Oklahoma Pastors Convene for Workers’ Meeting at Midwest City Spanish Church

On October 13, Oklahoma pastors gathered for their annual workers’ meeting, held for the first time in the largest Adventist sanctuary in the state—the Midwest City Spanish Church. The event brought together ministers from across Oklahoma for a full day of training, collaboration, and strategic planning.

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Ministerial Director Richard Piñero and Evangelism Coordinator Edward Bryan opened the meeting with an overview of the 2027 One Voice initiative, a statewide effort designed to unify evangelism, strengthen church health, and expand community impact. Pastors participated in church‑improvement presentations and brainstorming sessions focused on revitalization, member engagement, and ministry innovation.

A strong emphasis was placed on digital communication. Pastors were encouraged to work closely with their congregation’s tech teams to keep local church websites and social media channels active and up to date. Leaders noted that a consistent online presence is essential for growth, as most people today discover churches digitally—especially after relocating or navigating major life transitions.

Three tables of free religious books, Bible study guides, and songbooks were available throughout the day, giving pastors the opportunity to enrich their personal libraries or supplement their church resource collections.

Presentations also highlighted opportunities in community outreach, Native ministries, and prison and urban ministry, offering practical pathways for expanding local church involvement across the state. Additional sessions covered risk management, healthcare trends, and church insurance considerations, equipping pastors with current operational knowledge and best practices.

Conference President Daniel Ortega, right, and Executive Secretary Nathan Shires, left, introduced Jessica Burns, middle, as the new conference treasurer, welcoming her into the administrative team and affirming the conference’s continued commitment to strong financial leadership.

Updated pastor photos for Oklahoma pastors and ministry leaders will be posted next week at okadventist.org/team, where members can view refreshed portraits and learn more about their conference leaders. The conference website allows local members to find churches, find schools, and access helpful community resources through the “Find Help” section: www.okadventist.org/findhelp