Events

DON’T JUST MAKE MUSIC. MAKE AN IMPACT.

AMPLIFY is a high-energy, one-and-a-half-day worship camp built for high school students who are ready to take their faith, their worship, and their musical gifts to the next level. Expect powerful worship, hands-on training, real conversations, and biblical teaching that will challenge you to see worship as more than what happens on a stage—it’s a way of life. You’ll dig into what the Bible actually says about worship and discover how your gifts can point people to Jesus.

SING. PLAY. LEAD. SERVE. GO.

Whatever your role, AMPLIFY is designed to help you grow. Sharpen your musical skills. Strengthen your theology. Build confidence. Connect with other students who are serious about following Jesus and using their gifts. Come ready to get equipped, get inspired, and get AMPLIFIED—because God can use your music to change lives.
Large Group: Amplify Worship Choir, Amplify Orchestra

Break Outs: Worship Band, Vocal Team, Media, Song Writing, Foundations of Worship

Meet the Leaders:

Dr. Joshua Chism, Oklahoma Baptist University, Dir. of Choral Activities
Dr. Brian Stackhouse, Oklahoma Baptist University, Director of Athletic Bands
Matt Roberson, Marlow Connection Church, Lead Pastor
Eric Wall, OKC Council Road Baptist Church, Worship Minister
Dr. Kim Arnold, Oklahoma Baptist University, Prof Music/Worship
Jared Landreth, Shawnee Immanuel Baptist, Creative Arts/Worship Minister
Randy Holt, Oklahoma Student Worship Choir, director
Stacie McCracken, Minco First Baptist, Worship Leader

Dates: Sunday pm, January 17 – January 18, 2027
Location: Oklahoma Baptist University
For students: 8-12 grade
150 spots available
Cost: $35 per person and one free registration with every five registrations. Please contact along@oklahomabaptists.org<mailto:along@oklahomabaptists.org> if you are bringing a group of more than five people.

What’s included:

Amplify Student Worship Camp; Amplify shirt; snack on Sunday night; lunch on Monday

What’s not included: Sunday evening meal (eat before you come);
Housing: on your own

SCHEDULE:

Sunday, January 17:
5:30-6:15: Check in at Geiger Center
6:30-7:15: Worship with Amplify Worship & Oklahoma Student
Worship Choir
7:30-8:30: Breakout 1
8:30: Break
9:00: Amplify Choir/Orchestra Reh
10:00: Dismiss

MONDAY:
8:00 am: Word & Worship – Geiger Center Lower Level
8:30-9:30: Amplify Choir/Orchestra Reh
9:40-10:40: Breakout 2
10:40: Break
11:00: Amplify Choir/Orchestra/Worship Band Reh
Noon: Lunch (provided)
1:00-2:30: Amplify Choir/Orchestra/Worship Band Reh
2:30-3:00: Break
3:00-4:30: Amplify Worship Celebration
4:30: Dismiss

KEY DECISIONS MOVING FORWARD:

1. Name of the Event: AMPLIFY
2. Date of the Event: January 17-18, 2027
3. Location of the Event: OBU
4. Target group: 8-12 grade (current grades)
5. Cost: $35 per person; Sponsors: $35 per person
6. All registration is online at OK Baptists
7. Housing: On your own
8. Limited to 150 students
9. AMPLIFY t-shirts
10. AMPLIFY Pins
11. AMPLIFY Stickers
12. Concert Dress: Jeans/T-shirts
13. Breakouts:

Breakout	Key Leader	Location	Set Up	Host/Facilitator
Worship Band (Keys/bass/accordion str/el str/drums)	Gold: Matt Roberson 11-12 GradeGreen: David Gonzalez 8-10 Grade	GC- upper level GC-lower level – Gathering Room	Chairs/Music stands	Gold: OBU STUDENTS Green: OBU STUDENTS
Vocal Team	Addi Panter	Ford/Bison Glee Club Room	Piano Chairs
FOH Training	Jared Landreth	RAWC	RAWC rig access
Song Writing	Eric Wall	Shawnee Hall	White Board
Foundations of Worship	Dr. Kim Arnold	Ford/Howard Chapel	Chairs

NOT CONFIRMED

1. Schedule:

Sunday:

Time	What	Where	Who
2:30	Set Up Event and Breakouts	GC/RAWC/	All lead team
4:30	McAlist Boxes for Lead Team Pizza – Student Worship Choir		All lead team
4:30	OSWC arrive	RAWC
5:30-6:15	Check In (Solo aud??)	GC Enter: GC lower level 2 tables top of stairs 3 tables/chairs in GC North room	Check in team Merch team
6:30-7:15	OSWC Worship/ OBU Worship	RAWC	Everyone
7:30-8:30	Breakout 1
8:30-8:45	Break
9:00-10:00	Choir Reh Orch Reh Worship Band Reh	GC RAWC GC 1st floor	ALL
10:00	Dismiss

Monday:

Time	What	Where	Who
8:00-8:25	Word & Worship	GC Lower-level open stage area	Leaders: Dr. Kim Arnold Stacie McCracken
8:30-9:30	Choir Sectionals SA/TB Solo Reh Orchestra	GC Upper: SA- Dr. Josh Chism; Austin McGee, accomp GC Lower: TB Darin Chapin; Chris Justice accomp RAWC Dr. Brian Stackhouse; Jason Henson, accomp	All
9:40-10:40	Breakout 2
10:40-11:00	Break	GC	ALL Water provided
11:00-12:00	Combined Reh 1	Choir/Orch/Band	RAWC
12:00-1:00	Lunch	GC	Provided w/Reg
1:00-2:30	Combined Reh 2	Choir/Orch/Band	RAWC
2:30-3:00	Break
3:00	Final Worship Celebration	RAWC
4:15	Dismiss
4:15-5:15	Tear Down/Clean up	RAWC GC	Lead Team

“I am so excited for AMPLIFY this year and cannot wait to see our Oklahoma youth come together to worship, grow, and hone their musical gifts! AMPLIFY is a unique opportunity for young leaders to deepen their faith and build lasting connections through the power of worship and music ministry. Don’t wait—register today and get ready for an unforgettable, high-energy time of music and fellowship!” -Josh Chism

Want to Host One of the Music Ministries?

We are now booking for the 2025-2026 concert seasons for the Singing Churchmen, Singing ChurchWomen, Oklahoma Baptist Symphony, Oklahoma Baptist Children’s Chorus, and the Oklahoma Student Worship Choir!

It’s always a great time to celebrate our Lord together with music right in the local church, and we want you to be apart of that. Below is some information about our groups.

Host a Group in Your Church!

Performing Groups

Oklahoma Student Worship Choir

The OSWC is a new ministry outreach of Oklahoma Baptists and Oklahoma Baptists Music & Worship. This group will provide students from across Oklahoma the opportunity to meet together for musical and spiritual training, fellowship, and connection with other student musicians.

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Oklahoma Baptist Children’s Chorus (OBCC)

The Oklahoma Baptist Children’s choir is beginning their 14th season for 2026-2027. OBCC is open to all 4-7 graders. It is exciting to hear young musicians develop their gift of music. OBCC sings in churches across the state of Oklahoma, conferences and other venues. They learn songs about the Lord and share the message of the gospel through music.

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Oklahoma Baptist Symphony

The Oklahoma Baptist Symphony was established in 1993 and is continuing a rich tradition of instrumental worship. The OBS members allow God to use their music as a ministry of worship and as a witness to those who hear them. This ministry organization is made up of volunteers from every walk of life. The group has grown to 82 members, each desiring to praise God with the instrumental, musical skills God has given them.

Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma

The Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma is comprised of Ministers of Music (full time and part-time), key worship leaders, pastors, and staff members from churches across the state of Oklahoma. These men come from all different backgrounds and expressions of worship. Many serve full time in their churches as Ministers of Music or other positions. Some are ranchers, business owners, concert artists, and more, but all seek to stand shoulder to shoulder as they join their voices together to share the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Singing ChurchWomen of Oklahoma

The Singing ChurchWomen of Oklahoma is a volunteer group of professional and non-professional musicians.

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Reading

The story continues…

This book tells the story of how the music ministry of Oklahoma Baptists has advanced the Gospel. It began with the Singing Churchmen in 1969, and has grown to include the Singing ChurchWomen (1989), the Oklahoma Baptist Symphony (1993), and Oklahoma Baptist Children’s Chorus (2013).

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