relational issues rather than doctrinal ones ( 1:01 ). Mora outlines three facets of youth ministry: Retention: Keeping young people connected with Christ ( 0:31 ). Reconnect: Reclaiming those who have stepp

Register now for Adventurer Family Camp at Wewoka Woods. The theme is "Magnified: Discovering the Bigness of God."

By Luis Prieto, Hispanic Ministries Director January 7, 2026 —Worker's Meeting Highlight The Oklahoma Conference celebrated a significant year of growth and renewal across its Hispanic churches in 2025, reporting a total of 240 baptisms as a result of coordinated evangelistic efforts and expanded ministry initiatives. Luis Prieto reviews how God led in 2025 and reports on the strategy for ministry and Hispanic evangelism efforts across Oklahoma. Central to this growth was the