In 1991, a drilling engineer Jim Teague, and a salesman, John Bird, decided to host a breakfast in order to get to know other Christians in the oil industry. Only advertised by word of mouth, remarkably 46 men and women showed up at 6 AM for the first meeting! Everyone enjoyed the camaraderie so much they decided to meet monthly for lunch, thus the Oilfield Christian Fellowship was founded and within a few months, as many as 250 were attending.
“…our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus
Christ.” 1 John 1:3
Today OCF luncheons and dinners are held in Canada, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Wyoming, and Pennsylvania, with more chapters in the making. Here speakers share how they came to know Christ and what He is doing in their lives. Because of this, thousands of men and women have been encouraged, lives have changed and many have accepted Christ for the first time.
In the summer of 2000, a Bible ministry began whereby oilfield employees were be supplied with Bibles in the language of the country where they were sent. To date, over 250,000 Bibles have been hand-carried to 61 countries, in 30 languages. In September of 2003, John was inspired to create a custom-made oilfield Bible which he named “God’s Word for the Oil Patch, Fuel for the Soul.” Twelve months later, he and Bible supply chairman and drilling engineer Mike Chaffin had designed the first of its kind Bible specifically for the oil industry. Along with the two NLT Testaments, it contains 58 pages of testimonies and commentary from president to rig hands. (“In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” PR 16:9)
The scripture, “As iron sharpens Iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 is more than fitting for the various ministries of the OCF in general and each chapter. From facilitating the first Oilfield Chapel in Big Piney, Wyoming , providing a new truck and trailer to take God’s Word and love into the fields around Wamsutter, Wyoming each day, intern appreciation luncheons, campus leadership forums, to the Oklahoma City chapter raising a quarter of a million dollars for the City Rescue Mission, God has truly inspired and used the OCF.
A monthly newsletter is sent to nearly 4000 and each year a prayer breakfast is held in Houston during an oil conference, with as many as 900 in attendance and other breakfasts are being held around the country as well.
The OCF Bible App contains testimonies in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Mandarin Chinese in audio and print that are part of the Oil Patch Bible. The App also contains links to OCF social media and website. The App also houses an audio Bible that has over 1200 languages available to read or listen.
SPEAKER TALKS AVAILABLE HERE
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NEW DATE – MEETING MOVED TO SEPT. 25TH DUE TO VENUE AVAILABILITY
Time: 11:30 at the Church Project – In the Lounge Room, at the end of the first hallway to the right.
Speaker – RUSTY RITZ, HTK CONSULTANTS
TO RSVP AND PAY TO ATTEND CLICK TICKETS
No meetings in June or July
We will welcome you to walk up if you decide to attend at the last minute. However, without an RSVP there may not be a box lunch available.
Meetings:
WHAT: Oilfield Christian Fellowship
WHEN: 3rd Thursday, every month 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
WHERE: the Rock the Desert field house on FM 1788 north of the airport
SPEAKER:
Rock the Desert Field House
2000 FM 1788, Midland, TX 79706
NW LOUISIANA OCF CHAPTER LUNCHEON
WHEN: 11:30 am Every 3rd Friday of the Month. Except November meeting as moved to Nov 22.
WHERE: SHANE’S SEAFOOD AND BBQ 4726 E Texas St, Bossier City, LA 71111
Speaker: Corey and Katie Christianson
They will give a joint testimony of living the oilfield life (long distance shift work), the redeeming power of a personal relationship with our Jesus, and how God has continued to move through their marriage and their family.
COST: $15.00 PAY AT THE DOOR. PLEASE RSVP HERE
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE MEETING CLICK HERE
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT JAY HARRISON – JAY@bechemfree.COM
CLICK TICKETS TO PAY FOR YOUR MEAL VIA CREDIT CARD ONLINE OR CLICK HERE
If you would like to become a part of the leadership team please contact Jay. There is need for more people to help make the chapter successful.
Meeting the last Wednesday of each month except December.
Time – 11:30am-12:45pm
Where: Albert G’s located at 421 1st Street downtown Tulsa OK
RSVP to TulsaOCF@gmail.com for information.
See the Tulsa Chapter page for more information.
Date/Time: ALWAYS THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH – 11:30 am
Speaker:
Cost: Free meal is provided.
Location: O’Melveny & Myers, LLP, 2801 North Harwood St, Suite 1600, Dallas, TX 75201
Parking Details: The parking garage is above ground in the same building, and it is free to park in the garage. Garage entrance is located off Harry Hines Blvd. on the left – this is the West side of the building. Drive up the ramp and park in any non-reserved spot in the garage. Take the garage elevators to the building lobby. Inform building security that you are a visitor at O’Melveny & Myers, and they will give you access to the 16th floor in the building elevators. Someone will direct you to our meeting room on the 16th floor when you come out of the elevators.
Registration: RSVP here please CLICK HERE
Thank you to our lunch and venue sponsor, Jason Schumacher and the O’Melveny & Myers law firm. They have offered to provide us with a consistent meeting space so we’re trying this location out for a few months. We will target 1 hour luncheons with arriving/self-serving lunch at 11:30am with a speaker starting by noon with a 20-30 minute session. There is flexibility for those interested in staying late to enjoy conversation. Inviting industry colleagues is encouraged!
