Theology of the Calling & Ministry
Ministry is spiritual and theological. A sound understanding of these roots grounds our practical effort. The Call 2026 focuses on the theology that impacts the work.
Is God calling you?
It’s the foundational question that must be answered by anyone considering entry into a lifetime of ministry or missions leadership. God is calling a new generation of kingdom leaders out of Oklahoma who will fulfill the Great Commission in this generation. The Call Conference will help students cut to the heart of the matter and provide tools to work through the process and pursuit of calling. Hope you will join us!
What to Expect
Confirm / Grow / Follow
The Call is designed for individuals who are exploring or pursuing a call from God to ministry leadership. We encourage middle school, high school, and college students, who feel that God may be calling them into ministry to attend. The Call Conference will also serve to encourage and train parents and leaders in churches to mentor emerging ministry leaders. The conference will offer students three large-group sessions and multiple breakout sessions geared toward helping them recognize and put into practice God’s call on their lives. Also, we offer a special spiritual growth track for students as well!
Schedule
8:45 AM REGISTRATION
9:30 AM GENERAL SESSION 1 with Todd Fisher
10:45 AM BREAKOUT 1
11:45 AM (LUNCH A) MEGA BREAKOUT: Ministry Panel
12:30 PM (LUNCH B) MEGA BREAKOUT: Ministry Panel
1:45 PM BREAKOUT 3
2:45 PM GENERAL SESSION 2 with Mario Melendez
4:00 PM DISMISS
Cost
1-5 attendees=$10/person
6-14 attendees=$60/group
15+attendees=$70/group
This includes conference materials, lunch, and access to all sessions for the Pastor, Youth leader, and all parents and persons called to ministry from the church.
Breakouts
This year’s breakouts will explore calling and ministry from a theological perspective addressing topics including:
Geiger Center
“Be shepherds of God’s flock”
Pastoral Ministry
Robby Bowen
GC212
“for works of service”
Holden McCrackin
Leading the Called
GC213
“Go into all the world” (Breakout 1 Only)
Mike Wall & Kyle Opskar
Develop your missiology and understand what living missionally means.
GC 219
“& to the ends of the Earth” (Breakout 2 Only)
Mike Wall & Kyle Opskar
Develop your heart for the nations and catch a vision for the ends of the Earth.
GC 219
“For the wages of sin is death”
Sin & Salvation
Angela Sanders
GC220
Bailey Business
“and you will be my witnesses”
Evangelism
Bret Lalli
Bailey Business Center Tulsa Royalties Auditorium
“& they devoted themselves… to the fellowship”
Community
Brandon Baumgarten
BBC102
“Each member belongs to all the rest…”
The Church
Aaron Fullbright
BBC103
“test the spirits”
Discernment
Steve Hall
BBC104
“Bear one another’s burden”
Ministry & Care
Garrett Biliske
BBC107
“Keep your spiritual fervor”
Serving & Ministry
Koby Franz
BBC108
“Love the Lord your God”
Sanctification & Personal Holiness
Cole Wheeler
BBC210
Stavros
“make disciples of all nations”
Making Disciples
Chris Watkins
ST210
“take up your cross & follow me”
Surrender & Commitment
Josh Pollock
Stavros Mabee Lecture Hall 215
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