Making lifelong disciples of Jesus who impact their
College, Careers, and Church
Serving 30,000 students.
Representing four communities:
General Student Body, Greek Life, International Students, and Athletes
WE GO TO THEM
We bring ministry directly to students, in their Dorms, Greek Homes, Cultural Centers, and Athletic Facilities.
WE MEET THEIR NEEDS
By becoming “all things to all students,” we create specialized ministries and experiences for each student community.
WE EMPOWER TO LEAD
By building relationships that lead to Jesus, equipping students in their faith, and empowering them to reach their peers, communities are transformed from the inside out.
Reaching the one so the one can reach the many
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The OU Missions Network is an independent religious nonprofit with its own board of directors, oversight and governance. We operate as the parent organization for multiple student ministries we have in our outlook to launch at OU. We are beginning with "The Life College Ministry," focused on reaching the general student body. We do this through campus outreach, student-led LifeGroups, and discipleship training and mentoring.
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The OU Missions Network is an independent religious nonprofit with its own board of directors providing oversight and governance. It is a local missions network exclusively dedicated to reaching the University of Oklahoma. We have our own tenets of faith and are a non-denominational ministry.
We've established a partnership with LifeSpring Church in Norman, OK. LifeSpring serves as our dedicated "Home Church" partner where we offer students church involvement and community. This structure provides students with both campus ministry attention and a local church home.
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OU Missions focuses on relational connections rather than recruitment. Students get involved through authentic friendships and campus outreach activities. A typical week for involved students includes attending weekly LifeGroups in campus locations, participating in our worship experience "The Life," and relational hangouts throughout the week. The emphasis is always on relationship-building rather than attending events or drawing a crowd. We meet students where they are—physically on campus and spiritually in their journey.
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At OU Missions, we recognize that students are whole people with holistic needs, we care about for their mental health, relationships, and life/career guidance. Our "Health Over Hustle" ministry value means student care always takes precedence over ministry agendas. We prioritize mental health by creating safe spaces for authentic conversation and connecting students with appropriate resources when needed. We also provide academic and career development through peer mentoring, alumni connections, and vocational support. Our holistic approach creates a foundation of well-being that enhances spiritual growth rather than compartmentalizing faith from daily experience.