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Director Bobek had a chance to sit down with @standinthegapministries & @shebrewscoffeeroasters board chair Francois Cardinal. Under Francois’s leadership, these two organizations are making a significant impact. OFBCI applauds the work Francois leads. Whether it’s foster care, assisting widows, or helping women transitioning from incarceration, OFBCI looks forward to finding ways to partner with him. Thank you, Francois! https://shebrews.org/ https://www.standinthegap.org/ 📸 Pictured: Director Bobek & Francois Cardinal
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Not One Mor. Director Brian Bobek was honored to attend the launch of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety First Responders Wellness Division’s first “Not One Mor” event at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Director Bobek opened the gathering in prayer alongside leaders committed to an important goal: not losing one more Oklahoma first responder to suicide. The intentional spelling of “mor”—with the missing “e”—represents the absence left behind when a first responder dies by suicide and serves as a reminder of why we must keep these conversations going. At the heart of the statewide campaign is a 15-year retrospective study of first responder suicide in Oklahoma, along with suicide prevention and wellness training, educational resources, referral pathways, testimonial videos, public awareness efforts, and practical tools for agencies. We’re grateful to stand alongside the OK DPS First Responders Wellness Division Clinical Director Stacey Blaylock, Director Chance Tuttle, Secretary of Public Safety Tricia Everest, and the many leaders working to strengthen the health and well-being of those who serve and protect our communities. One more conversation. One more connection. One more reason to keep showing up. Not one more. Not one mor. #StrongerTogether #oklahomaofbci #GrowingHope #SuicidePrevention
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This week, we’re pausing our REV UP the Vote series to chat with some amazing guests who provide critical services to families with loved ones who live with disabilities all throughout the state of Oklahoma on Episode 247 of The Hidden Workforce! Welcome our friends, Ryan Stewart with DHS Oklahoma Developmental Disability Services and Dr. Amanda Cothern-Webb Executive Director of Liberty Healthcare Corporation’s Oklahoma Waitlist Management Program! Join us as they share all about the waitlist, how they are working hard for families in Oklahoma to make it a “no wait state,” the resources they help connect families to while they wait for their waivered services, and so much more! You do not want to miss this show! (Footage credit: Oklahoma Human Services and Oklahoma Liberty Healthcare Corporation Website) Want to hear more great interviews on The Hidden Workforce? Like, Follow, and Subscribe! Facebook: The Hidden Workforce Instagram: @thehiddenworkforce Youtube: ​⁠@HiddenWorkforce You can listen live via radio or online on Groovy 105.7FM Saturdays at 9am and Sundays at 4pm, and all platforms that stream podcasts. #disability #inclusion #inclusiveemployment #radioshow #podcast
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🤝 When organizations come together with a shared heart for vulnerable children and families, new possibilities for partnership emerge. Director Brian Bobek recently met with Michaela Montie, State Director for Oklahoma/Arkansas, and Rick Morton, Vice President of Engagement, with Lifeline Children’s Services to continue conversations about how we can work alongside strong community organizations to better serve Oklahomans. Lifeline’s mission is to equip the Body of Christ to care for vulnerable children, with a focus on supporting children and families through adoption, foster care, family preservation, and church-based programs. These conversations are an important part of identifying opportunities where faith communities, nonprofits, and government can work together—connecting existing strengths and resources to meet the needs of children and families. We’re grateful for Lifeline’s heart for vulnerable children and families and look forward to continuing to explore what we can accomplish together across Oklahoma. Learn more about Lifeline Children’s Services: https://lifelinechild.org/ #FaithInAction #ChildWelfare #CommunityImpact #Partnership #Oklahoma #OFBCI #LifelineChildrensServices
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🤝 When churches and Child Welfare come together, communities get stronger. It was an honor to be in Creek County alongside the local Oklahoma Human Services Child Welfare District Director, meeting with three local churches to learn more about the work of Child Welfare and explore meaningful ways the faith community can come alongside children, families, and local staff. A special thank you to the Oklahoma Assemblies of God for bringing us together and helping create these important conversations at the local level. We’re grateful for churches willing to ask, “How can we help?” and for the opportunity to build partnerships that strengthen communities and care for Oklahoma’s children. 💙 #FaithInAction #ChildWelfare #CommunityPartnership #Oklahoma #OFBCI #OklahomaAssembliesofGod
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Stronger Together starts with a conversation. 🤝 Director Brian Bobek was honored to join Pastor Clarence Hill, founder and Chief Visionary of the Stronger Together Movement, for lunch with Governor Stitt at the Governor’s Mansion to discuss opportunities to collaborate and strengthen communities across Oklahoma. Stronger Together is working to break down walls of division and bring people together in unity to learn, serve, and solve problems together. Their HOPE movement creates opportunities for churches and community leaders to build relationships, serve local needs, and work together toward stronger communities. We’re grateful for leaders who are willing to come to the table, build relationships, and ask, “What can we accomplish together?” Thank you, Pastor Clarence Hill, for your leadership and heart for Oklahoma, and to Governor Stitt for creating space for conversations around collaboration and community impact. We look forward to seeing where this connection leads! Learn more about the Stronger Together Movement and The HOPE: https://www.strongertogether.global/ https://www.strongertogether.global/the-hope #StrongerTogether #CommunityImpact #FaithInAction #Oklahoma #OFBCI #Collaboration
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💙 There’s something powerful about people coming together with a shared desire to care for their neighbors well. We’re grateful for the incredible group who joined us in Tulsa for Spiritual First Aid™—taking time to learn, connect, and strengthen their ability to walk alongside others experiencing crisis, trauma, and difficult seasons. A special thank you to Jenks Methodist Church for generously welcoming us and providing such a wonderful space for this training. We’re also incredibly grateful for our partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the opportunity to bring this practical, trauma-informed training to communities across Oklahoma. From churches and nonprofits to community leaders and everyday helpers, each participant brought a heart to serve—and we loved seeing those connections happen throughout the day. When we equip people to listen well, respond with compassion, and walk with humility, we strengthen more than individuals. We strengthen our communities. Thank you to everyone who joined us and invested in becoming a more confident and compassionate helper. We’re grateful to be doing this work together! 💙 #SpiritualFirstAid #FaithInAction #CommunityCare #MentalHealth #TraumaInformed #CommunityPartnership #Oklahoma #OFBCI #OSDH
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What an incredible day of learning, connection, and hope! 💙 We're grateful for everyone who joined us for Spiritual First Aid™ and invested their time in learning practical ways to care for others during times of crisis and trauma. A special thank you to Life Restoration Center Church for graciously hosting this training and to our partners at the Oklahoma State Department of Health for helping make this opportunity possible. It was inspiring to see pastors, church volunteers, nonprofit leaders, community partners, and other everyday helpers come together with a shared desire to better serve those facing life's most difficult moments. Through meaningful conversations, hands-on activities, and new connections, participants gained practical tools to walk alongside others with compassion, confidence, and hope. Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and contributed to such a meaningful day! Our upcoming Tulsa Spiritual First Aid™ training is already at capacity, and we're so encouraged by the interest. Stay tuned for future training opportunities—we look forward to equipping even more Oklahomans to strengthen their communities through compassionate care. #SpiritualFirstAid #FaithInAction #CommunityCare #TraumaInformed #MentalHealth #CommunityPartnership #Hope #Oklahoma #OFBCI
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Partnerships begin with a conversation. 🤝 Director Bobek recently had the opportunity to meet with Pastor Jonathan Knox, Senior Pastor of Magnify Church in Norman, to discuss ways faith communities and state agencies can work together to strengthen Oklahoma. Pastor Knox is also the co-founder of The Surround Center, an innovative, trauma-informed care hub being developed in Cleveland County to better support foster and kinship families. By bringing services together in one place—including therapy, coordinated care, and caregiver support—the Surround Center aims to strengthen placements and help children remain connected to their communities. In addition, Pastor Knox serves as Executive Director of Community Action Missions (CAM), which equips young people to serve their own communities through local mission opportunities and service projects. We are grateful for leaders who are asking, "How can we make a greater impact together?" It is partnerships like these that strengthen families, support vulnerable children, and create healthier, more connected communities across Oklahoma. #FaithInAction #CommunityPartnership #FosterCare #TraumaInformed #CommunityImpact #Oklahoma #OFBCI
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Some opportunities are created in a moment. Others are built over months of showing up. What started as conversations in December 2025 has grown into students in Pryor advocating for their futures and stepping into healthcare pathways that didn't exist before. With new investments in healthcare education happening right in their backyard, these students aren't waiting for opportunities to find them — they're learning how to create them. At YMM, we believe mentorship opens doors, but student advocacy kicks them open. This is what scaling impact looks like: relationships becoming partnerships, partnerships becoming pipelines, and students becoming the next generation of healthcare leaders. Pryor, we're just getting started.
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