SWOK - SW Oklahoma District Church of the Nazarene

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

SWOK Upcoming Events - We hope you will join us!

06/16/2026

As leaders, we often spend so much time caring for others that we neglect investing in our own growth and the health of our churches. Healthy Church Dynamics offers practical tools, fresh perspectives, and encouragement for leaders serving in today’s ministry environment. We encourage pastors, key staff, and laity to prioritize this opportunity and, when possible, set aside time from other responsibilities to participate fully.

Why This Matters
● Healthy churches don’t happen by accident. They are cultivated through intentional leadership and continual learning.
● Gain practical strategies you can implement immediately. This training provides actionable tools for strengthening church health, discipleship pathways, and leadership effectiveness.
● Learn from leaders serving in similar contexts. The shared experiences and wisdom of other pastors can provide encouragement, insight, and new ideas.
● Strengthen your leadership team. When pastors and staff learn together, they develop a shared language and vision for ministry.
● Address challenges proactively rather than reactively. Healthy Church Dynamics helps leaders identify areas of strength and areas needing attention before they become crises.
● Renew your passion for ministry. Stepping away from daily demands creates space for reflection, inspiration, and spiritual refreshment.
● Invest in the future of your congregation. The health of a church is closely connected to the health and growth of its leaders.
● Develop a culture of discipleship and multiplication. The principles taught through DCPI align with our Nazarene mission of making Christlike disciples in the nations.
● Build relationships with Southwest Oklahoma leaders. Connections formed during these days often become ongoing sources of encouragement, accountability, collaboration, and prayer.
● Your church is worth the investment. Taking time away from the office may feel difficult, but the benefits to your congregation can last for years.
● This is an investment in you. Too often pastors and ministry staff pour themselves out without taking time to be equipped and renewed. You cannot lead others where you are unwilling to go yourself.

We encourage you to plan now. Arrange your calendar, delegate responsibilities, request time off if necessary, and make every effort to attend. Few investments have the potential to impact your leadership, your church, and your community as significantly as three intentional days focused on church health and kingdom effectiveness.

Healthy Church Dynamics (DCPI)
August 27–29 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mustang Church of the Nazarene
Hosted by the Southwest Oklahoma District Church of the Nazarene
Cost: $30/person (scholarships available)
Lunch Provided Daily
Registration Link: swok.org/HCD

Healthy leaders build healthy churches. We hope to see you there.

06/11/2026

Volunteers needed for Freedom Celebration at Salyer Lake on June 28th.

06/01/2026

Freedom Celebration at Salyer Lake!

04/29/2026

Congratulations Ordinands! Rev. Kelsey Dormeus, Rev. Deanna Shay, Rev. Curtiss Petties, and Rev. David Lee

Congratulations Retirees! Rev. Beckie Berry, Dr. Jim Cooper, Rev. Doug Forsberg, and Dr. Jim Hill

Congratulations new district license ministers! Susan Lynch, Shane MacQuarrie, Grant McNew, Jason Milligan, Ramona Noble, Brendon Weaver and Michelle Zapata

04/29/2026

What a wonderful Assembly! Thank you, Trinity, for hosting! We are grateful to everyone who helped make it all happen, as well as those who joined us for the services!

Pictures from the Friday night worship service, Saturday conventions, & business session

04/17/2026

District Assembly Live Stream links:

Friday Night - https://www.youtube.com/live/GOySKI2bSBM
Saturday Ordination - https://www.youtube.com/live/yT4UDJYt7_I

SWOK District Assembly - April 18, 2026 Ordination

04/15/2026

Our District Assembly is right around the corner. We hope you plan to join us!