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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE MONDAY, APRIL 22 12:00p

Women of Influence Luncheon

12:30p

Registration Opens

2:00p

General Session One with Dr. Aaron Cole

3:30p

Breakouts

4:30p

Event Break

7:00p

General Session Two with Dr. Darryl Wootton

TUESDAY, APRIL 23 8:00a

Rural Pastor Breakfast

8:30a

Registration Opens

9:30a

General Session Three with Dr. Melissa Alfaro (Memorial Observance)

11:30a

Lunch Break

12:00p

Heritage & Elite Ladies Luncheon (Invitation Only)

2:00p

111th Oklahoma Network Council Business Session with Jamel Crawford

7:00p

General Session Four with Seán Mullarkey (Ordination Service)

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Reaching the Least, Last & Lost of Oklahoma

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SPECIAL GUESTS Dr. Aaron Cole Aaron Cole is a pastor and leadership consultant who also sits on the boards of multiple organizations and educational institutions. As the Senior Pastor of Life Church, he has helped grow the church into a thriving multi-site church. Aaron holds a master’s degree in theology from Oral Robert’s University and a doctoral degree in global leadership from George Fox University. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Convoy of Hope.

He and his wife, Tammy, live in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Dr. Melissa Alfaro Dr. Melissa Alfaro and her husband of 20 years are Senior Pastors of The Tabernacle (known as Tab Church) in Houston, Texas. She is an ordained minister with the Texas-Louisiana Hispanic District of the Assemblies of God. Melissa is the Executive Presbyter representing ordained female ministers for the Assemblies of God. Before that, she served as the Ordained Under 40 Executive Presbyter (2017-2023). She is a preacher, educator, writer, and blogger and has collaborated with the Influence Magazine, My Healthy Church, and the AG Network of Women Ministers. She loves to chronicle her personal journey on her blog, Melissa’s Memoirs. She desires to help individuals have an intimate relationship with God, become rooted in His Word, and enjoy their journey as they live out their God-given purpose. Her greatest assignment and delight is being “mommy” to her beautiful children, J. David III, and Jalissa Jael.

Seán Mullarkey Seán Mullarkey is the Senior Pastor of St Marks Church, Dublin. Seán is married to Susan.

They have four children: John, Daniel, Rebekah-Joy, and Rachel-Grace. He has been in full-time ministry for nearly 30 years: five and a half years as a Youth worker with a National Youth organization and the rest as a Pastor at St Mark’s Church. Seán is also the National Leader of the AoG in Ireland. He has a Degree in theology and sociology, a teaching Diploma from Maynooth University, and a Master’s in Missional leadership from Bangor University in Wales. His passions are Jesus, Susan, his kids, the Church, the Bible, Dublin City, the lost, music, great movies, and Arsenal soccer club!

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SPECIAL GUESTS Jamel Crawford Jamel Crawford is the Compassion & Minister Development Director with the Oklahoma Assemblies of God. Before serving in this role, he was lead pastor of New Life Center in Des Moines, IA, and founded the Des Moines Dream Center. Jamel was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. At the age of 15, he moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from Central Bible College (CBC) in 1998, receiving a degree in Bible Theology. He was a 4-year starter for the CBC basketball team, garnering 2nd Team All-American honors his senior year. Jamel received a certificate in Non-Profit Leadership from Drake University and earned his Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Evangel University.

Jamel desires to be an extension of God’s love while sharing hope and networking with churches to further the Gospel. He has been married to his wife, Melissa, for 14 years. They have two sons, Jace and Jacoby, and a daughter, Journey.

Dr. Darryl Wootton Dr. Darryl Wootton is a follower of Christ, a husband to Faith, and a Dad to Lindsay, Isaac, and Emery. He serves as the District Superintendent and Network Pastor for the Oklahoma Assemblies of God. This network is comprised of over 460 churches and over 1500 ministers. Darryl’s purpose statement is “encouraging others to get to the place God already prepared for them.” He is passionate about sharing the love, joy, and peace of Jesus Christ with the least, last, and lost. Darryl enjoys running, biking, hiking, reading, college football, and traveling with his family.

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CONFERENCE BREAKOUTS EFFECTIVE PREACHING

Praying, Prepping, and Planning Sermons Auditorium

What does it take to create engaging sermons that connect with your audience and minister effectively? Hear from various pastors and learn about their processes, methods, convictions, and more.

Austin Epperson

Dr. Jason Fullerton

Phil Taylor

TJ VonWald

Rob McClure

TURNAROUND TESTIMONIES Stories of Church Revitalization Youth Activities Center

Discover the challenges, surprises, and victories experienced by pastors leading their congregations through church revitalization.

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Tim Painter

Jason Byers

CONFERENCE BREAKOUTS COMPASSION

From Roots to Fruit: Compassion Ministries that Serve Your Community Well Garden Room

Jesus taught that serving the least, lost, and last was the same as serving Him. With so much brokenness in our world, it can seem impossible to know where even start. In this session, we will explore the greatest felt needs in our communities and examine what a Gospel-centered response to those needs might look like in our local churches.

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NEXTGEN

What My Lead Pastor Needs From Me Youth Theatre

Get insights on how Lead pastors and NextGen leaders can work together and build healthy relationships.

Randy Morgan

Dave Mewbourne

Heath Corrales

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WHO ARE WE? We are a network of churches and a family of ministers focused on fulfilling the Great Commission

WHAT DO WE DO? We network together to better share the love of Jesus with the least, last, and lost

WHAT IS OUR VISION? We envision a Healthy Church in every Community

HOW DO WE DO THIS? We develop Healthy Ministers in every Church

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OKAG NUMBERS by the

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CREDENTIALED MINISTERS

CHURCHES

General Council Churches District Affiliated Churches

262 161

Ordained Licensed Certified

821 493 197

Male Female

60,214 WEEKLY CHURCH ATTENDANCE

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In Review

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR Dear Oklahoma Assemblies of God family, Grace and peace. The OKAG is a family of ministers and a network of churches sharing the love of Jesus with the least, last, and lost. I sincerely believe that with God’s help, there is nothing a unified and praying network of churches cannot accomplish.

I am humbled to be a part of this Christ-centered, Bible-based, Spirit-empowered, and life-giving family of believers.

2023 is a year that I will never forget, personally. My daughter, Lindsay, and son-in-law, Cody, made me a grandfather. If you have not already seen pictures of this beautiful little girl, that means you have successfully avoided me for some time! My son, Isaac, graduated from high school in May of 2023 and departed for Evangel University. Our daughter, Emery, began her junior year in High School. My wife, Faith, continues to serve unselfishly as my sounding board, daily prayer partner, and in so many other behind-the-scenes roles. She is also the face and voice of our OKAG Foster Care network at every church we visit.

Although the superintendency requires me to be away from home often, I want to thank our Presbytery for allowing me to prioritize my role as Jesus follower, husband, and father over my role as Superintendent.

2023 is also a year that I will not forget professionally. At the beginning of the year, Pastor Jamel Crawford began coordinating a Seek and Save outreach for the fall. After months and months of planning, 52 churches and countless ministries came together to blitz the Oklahoma City metro on November 7–11. At the end of the week, there were 1082 recorded salvations, five massive evangelism block parties, 6400 Convoy of Hope grocery bags delivered, 53 water baptisms, three church construction projects, 309 homeless fed, 900 students attending youth rallies, 1331 individuals received prayer, 213 hotels made aware of human trafficking concerns, several missing children were found, and much more. Honestly, it was my favorite week as Superintendent thus far and we are already planning events to blitz all parts of Oklahoma in the future.

We began 2023 at Turner Falls with our Shh! Retreat. What a powerful time of intercession and reflection. Tom Greene was our featured speaker. He preached a masterpiece and challenged us to be people of prayer. Several of us hiked up “Glory Road” with Tom to the top of the mountain near the three crosses. None of us could have imagined that Tom would

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be translated to his glorious reward in the presence of Jesus just days after the retreat. Tom and Pam made an eternal impact on so many of us, and we are eternally grateful. Our prayers have been with Pam and the Greene family.

The OKAG’s first trip to the Holy Land occurred in May of 2023. Partnering with our own Jim and Pam King, this group of pastors visited many inspiring biblical sites. Because of the King’s great ministry in Israel, this team was able to experience a Messianic Jewish church service and minister to the pastors and leaders. We could also connect with the military and pray with key leaders. None of us could have imagined the atrocities that happened later in the year on October 7. We continue to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

In February 2023, Dr. Jason and Sumer Warnock joined the OKAG team as Director of Children’s ministries. Jason and Sumer have a vast array of experience in leading children’s, youth, and camp ministries. They brought a fresh perspective and excellence to our Kid’s Camps as well as to the other nextgeneration ministries they lead. With their ten children, perhaps no one has more knowledge of children’s ministries than the Warnocks! They have been a great addition to the team.

A miracle happened in 2023 with our OKAG Foster Care Network. Faith has served on the Assemblies of God Compact board (formerly Highlands Children’s Home and Hillcrest Maternity Home) for many years. Through our partnership, we established an adoption agency within Oklahoma! Besides Arkansas, where Compact resides, Oklahoma is the first state to establish such a ministry. Now families do not have to seek an independent agency when transitioning a child from foster to adoption. This is a miracle of exponential proportions, and we cannot wait to see how this develops in the future. Compact Ministries stands for “compassion” and “action.” Our prayer is that this agency will help propel our compassion into meaningful action.

In 2023, the Oklahoma Assemblies of God sold our longtime property at 8701 N. Kelley. Purchased in 1941, this property served as the hub of our network for many decades. Many of us were ordained there. Many of our daughters were crowned as Honor Stars there. Many experienced the power of God at camp meetings there. When built, the tabernacle provided a space for our many ministers to gather. In the 1960s, our churches were not large enough to host our crowds. However, over the years several of our churches built sanctuaries that accommodate all our ministers. The 19 acres surrounding the offices provided a place for families to camp during camp meetings. Of course, the tabernacle had not been used for many years. While sitting empty, the tabernacle incurred much damage from vandals, varmints, mold, and abandonment. None of the HVAC units worked. All the kitchen equipment had been flooded and had to be removed. The city determined that the creek that runs through the middle of the property needed mediation and would be very expensive. The Presbytery unanimously approved the sale of the property.

The proceeds are being held in an interest-bearing restricted fund that will be used for a future hub and office. If God provides a new space for free, the proceeds can be used to eliminate the debt load on Camp Cargill. The staff vacated the premises on December 31, 2023. I want to personally thank our office team for their flexibility. Kevin Conner led the transition team. They successfully sorted through decades of storage and digitized all our files. This will ensure their safety into perpetuity.

We trust the new owners will be good stewards of the property and that God will lead us into exciting new chapters. Although we all are sentimental about Kelley Avenue, selling this property allows us to continue our commitment to be as efficient and effective as possible in fulfilling our mission.

Serving as an example of our priority to “multiply” through church planting, “Roots” church officially launched as a local church in February of 2023. Dean and Joy Guthrie have worked hard to see God establish something from nothing. Already, lives have been forever changed by the Gospel because they said yes to the call!

Cynthia Dobbs said yes to serving our OKAG women in ministry.

Her leadership team redefined this ministry. Now known as

“Valor,” these women are being encouraged and trained to use their gifts to advance the Kingdom of God. We are thankful.

In 2023, Pastor Jonathan Yandell became the director of our School of Ministry. Under his leadership, our students continued their study of the Word and the pursuit of ministry. This ministry is so valuable to the future of the Assemblies of God. I am thankful for Dr. Destiny Deas, Dr. Allen Griffin, and Kansas State Coach Jerome Tang for their ministry at our Network Conference and Council. I am thankful for Micah MacDonald, Donna Barrett, Lillie Knauls, and Herbert Cooper for their ministry at our Renew Conference. Who could forget Dino Karsonakis’s surprise appearance?

The year ended with our first “Called Camp,” led by Director Heath and Alisha Corrales. This camp is designed for those who feel called to vocational ministry. When this camp concluded, I felt very excited about the future of the Oklahoma Assemblies of God. Our Executive and Sectional Presbyters are the dream team of ministry leaders attempting to make our churches and ministers as healthy as possible. Our Mission, Youth, Children’s, Men’s, Women’s, Media, Compassion, Finance and Operations, AGOK Foundation, Chi Alpha, and Camp Departments provided events and resources to encourage our ministers and ministries.

I will always continue to believe that with God’s help, a unified and praying network of churches can accomplish miracles.

May we continue to live Holy lives, and may the OKAG be the greatest evangelism force the state has ever known.

We truly love you and know that we are BETTER TOGETHER.

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OKAG MISSION It’s been nearly three years since our Network Pastor, Dr. Darryl Wootton, asked Wilma and me to assume the role of OKAG Mission Director and Elders.

We had returned from Ireland, where we served for forty years, to go into semi-retirement, but God had other plans!

We are thankful for the opportunity to serve this great state and our amazing OKAG Global Workers.

The last year has proven to be a record year for the OKAG Mission’s Department, as we have seen nearly a million dollars given to missionaries and projects worldwide! Our Light for the Lost (LFTL) ministry, led by Ric and Christy Freeman, gave nearly 1.1 million dollars to equip our missionaries with the resources needed to fulfill the great mandate of evangelism.

We are thankful that nine global workers have completed itineration and are now ministering to the unreached people groups of Micronesia, the Middle East, universities of our great state, Latin America, and those incarcerated in our prisons. Around the world, OKAG Global Workers are taking the gospel to those who’ve never had the opportunity to hear because of the faithful giving of our OKAG congregations.

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OKLAHOMA GLOBAL WORKERS Assemblies of God World Missions Assemblies of God U.S. Missions Oklahoma Chaplains

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AGWM Giving

$7,958,061.20 Light for the Lost Giving

$1,046,286.96 Gary & Wilma Davidson OKAG Mission

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Total Mission Giving:

$15,705,043.15 AGWM GIVING TOP 50 CHURCHES 1.

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Mustang The Bridge Owasso First Assembly Bartlesville Spirit Church Carbondale Assembly of God Woodlake Church The Assembly at Broken Arrow Capitol Hill Assembly of God Spring Creek Assembly of God Sand Springs CrossPoint Church Tulsa Christian Chapel OKC Harvest Assembly of God OKC People’s Church OKC Bethesda Church Noble Assembly of God Muskogee First Assembly of God Claremore First Assembly of God Yukon Discovery Church Weatherford Life Fellowship Chickasha Grand Assembly of God Coweta Assembly of God OKC Crossroads Church Colcord West Siloam Springs Assembly Miami First Assembly of God Chickasha First Assembly of God Lawton First Assembly of God

$715,240.87 $535,223.92 $285,728.48 $262,527.00 $246,626.53 $235,471.00 $232,195.88 $210,412.08 $189,819.22 $149,418.67 $141,272.50 $133,710.00 $126,038.45 $122,834.20 $112,987.03 $109,146.42 $103,109.29 $96,743.99 $93,417.85 $92,519.70 $77,704.11 $74,090.00 $66,075.67 $59,905.80 $58,836.00

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OKC Faith Tabernacle Duncan Bethel Assembly of God Tahlequah Generations Church Fairland First Assembly of God OKC North Church Yukon Christ’s Legacy Church Woodward First Assembly of God Stigler First Assembly of God Bartlesville Tuxedo Assembly of God Commerce First Assembly of God Poteau Covenant Church Stillwater Calvary Assembly of God McAlester Northside Assembly of God Spiro Victory Worship Center Enid Central Assembly of God Claremore ClearView Church Collinsville New Life Assembly of God Broken Arrow Aspen Creek Church Waurika First Assembly of God Henryetta New Life Church Bethany First Assembly of God Tulsa Eastland Assembly of God Purcell Memorial Assembly of God Altus Freedom Church Piedmont Freedom Church

$49,300.00 $49,225.00 $45,935.84 $45,771.73 $43,230.00 $41,729.81 $38,678.29 $38,603.00 $37,887.95 $36,979.27 $35,340.00 $35,090.00 $32,333.32 $32,110.00 $29,694.71 $29,084.00 $27,346.61 $25,743.31 $25,232.00 $24,905.29 $23,769.00 $23,290.65 $23,005.00 $22,964.57 $22,792.00

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OKC North Church Woodlake Church Mustang The Bridge Owasso First Assembly Spring Creek Assembly of God Tulsa Carbondale Assembly of God Bartlesville Spirit Church The Assembly at Broken Arrow OKC People’s Church Capitol Hill Assembly of God Sand Springs CrossPoint Church Noble Assembly of God Claremore First Assembly of God Tulsa Christian Chapel OKC Harvest Assembly of God Chickasha Grand Assembly of God OKC Bethesda Church Yukon Discovery Church Muskogee First Assembly of God Coweta Assembly of God Weatherford Life Fellowship Fairland First Assembly of God Lawton First Assembly of God Duncan Bethel Assembly of God Colcord West Siloam Springs Assembly

$2,641,974.00 $2,410,023.53 $1,377,003.84 $696,433.92 $490,568.06 $431,012.00 $370,245.48 $323,606.00 $289,202.20 $286,590.88 $275,279.99 $185,891.20 $176,694.42 $170,223.67 $169,640.50 $164,155.85 $158,304.45 $143,930.29 $137,935.03 $126,436.70 $121,182.34 $109,883.73 $106,567.00 $94,915.00 $88,517.00

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Miami First Assembly of God OKC Crossroads Church Poteau Calvary Assembly of God Poteau Covenant Church Tahlequah Generations Church Chickasha First Assembly of God Bartlesville Tuxedo Assembly of God OKC Faith Tabernacle McAlester Northside Assembly of God Yukon Christ’s Legacy Church Purcell Memorial Assembly of God Victory Family Church Spiro Victory Worship Center Woodward First Assembly of God Commerce First Assembly of God Stigler First Assembly of God Tulsa Eastland Assembly of God Enid Central Assembly of God Stillwater Calvary Assembly of God Wright City Green Chapel Oologah Assembly of God Claremore ClearView Church Norman Lifespring Church Piedmont Freedom Church Pickens Assembly of God

$86,526.05 $84,268.11 $78,053.00 $73,484.00 $73,264.84 $73,051.80 $70,420.95 $67,160.00 $66,705.32 $65,689.30 $64,481.00 $62,520.00 $58,540.00 $56,491.29 $55,182.27 $51,512.00 $44,824.65 $44,805.71 $44,656.00 $38,480.00 $38,055.00 $37,809.00 $37,565.00 $37,203.00 $37,022.00

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OKAG FINANCE In the area of Finance, The Oklahoma Assemblies of God, is truly Better Together.

This goes even further than the local, national, and global missions’ initiatives. By coming together as a network, the OKAG can invest into churches and ministers through things like the Revolving Fund Loans, The Oklahoma Ministers Benevolence Fund, contributing to the retirement accounts of Oklahoma Ministers, providing assistance to churches and ministers in need, and reinvesting money back into missions through the AGOK Foundation.

15% of Contribution & Operating Revenue went to Missions and Benevolence New Revolving Fund Loans Loan funded in 2023: Loans funded since 2000:

$160,000 $8,016,567

Oklahoma Ministers Benevolence Fund OMBF in 2023: OMBF since 2000:

$36,800 $1,495,400

Contributions to Oklahoma Ministers Retirement Accounts *403(b) Accounts with AG Financial Solutions

Contributions in 2023: Contributions Since 2000:

$45,913 $901,603

Annual Distributions through the AGOK Foundation Distributions in 2023: Distributions since 2015:

$72,567 $239,790

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OKAG Finance & Operations The figures presented in this report are sourced from the Independent Auditor’s Report provided by the accounting firm FORVIS (https://www.forvis.com/), formerly known as BKD, LLP.

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OKLAHOMA ASSEMBLIES OF GOD BALANCE SHEET AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 Assets

Cash $5,723,384 Investment Trust 999,857 Investments of the AGOK Foundation 1,604,492 Loans Receivable (net)

1,276,868 AG Financial Certificates 1,029,686 Church Extension Plan Certificates 1,046,315 Property and Equipment (net) 22,289,333 Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 37,703 Right-Of-Use Assets - Financial Leases 19,900 Total Assets $34,027,538

Liabilities

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses

Deferred revenue

Assets held for others

Financing lease liabilities Notes payable

Total Liabilities

Net Assets

Without donor restrictions With donor restrictions

Total Liabilities with Net Assets

$62,116 93,328 115,640 6,766 20,307 4,975,737 $5,273,894

$27,583,435 1,170,209 $34,027,538

OKLAHOMA ASSEMBLIES OF GOD INCOME STATEMENT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 Support and Revenue Contributions (Ministers & Churches) Gifts and other support Interest income Program revenue, fees, and media sales Change in Investment Trust Change in Foundation investments Other grant income Gain on sale of assets Other income Net assets released from restrictions

Without Donor Restrictions

Total

With Donor Restrictions

4,598,688.00 1,071,871.00 220,908.00 2,381,999.00 111,444.00 18,579.00 19,843.00 1,225,273.00 143,565.00 260,180.00 10,052,350.00

(260,180.00) 104,195.00

4,881,257.00 1,071,871.00 220,908.00 2,381,999.00 111,444.00 100,385.00 19,843.00 1,225,273.00 143,565.00 10,156,545.00

1,138,884.00 1,103,946.00 2,409,444.00 178,740.00 2,691,032.00 7,522,046.00

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1,138,884.00 1,103,946.00 2,409,444.00 178,740.00 2,691,032.00 7,522,046.00

Change in Net Assets

2,530,304.00

104,195.00

2,634,499.00

Net Assets, Beginning of Year

25,053,131.00

1,066,014.00

26,119,145.00

Net Assets, End of Year

27,583,435.00

1,170,209.00

28,753,644.00

Expenses Missions Programs Departmental Ministries Camp Operations Benevolence Management and headquarters operations

282,569.00

81,806.00

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OKAG COMPASSION The Assemblies of God is committed to fulfilling a four-fold mission. Our primary reasons for being are to Evangelize the lost, Worship God, Disciple believers, and Show compassion.

The Oklahoma Assemblies of God (OKAG) is committed to showing compassion through reaching the LEAST, the LAST, and the LOST. The OKAG Compassion Ministry serves and resources churches and pastors in Oklahoma in reaching the least, the last, and the lost in their communities. This past November, as a Network, we had the opportunity to demonstrate compassion through an initiative called Seek and Save.

People across Oklahoma invaded Oklahoma City with the Gospel of Jesus by partnering with local churches, OKAG, and the General Council of the AG. The week of outreach included street evangelism, apartment complex outreach, a Latino worship night, school assemblies, a ministry focused on anti-human trafficking, missing teens, foster care, church revitalization projects, and five big block parties.

Every number and result represents people who are valuable to God, and we celebrate them. God used churches, pastors, ministers, individuals, and families to share HOPE in Oklahoma City. We also thank Oklahoma Teen Challenge, Church Mobilization, Chi Alpha, AG Chaplaincy, and Convoy of Hope for their partnership.

SEEK and SAVE OKC 455 Volunteers 52 different churches and organizations 1,331 Prayers received 1,082 Salvations 4 Healings Summary of the outreaches: • • • • • • • • • •

3 Churches Revitalized through Church Mobilization 7 Apartment Complexes Reached 44 - Bunk beds built for Oklahoma Foster Care 28 attendees - F.R.E.E. International Lunch & Learn School Assemblies - 900 student attendants at three different schools 600 - NEW School uniforms purchased City Wide Youth Rally - 250 youth attendees “Festival de Esperanza” Musical Event - 119 attendants Convoy of Hope Grocery Packing - 6,400 bags 10 Youth found

Summary of block parties: • • •

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5 different church locations 3,166 people served 53 Water Baptisms

SEEK AND SAVE TESTIMONIES One team was out walking the streets, and they came across a lady who was dealing with an epileptic disorder. She had never driven because of the disorder. The lady asked for prayer because she had a doctor’s appointment the following day. One of the team members prayed for the lady, and they exchanged numbers. The following day, the lady with the epileptic disorder texted the team member to let her know that the doctor granted her permission to get a license. The lady said she believed she was healed!!

Through a partnership with CANFREEDOM, 213 hotels were reached. One team reported praying with jaded staff, and she began to weep in the presence of the Lord. Some state human trafficking Task forces have limited their referrals. We learned from the Oklahoma anti-trafficking law enforcement specialists with us today that there are only three programs they refer to in the state. They have a special vetting process. We connected with Oklahoma Teen Challenge to help begin that process.

10 KIDS HAVE BEEN FOUND!!!!

On the first day out doing street evangelism, a team of guys from Teen Challenge prayed for a man whose leg was numbed and in pain. After praying for him, he was healed!

One of the team members led a young lady to the Lord in the middle of McDonald’s.

“The mission of the Oklahoma Assemblies of God is to share the Gospel of Jesus with the least, last, and lost. Partnering with SEEK and SAVE was a great tool for our state as many churches, pastors, and individuals came together to fulfill our mission. Over the week, we saw many lives come to know Jesus—well over 1000. But we also saw churches, ministries, leaders, and pastors working together and united for the Kingdom. I have served as Superintendent of Oklahoma for two years, and Seek & Save was my favorite week in this role. I thank God for this vital ministry and believe the collective fruit will be a great awakening for America.”

- Dr. Darryl Wootton, OKAG Superintendent

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Equip Your Church to Serve Foster Youth in Your Community A pastor recently shared about the impact of Teen Reach programs at his church: • Their church has more credibility in their communities • Volunteers are growing in their own faith journey • Volunteers are emerging as leaders who support the overall church vision RESIDE IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM STATE AGENCIES LOCAL CHURCHES

PRIVATE AGENCIES

ADVENTURE CAMPS

+ T.R.A.C.life MENTORING

GROUP HOMES

Our strategy at Teen Reach is to help local churches develop camp and mentoring programs for at-risk youth, primarily those in foster care. We do this by providing quality training and materials along with ongoing support and coaching.

Our Programs Teen Reach Adventure Camp (T.R.A.C.) • Locally-led • Biblically-based • Trauma-informed • 3-day program • Ages 12-15

T.R.A.C.life Mentoring • Year-long relationships • Ages 12-18+ • Connections begin at T.R.A.C. • Consistent relationships • Focused goals

Contact your Teen Reach Regional Directors today! www.okag.org Jeremy & Becky Shea • shea@teenreach.org • (405) 219-7985

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OKAG YOUTH 2023 marks five years for Alisha and me as your DYDs, and it was a fantastic year for OYM! We saw another year of increase in camp and Speed the Light.

Things are already looking up for 2024.

We also decided to change how we did Youth Fest, so we shifted from a conference to a fall retreat. It was amazing to give students a small taste of camp in the fall.

Finally, we had our first-ever Called Retreat, which helps students develop and cultivate the call of ministry in their lives.

Oklahoma, thank you for all your prayers and support and for believing in the Next generation!

Youth Fest:

691 Attendees Called Retreat:

176 Attendees Fine Arts Attendees:

434 Participants

Heath Corrales OKAG NextGen

2023 Speed the Light Giving:

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$252,744.48

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YOUTH CAMP 2023 4,205 Total Campers 225 Salvations 475 Filled with the Holy Spirit 203 Healed 414 Called to Ministry

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OKAG KIDS If there is one word that would describe last year for Oklahoma Children’s Ministries, it would be phenomenal.

2023 was a year of learning, listening, and connecting.

Each event, camp, retreat, and meeting exceeded our expectations. Fun Arts was marked by kids using their God-given talents and abilities to glorify Him. Kid’s Camp was awe-inspiring from worship to altar. There were so many moments from camp that many will look back on and say, “my life was forever changed at Camp Cargill.” PB & J (Made for This) was an incredible time of meaningful moments with leaders and kids. BGMC made an impact on children as they gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to missionaries around the world and to our local Oklahoma missionaries. This generation of children in our OKAG Ministry Network is being prepared to lead our movement in the greatest days ahead. They will be Unstoppable!

Fun Arts:

306 Entries PB&J :

302 Students

Jason Warnock OKAG Kids

2023 BGMC Giving:

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$314,228.57

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KIDS CAMP 2023 2,191 Total Campers 204 Salvations 238 Filled with the Holy Spirit 497 Healed 215 Called to Ministry

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LEADERSHIP COLLEGE

Victory Family Leadership College is a place for students who feel a call to full time ministry. At VFLC you will be able to engage in "hands on" ministry training with Victory Family Church staff, biblical studies, and the option of a degree through Southwestern Assemblies of God / Nelson University.

: @VFLC_

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: @VICTORY FAMILY LEADERSHIP COLLEGE

SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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OKAG WOMEN L.I.F.E. (Ladies Investing for Eternity) is one of the powerful Mission Arms of the Oklahoma Assemblies of God. We provide tangible housing goods for over 200 OKAG Global Servants and their families so that they can set up their homes when they get where they are going! We also help sustain ten incredible non-profit ministries that advocate for orphans, single moms, global children’s feeding agencies, the sanctity of the unborn, and many others. Oklahoma Women lead the nation in Assemblies of God Women’s Missions Giving! To GOD BE THE GLORY! We couldn’t provide what we do without YOU and our grass-roots women’s groups and local churches encouraging WOMEN to support MISSIONS through our LIFE RALLIES and OKAG LIFE Fund. We could not do what we do – without PRAYER, FASTING, and YOU! Indeed, God made us Better Together - Thank you!

Our 2023 Special LIFE Project focused on creating the first Pastoral Care Portal in the Nation for fostering and adoption assistance.

This portal helps one of the most desirable prospective groups we know, Assemblies of God Lead or Staff Pastors! We are fully funded, and last year, we had the pleasure of granting financial assistance to seven of our OKAG Ministry families who took orphans into their homes! If you know of any of our pastor families who might need assistance with fostering or adoption expenses, please reach out to the Women’s Office or visit okag.org/careportal.

In 2023, we also celebrated the launch of Women of Valor, led

by Cynthia Dobbs. Women of Valor is a complete re-brand of our Network of Women Ministers. Over the year, WOV held three events for called women. A total of 212 women attended these events in 2023.

Susie Purkey OKAG Women

2023 LIFE Mission Giving:

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$269,838

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Daughters Conference 2023 Attendees

1,444

Pastors Care-Portal for Orphan Care

$50,000 raised 2023 Women of Influence Luncheon

221 attendees

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OKAG MEDIA The purpose of the Media and Communications Department is to embrace the call of the Great Commission and communicate the Gospel clearly for the world to hear.

In 2023, 15,225 people attended our conferences, seminars, and camps. Our department worked behind the scenes for each event to ensure an impactful experience for the attendees. Our quarterly magazine, the Oklahoma OUTLOOK, experienced a steady growth in circulation and reached 1,511 readers by the end of the year. We also expanded our contributors’ list to provide diverse and insightful content for our readers in 2024.

Looking back, we can see that video content has become increasingly popular. In 2023, we created 119 videos that were viewed for a total of 61 days, 11 hours, 14 minutes, and 11 seconds.

However, we want to emphasize that our work goes beyond producing content. Our ultimate goal is to share Jesus’ message with people and help further the Kingdom of God on earth. We remain committed to this mission and will continue to work hard to fulfill it.

Jayson Evans

OKAG Media & Communications

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Website Views in 2023

117,000 Facebook Visits in 2023

21,700 Instagram Visits in 2023

3,000 Total Attendees Registered since 2017

41,428

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ORDINATION 2024

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Emmanuel Awuah

Ronnie Boggs

John Carnett

Ethan Childs

Shannon Clark

Ricky Cotton

Karen DeWitt

Jeffrey Dodd

Kevin Dugay

John Fields

Melissia Flores

Lauren Gancarz

Jeffery Hall

Denease Jackson

Joseph Kelley

Kaisa Leedy

Andrew McElhannon

Michael Miles

Francisco Monroy-Ortega

Jada Morgan

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ORDINATION 2024 Kevin Nelson

Damaris Randolph

Mary Rosson

Jesus Solis

Rocky Staggs

Shayla Stewart

Phillip Strickland

Colby Taylor

Melliza Taylor

Kap Tuang

Allan Walker

I solemnly urge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who will someday judge the living and the dead when he comes to set up his Kingdom: Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.

2 Timothy 4:1-2 (NLT) www.okag.org

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IN MEMORY Barbara Bruner CERTIFIED 10/30/48–12/21/23

Jimmy Ray Blanken LICENSED 7/11/49–11/11/23

Steve Bolinger LICENSED 11/20/60–12/24/23

Betty Calabrese LICENSED 5/1/34–2/9/24

Cleatis C. Jeffcoat LICENSED 9/28/26–7/11/23

No Photo Available

Delores McNeill LICENSED 1/5/45–2/9/24

Jack Lee Medlock LICENSED 3/30/40–10/5/23

Betty Bartlett ORDAINED 4/17/27–11/8/23

Chester Capps ORDAINED 9/16/29–12/14/23

Jack Clark ORDAINED 7/10/32–1/1/20

Raymond F. Doke, Sr. ORDAINED

Johnny (Dale) Floyd ORDAINED 5/10/53–6/14/23

Brent O. Hale ORDAINED 8/18/32–10/22/23

Charles Holybee ORDAINED 5/27/31–4/14/23

Mark Little ORDAINED 3/31/56–10/1/23

Kerstin Lundquist ORDAINED 3/6/46–5/9/23

Rodger Perkins ORDAINED 9/30/28–2/2/24

Roy Robertson ORDAINED 3/6/45–12/17/23

Herman Searcy ORDAINED 3/24/33–9/4/23

Franklin (Frank) Spinden ORDAINED 4/12/51–4/4/23

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IN MEMORY I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.

Fred Ticeahkie ORDAINED 11/26/47–4/1/23

Goldie Alley Spouse of the late Max Alley

5/10/34–11/9/21

2 Timothy 4:7 (NLT)

Bob Walker ORDAINED 7/2/46–6/13/23

Mary Frances Anderson

Dovie (Jackie) Boutwell

Linda Branum

1/12/62–3/12/23

2/19/42–11/10/23

6/27/62–3/15/24

Spouse of Monte Anderson Spouse of the late David Boutwell Spouse of Michael Branum

Kay Caley

Spouse of the late David Caley

7/16/36–9/1/23

No Photo Available

Mary Clark

Donna DeLancey

Brenda Grant

Fatonia (Tona) Herndon

Barbara Parker

Spouse of Jack Clark

Spouse of the late Robert Delancey

Spouse of David Grant

Spouse of the late Russell Herndon

Spouse of Charles Parker

9/29/34–6/1/20

11/22/36–1/31/23

10/3/49–1/4/24

1/24/35–2/9/24

10/12/42–9/24/23

Lillie Mae Whitis

Geneva Winkle

Roger Rubottom Spouse of Verda Rubottom

1/23/47–11/10/23

James C. Thomas

Spouse of JoHelen Thomas

1/24/40–8/1/23

Spouse of the late Donald Whitis Spouse of the late Lloyd Winkle

12/17/36–5/13/22

4/11/22–9/2/23

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He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

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Ephesians 4:16 (NLT)

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We Are

A network of Churches and a family of Ministers focused on fulfilling the Great Commission

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