Cooperative Program < Oklahoma Baptists

Dear Oklahoma Baptists,

This calendar year marks the 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Program. Since its inception in 1925, the CP is how we have funded missions and ministry—together.

The month of October has become known as “Cooperative Program Month” in our convention, and Sunday, Oct. 5 will be recognized as “Cooperative Program Sunday.”

On this page, you will find resources to help your church recognize and celebrate what God has done through Cooperative Program-supported missions and ministries.

Promoting the CP can be a great way to promote missions education in your church. It also can be a way to remind people of your church’s impact around the world. When your church members tithe, and when your church sends a portion of those gifts through the Cooperative Program, this giving is propelling missions and ministry in Oklahoma, the United States and around the world.

Thank you for your faithfulness in giving, Oklahoma Baptists!

Serving Jesus With You,
Dr. Todd Fisher
Executive Director-Treasurer
Oklahoma Baptists

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Cooperative Program Sunday

October 5, 2025

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Feeding & Leading Podcast: 100 Years of the Cooperative Program

There has never been another missions sending effort in the history of the church like the Cooperative Program. Todd and Andy discuss the inception, architects, and value of the Cooperative Program.

Feeding & Leading

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The Cooperative Program: 100 Years of Being On Mission Together

Prior to 1919, funding for missions in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) was done through something known as a “societal” method. Missionaries, either on their own or through mission societies, raised their own support. This meant they would have to leave the mission field to return home to raise support among churches. Because of the…

Cooperative Program: 100 Years of Gospel Impact

From 1919-1924, Southern Baptists participated in an unprecedented giving campaign that became the foundation for today’s ongoing Cooperative Program, which officially was launched on May 13, 1925. Prior to that time, semi-annual special fund drives were common, one for Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) causes and the other for needs in the states.

At 100, Cooperative Program’s Past Portends Bright Future

It was a challenging time for the SBC’s Cooperative Program (CP). The U.S. economy slowed. Baptist leaders committed embarrassing and costly sins. As some alleged creeping liberalism in the Convention, doctrinal squabbles threatened cooperation.

SBC leaders gather for a ‘Declaration of Cooperation’ to mark the Cooperative Program’s 100th anniversary

The Ellis Auditorium was brand new May 13, 1925, when Southern Baptists met on a spring afternoon and voted to begin the Cooperative Program. Precisely 100 years later, on May 13, though the auditorium is gone, Southern Baptists gathered just a few yards away from the original location to recommit to cooperative partnership.

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2025 Missionary Prayer Guide

A weekly prayer guide to help you pray for Oklahoma Baptists who are serving at home and abroad.

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To give through the Cooperative Program (CP), simply give your tithes and offerings to your local cooperating Oklahoma Baptist Church.

Each church determines the percentage of the annual church budget given through the CP. Ask you pastor if your church participates in giving through the Cooperative Program!

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Electronic Giving

Oklahoma Baptist Churches can remit their gifts by mail or send their gifts electronically. Sending Cooperative Program, State Missions Offering, Disaster Relief, Lottie Moon, Annie Armstrong and other gifts electronically means these important resources reach around the world faster than ever! The electronic transfer is simple, secure and comes with no fees, allowing CP and other mission offerings to reach their destination faster than traditional mail.

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CP Remittance Form

Your church may sign up to have CP contributions electronically transferred directly from your church checking account. Signing up for online CP remittance is easy. Just fill out the form linked below and you will receive an email verifying your form has been processed. You will also receive information on how to submit your gifts using our online remittance form.

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