CAMP is one of our favorite events of the year and we see the LORD do incredible things in students’ lives every year. Each Summer we create time for students to get away and reset their focus on Christ. We bring in a band, a speaker, REC competitions, & Late Nites like Tacky Prom and Gender Games.

WHO: Students who have finished 6th – 12th grade
WHAT: “God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel, ‘I am has sent me to you.'”” Exodus‬ ‭3‬:‭14‬ In all we do, we should desire to know God. How do you get to know someone? By first asking their name. The Bible is full of names attributed to God and each one helps us know the God of the universe. Students will come to know God better at CAMP 2023 by exploring the NAME OF GOD.
WHEN: July 14-18, 2023
WHERE: Lake Lavon, Texas
HOW: Wildwood Students CAMP 2023

Mission Trips: We offer both domestic and international mission trips for our Middle
school and High School Students each summer. We have traveled to Mexico, Nicaragua,
Denver CO, and Kansas City.

Wildwood Students Mission Trip (LeaderTreks)
Who: Middle School and High School Students
Where: Austin, TX
When: July 23rd – July 29th
What: We are partnering with LeaderTreks (a student equipping organization) to serve in Austin. We will spend the week partnering with local ministry organizations to serve the community and learn about what it means to live out our Christian faith.
How Much: Approximately $750

Wildwood Mexico Mission Trip (CHIA Missions)
Who: High Schoolers
Where: El Paso, TX/Casas Grandes
When: June 14-18
What: The team will be helping develop clean water solutions and evangelize those connecting with CHIA Missions. This trip is led by Wildwood member and CHIA director, Tom Brewster.
How Much: $900

WS 2023 Summer Mission Trip Application

DNOW is our SPRING weekend, in-town retreat. Each year we create a space for students
to unplug from the busyness of the semester and reset their focus on Christ. We bring in a
band, a speaker, and have an army of volunteers to help make worship, small groups, learning,
growing, and fun happen Friday night, all day Saturday, and Sunday morning.

WHO: 6th – 12th grade
WHEN: February 24th-26th, 2023

Registration closed February 16th, 2023.

Reaching out to residents of a large city in the Middle East.

Living in Orlando, FL and providing leadership for Cru, including the “Destino project” which seeks to mobilize Latinos for missions.

Church planting with an emphasis on evangelism and discipleship in Amealco, Mexico (northwest of Mexico City) with Avant Ministries.

Serving with Apollos Training International. They help to develop biblically-sound, contextually responsive training solutions for the advancement and health of the global church. With the goal to see healthy global churches and ministries led by well-equipped pastors and teachers.

Serving in Virginia where John provides leadership to the military ministry of the Navigators.

Serving with VISA (Visiting International Students Assistance) at OU.

Serving in various locations with Mexico Missions, which they founded. Their focus is evangelism, church planting, and pastor training.

Providing counseling and pastoral care for workers with The Navigators. The Browns reside in Colorado Springs, CO.

Residing in Norman with ongoing ministry in Brazil with Commission to Every Nation (CTEN). There they seek to mobilize Brazilian Christians and local churches to embrace missions, and train leaders in partnership with Dallas Theological Seminary.

Living in Orlando, FL, and serving with the Jesus Film division of Cru. Jeff helps equip hundreds of staff and others with the latest resources as they share the Gospel with others worldwide.

Serving with Pioneers in Eastern Europe and reaching out to non-Christians with the Good News.

Founder and director of Latvian Christian Radio (LKR).

Serving with Stoneworks International in Romania with a focus on church planting among ethnic Hungarians.

Richard serves as the director for the Word of Life Bible Institute in Hungary, where Yolanda also teaches.

Serving as a team leader with Pioneers in Eastern Europe.

Serving in France with Greenhouse in Paris with a focus on the evangelism of French in a culturally relevant manner.

Evangelizing and discipling university students in northern Italy with Cru.

Leading an effort to start campus ministries in East Asia with Cru.

Evangelizing and discipling young people in Japan.

Serving with Ethnos360 in Papua New Guinea among the Pei tribe. While the entire family shines as the light of Jesus in pointing people to the Gospel, Chris is also engaged in translating the Scriptures into the native language.

Serving in the Middle East with a non-profit while engaging in Bible translation and outreach.

Coordinating Bible translation for minority peoples in Asia.

Serving in West Asia as the business administrator for an exportation company and seeking to evangelize their neighbors and friends.

Evangelizing and discipling university students in West Asia with Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ).

Merge

Who: Open to young adults ages 18-30 (singles and couples)

What: Study of 1 & 2 Timothy

When: 8:30 am

Where: Room 4 downstairs

Leader: Craig Frisby

For more information on our Young Adult ministry click HERE

Girls Night: Twice a year we gather all the girls, middle school and high school, to connect with each other through worship and teaching.

Guys Night: Each semester we gather the 6th – 12th grades for…..FIRE, FOOTBALL, & FONDUE.

*some of all of these things may or may not be happen at Guys Night.

High School Retreat, all high schoolers are invited to join us this FALL at for a weekend of community, fun, learning, and hanging out.

GREATNIGHTS is our largest middle school event of the year, it is the perfect event for your 6th – 8th grader to invite friends and build lasting memories with peers.

Facilities Assistant

Tyler assists the Facilities Director in maintaining and improving our building.

Family:

Education: 

On staff since:  September 2022

One thing you love about Wildwood:

Something you might not know about me: 

Hobbies:

Pastoral Intern

Myles supports Senior Pastor, Mark Robinson.

Family: Mom, Dad and older brother

Education:  Senior at OU

On staff since:  September 2022

One thing you love about Wildwood: How personal and intimate everyone is.

Something you might not know about me: I am pursuing fluency in Spanish so that I might be more useful to the lord to reach Spanish-speaking people in my community.

Hobbies: Golf, Working Out, Reading, Spanish, studying the Word of God

College Life Intern

Erin assists in mentoring, planning, & supervising College Life at Wildwood.

Family:

Education:  Senior at OU

On staff since:  September 2022

One thing you love about Wildwood: The desire and push for you to get plugged in and serve with the spiritual gifts you have.

Something you might not know about me: I’ve been skydiving.

Hobbies: Reading, meeting people for coffee, traveling

Wildwood Students Intern

Lauren helps plan events and promote growth within Widwood Students!

Family:

Education: Sophomore at OU

On staff since:  September 2022

One thing you love about Wildwood: I love the community. Throughout my entire life I have always felt so loved and cared for here.

Something you might not know about me: I’m dying to buy myself a Golden Retriever.

Hobbies: I love wedding videography and cooking/baking!

Wildwood Students Intern

Caden assists in facilitating student ministry programming with the Student Ministry team at Wildwood.

Family:

Education: Student at OU

On staff since:  June 2022

One thing you love about Wildwood: The Community.

Favorite book/movies: The Screwtape Letters, Whiplash

Hobbies: Sports, reading, watching movies, & legos

Local Outreach Director

Naomi facilitates the church’s outreach in our community.

To contact Naomi, click here

Family: Married to Matthew and together they have three children: Abby, Jacob, and Robby

Education: BA in Public Relations with a minor in Business Administration from Baylor University, MS in Journalism from Texas A&M University

On staff since: June 2017

One thing you love about Wildwood: I love that Wildwood is Gospel-centered and that our heart as a church is to follow Jesus together for the glory of God.

Listening to: Shane & Shane, The Bible Recap podcast

Favorite movie: The Sandlot

Hobbies: Running, reading, and traveling

Favorite book besides the Bible: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah & The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom

You might not know about me: I love summer camp! Matthew and I met as counselors at Sky Ranch in Van, TX the summer after our sophomore year in college.

Click here to learn more about Local Outreach

Merge Small Groups are environments of 6-16 young adults in their twenties or thirties gathering regularly for the purpose of spiritual growth within community. Groups fellowship, pray, study God’s word, and basically “live life” together in Christ. 

The day, time, and frequency groups meet vary. Our groups meet on different nights during the week. They either meet twice a month or once weekly at a time and location convenient to group members.  

If you’re interested in joining one of our existing Merge small groups or starting a new Merge small group, fill out our small group form. 

https://wildwood.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/254/responses/new

(6th – 12th grade)

Wednesdays 6-7:30 pm for Middle School & 7:30-9 pm for High School, starting September 14th | Teaching, Games, & Community

(6th – 12th grade)

9:45 am & 11 am | Teaching & Fellowship

MERGE:  Wildwood’s Young Adult Ministry

Wildwood is FOR young adults following Jesus together to the glory of God. Adults in their twenties and thirties come from varying life phases. Merge exists to create a place for young adults to merge together, for connection, worship, service, and biblical study within the multigenerational church. Click HERE to learn more.

If this is your first time joining us for worship, click HERE to fill out our Howdy form.

We would love to have you join us in giving to what the Lord is doing through Wildwood in Norman and around the world. Click HERE to partner with us financially.

Let us know how we can be praying for you this week. It is an honor to bring our burdens before the Lord. Prayer requests & Praises can be submitted to our Pastors privately by clicking HERE

Sunday College Life

Adult Ministry Intern

Madeline works to build a Young Adult ministry at Wildwood with the support of the Adult ministry team.

Family: Husband: Colson, Son: Chandler, Dogs: Duke and Dakota

Education: Bachelor’s degree, major: organizational communication and minor in nonprofit management from OU

On staff since:  June 2022

One thing you love about Wildwood: Being a part of a multigenerational body of believers and our commitment to preaching the truth of God’s word.

Favorite Book/movie: The Lucky One, The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness
American Sniper, She’s the Man, August Rush

Hobbies: Cycling, reading, baking, scrapbooking

If you would like more information about how you can get involved, please email outreach@wildwoodchurch.org

Food & Shelter is a local organization with a simple mission: To feed those who are hungry and wrap our arms around the lost and alone, helping them find their way back home.  The services provided are the most basic needs of a human being: food & shelter.  A team from Wildwood serves lunch monthly at Food & Shelter and we would love to have you serve with us.

For more information about this ministry and how you can get involved, please visit foodandshelterinc.org or email outreach@wildwoodchurch.org.

Many churches and foster/adopt ministries want to do more, but simply lack the connection to vulnerable and isolated families in their community. CarePortal is a ministry that seeks to connect churches with the needs of families right in our own community. These needs, as identified by a social service worker, are passed onto the church through a database housed at careportal.org.

Care Pastor

John cares for the members of Wildwood through counseling and referrals, hospital visitation and follows up with those in need.

To contact John, click here

Family:  Lori (wife) and children Chris, Elizabeth, and Anna

Education:  BA Communication University of Oklahoma, Master’s of Theology and a Doctorate of Ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary

On staff since:  2001

One Thing I love about Wildwood:  Our church family is eager to grow in their relationship with Christ and one another and to serve, love and encourage those around them.

Listening to:  KLove and Air1, mixed in with music from movies, a bit of country and whatever my teenage kids want me to sample 🙂

You might not know ______ about John:  He proposed to Lori in the old Worship Center downstairs at Wildwood.

Hobbies:  Being with Lori and the kids, coaching soccer, teaching and fishing

Click Here to learn more about the Care Ministry

Click Here to learn more about Campouts and Retreats

Facilities Assistant

Braden assists the Facilities Director in maintaining and improving our building.

Family:

Education: Studying to be an Architectural Engineer

On staff since: June 2019

One thing you love about Wildwood: I love the consistency of their biblical views and solid leadership. Wildwood is centered on biblical truth and doesn’t get divisive on opinionated subject matter.

Listening to: Tears for Fears, Stevie Ray Vaughn, ZZ Top, U2, Toto, Queen

Hobbies: Board games with friends, reading, and drumming

Children’s Ministry Intern

Hannah assists the children’s ministry team in weekly activities involving teaching, facilitating classes, and organizing curriculum.

Family:  Parents and brother

Education:  Enrolled at OU

On staff since:  2021

One thing you love about Wildwood: The people! They are so kind and welcoming.

Favorite movie: Lilo & Stitch

Hobbies:  Traveling, Baking, Puzzles, and spending time with family and friends

StuMo (Student Mobilization) is a ministry focused on building spiritual leaders for Christ from college campuses all over the world. Their passion is to help young men and women embrace their faith and grow as spiritual leaders for future generations and to equip them to live for Christ wherever they may go.

For more information about StuMo and how you can get involved, please visit pioneerstumo.org or email outreach@wildwoodchurch.org.

CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) is a Christian parachurch organization that was originally geared towards college students. Their mission is to win, build, and send believers who will multiply their faith in others. Since its founding, Cru has expanded its focus to include adults and even high school students.

For more information about CRU and how you can get involved, please visit cru.org or email outreach@wildwoodchurch.org.

Creation Care is a group at Wildwood dedicated to being good stewards of God’s creation. We created the group at Wildwood to increase awareness of environmental sustainability at the church through recommendations and actions regarding recycling, energy efficiency, education, and more.

If you are interested in assisting with these efforts, please email outreach@wildwoodchurch.org

Salvation Army is a part of the Christian church that has an impact all over the world. This ministry is motivated by the love of God and its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

For more information about this ministry and how you can get involved, please visit salvationarmyusa.org or email outreach@wildwoodchurch.org

Mission Norman is a non-profit corporation organized and operated to minister to a hurting world, particularly to persons who are homeless, by providing transitional housing, clothing, food, counseling, and other services as a ministry founded upon and carried out for the love of God and His son, Jesus Christ. Each year Wildwood partners with other churches and Mission Norman to bring Christmas to those in our community who need some extra support. For more information on the Mission Norman Christmas Shoppe, click here – wildwoodchurch.org/missionnorman

For more information about Mission Norman and how you can get involved, please visit missionnorman.org or email outreach@wildwoodchurch.org.

YoungLife is a ministry that strives to provide life-changing experiences while preparing kids for a life-long relationship with Christ and a love for His word, His mission, and the local church. YoungLife introduces adolescents to Jesus Christ by helping them grow in their faith by meeting in groups at high schools, college campuses, and summer camps.

For more information about YoungLife and how you can get involved, please visit norman.younglife.org or email outreach@wildwoodchurch.org.

The purpose of Search Ministries is to provide a safe place to ask life’s big questions. By developing authentic relationships built around these questions, they offer honest answers and initiate meaningful conversations. Their mission is simple: inviting adults to take the next step toward God and our vision is big: every adult in every city invited to know and share Jesus.

For more information about this ministry and how you can get involved, please visit searchnational.org or email outreach@wildwoodchurch.org.

Navigators is a ministry that shares the gospel of Jesus and helps people grow by creating spiritual generations of believers. Its purpose is the discipline of Christians with a particular emphasis on enabling them to share their faith with others. Through Life-to-Life® relationships, The Navigators discipleship fulfills the message of 2 Timothy 2:2: “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses, entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others (NIV).”

For more information about this ministry and how you can get involved, please visit navigators.org or email outreach@wildwoodchurch.org.

Moore Faith Medical Clinic provides faith-based free medical care and prescriptions to the uninsured and underserved in our area. The organization focuses on loving and serving the community while recognizing the God-given dignity of each human life. Are you a medical provider who could volunteer your talents? Would you enjoy greeting patients or assisting with clerical tasks? How about providing a meal for the medical professionals who often come to the Clinic directly from their regular jobs?

For more information about this ministry and how you can get involved, please visit moorefaithclinic.org or email outreach@wildwoodchurch.org.

Wildwood is for our community, one neighbor at a time, and we’re here to support you as you reach out to yours! Our Hi Neighbor! Block Party Trailer is a one of a kind trailer outfitted with popcorn and sno cone machine, yard games, music, and much more. Hi, Neighbor! hosts are even provided with planning tips, checklists, promotion materials, and a gift card for food and supplies. You’ll have everything you need to throw the best block party your guests have ever attended, and it’s completely free! We hope you’ll sign up to host a block party on your street, in your home, or at your neighborhood park today!

For more information, email outreach@wildwoodchurch.org or click here to make a block party reservation.

Wildwood is proud to support Grace Home, a ministry home that provides a place for young mothers who find themselves alone and pregnant with few options to continue their pregnancies. The goal of this ministry is to provide a safe haven to expectant mothers with prenatal care, good nutrition, and exercise.

For more information about Grace Home and how you can get involved, please visit gracehomeok.org or email outreach@wildwoodchurch.org.

Christian Pen Pals is a secure letter writing ministry which offers encouragement, guidance, and Christian friendship to incarcerated individuals through correspondence. Most of the inmates who are reaching out for a pen pal are already Christian, curious about Christianity, or just looking for a positive friendship. Your letters can make a difference in their lives for eternity.

For more information about this ministry and how you can get involved, please email outreach@wildwoodchurch.org.

Early Childhood Director

Jolie oversees children in nursery, toddler, and preschool ministries on Sunday mornings.

To contact Jolie, click here

Family:  Husband – Greg; Sons – Isaac and Hudson

Education:  Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Texas Baptist University

On staff since:  September 2017

Hobbies:  Running my kids to their activities, running, and reading.

Favorite movie:  Little Women

You might not know about me: I love pens and paper calendars. My favorite day is when I get to put all of the dates for a new year into my new calendar.

Elementary Director

Lessye oversees the elementary programs on Sunday mornings.

To contact Lessye, click here

Family: Michael (husband), Zoey, Addison, and Delaney (daughters)

Education: Bachelor of Science from the University of Oklahoma in Health & Exercise Science

On staff since:  November 2015

Hobbies:  Family time, exploring nature, staying active, listening to podcasts, drinking coffee

Favorite Movie:  Home Alone

One thing you might not know about Lessye: I’m very competitive and love a good board game.