Signs of change

Their work is reflected in guiding principles of the Conference’s Strategic Plan:

• Discern what God is doing in our midst.
• Be open to creative solutions … and emerging truths.
• No one strategy fits all churches.
• Refocus assets and energies to serve our mission: Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Right, outside OKC- Cornerstone Church on Nov. 4 are co-pastors Diana Pruitt and Steven Brant. The merger of Ridgecrest and May Avenue churches, with similar worship numbers, created Cornerstone. It meets at the former May Avenue location.

Lower photo: In McAlester, the former Christ UMC closed in June to become a mission outreach center of First UMC. In 2009, the merger of Grand Avenue and Wesley churches formed First UMC.

Stories:

• A happy ending in north McAlester
• Exit strategy for Barnsdall UMC includes gifts to help burned church rebuild
• Merger in OKC chisels Cornerstone