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Uplifting Believers
Uniting Churches
Unifying Our Convention

Equipping churches, strengthening leaders, and serving communities throughout the state of Oklahoma.

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Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

Psalm 133:1

Welcome to the Convention

A fellowship rooted in faith and called to serve.

The Oklahoma Missionary Baptist State Convention brings churches together for Christian education, missions, evangelism, leadership development, and community impact. We honor our Baptist heritage while preparing congregations to meet the needs of today.

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Our Vision

To uplift and inspire believers to grow in faith, to unite and strengthen the bonds between churches, and unify the Convention in purpose, love, and service, so together we can impact communities and glorify God.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower believers, connect churches in fellowship, and unify our Convention in Christ-centered service, transforming communities, honoring God, inspiring believers, uniting churches, and joining together as a Convention to glorify God and impact the world through faith, love, and service.

Convention Direction

Uplifting Believers
Uniting Churches
Unifying Our Convention

“For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future.”

Ephesians 4:4, 12 (NLT)

“For as in one body we have many members… so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.”

Romans 12:4–5 (ESV)

Convention Purpose

Churches united in cooperative ministry.

Providing resources and support for the mission, advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ across the state of Oklahoma.

Strengthen Churches

Equip congregations with training, resources, and encouragement to grow spiritually and serve effectively.

Foster Cooperation

Build unity and partnerships among churches to accomplish more together than alone.

Advance the Gospel

Support evangelism, missions, and outreach efforts to impact communities and beyond for Christ.

Convention Leadership

Servant leaders. Kingdom purpose.

Working together to uplift believers, unite churches, and unify our Convention.

Convention President

Rev. Jeff Mitchell, State President

Oklahoma Missionary Baptist State Convention, Inc.

Oklahoma Missionary Baptist State Convention leadership: Rev. Jeff Mitchell, Convention President; Rev. Ray Douglas, Vice President at Large; and Rev. Victor Paul, Administrative Secretary and Treasurer — Rev. Jeff Mitchell, Convention President · Rev. Ray Douglas, Vice President at Large · Rev. Victor Paul, Administrative Secretary/Treasurer

President Mitchell’s Cabinet

Convention Officers

Vice President at Large

Rev. Ray DouglasEast Zion Consolidated District

1st Vice President

Dr. Leroy ColeFirst United Creek District

2nd Vice President

Dr. Willie TillerWestern District

3rd Vice President

Rev. John A. CredleChickasaw District

Administrative Secretary/Treasurer

Rev. Victor Paul

Chief of Staff

Rev. Derrick Walter

Administrative Executive to the President

Sis. Maeleatha Patterson

Recording Secretary

Sis. Bonnie Collier

Devotion Chairperson

Rev. Hersey Hammons

Music Director

Bro. Antwain Cox

Director of Moderators

Dr. Leroy Cole

Director of Evangelism

Rev. Marshall Liggens

State Director of Christian Education

Dr. Willie B. Smith

Dean, School of Religion

Rev. Eddie Davis, Sr.

Director of Baptist Collegiate Ministry

Rev. James L. Brown

Social/Print Media

Bro. Jamar Patterson / Sis. Jendayi Douglas

Serving Every Generation

Auxiliary Leaders

Men’s Ministry

Bro. Jimmie McDonald

Women’s Ministry

Sis. Juandalyn Bailey

Usher/Nurses/Greeters Ministry

Bro. Cliff Camphor

Youth & Young Adult

Rev. James Brown

Pastors/Minister’s Conference

Rev. John Washington

Young Pastor’s/Minister’s Conference

Rev. Stephen Ivey

Pastor’s Wives and Widows Conference

Sis. LaShai Rhone

Congress of Christian Education

Rev. Michael McDaniel

Dean of Congress

Rev. Melvin Murdock

Ministry Assignments

Appointments

Prison Ministry

Sis. Donna K Thompson

Outreach Director

Rev. Charles Douglas

Home Mission Ministry

Sis. Sandra K. Haynes

Foreign Mission Ministry

Sis. Rhonda Mitchell

Community Sponsors/Partners/Supporters

Sis. Dee Liggens

New Baptist Herald

Sis. Kimberly Eaton

Wisdom and Counsel

President’s Advisory Board

Pastor Burnis Burrell

Pastor L. Mike Woodberry

Pastor Hersey Hammons

Pastor Anthony Scott

Pastor Larry Smith

Auxiliaries & Ministries

Every generation engaged in ministry.

Baptist Collegiate Ministry

Supporting college students through Christian fellowship, discipleship, leadership, and campus ministry.

Congress of Christian Education

Biblical teaching and leadership development for lifelong discipleship.

Evangelism & Outreach Ministry

Equipping churches to share the Gospel and extend Christ-centered service throughout Oklahoma.

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Home & Foreign Missions

Sharing Christ and meeting needs across Oklahoma and beyond.

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Laymen’s Movement

Equipping men to lead faithfully in the church, home, and community.

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Marketing/Social/Print Request and Approval

Providing a clear process for submitting communications, publicity, social media, and print materials for review.

New Baptist Herald

Sharing Convention news, ministry highlights, announcements, and stories from across the state.

Pastor’s Wives and Widows Conference

Encouraging fellowship, spiritual growth, and support among pastors’ wives and widows.

Pastors & Ministers

Fellowship, resources, and encouragement for those called to preach.

Prison Ministry

Bringing hope, discipleship, and compassionate support to incarcerated individuals and their families.

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School of Religion

Providing structured biblical, theological, and ministry education for Christian leaders.

Ushers/Nurses/Greeters Ministry

Serving congregations and Convention gatherings through hospitality, order, care, and support.

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Women’s Auxiliary

Connecting and empowering women for missions, service, and spiritual growth.

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Young Pastor’s / Minister’s Conference

Building fellowship, mentorship, and leadership development for emerging pastors and ministers.

Youth & Young Adults

Helping the next generation discover purpose and grow in Christ.

Evangelism & Outreach Ministry

Evangelism Conference

Rev. Jeff Mitchell, State President, and Rev. Marshall Liggens, Director of Evangelism, welcomed National Baptist Convention Evangelism Chairman Dr. Leroy Hill Jr. for the OMBSC Evangelism Conference.

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location: Haney Center, Seminole State College
Presented by: Rev. Marshall Liggens
Guest speaker: Dr. Leroy Hill Jr.

The conference equipped believers with evangelism training, practical tools, inspiring teaching, and a renewed commitment to reach communities for Christ.

OMBSC Evangelism Conference flyer for September 19, 2026

Rev. Jeff Mitchell, Rev. Marshall Liggens, and Dr. Leroy Hill Jr. at the OMBSC Evangelism Conference — Rev. Jeff Mitchell, Rev. Marshall Liggens, and Dr. Leroy Hill Jr.

Dr. Leroy Hill Jr. speaking during his Oklahoma visit — Dr. Leroy Hill Jr. sharing the Gospel message.

Home & Foreign Mission Featured Outreach

Free Community Give-Away

Blessings Beyond Our Walls: Love in Action

Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 3:00–6:00 PM
Location: Mount Zion Baptist Church, Ardmore
Presented by: Oklahoma Home and Foreign Mission, partnering with World Vision USA

Free community resources, food, music, vendors, and ministry partners serving together during the 129th Annual Session.

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11 · Prison Ministry

Prison Ministry in Action

Bringing hope, discipleship, and compassionate support to incarcerated individuals and their families.

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Upcoming events

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A Message to Our Delegates

Welcome from Rev. Jeff Mitchell

State President Rev. Jeff Mitchell welcomes delegates to the 129th Annual Session of the Oklahoma Missionary Baptist State Convention.

October 19–21, 2026 · Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church · Ardmore, Oklahoma

OCT19–21

Featured Gathering

129th Annual Session

Worship, education, fellowship, business, and ministry reports from across the Convention.

October 19–21, 2026 · Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church · 101 E Street SE, Ardmore, OK · Host Pastor: Rev. Dr. John Credle

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Christian Education

Congress of Christian Education

Schedule and registration details coming soon.

Leadership

Mid-Winter Board Meeting

Schedule and location details coming soon.

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Convention Memories

Event Photos

Installation Service of Rev. Jeff Mitchell, State President of the Oklahoma Missionary Baptist State Convention.

Rev. Jeff Mitchell with a guest at his installation service as State President — Installation Service of Rev. Jeff Mitchell, State President

Rev. Jeff Mitchell speaking during his installation service as State President — Rev. Jeff Mitchell addresses the congregation during the installation service

Convention leaders and members surrounding Rev. Jeff Mitchell in prayer during the installation service — Convention leaders and members unite in prayer during the installation service

Convention ministers standing together in prayer during Rev. Jeff Mitchell's installation service — Convention ministers stand together in prayer during the installation service

Rev. Jeff Mitchell with a guest at the State President installation service — Celebrating Rev. Jeff Mitchell’s installation as State President

Serving Across Oklahoma

District Associations

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The Convention’s 10 district associations connect churches for fellowship, leadership, cooperative ministry, and Gospel service. Select a district to view its information and news page.

Canaan District Association

Moderator Eddie Davis

Central Wayland District Association

Moderator Anthony Washington

Chickasaw District Association

Moderator Abraham Walton

Collate District Association

Moderator John Washington

East Zion Consolidated District Association

Moderator Kelly Booker

First United Creek District Association

Moderator Leroy Cole

Southeastern District Association

Moderator Jimmie Williams

Southwest Creek Landmark District Association

Moderator Marshall Liggens

St. Paul District Association

Moderator Vincent Orange

Western District Association

Moderator Willie Tiller

Church Directory

Find a member church.

Explore member churches from the East Zion Consolidated District Association and Southwest Creek Landmark District. Search by church, city, pastor, address, or district.

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Antioch Baptist Church, Inc.Oklahoma City, Oklahoma