Oklahoma Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives - OFBCI

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The Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives connects Oklahoma's government, faith-based groups, and community partners to foster collaboration and service.

What happens when faith and community leaders sit down and ask, “How can we do more together?”Director Brian Bobek recen...
09/16/2026

What happens when faith and community leaders sit down and ask, “How can we do more together?”

Director Brian Bobek recently met with Ryan Edwards, part of the senior leadership team at Victory Church Tulsa, to talk about opportunities for future collaboration with the Oklahoma Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives.

We’re grateful for churches like Victory Church that are committed to serving their communities and looking for meaningful ways to make a difference.

At OFBCI, we believe some of the best opportunities begin with a simple conversation. We love bringing people to the table, building relationships, and helping connect willing hearts with opportunities to serve.

We’re excited to see where this conversation leads! Stronger together, we can make a greater impact across Oklahoma.

🌱 Planting seeds of hope and opportunity.Director Brian Bobek and his wife, Toni, recently joined Terry and Brenda Hensh...
09/13/2026

🌱 Planting seeds of hope and opportunity.

Director Brian Bobek and his wife, Toni, recently joined Terry and Brenda Henshaw of CityServe Oklahoma at the Tulsa County Detention Center to celebrate the beginning of an exciting new garden project.

They were invited by Susan Bergen, founder of Bergen Enterprises, to join the initial groundbreaking and planting as the first seeds were sown. Women for Tulsa, who will oversee the local garden project, also joined the gathering to celebrate this meaningful beginning and support the women who will participate.

What a joy to gather with people who believe that even in difficult places, there is opportunity for growth, purpose, and hope. The group shared a time of prayer and encouragement as the project gets underway.

The initial planting will give seven incarcerated women the opportunity to learn, work, and grow together while developing practical skills they can carry with them beyond their time in the facility.

This garden is a beautiful example of what can happen when business, faith, community, and government come together around a shared vision. We are grateful for Susan's vision and generosity and for every person and organization helping bring this opportunity to life.

Sometimes meaningful change begins with something as simple as planting a seed.

🌱 We’re excited to watch this garden grow—not only in what it produces, but in the skills, confidence, relationships, and hope it helps cultivate.

🤝 Building hope through partnership and collaboration. Director Brian Bobek recently had the opportunity to tour the new...
09/11/2026

🤝 Building hope through partnership and collaboration.

Director Brian Bobek recently had the opportunity to tour the newest Hope Center Ministries men's recovery home, which is preparing to open in Norman.

Joined by Jeremy Parker with Hope Center Ministries and Cleveland County Commissioner Jacob McHughes, the visit was an opportunity to see firsthand the work and preparation underway to bring additional faith-based recovery support to Cleveland County.

Hope Center Ministries is dedicated to restoring lives, restoring families, and restoring communities through its faith-based approach to recovery. They already have 6 open centers across Oklahoma serving both men and women with over 200 beds. In 2025, they served nearly 2,500 residents and provided workforce development and support for family members. The expansion into Cleveland County represents another opportunity to provide hope and support for men working to overcome addiction and build a new future.

We are grateful for leaders and partners who are willing to come together around the needs of their communities and explore meaningful solutions. It takes collaboration between community organizations, local leaders, faith communities, and others to build stronger pathways toward hope and recovery.

We look forward to seeing the impact this new home will have in the lives of men, families, and the Norman community! 💙

09/10/2026

What an honor to stand with our friends in Indiana! ❤️

We’re proud to help strengthen faith and community relationships—not only across Oklahoma, but across our great nation. When people are willing to say, “How can we help?” amazing things happen.

Grateful to serve alongside incredible partners who are putting faith into action. 🙏

988 Reasons to Connect. One More Reason to Learn. 💙September 8 is 988 Day, a national day focused on raising awareness a...
09/09/2026

988 Reasons to Connect. One More Reason to Learn. 💙

September 8 is 988 Day, a national day focused on raising awareness and understanding of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and the importance of supporting mental health in our communities.

Across Oklahoma, we know that faith-based organizations, nonprofits, community leaders, and everyday Oklahomans all play an important role in creating communities where people feel connected, supported, and know where to turn for help.

As part of our commitment to sharing resources and opportunities that strengthen communities, we also want to highlight upcoming FREE virtual Talk Saves Lives trainings offered throughout September.

Talk Saves Lives provides an opportunity to learn more about su***de prevention, warning signs, and how we can all play a role in helping create hope and connection.

Together, we can learn, listen, connect, and help ensure Oklahomans know they are not alone.

To learn more about the upcoming September trainings and register, visit our Events page:
https://oklahoma.gov/faithandcommunity/connect.html

Please share this opportunity with your churches, organizations, teams, and communities. You never know who may benefit from having this information and these resources.

***dePrevention

Sharing from our friends at Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Join us virtually for our ...
09/08/2026

Sharing from our friends at Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Join us virtually for our next Grand Rounds training on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., featuring guest speaker Jill Nichols from the Office of the Attorney General.

This presentation offers a comprehensive look at the Opioid Abatement Grant program, highlighting the eight priority strategies maximizing its impact and how tens of millions of dollars are supporting addiction treatment, mental health services, prevention, and supply reduction across Oklahoma.

Participants will learn how this funding is actively transforming communities and receive guidance on how to apply for available grants.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead the way in strengthening Oklahoma’s recovery community!

Secure your spot today by registering here: https://bit.ly/4gQM09j

When a family is struggling with food, housing, transportation, recovery, or other challenges, the first call is often t...
09/05/2026

When a family is struggling with food, housing, transportation, recovery, or other challenges, the first call is often to a church or house of worship.

Be A Neighbor helps churches connect people to trusted local resources when needs extend beyond what a congregation can provide on its own.

By participating, your church can:

🫶Help neighbors find local support

🤝Connect people to free and reduced-cost services

💪Strengthen your community outreach efforts

🔍Ensure your own ministries are discoverable

Oklahoma is proud to have Be A Neighbor as both a support and resource. Reach out to us at [email protected] for more information.

Excited to be part of an event that brings people together to learn, grow, and lead together!Oral Roberts University (O...
09/04/2026

Excited to be part of an event that brings people together to learn, grow, and lead together!

Oral Roberts University (ORU) recently hosted a one-day leadership event, Empowered to Lead, bringing together leaders from across Oklahoma representing community, business, and faith-based organizations.

Hosted by the David and Barbara Green Centre for Global Leadership in partnership with TCIXRail, the event created a meaningful opportunity to learn from one another, celebrate the unique roles we each play, and explore how collaboration can strengthen our communities.

Events like this remind us that while each of us brings something different to the table, we can accomplish so much more when we learn, connect, and work together to help our communities grow and thrive.

Thank you to ORU and the event partners for bringing leaders together and investing in those working to make a difference across Oklahoma! 💙

Pictured:
OFBCI Director Bobek and Mayor Debra Wimpee BA City Councilor Ward 1
Dir Bobek and Rubens Cunha - Global Gospel Action
Dir Bobek and ORU Board member Brent Van Norma & John Locher
Dir Bobek and Heather Turner, David and Barbara Green Centre for Global Leadership Executive Director
Dir Bobek and Eric Peterson, ORU

Kevin Stitt Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell Congressman Kevin Hern

Sharing from our friends at Human Services Child Welfare Services Director Michael Williams joined the 111Project's 1Ni...
09/03/2026

Sharing from our friends at Human Services

Child Welfare Services Director Michael Williams joined the 111Project's 1Night1Day Family Advocacy conference to talk about what it takes for child welfare to work in Oklahoma. His message was simple: it cannot happen without strong partnerships with faith communities.

Michael Weitzman, Policy Advisor with the Center for Faith at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, also shared his story of growing up in foster care and the fear he felt approaching his 18th birthday. Today, his work is focused on making sure no young person aging out of care has to face that alone.

We are grateful to the 111Project for bringing together the people and communities who show up for Oklahoma children every day.

🌲 Good conversations happen when the right people come together.Director Brian Bobek recently toured Camp Victory in Man...
08/31/2026

🌲 Good conversations happen when the right people come together.

Director Brian Bobek recently toured Camp Victory in Mannford alongside Oklahoma Emergency Management Director Annie Mack Vest to learn more about the camp and discuss the new Oklahoma law related to camp safety.

Nestled among the pine trees just off Keystone Lake, Camp Victory provides a unique place for children, families, and communities to gather, grow, and create meaningful experiences.

During the visit, Director Bobek and Director Vest met with Jered Jones, Executive Director of Camp Victory, to better understand the camp’s operations, hear from its leadership, and discuss how state agencies and community organizations can work together around safety and preparedness.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to get out into communities, listen, learn, and build relationships that help make Oklahoma stronger. 💙

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