Beyond BattleCreek

50 Years Serving at the Same Church with Ms. Lonita | Beyond BattleCreek

In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Lonita Beaty, who started serving at Gracemont Baptist Church in 1973 and has watched the Lord slowly transform a small Baptist church on the edge of Tulsa into a thriving multi-campus church that reaches thousands every week known as BattleCreek Church.

How BattleCreek Church Got Its Start | Beyond BattleCreek Ep. 7

In our final full-length episode of this season of Beyond BattleCreek, we sit down with Pastor Alex and his wife Meredith. In this all-encompassing conversation, we covered everything from Alex and Meredith meeting at a small Christian college, their years in youth ministry in Northwest Arkansas, how BattleCreek Church was almost launched in Manhattan, and being called to a dying church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. One thing in particular struck me from my conversation from this conversatio...

Walking Through Infertility in Commnity | Beyond BattleCreek Ep. 6

Join us as we sit down with Cade and Mary Catherine Corbell as they discuss their journey from a (relatively) late-in-life marriage to finding out that getting and staying pregnant was extremely difficult for them. Facing down the monster that is infertility and pregnancy loss, Cade and Mary faced a choice: try to endure alone, or open themselves to vulnerability in community.

Creating a Community that Cares for the Fatherless with Brennan and Miranda Segraves | Beyond BattleCreek Episode 5

If you're involved in the foster care world in Tulsa, there's a good chance you know Brennan and Miranda. There's an even better chance that they're the ones that helped you get involved. In the last 14 years, Brennan and Miranda have personally fostered dozens of children, but also spear-headed a movement of community at BattleCreek Church and throughout Tulsa that has completely changed the landscape of foster care in Tulsa. Brennan and Miranda's story is a modern view of caring for the ...

Generations of Service with Caitlin and Fonda Cole

Join us in welcoming Caitlin (Cole) Crow and her mother Fonda Cole to the podcast! The Cole family joined Gracemont Baptist Church in the 1990s, and immediately noticed that God was primed to do something amazing in the Tulsa metro. When Gracemont faced challenges and divisions, the Lord told the Coles to stay, promising that he would show them things unseen in the years to come. 20 years later, the Fonda has served the church in various capacities and roles, and now her youngest daughter C...

Global Outreach at BattleCreek Church

The heart of BattleCreek Outreach is to meet the tangible needs of the most vulnerable individuals in our city and our world and introduce them to the ultimate Care-Giver, Jesus. With help from our ministry partners, and through your generosity, we can accomplish our mission together.  In this episode, Tony & Vanda share heartfelt stories of hope, resilience, and remarkable faith that they have encountered. You will witness how to go beyond borders to touch lives, and how faith can bring to...

Redefining Masculinity with Nate Hale

In this episode we sit down with Nate Hale from our Midtown campus to discuss what it mean to be a Christian man. Nate grew up in North Texas and found himself surrounded by successful, God-fearing men, especially his father and grandfather. When an seemingly God-ordained opportunity fell through for Nate when he was in high school, he grew embittered toward God and, in Nate's words, said "I'm going to go my own way now." Instead of following in the steps of his father and grandfather, he b...

3-Campus Perspective: Talking multisite church and community groups with Shane Grivna

Being part of Gracemont Baptist in the 90s and 3 different BattleCreek campuses across Tulsa, Shane has a unique view of what goes on here at BattleCreek. And for Shane, Community Groups are what set BattleCreek apart from other churches like it, and in this episode he talks about the beauty of seeing how the Lord operates and moves within community.

Growing up at a church plant with Karis Johnson

Join us as we sit down with my wife, Karis Johnson, as she shares her experiences growing up at the brand new BattleCreek Church.

Beyond Battlecreek - S2 Ep10 "Girls Ministry w/ Kate"

Beyond Battlecreek - S2 Ep9 "the Creek w/ Segun"

In this episode we talk to our Young Adult Pastor, Segun Lipede. Jeff and Segun dive into the founding of the Creek and hopes for the future of this growing ministry. To get in contact with Segun about the Creek drop him an email: [email protected]

Beyond Battlecreek - S2 Ep8 "Youth Ministry w/ Daniel

Beyond Battlecreek - S2 Ep7 "Children's Ministry and Kids Camp w/ Tommy"'

'Beyond Battlecreek - S2 Ep6 "Better Together w/ Bob"

Beyond Battlecreek - S2 Ep5 "Care Ministry"'

Beyond Battlecreek - S2 Ep3 "Art in the Church"

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Beyond Battlecreek - S2 Ep2 "Celebrating 3 years in Jenks"

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Beyond Battlecreek Ep. 10

Jeff and Keith discuss Keith's battle with cancer and the lessons her learned during the process.

Beyond Battlecreek Ep. 9

Josiah and Lucas discuss the growing pains and joys of ministry transitions.

Beyond Battlecreek Ep. 8

Kurt and Jameson dive into their experiences leading worship over the years, discuss the current state of christian music, and dive in to the historical and theological importance of worship.

Beyond Battlecreek Ep. 7

Pastor Alex joins us for the first time and answers your questions!

Special Announcement - Beyond Battlecreek w/ Pastor Alex Coming Soon!

Beyond Battlecreek Ep. 6

Pastors Jeff and John discuss John's history with Battlecreek Church. Then they dive into how Pastor John approaches counseling as well as give practical tips for managing anxiety and choosing Joy.

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Beyond Battlecreek Ep. 3

Campus pastors Jeff and Keith chat about how they ended up at Battlecreek, how shelter in place has affected their families and what they've been doing to stay in the word.

Beyond Battlecreek Ep. 2

Matt and Kurt discuss quality family time, and what God has been teaching them in this crazy time of isolation.

Beyond BattleCreek Ep. 1

Campus pastors Josiah Guajardo (Downtown) and Lucas Smith (Jenks) dive into what they and their campuses have been doing while sheltering in place.