September
11th-12th 2026
God Is Faithful
Steve Chiles
2026 Speaker
I've been the Senior Pastor at Shartel since January 2009. It was a true joy for my wife and me to return to OKC where we began full-time ministry so many years ago. Do you want to know a little bit about me Okay, I love being a pastor; I love our Shartel church family, and I love our OKC Thunder! If you don't believe me, just come check out my office sometime. I'll be happy to show it to you personally anytime you come to visit us here, and I hope you'll do exactly that REAL SOON! Just look for the guy who's doing all the talking up front. That'll usually be me. God bless!
Sojourner Quartet
It all began in 1992 with founding member Mark May, who carries the legacy of Sojourner Quartet forward today. Originally a contemporary Christian band that played with live instruments, the group transitioned to a southern gospel music style with four part harmonies in 1995. Sojourner Quartet recorded their first full southern gospel project, On The Rock at Gaither Studios in 1997 and the rest is history. Today's members include Mark May baritone, Larry Counterman bass, Chris Horne tenor and Brad Richardson lead. With fourteen recordings on the books with charting success and several awards, Sojourner Quartet continues to travel spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. Through the years, they have had the opportunity to share the stage with many of the industry's top name groups such as, The Booth Brothers, Triumphant, The Isaacs, The Hoppers, The Collingsworth Family, and The Talleys . In 2017 Sojourner Quartet celebrated 25 years traveling together across the United States and Canada. "More important than any worldly success, we have been able to experience lives touched and hearts changed through the message in our music," said group founder Mark May.
Activities
Disc Golf Tournament, Golf Tournament, Cornhole Tournament, Fishing Tournament, Horseshoe Tournament
The Ohio Christian Men's Fellowship is an event, offering a variety of outdoor activities. There is something for everyone, from individual tournaments to group competitions to activities just for fun. These events provide an opportunity to meet and socialize with other church members while enjoying the great outdoors.
Who We Are
When the Ohio Church of God Men's ministry began in 1976, the members had a vision for all men in Ohio. They would seek to live out the message and ministry of reconciliation through corporate fellowship and mission by the grace of God. For many years, the men's ministry hosted a spiritual retreat known as the Ohio Men’s Ox Roast. Today, the fellowship, mission, and retreat continue as the Ohio Christian Men's Fellowship (OCMF).The OCMF is a retreat in which Christian men gather to engage in fellowship with one another. This event has many different activities that men of all ages can enjoy. The retreat takes place over two days and is always scheduled the first weekend after labor day. Weekend events include a multitude of athletic and outdoor tournaments, sermons from an accomplished Christian speaker, devotional sessions, musical worship, and loads of recreational activities. All Meals are homemade and included. Accommodations are also included, which include cabins, RV hook-ups and open space for tents/hammocks. The OCMF retreat is a time for men to grow in their faith and meet and fellowship with brothers in Christ. Through the OCMF, Christian men across the state have raised money for ministry outreach and challenged countless numbers of men to serve the Lord. The OCMF is lead by a council of men that meet multiple times per year, under President Lance Rose, to plan the annual retreat. If you are a man interested in helping us plan this retreat, or a woman interested in helping with food preparation, please reach out to us at Ohiocmf@gmail.com
