2026 NMI Convention and District Assembly June 5 - 6, 2026 at Tulsa Central …
NEO TEAM UPDATE
It’s Time To Celebrate!
We are only five weeks away from District Assembly and NMI Convention, where we will celebrate how God is working in the 45 Churches of the Nazarene in Northeast Oklahoma and around the globe. And we will be celebrating the election of a new superintendent for our district. You don’t want to miss this Assembly!
Before we turn our attention to Assembly, we have a wonderful reason to celebrate. Many young people from our churches are graduating from High School, University or Graduate Programs. Let me take a moment to acknowledge these graduates from our pastors’ families:
Congratulations 2026 Graduates Who are Children or Grandchildren of NEO Pastors
Ethen Rentie, son of Coweta Worship Leader, Joe Rentie, is graduating from Coweta High School.
Taylor Droese, daughter of Owasso Silver Creek Associates, RJ and Ang Droese, is graduating from Owasso High School and will attend Trevecca Nazarene University in the fall.
Millie Dermer, granddaughter of NEO District Superintendent, Dave McKellips, is graduating from Olathe, KS East High School.
Yocelyn Ramos, daughter of Fuente de Vida Pastor Baudilio Ramos, is graduating from Claremore High School.
Anna Schubert, daughter of Tulsa Regency Park Pastor and Worship Leader, Keith and Ragan Schubert, is graduating from Oral Roberts University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.
Bethany Park, Sapulpa Associate Pastor, is graduating with an Masters of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Alayna Brown, granddaughter of Hominy Pastor, Carl Brown, is graduating from John Brown University with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology with a Sports Medicine Emphasis.
Hannah Lindsly, daughter of Cleora Community Church pastor, Ben Lindsly, is graduating from Southern Nazarene University with a degree in nursing.
Corrie Lawrence, daughter of Claremore Associate Pastors, Carol and David Stevens, graduated from MidAmerica Christian University with a Master of Science in counseling.
Abigail Elaine Nandi Mosher, granddaughter of David and Marquita Mosher, Associates at Bartlesville First, graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Positive Church/Pastor Reviews
We also celebrate with pastors and churches who recently completed very positive Church/Pastor Reviews and pastoral relationships will continue according the Manual provisions:
Pastor Scott Moore and Broken Arrow Connect
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Pastor Jeremy Poplin and Coweta The Way
Pastor Joe Gschwandtner and Wagoner Church.
New Start Churches
As well as celebrate pastors who are leading efforts to start new churches in NEO this year:
Pastor Kristen Donovan and Carney Jubilee
Pastor Phil Buck and Grove Grand Community
God likes celebrations. Think of all the festivals and feasts he calls for in Scripture. NEO family, let’s celebrate now … but don’t miss the victory celebration (think of OKC Thunder victory parade!) when the NEO family comes together on June 5 and 6. I can’t wait to be with you.
Dave McKellips, District Superintendent
2026 NMI Convention and District Assembly
June 5 – 6, Tulsa Central
ASSEMBLY LUNCH and LODGING INFORMATION
We have lunch and hotel options for your convenience on the NEO District Website.
Friday, June 5th Chick-fil-A Lunch HERE
Saturday, June 6th Oliveto Italian Bistro Lunch HERE
Lodging at Fairfield Inn and Suites, go HERE
District Superintendent Search
The District Advisory Committee (DAC) conducted interviews with four interviewees on April 20 and has determined two candidates to present for consideration on the first ballot of the District Assembly June 5 and 6.
As we move into the final phase of this process, we ask for continued prayers for the candidates, their families, and for all of us as a district as we gather to elect a new District Superintendent. Please pray for God’s direction, unity of purpose and Christlikeness in the final step of this process. Pray for His anointing for the person elected to serve the Lord and this district well in the new role. Please also pray for an outpouring of God’s Spirit on His people and fruitfulness in fulfilling our mission as His church.
Prayer
Dear Jesus,
We seek you and ask for your continued direction as we complete the process to elect a new District Superintendent for NE OK. Go before us and go behind us as we discern your will. Continue to be with Dave and Gloria as they finish the tasks necessary to end their time in the position of District Superintendent. Lord, we ask that the floodgates of blessings will be open and your grace and mercy will continue to fill us as we seek you and give you glory for all that has happened and for all that is to come. Be with the new DS as they seek your will in their call and with their family as they make transitions to this position. If a move is required, we ask your hand to be in the details. May your will be done, Lord.
We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus.
Amen
More Information
Our District Superintendent Election will be at the upcoming District Assembly (June 5-6, 2026). Until then, prayer requests and updates for everyone will be published on our web site, in the Northeast Oklahoma District Facebook group, and via e-mails to pastors and churches. For more information, please go to https://neokdistrict.org/ds-search , where we are maintaining an overview and an archive of past communications.
The District Advisory Committee
2026 Summer Camps – Save the Date
Southern Nazarene University – May 31st | June 1st
The Equip Experience is a 3-day residential conference hosted on the SNU campus intended to equip high school students as they explore and answer the Call of God to embrace the “live last” posture of Jesus in the world. Registration is open to high school students who will complete their sophomore, junior, or senior year in May 2026. Meals, snacks, lodging, t-shirts, and training costs are all included. Check-in on Sunday afternoon and head out on Wednesday morning. Three days packed with worship, inspiration from ministry leaders, diverse expressions of ministry callings, and time to dream of your own vision for your future.
For more info: https://www.snu.edu/events/
Ignite the Cause Conference for Young Adults | Jan 3-6, 2027, Oklahoma City
What is God saying? What is he doing in the world? And how is he inviting us to respond?
These are the questions shaping the Ignite the Cause Conference. Ignite the Cause is a gathering designed specifically for young adults (ages 18–29) who are exploring God’s call on their lives and their role in his mission. Our heart behind this conference is to create intentional space for young adults to encounter God deeply, to be formed into Christlike disciples, and to be equipped and sent to live on mission wherever he leads them.
Throughout the conference, young adults will be challenged and guided as they wrestle with these questions—learning to discern God’s
voice, recognize his activity, and step into his mission with clarity and obedience.
At the same time, Ignite the Cause is designed to help young adults understand and engage the cultures around them. Participants will grow in their ability to interpret culture with wisdom, build authentic relationships across differences, and recognize the image of God in all people. Our goal is to help them take meaningful steps toward missionary living—whether that leads to short-term service, long-term calling, or continued discernment.
Over the course of four days, participants will engage in dynamic main sessions, guided times in Scripture, small group discussions, and practical ministry exploration. Each element is intentionally designed to help them process what they are learning and respond with faithful next steps.
We believe this generation is not just the future of the church—they are an essential part of God’s mission today. Ignite the Cause exists to invest in them, challenge them, and help send them into the places God has already positioned them.
If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Sam Senica (ssenica@usacanadaregion.org).
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