INITIATIVES
"HOW ARE THE CHILDREN?"
AN INITIATIVE TO TRANSFORM OKLAHOMA CITY INTO A THRIVING CITY
The strategy for this initiative is focused around the idea of the African tribal greeting, “How are the children?” The well-being of this tribe is measured by this question with the hopeful answer being “The children are well.” Our own reality is that tens of thousands of our children are not well for they live lives of despair and hopelessness. This is not God’s first plan for their lives. So, how do God’s leaders assigned to OKC change that narrative over the next generation while, at the same time, “touching” our OKC children’s families?
As we move forward towards crafting a comprehensive, biblical, long term strategy and call the Church of the city and like-hearted citizens to action, the ground truthing has begun. This is an opportunity to hear what is happening on the ground in different geographical sectors of Oklahoma City. It's not only informational but also a way to begin relationship building. There are many things to consider in this process such as location, housing conditions, culture and entertainment, community and public services, industry, infrastructure, environment and more. Join us as we begin the process of understanding our communities better and working toward being able to answer "How are the Children?" with "The children are well".
As we move forward towards crafting a comprehensive, biblical, long term strategy and call the Church of the city and like-hearted citizens to action, the ground truthing has begun. This is an opportunity to hear what is happening on the ground in different geographical sectors of Oklahoma City. It's not only informational but also a way to begin relationship building. There are many things to consider in this process such as location, housing conditions, culture and entertainment, community and public services, industry, infrastructure, environment and more. Join us as we begin the process of understanding our communities better and working toward being able to answer "How are the Children?" with "The children are well".