Welcome to the Oklahoma Baptists Advance Conference! Prepare to be inspired and encouraged to carry the Gospel to friends and neighbors as you engage and listen to pastors and evangelists from Oklahoma and across the nation.
Oklahoma Youth Ministry (OKYM) Network provides training as well as community with other youth ministers & leaders from around the state. OKYM Network meets for three quarterly half-day meetings and a fourth, two-day meeting at the Oklahoma Youth Ministry Forum event. Meetings include: • Prayer & Encouragement • Roundtable Discussion • Youth Ministry helps and ideas • Practical Youth Ministry training • Fellowship and collaboration Speaker: Shane Pruitt Topic: Evangelistic Teaching & Preaching and Effective Invitations We hope to see you at the next OKYM network meeting! We will have coffee and a $5 optional lunch!
Breakout for Pastors/Worship Leadership: "Scripture Guided Worship" - a plan for worship that is based on Scriptural and Biblical principles. This session, led by Dr. Joe Crider, will guide the worship team to think of the entire worship time through the lease of Scripture. No matter what you worship style or setting, "Scripture Guided Worship" will encourage you and your team in developing a plan and template for worship in the local church.
FCSR is a weekend retreat for those 18-24 years old to come together to worship, learn from God's Word, fellowship, and have fun. With worship services, numerous breakouts, and several recreation options, there is something for everyone!
Come join us for food trucks, worship, and fun information/how-to’s for this year at Falls Creek Youth Camp! Youth Ministers, volunteers, and students can join! This is an event at no cost, however, there will be lunch options available for personal cost.
The English as a Second Language (ESL) workshop equips local church volunteers to intentionally share the Gospel with new English speakers. It addresses these topics, as well as others: • English class as a missions outreach • Organizing a church ESL ministry • Techniques for teaching English • Planning class sessions • Sharing the Gospel and the Bible with students Friday, April 28, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm (Snacks will be provided) Saturday, April 29, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Lunch will be provided)