Join this week's podcast with host Kelly King and co-host Hailey Whitfield as they discuss Bible studies and tips on how to decide which Bible study is right for your group. Kelly also interviews Mary Jo Sharp, one of the Super Seminar leaders at the upcoming BGCO Women's Retreat. Mary Jo is an assistant professor at Houston Baptist University. She is the author of "Why Do You Believe That?" and "Living in Truth", both available through LifeWay Christian Resources. She is a much sought-after apologist and graduate of the University of Oklahoma.

Embrace and Echo 3: Bible Studies and Special Guest Mary Jo Sharp

Embrace and Echo is a conversation for women’s ministry leaders who need encouragement, need leadership advice and resources that will equip them in their calling. Produced by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, this podcast is hosted by BGCO Women’s Specialist Kelly King and Oklahoma Baptist University student Hailey Whitfield. Join us for special guests and learn how you can embrace and echo God’s heart for the world.

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Join BGCO Women’s Specialist Kelly King and BGCO Evangelism Ministry Assistant Bettsy Yarbrough for a new season. This episode features Rockie Naser as she speaks about her time in a refugee camp and how to minister to refugees. Naser put her trust in Christ on August 2, 1998.  Since then, she has earned a bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies from Criswell College and a Masters of Theology (ThM) in Evangelism and Discipleship from Dallas Theological Seminary. She is on staff at Broken Arrow, First as the Director of Women’s Ministry. She will also featured in the Women's session at the State Evangelism Conference at Del City, First Southern on January 31, 2017 from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Resources of the week:

IMB Prayer Requests

Kate McCord: In the Land of Blue Burqas- Kate will also be at the State Evangelism Conference.

World Crafts

Baptist Global Response

One Life Matters

 

 

Embrace and Echo Season 3: Episode 3 Ministering to Refugees

Join BGCO Women's Specialist Kelly King and BGCO Evangelism Ministry Assistant Bettsy Yarbrough for another episode of Embrace and Echo. This episode features Debbie Inselman, former IMB missionary, as she and Kelly discuss intentional listening. Inselman also shares about the Cherokee Strip Baptist Association’s, “Fall in Love with Jesus” Ladies’ Conference at Perry, FBC on Saturday, October 29th 9:30a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Resources of the Week:

Relevant Magazine

WMU's International Study on Norway

 

Embrace and Echo Season 3: Episode 2 Intentional Conversations:Learning to Lead by Learning to Listen

Join BGCO Women's Specialist Kelly King and BGCO Evangelism Ministry Assistant Bettsy Yarbrough for a new season. This episode features Casey Merrifield, a member of the BGCO Women's Leadership Team, as she and Kelly talk about how to deal with conflict in a Biblically responsible manner. Merrifield is a member of Elk City, First and is pursuing her Ph.D. in Leadership at Dallas Baptist University. Resources mentioned by Merrifield: The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict, The Transforming Community: the Practise of the Gospel in Church Discipline, & Church Discipine: How the Church Protects the Name of Jesus.

Resources of the week:

Culture Matters

Women Reaching Women

Women Reaching Women for Transformed Lives

Embrace and Echo Season 3: Episode 1 Dealing With Drama: Conflict Management

Embrace and Echo: S2 E4: Ministry Wives with Special Guest Esther Burroughs
Join BGCO Women's Specialist Kelly King and her co-host Hailey Whitfield as they talk about summer plans and interview Women's Ministry legend Esther Burroughs. Esther will be the keynote speaker for the 2016 Ministry Wives Weekend October 7-8 at OKC, Southern Hills.

Embrace and Echo: S2 E4:

BGCO Women's Specialist Kelly King and co-host Hailey Whitfield discuss social media and have a conversation with Jonathan Howe, Director of Strategic Initiatives for LifeWay Christian Resources. Jonathan is the co-host for LifeWay President Thom Rainer's podcast as well as the co-host for SBC This Week.

Resources of the week include:
Studio: An app for your phone that gives you graphic options for photos and much more.
Proverbs 31: Proverbs 31 Ministries has several apps for your phone that provide inspiration and daily devotionals.
First 5: An app to help you focus on God's word in the first five minutes of your day.

Embrace and Echo 3: Bible Studies and Special Guest Mary Jo Sharp

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