executive administrator Jack Salkil
SPARKS CAMP FACILITY Reflecting back on this last year, I have seen many opportunities, although some have been well concealed. Yet I have also seen over and over again the faithfulness of God. I am extremely pleased to express that we will see the camp fully functional and from the reports I have received, all of the Camps are filling up with campers. This is going to be a tremendous year for our camping ministry. Please don’t be misled by thinking that everything at the Sparks facility is complete and we don’t need to do anything further. That is not even close to reality. The truth of the matter is that the project is going to be ongoing for a long time. There will always be the need of improvements and upkeep will be required on a consistent basis as well. To be competitive in this ministry is going to require us to provide the very best - not just as a facility but in every capacity. We have such a beautiful facility - a facility that every person can be extremely proud of being a part. PK MINISTRY It is such a blessing to be involved in this ministry. Admittedly, Faye gives oversight to this ministry more than I do and indeed carries a tremendous burden for it. The PK Retreat went extremely well and experienced a numerical growth again this year. It is always encouraging to see the veterans return as well as the new ones
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come in to this ministry. Not only was the PK Retreat a huge success but getting the PK’s involved in missions is wonderful. Last year the teams went to Arizona and helped two different churches on the reservation as well as a trip to Costa Rica. This year the teams will be going to help a district church at Taloga, to assist with ministry with one of our Cowboy churches at Cheyenne, and to help develop a camp in Ukraine. We are very thankful for Bro. and Sis. Cargill’s leadership in the development of this ministry and for each of the District Leadership Team members involvement. Faye and I are very appreciative of the opportunity to be a part of this great ministry. OSOM Once again, the Oklahoma School of Ministry is experiencing growth with the numbers increasing in all three levels of ministry. The enrollment for this series of courses stands at 100 in Level One, 60 in Level Two, and 20 in Level Three. Even the first level students who have never been involved with OSOM are doing very well. It is also exciting to learn that these students are planning to continue through all three levels. I commend the facilitators, many of whom serve as pastors, presbyters, and executive presbyters, who take time from their busy schedules and spend those Saturdays making the investment in the lives of the students.
CREDENTIALS With two Certified and Licensed Credential Celebrations in 2012, we were very pleased that the Oklahoma District added 64 new Certified ministers along with 60 receiving Licensed credentials. Ordination credentials were presented to 30 Ordination candidates. God is still calling people to the ministry! I am convinced that I have the very best of assistants in both Sherri Anderson and Deana Smith who do not consider their responsibilities a job but indeed a ministry. They truly are a gift to these ministries. In closing, let me express how much I appreciate the relationship we have with each of you. Thank you for allowing us to serve in such a wonderful capacity. You have been a part of our ministry, have joined with us to accomplish tasks, have allowed us to stand behind your pulpits, and have supported us in so many endeavors. THANK YOU! Please be assured that if Faye or I can assist you in any way, we stand anxiously awaiting to do. We have one of the greatest of all Districts and it is because of you and your efforts. We love each and every one of you. Respectfully submitted, Jack Salkil Executive Administrator