>>by Brian Hobbs Editor JENKS—In a society that attempts to “super-size” almost everything—from retail stores to fast-food meals—it is easy to forget the power of “small.” One church in Jenks, however, has experienced the large power of small groups. Jenks, First, under the leadership of Pastor Rick Frie, has experienced explosive growth in the last

Read more →

MOORE, Okla.—Houston Texan owner Robert McNair announced Thur., May 23, his foundation, the Robert and Janice McNair Foundation, has donated $100,000 to the Oklahoma Disaster Relief mission of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma (BGCO). “We are humbled by the generosity of our neighbors from south of the border,” said Sam Porter, BGCO disaster relief

Read more →

From “Red Carpet Country” in the Northwest and Panhandle to “Green Country” in the Northeast, and from “Kiamichi Country” in the Southeast to “Great Plains Country” in the Southwest, the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma’s (BGCO) ”ReConnect Sunday School Task Force” has covered every area of the state on its recent 60-day “Road Trip.” The

Read more →

Guerrero, one of the 31 states of Mexico, is home to some of the most scenic places on Earth. The beaches of Acapulco have attracted millions of tourists, for example, for decades. However, there is something more beautiful to behold than white beaches and the blue sea. God is at work in Guerrero. More than

Read more →

Editor’s note: The following stories were provided by a friend of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Because of the sensitive conditions of the friend’s location, the stories do not reveal specific circumstances or exact descriptions of people who are in connection with BGCO’s friend. “A person’s life is limited, but to serve the people

Read more →

Southern Baptist churches in Ponca City and Norman recently shared the love of Christ with their communities through hands-on service projects. Sun., April 14 was “Great Day” in Ponca City as nine local churches joined forces to conduct the second annual “Great Day of Service” to the community. Three of the nine groups participating were

Read more →