1976 – 1980

• Dr. Reuben Connor and Dr. Gene Getz challenged Dallas Theological Seminary student Tony Evans to offer the Dallas Black community a sound, Bible-based teaching experience.
• Rev. Tony Evans and his wife, Lois, accepted the challenge and began hosting Bible studies that led to the founding of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (OCBF) with 10 people in their home.
• Rev. Tony Evans and Rev. Crawford Loritts chartered OCBF on June 6, 1976.
• Rev. Evans and Rev. Loritts became co-pastors and elders, alternating in holding church services in their homes.
• Rev. Martin Hawkins moved from New Jersey to attend Dallas Theological Seminary, and he and his wife, Shirley, joined the group and helped it grow.
• The rapidly growing church relocated to the Cabana Room of the Briargate Apartments.
• Rev. Martin Hawkins became the first lay elder of the church.
• OCBF established a Learning Center for children, with P. Elizabeth Cannings as the first teacher.
• Rev. Martin Hawkins’ son, Mark, and Josephine Makil’s children—Thomas, Carol, and Jessie Makil—were the first youth at OCBF.
• As members evangelized, Van Howard, the church’s first convert, was baptized.
• OCBF, now with 25 families, moved to the Advent Lutheran Church on South Hampton Road.
• The first Vacation Bible School was held under the leadership of Rev. Martin Hawkins and P. Elizabeth Cannings.
• Mrs. Lois Evans used her musical talents to organize and direct the first adult choir, with most members actively participating.
• OCBF at 100 families moved Sunday services to Adelle Turner Elementary School.
• OCBF’s early deacons included Greg Ard, Stephen Broden, Noble Crawford, Steve Gibson, Lonzie Greene, Jr., Sam McCloud, Ken McKenzie, Octavious McGill, Bob Odom, Marshal Wesley, and Terry Woodson.
• OCBF appointed its first elders: Pastor Evans, Martin Hawkins, Van Howard, Joseph Sam, and Charles Yost.
• Pastor Evans established the Elder/Deacon form of church leadership.
• Elder Martin Hawkins organized the Care Group Ministry to meet the congregation’s growing needs.
• The Ladies Fellowship Ministry was established and led by Mrs. Lois Evans and Mrs. Shirley Hawkins.
• After several small moves, a $200,000 loan from Bob Hickman was used to purchase its new church home at 1808 W. Camp Wisdom Road.
• Pastor Evans hired Elder Martin Hawkins as Assistant Pastor to help meet the growing demands of church operations.
• Van Howard established the Child Development Center, providing holistic care for children from 18 months to pre-kindergarten.
• Additional administrative support was required, leading Mary Ann Tennison, a dedicated member, to become the first church secretary.
• Johanna Fisher, a KCBI radio personality, became the leader of the Music Ministry.
• OCBF’s presence and outreach in the community expanded, and membership grew to 200 families.

1981 – 1985

• Pastor Tony and Mrs. Lois Evans founded Tony Evans Ministries, now The Urban Alternative, to expand its impact nationwide.
• The Tape Ministry was launched by Mrs. Lois Evans, with the help of Rita Smith and Wanda Moses, and featured sermons from Pastor Evans.
• The Singles Ministry was launched to meet the spiritual needs of a growing number of singles in the church body.
• Pastor Martin Hawkins organized the Wednesday Night Bible Study, which later became the Center for Christian Growth.
• A second Sunday morning worship service was added to accommodate the growth of the 250-family congregation.
• To expand OCBF’s evangelistic impact in the community, Rev. Carl Husband, a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, was hired as Associate Pastor of Outreach.
• OCBF held its first weeklong evangelistic outreach, during which 35 people accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior.
• OCBF began supporting missionaries, such as Mrs. Josephine Makil, and organizations, including Urban Evangelical Mission, Wycliffe Bible Translators, and Campus Crusade for Christ.
• Pastor Tony Evans also became Dr. Tony Evans, the first African American to earn a doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary.
• Dr. Evans organized OCBF church ministries into the four biblical discipleship experiences: Worship, Fellowship, Christian Education, and Outreach.
• Rev. Larry Mercer, a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, joined the pastoral staff as Associate Pastor of Christian Education.
• The small-group Care Cell Ministry, under the leadership of Pastor Martin Hawkins, replaced the Care Group Ministry to better serve 350 families.
• Alternative Community Development Services, Inc. (ACDS) was organized as a social outreach program of OCBF.
• OCBF held its first Missions Emphasis month.
• Dr. Evans began regular Sunday afternoon broadcasts on KCBI.
• Membership grew to 600 families—1,000 men, women, and children.
• Sylvia Stewart joined the OCBF staff as Dr. Evans’s administrative assistant.
• The Give Us This Mountain stewardship campaign began to address the immediate need for more space.
• OCBF moved its Sunday morning worship services to the auditorium at David W. Carter High School so the entire congregation could worship together.
• Plans for a new worship center on Camp Wisdom Road were initiated, and shortly thereafter, construction of the new sanctuary began.
• Pastor Carl Husband was called home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer.
• Vacation Bible School was expanded to include the entire family and was renamed Family Vacation Bible School.
• Weekly communion began during the Sunday morning services.

1986 – 1990

• Rev. Warren Mattox joined the pastoral staff as Associate Pastor for Outreach.
• Ms. Solestine Molett was hired as OCBF’s first business manager to accommodate the increased demands of OCBF’s operations.
• Care Cell Ministry was revised, and the small group cells were divided by zip code to accommodate members’ geographic locations.
• Construction of the new sanctuary was halted, while the stewardship campaign continued.
• Fellowship Christian Academy was established with kindergarten and plans to add one grade per year, providing academic education with a biblical foundation.
• Mrs. Harvetha Woodson and Mrs. Stacy McCampbell were the first teachers, and Fran Harwell was the first principal at Fellowship Christian Academy.
• Sunday morning services at Carter High School were discontinued due to a DISD policy change.
• OCBF, serving 1,200 families, began holding four worship services—one on Saturday and three on Sunday—at their Camp Wisdom church home.
• Mrs. Ophelia Green was hired as Business Administrator, replacing Ms. Solestine Molett.
• OCBF church leaders decided to build a Family Life Center before constructing a worship sanctuary.
• The new Family Life Center was completed, accommodating approximately 1,900 people during one service.
• The Resource Center and Bookstore were established, initially headed by Mary Proby and later by Terri Martin, to provide Christian resources and materials for members’ ongoing spiritual development.
• Dan Martin was hired as the Executive Director of ACDS.
• ACDS implemented employment training and literacy programs in a small house on a hill east of the church on Camp Wisdom.
• The Heartbeat became the official newsletter of OCBF.
• An additional 22 acres of land on the north side of Camp Wisdom was acquired to support future expansion and to meet the immediate need for additional parking.
• The first church-wide Community Fair Day was held on the first Saturday in July to continue the tradition of neighborhood evangelism.
• Wayne Mitchell, the youth director, organized the first mission trip to Guatemala for OCBF and Northwest Bible Church youth.
• The Fellowship Singers, a small OCBF ensemble directed by Johanna Fisher, traveled to India with RREACH International to minister through music.
• Dr. “Sonny” Acho, a licensed psychologist and native of Nigeria, joined the staff as Associate Pastor of Fellowship.
• Apple Ridge Day Care Center, next door to the Family Life Center, was purchased as the new home for Fellowship Christian Academy.
• The original A-frame church was renamed the Youth Chapel and also housed the daycare, preschool, and Learning Center.
• The Children’s Ministry expanded to include His Hands Puppeteers and AWANA.
• The debt on the original 11-acre site was repaid.
• The Education Center II was built as an addition to the Youth Chapel.
• The Urban Alternative held its first Church Development Conference with OCBF’s pastors and directors as workshop speakers, training churches nationwide in ministry and organizational best practices.

1991 – 1995

• An additional 12.5 acres were acquired on Camp Wisdom for future growth.
• The Outreach Ministry initiated a monthly prison ministry at the Lew Sterrett Justice Center to evangelize and disciple those incarcerated.
• A community outreach ministry was launched at Village Oaks Apartments, a subsidized housing community, offering weekly Bible studies for adults, youth, and children.
• Rev. Roger Skepple was hired as the Associate Pastor of Christian Education after graduating from Dallas Theological Seminary.
• The Medical Ministry was established to offer seminars on healthy living and conduct blood pressure screenings.
• The church restructured its four primary ministries into six ministry areas: Fellowship, Education, Worship, Outreach, Discipleship, and Administration.
• Construction of the 99,000-square-foot Worship Center began under the leadership of Elder Hollis Brashear to accommodate growth in membership and ministries.
• A Reach and Rescue program was launched for members who infrequently attend services, along with a new leadership and ministry-based discipleship track.
• Fellowship Christian Academy expanded to the sixth grade.
• Elder Gregory Smith became the new church Business Administrator, replacing Ophelia Greene.
• Rev. Lafayette Holland was hired as the Associate Pastor of Outreach.
• Rev. Sylvester London was hired as the Associate Pastor of Worship.
• Project Turn•Around, a social community-based outreach program, was organized under ACDS.
• Men’s and Ladies’ Fellowship ministries jointly organized M’PACT—Mentoring People According to Christ’s Teaching—to meet the congregation’s spiritual and emotional needs.
• On October 1, 1995, the OCBF congregation marched into the new Worship Center in a ceremonial procession.
• The Center for Christian Growth, Wednesday Night Service, and AWANA increased with the addition of space.

1996 - 2000

• OCBF youth participated in the Outreach ministry’s city-wide canned food drive, “Kans for the Kingdom,” and collected over 10,000 pounds of food.
• Sixty-eight new leaders completed the reorganized, comprehensive leadership training.
• The Small Groups Ministry was launched with the Men’s and Ladies’ Fellowship to serve adults more personally.
• Dr. Evans led OCBF in its first Solemn Assembly, a week of fasting, prayer, and anticipation of life-changing breakthroughs within the congregation.
• Rev. David Sims served as the Associate Pastor of Discipleship and later as the Associate Pastor of Administration.
• The Medical Ministry partnered with the Cooper Clinic, a nationally renowned health and fitness center, to offer prostate screenings to OCBF members and the community.
• Ms. Roberta Jones assumed the new position as OCBF’s Director of Membership.
• The Children’s Worship Station was introduced to help children practice and understand worship.
• The Jr. Business Academy was established to introduce young people in the community to careers and business ethics.
• Growth in membership and attendance again led the church to hold two Sunday morning services.
• Rev. Maurice Pugh assumed the position of Pastor of Christian Education.
• Rev. Josef Rasheed was hired as the Associate Pastor of Worship.
• As a result of a concerted evangelistic effort, 4,201 youth trusted Christ as their personal Savior.
• The Next Level Youth Ministry was introduced, with specific programs for youth, including a youth drama ministry.
• The Youth Ministry’s first Back-to-School Extravaganza drew 3,000 public school students, during which the Gospel was presented.
• Rev. James Womack, the new Director of Adult Education, led the Singles’ Ministry’s first citywide Singles Conference.
• The Investment Institute was established to educate the membership and the community about money management and investing.
• Another 65 acres of land was acquired at the corner of Camp Wisdom and Hampton for future expansion.
• Pastor Evans’s 50th birthday and 30th anniversary of ministry were celebrated at the Project Turn•Around Banquet, with Texas Governor George W. Bush as the featured guest.
• The Christian Education Ministry hosted the production, The Promise, for two nights.
• OCBF membership expanded to over 3,900 families.
• The 2000 Steeple Award for “Outstanding Family Ministry” went to OCBF Christian Education Ministry for “The Promise,” and the “Outstanding Administrator” award went to Pastor Martin Hawkins.
• The Arts Institute was established by Pat Sauls-Jones, director of music, to train youth at OCBF and in the community to play musical instruments.
• Fellowship Christian Academy continued to hold its accreditation from the Association of Christian Schools International.
• Another 16 acres were acquired east of the Worship Center for future expansion.

2001 – 2005

• The HEAT (Higher Education Action Team) was launched to support, inform, and provide scholarships to young people pursuing higher education.
• The Curriculum/Self-Study Ministry was established to provide participants with in-depth lessons on Dr. Tony Evans’s writings.
• The church emphasized meeting the needs of the growing single community by creating ministries for singles aged 18-25, 26-36, and over 36.
• The Singles Ministry initiated small groups to foster community among OCBF singles.
• Fellowship Christian Academy added a middle school for grades 7th and 8th.
• OCBF purchased the shopping center at the corner of Polk and Camp Wisdom, naming it OCBF Country Club Corner.
• The Turn•Around Summer Program was launched for children and youth, offering sports, recreation, and life skills.
• The OCBF Education Center, a 172,000-square-foot facility, was completed.
• Fellowship Christian Academy relocated to the newly built Education Center.
• Rev. James Womack was promoted to Associate Pastor of Christian Education.
• Connie Williams, over Human Resources, and Shari Carroll, over Ministry Advancement, became the first women to serve on OCBF’s executive team as part of Dr. Evans’s plan to expand women’s roles in the church.
• Rev. Rodney joined the pastoral staff as the Associate Pastor of Worship.
• OCBF became an active participant in President Bush’s faith-based initiative, leveling the playing field for faithbased organizations competing for federal funding.
• Project Turn•Around received its first federal grant of approximately $500,000 to launch its Technology Institute.
• The Project Turn•Around Technology Institute expanded its offering of computer-based academic courses for high school students.
• Dr. Evans began the process of major organizational changes at OCBF—dubbed Extreme Makeover—by establishing new departments, expanding existing ministries, and improving efficiency.
• The Bible Institute was established to replace The Center for Christian Growth, providing members and believers with the foundational biblical principles for Christian living.
• The Spiritual Growth Ministry moves from Administration to Adult Education, continuing its mission to teach new members the fundamentals of faith and to build community through small groups.
• Pastor Hawkins retired as Assistant Pastor after 29 years of dedicated service to the OCBF leadership and family.
• PTA hosted its first annual Community Builder’s reception honoring Drs. Tony and Lois Evans.
• A partnership with Prestonwood Baptist Church is formed to promote racial and economic reconciliation between urban and suburban communities.
• Rev. Marcus Bellamy was hired as the new Associate Pastor of Outreach and as the Executive Director of Project Turn•Around.
• Project Turn•Around opened the Family Care Pregnancy Center to provide women with comprehensive counseling and spiritual and medical services for unplanned pregnancies.
• OCBF, through Project Turn•Around (PTA), helped hundreds of Hurricane Katrina victims who settled in Dallas by organizing donation drives for food and clothing; providing temporary shelter; and offering counseling and support services to help victims cope with trauma.
• PTA coordinated volunteer efforts to support cleanup and recovery in New Orleans; partnered with local organizations to distribute aid; and funded rebuilding efforts for homes and community facilities.

2006 – 2010

• Dr. Tony Evans implemented several organizational changes, including new logos for Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (OCBF), Fellowship Christian Academy (FCA), and Project Turn•Around (PTA).
• Dallas Independent School District named Project Turn•Around, the social outreach initiative of OCBF, its Volunteer Organization of the Year.
• New comprehensive websites for OCBF and FCA were launched.
• Rev. Bobby Gibson joined the OCBF pastoral team as the Associate Pastor of Fellowship.
• Men’s Fellowship hosted the first annual No More Excuses Men’s Conference.
• The Women’s Fellowship launched a weekly Life on Life Women’s Bible Study and a quarterly Gathering of the Girls, based on the principles in Titus 2.
• Gayle Harrison, after years as the head special events volunteer, joined the OCBF staff as the official special events coordinator for ministry and churchwide events.
• OCBF launched National Clergy Appreciation Month to honor Drs. Tony and Lois Evans and the pastoral staff.
• Dr. Evans introduced the Spirit of the Ministry to OCBF leaders, volunteers, and staff, which comprises seven core values: unity, integrity, excellence, servanthood, communication, accountability, and joy.
• The Couples’ and Singles’ conferences were launched.
• PTA received a $1.1 million grant from the prestigious Crystal Charity to support a new state-of-the-art youth center at the Education Center.
• Michael Barnes, a PTA mentee and Hurricane Katrina victim, was selected by The White House to introduce First Lady Laura Bush at the Helping America’s Youth Conference.
• The new state-of-the-art youth center at the Education Center was completed.
• Fellowship Christian Academy launched its college-preparatory curriculum.
• Rev. Marcus Bellamy became the Associate Pastor of Christian Education.
• Pastor Rolla Goodyear joined the pastoral staff at OCBF.
• PTA launched a comprehensive school-based mentoring program and abstinence-only education in five high school clusters, serving more than 65 public schools in Dallas County.
• A churchwide weekly devotional based on Dr. Evans’s Sunday morning sermons became available on the OCBF website.
• PTA received a five-year, $2.2 million federal grant from the Department of Education to launch an abstinenceonly program for 65 public schools in Dallas County.
• Rev. Charles Wolford was hired as the Associate Pastor of Outreach.
• Oak Cliff Christian Federal Credit Union was chartered on September 22, 2008, under the leadership of Elder Bill Collins and officially opened for business on February 27, 2009.
• The dissolution of Alternative Community Development Services, d.b.a. Project Turn•Around, was effective in October, placing Project Turn•Around under the legal designation of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship.
• Project Turn•Around was rebranded as The Turn•Around Agenda.

2011 – 2015

• PTA was featured on Clarice Tinsley’s Hometown Heroes.
• Coach Tony and Lauren Dungy led a book reading of You Can Be a Friend for the OCBF children’s ministry.
• Dr. Evans introduced the Second Mile Ministry, which goes above and beyond to serve others.
• The Second Mile Ministry Leadership Training was offered to leaders and volunteers to improve customer service.
• The OCBF Volunteer Handbook became available to ministry leaders and volunteers.
• The Ministers in Training program was successfully launched and later relaunched as the Leadership Development Program, which includes a pilot to empower women to minister in line with the church’s stance on women’s roles.
• Dr. Bill Donahue led an orientation for a small-group ministry for over 200 men and women.
• OCBF’s churchwide small groups were launched to foster spiritual growth, discipleship, and relational connections.
• Dr. Tony Evans and Chrystal Evans Hurst launched their new book, Kingdom Woman, at the 2013 Desperate for Jesus Women’s Conference.
• Rev. Norman Vasquez was hired as the Associate Pastor of Christian Education.
• Pastor Marcus Bellamy was promoted to the position of Lead Associate Pastor
• The Outreach facilities and the Turn•Around Agenda Resale store were completed.
• The Turn•Around Agenda opened its new resale store at the Country Club Corner shopping center on Polk Street.
• OCBF launched its social media presence on Facebook and Twitter.
• OCBF rang in the new year with a concert featuring Kirk Franklin.
• Michael Bethany joined OCBF’s staff as the Associate Pastor of Worship.
• Marshall Wesley joined the OCBF staff as the Executive Director of Administration.
• RightNow Media, the Netflix of video Bible studies, was made available to OCBF members at no cost.
• The Children’s Ministry was renamed OCBF Kidsz, marking the start of an exciting new era of fun programming that helps kids connect with Christ!
• Couples’ Ministry launched Marriage Matters, a monthly group discussion on marriage-related topics.
• The movie War Room, starring Priscilla Shirer, was shown during Wednesday Night Bible Study.
• Members rang in the new year and kicked off the 40th Church Anniversary at OCBF’s New Year’s Eve celebration.

2016 – 2019

• Dr. Evans receives the 48th Rohi Ministry Award for 40 years of faithful service.
• Dr. Evans initiated the Acts of Kindness movement, inspiring OCBF members to demonstrate Christ’s love through spontaneous acts of generosity and goodwill within the community.
• The children and youth ministries honored their former leaders during the Sunday morning service.
• Black History Month featured OCBF’s Moments in History videos to celebrate the church’s 40th anniversary.
• Fellowship Christian Academy honored its former leaders during the Sunday morning service.
• OCBF’s Marriage Summit featured a vow renewal ceremony for couples married 40 or more years as part of the 40th anniversary celebration.
• Dr. Evans officiated at a joint wedding ceremony, marrying seven couples in observance of the church’s 40th anniversary.
• The OCBF Bookstore offered commemorative merchandise for the church’s 40th anniversary.
• OCBF held a spectacular gala at the beautiful Omni Hotel, honoring Drs. Tony and Lois Evans and our church family, featuring comedian John Gray and musical guests Erica Campbell and Fred Hammond, with 2,200 people in attendance.
• OCBF held a groundbreaking ceremony for The Grove, a multipurpose facility, as part of the Worship Center’s expansion.
• OCBF’s Ministry Advancement department created a beautiful wall of remembrance on the east side of the Worship Center, featuring historical photos and a chronology of milestones.
• OCBF launched its first Spanish small group.
• OCBF administered the Church Health Assessment Tool (CHAT) survey to OCBF members.
• The Turn•Around Agenda and Fellowship Christian began participating in North Texas Giving Day.
• OCBF launched a new mobile church app.
• OCBF introduced Text to Give through the OCBF mobile app.
• Fellowship Christian Academy hosts the first LEGO League Robotics Tournament.
• The Grove was completed, featuring a great hall, snack bar, large OCBF Bookstore, conference center, administrative offices, and an outdoor patio.
• Women’s Fellowship presented The Women’s Legacy Breakfast, featuring Dr. Lois Evans, Chrystal Evans Hurst, and Priscilla Shirer.
• The Men’s Fellowship hosted the Men’s Legacy Breakfast featuring Dr. Tony Evans and Jonathan Evans.
• OCBF launched its young adult ministry, Generate, under the leadership of Jonathan Evans.
• OCBF participated in the Empty Church experience, with the OCBF campus closed and member homes open for a gathering of our church family, friends, and neighbors.
• Dr. Evans introduced Wednesday Night Hot Topics, addressing race, sexuality, and false theologies, giving members an opportunity to ask questions and break into discussion groups.
• OCBF men removed the pews from the Worship Center sanctuary in preparation for the remodel and upgrades.
• Worship Center sanctuary upgrades were completed with new carpet, paint, and stadium seating.
• The Prayer Ministry started the Dial-in-Prayer Conference Call on Thursday evenings, which later became Thursday Fight Night Prayer.
• Rev. Dallas Diggs was hired as the Executive Director of Administration.
• Churchwide prayers for our First Lady, Dr. Lois Evans, began.
• The Kingdom Men Rising film, featuring Dr. Tony Evans, was released in theaters.
• OCBF purchased Canterbury Episcopal School’s 32-acre campus.
• Fellowship Christian Academy and Canterbury Episcopal School merged to form Kingdom Collegiate Academy, with campuses in Dallas and DeSoto serving students from 18 months through 12th grade.
• Dr. Tony Evans’s lifetime achievement was the publication of The Tony Evans Study Bible and The Tony Evans Bible Commentary.
• Rev. Christopher Wheel was hired as the Associate Pastor of Outreach.
• Rev. Myron Butler was hired as the Executive Director of Worship and later became the Associate Pastor of Worship.
• The young adult ministry, Generate, hosted its first Generate Live Summer Jam at Texas Live in Arlington, Texas.
• Kingdom Legacy Live, an evening celebration of Dr. Tony Evans’s historic work, featured Anthony Evans, Donnie McClurkin, Priscilla Shirer, Sherri Shepherd, Jeremy Camp, Tori Kelly, Kirk Franklin, Lecrae, and Natalie Grant.
• OCBF celebrated the 70th birthday of Drs. Tony and Lois Evans with CeCe Winans.
• Our First Lady, Dr. Lois Evans, transitioned to her heavenly home after faithfully serving the Lord at OCBF and The Urban Alternative.

2020

• OCBF celebrated the life and legacy of our beloved First Lady, Dr. Lois Evans, at her homegoing service, with thousands in attendance.
• Chrystal Evans Hurst followed in her mother, Dr. Lois Evans’s footsteps as the new leader of the Women’s Fellowship ministry.
• With the onset of the deadly COVID-19 virus, Texas residents were ordered to shelter in place.
• After 44 years of in-person ministry, OCBF quickly transitioned from a physical to a virtual environment to comply with the shelter-in-place order, shifting operations and ministry.
• The first online Sunday morning broadcast was launched and has continued ever since.
• The first online Sunday morning broadcast was on Facebook, YouTube, and the newly added platform OCBF Online Church.
• Our major events were virtual, including Resurrection Sunday, Family Vacation Bible School, the Desperate for Jesus Women’s Conference, the No More Excuses Men’s Conference, the Pursuit Singles Summit, and the Christmas Production.
• The annual Harvest Fest became a drive-through event, with hundreds of families coming through with their children and receiving lots of candy, other goodies, and surprises.
• In partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, The Turn•Around Agenda served 5,315 families through 11 food distribution events with food boxes.
• Because Dr. Evans could no longer stand not seeing his members, OCBF hosted nine drive-through fellowship events where members were greeted by Dr. Evans, leaders, and volunteers.
• OCBF developed a webpage for COVID-19 resources, providing ministry, technology, and financial support to assist our members during these challenging times.
• Our adult small groups began meeting via Zoom, with new online groups added and more people given the opportunity to serve as virtual small-group hosts.
• The OCBF Counseling Center offered Telehealth Counseling Services for individuals, married couples, families, and children and youth.
• Women gathered weekly on Tuesdays via Zoom for the Life on Life Women’s Bible Study.
• Free at Last Support Groups, our Technology, Education & Careers program, and the Kingdom Agenda Bible Institute hosted their classes on Zoom.
• Kingdom Collegiate Academy began virtual classroom instruction via Zoom and used social media for extracurricular activities and contests.
• Children and youth programming on Sundays and Wednesdays was in full swing on Zoom and social media.
• Virtual pre-membership classes were offered online as people continued to express interest in joining our church.
• Wednesday nights featured sermon recaps and discussion groups, and Meaningful Conversations with special guests aired on YouTube.
• OCBF remained steadfast in prayer with our Thursday Night Prayer service each week on Zoom.

2021 - 2025

• As the pandemic continued and regulations eased, OCBF labored in love and good works, caring for and ministering to our church family in virtual and in-person settings.
• In-person ministry gatherings adhered to the mandatory COVID-19 protocols to safeguard our members from virus transmission.
• Our first responders have provided compassionate support through Comfort and Care, Counseling, Free at Last Support Groups, and a Prayer Ministry, offering strength during our toughest times.
• During the pandemic and afterward, The Turn•Around Agenda’s outreach helped thousands of families in 40 public schools by providing food, clothing, utility support, and job training, along with prayer and the gospel.
• A new format was created for Wednesday Night Bible Study, and the name was changed to Wednesday Night Connect.
• In the new Wednesday Night Connect format, young adults met on 1st Wednesdays; women on 2nd Wednesdays; men on 3rd Wednesdays; couples and singles on 4th Wednesdays; and family night on 5th Wednesdays.
• The children’s ministry gathered both in person and via Zoom, while the youth ministry met in person and on YouTube for Sunday morning and Wednesday night services.
• Kingdom Collegiate Academy (KCA) Early Childhood students participated in an International Language Exchange Program with students in El Salvador.
• Six students from KCA were admitted to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Young Strings program.
• The KCA 2021 Class received $164,320 in merit scholarships to leading colleges and universities.
• KCA high school and middle school athletes are 1A District champions in volleyball and basketball for the 2021-2022 school year.
• The OCBF Online Church platform offered chat, live and offline prayer, and features like Salvation Moments to help Sunday attendees deepen their relationship with Christ.
• Volunteers from the Harvesters, Prayer, and Special Event ministries helped facilitate prayer sessions and salvation moments during Sunday services on the OCBF Online Church.
• As COVID-19 eased over time, OCBF resumed in-person ministry with two Sunday morning worship services for adults and children, as well as one service for youth.
• Wednesday Night Connect modified its ministry format to first and third Wednesdays for Man Church and second and fourth Wednesdays for Gathering of the Girls.
• After two years of virtual conferences, thousands of women from around the country met in person at the 2022 Desperate for Jesus Women’s Conference.
• OCBF had the largest offering in our church’s history because our members truly understand that giving is an act of worship and a reliance on God’s faithfulness.
• Dr. Evans placed a greater emphasis on discipleship, with the goal of making kingdom disciples who function as kingdom servants who make a kingdom impact.
• The NextGen Ministry for children, youth, and young adults has replaced OCBF Kidz, Next Level Youth, and General Young Adults.
• Rev. Jonathan Evans became the NextGen Pastor, bringing new programming, efficiency, excitement, and energy to the ministry.
• The NextGen Ministry motto reflected their commitment to providing the best word, the best wisdom, and the best wacky by the best workers.
• OCBF modernized the Education Center with contemporary furniture, new games, and updated fixtures.
• The upstairs youth chapel was upgraded with new carpet, fresh paint, lighting, an LED wall, and more.
• The remaining debt on The Grove was paid off through faithful giving and efficient fiscal management.
• Friends of OCBF was created to give our online viewers a way to have a more direct and deeper connection with the ministry.
• OCBF’s online presence significantly expanded through social media and our Sunday worship broadcast on YouTube and the OCBF Online Church.
• The Golf Club of Dallas hosted its first annual Tony Evans Golf Classic.
• The Sunday morning services continued to grow, approaching capacity.
• The Sunday morning format featured various genres of worship music, led by a gifted team of anointed singers, The Collective, featuring Anthony Evans, Myron Butler, Ashley Irons, Nia Allen, and Trenton and Mariah Bernard.
• Through Man Church, Gathering of the Girls, and small groups, our members could connect, fellowship, and grow in their faith.
• A new and enhanced mobile church app was launched, enabling members to connect digitally through prayer, devotionals, and small groups.
• Dr. Evans began a new chapter in his life as he joyfully married Mrs. Carla Evans, marking the start of their journey together.
• Candice Holmes, the first female youth director in our church history, was hired to lead the NextGen Youth Ministry.
• Dr. Vonda Nunley was hired as the Executive Administrator for Kingdom Collegiate Academy.
• Kingdom Collegiate Academy received a $333,000 donation from a major donor.
• Rev. Von Minor joined the OCBF staff as the Associate Pastor of NextGen.
• OCBF experienced a major leadership transition with Dr. Tony Evans stepping down as our Senior Pastor after 48 years of remarkable ministry impact.
• Rev. Jonathan Evans has completed a five-year succession plan that prepared him to assume the role of Lead Pastor.
• Revs. Jonathan Evans and Bobby Gibson alternated delivering powerful messages during our Sunday worship services.
• The remaining real estate debt on the Golf Club of Dallas and the KCA Desoto campus was paid in full.
• The Education Center Outdoor Amphitheater has been finished, providing our NextGen ministry with an upgraded, high-tech space to engage more children and youth for Christ.
• KCA Fine Arts Institute expanded its programs to members, the community, and homeschool families.
• The Counseling Ministry hosted the Hope Rising Conference, focusing on mental health challenges and addiction in our community.
• Lauren Stewart joined OCBF’s staff as the Executive Director of Ministry Advancement.
• The Grove Café opened on Sundays from 9:30 am to noon, where you can purchase coffee and pastries.
• Rev. Keith Williams joined the OCBF staff as the Senior Executive Pastor of OCBF.
• During a deeply emotional and momentous Sunday morning service, the OCBF Elders announced that Dr. Tony Evans has successfully completed his restoration process. With the blessing of our Elders and church family, he will continue to use his gifts to preach the Word and promote God’s Kingdom Agenda.
• On Vision Sunday, Pastor Jonathan Evans outlined his strategy for advancing the Kingdom Agenda to a new generation, drawing on the legacy of his father, Dr. Tony Evans, and the leaders who preceded him.
• Rev. Jonathan Evans was installed as the official Lead Pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship during a historic service, where his father, Dr. Tony Evans, delivered the sermon that set the stage for Pastor Jonathan’s transition to lead OCBF.