Bishop's Corner
A Letter from the Bishop Five new districts established for the Oklahoma Conference of the UMC
3/15/2024
Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ. In January of this year over five hundred elected members of the Oklahoma Conference responded to a survey developed to help our leadership understand the perspectives of United Methodist people across the state on several subjects. One of the topics addressed was the role of the District Superintendent and how the Conference and Districts can support our congregations and ministries in different regions. Also, in January, the elected members of our ...
Announcement of Cabinet and Conference Staff Changes
2/29/2024
Greetings in the name of Christ. The process for reducing the number of districts from eight to five in the Oklahoma Conference is a complex one. While it would be optimal to be able to announce the entire structure and its personnel, the constraints of calendar and logistics require the task be accomplished in stages. The location and boundaries for the districts, offices, and assignments for District Administrators are forthcoming. You may expect this process to be complete by the middle ...
Messages from Our Bishop - August 2, 2023
8/2/2023
Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ. I am praying for our churches and our conference. As I pray, I am comforted, and I am confident. We have a strong connection and a bright future. I have been mentioned in the news more than I would prefer in recent weeks. I was named in two lawsuits – one by First United Methodist Church and another by Church of the Servant, both of Oklahoma City. I am sure you are as weary of the negative news about our conference as I am. And I long for the ...
A message from Bishop Nunn
7/13/2023
Greetings in the name of Christ. I am hopeful, and I am sad. I am excited, and I am disappointed. I invite you to join me in prayer, and that is why I am reaching out to you today. These are times of great momentum and regeneration of the United Methodist Church, especially in the Oklahoma Conference. In the aftermath of two waves of disaffiliations based on Paragraph 2553 in our Book of Discipline, we’ve lost valued members of our church. But it has also offered opportunities of extreme growth ...
Messages from our Bishop - March 6, 2023
3/6/2023
United Methodist Friends, When we focus on the mission that God has given the United Methodist Church, great things happen. The mission of the United Methodist Church is to “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world” (Paragraph 120, The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, BOD). Last week, I shared nine simple words that point us toward the mission. Love God Love people Make a difference Make disciples I also referenced paragraph 121, a key ...
Messages from our Bishop - March 2, 2023
3/2/2023
United Methodist Friends, I have heard some people say that tough years are ahead for the Oklahoma Conference of The United Methodist Church. This forecast will come true if we abandon our mission as a Church. The mission of The United Methodist Church “is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world” (Paragraph 120, 2016 The United Methodist Book of Discipline BOD). Paragraph 121 tells us the rationale for the mission of the church. We fulfill the mission by “...
Pastoral Letter Clarifying Calls
12/6/2022
Advent Greetings. We have entered the season of preparation called Advent. My prayer for you and your church is that you will use this time to focus on the coming of the Christ child into our midst. In an uncertain time some 2,000 years ago, God did a new thing by sending Jesus to a hurting world. During these uncertain times, may we be on the lookout for what God is doing in our midst. I am writing today to both clarify upcoming conference meetings as well as invite you to hold yet one ...
Pastoral Letter to the Church and Pastors in Oklahoma
7/8/2022
I appreciate the ministries of our local churches and pastors. There is so much good being done through our ministry and witness. Please know that I am praying for each of you during this summer season. The Conference is also blessed with an outstanding conference staff and excellent district superintendents. Everyone is working well together with a strong commitment to the mission of the church and dedication to serve with excellence in ministry. I express my gratitude to each of the ...
From Bishop Nunn regarding Discipline paragraph 2548.2
6/30/2022
Greetings in the name and power of Jesus Christ! I am writing this notice to you in order to provide guidance to those congregations that may be considering withdrawing from The United Methodist Church using Par. 2548.2 of The Book of Discipline - 2016. The constitutionality of the use of this paragraph for disaffiliation is currently being considered by the Judicial Council of the UMC. Our conference will not utilize paragraph 2548.2 until the Judicial Council affirms that its use for ...