2026 Pastors’ Conference Encouraged Pastors to be ‘Devoted to Prayer’

Posted by Staff | Nov 11, 2026 | Feature TULSA—The 2026 Oklahoma Baptists Pastors’ Conference provided pastors with encouragement and fellowship, guiding them on how to be ‘Devoted to Prayer.’ The event began with a welcome from Jeff DeGiacomo, pastor of Shawnee, Immanuel and president of the 2026 Pastors’ Conference. Brian Kennedy, pastor of Ontario, Cal., Mt. Zion, then encouraged pastors to prioritize prayer in their lives. Pulling from Acts 6:1-7, Kennedy said that prayer is the “secret sauce” in our private and public lives. Prayer is a conduit of God’s power. Through prayer and faithfulness, the early church was able to grow despite the persecution they faced. “Prioritized prayer is the secret sauce to give Jesus a lifetime of faithful service,” Kennedy said. “Pray because people happen to people at the church.

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