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2021 Preview Dinner
The 2021 Okoboji Bible Conference Preview Dinner is happening on Friday, April 16. Reserve your spot today. The dress is casual (yes, wear your jeans!). A preview of Conference 2021, music with Aaron and Nikki Petersen and fellowship with friends will be taking place. Capacity is limited. Masks are encouraged when not eating. Doors open…
Read MoreBlessman International Trip
The historic Okoboji Lakes Bible and Missionary Conference has been hearing of what God has been doing around the globe for 87 years. We have prayed, given and prayed more! In March of 2022 a group from the Conference has an opportunity to go and see what God is doing globally. Our first Okoboji Bible…
Read MoreInternational Student Ministry
—————– Okoboji Bible Conference Ministries in Partnership with Global Friends and local churches take a lead role in welcoming, befriending, and serving the hundreds of international students who descend upon Okoboji every summer. These wonderful people come to work in the states to gain experience, learn English, explore the world and make money. Our desire…
Read MoreLeadership Lunch and Learns
Local Leaders – We want to invest in you by giving opportunity for us all to learn together! Join us for 3 Lunch and Learn Opportunities on Thursdays in January. The first opportunity is this Thursday, January 7 with the following two sessions on the 14th and 21st. No cost to attend. Bring your own…
Read MoreEnding 2020 in Gratitude
Dear Friends, Let’s close out 2020. Likely, like me, you are not sad to see the year go. In our minds we know that nothing magical will happen at 12:00 on January 1 but a new year brings hope none the less. The 2020 that we see leaving has been a year where the grace…
Read MoreDecember 2020 Mailing
Read the December 2020 Newsletter. Included is information on upcoming 2021 events and Conference.
Read MoreNew in 2021
Friends, There are several updates about 2021 in the most recent mailing. If you are not on our mailing list we still want to make you aware of the changes for 2021. You can read them below! To be added to our mailing list simply send an e-mail with your name and address to office@okobojiconference.org…
Read MoreGod knows what we need…
Dear Friends, The Psalmist writes in Psalm 103:14 that God knows our frame, He remembers we are dust. We are reminded that God knows how we are created. God knows what we need. Knowing what we need may very well be the reason that God inspired Paul to write to the Thesselonian church Give thanks…
Read MorePost Conference Updates E-Mail
Okoboji Bible Conference Friends, It was three weeks ago today that we closed out Conference 2020. What a week it was! It is much quieter here on campus these days and I miss the energy and spirit of Conference week. I am sure that life has moved back into typical end of summer/early fall routines. The…
Read MorePastor’s Day Invite 2020
Okoboji Bible Conference Pastor’s Day Tuesday, September 29th We want to encourage and inspire our regional pastors and spouses! Location: Arrowwood Resort in Okoboji Times: 9:30 am to 1:00 pm (Lunch included) Stick around for Optional Golf at Brooks Golf Course in the afternoon. A special rate is being given for Pastors Day. You can…
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