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Paving the Way for the Future | Oklahoma Academy Campus Update

Oklahoma Academy is paving the way for the future!

Join us for a tour of the campus paving project and see the progress being made on roads serving our staff homes, newly acquired property, future development areas, and campus delivery routes.

In this video, you will see:

• Newly paved campus roads and staff driveways
• Preparations for an additional two-inch layer of finishing asphalt
• Property planned for additional staff housing and a cul-de-sac
• Future RV hookups and camping areas
• The planned location of a new aviation hangar
• Land available for future ministries, including dreams for a church and health ministry
• A road that previously required four-wheel drive after heavy rain
• Improved access for delivery trucks, buses, and other heavy vehicles

This tremendous improvement was made possible by a friend of Oklahoma Academy who thoughtfully remembered the school in his will. His generosity and forward thinking will continue blessing our students, staff, and ministries for many years.

Oklahoma Academy has many immediate needs, along with some big dreams for the future. If you would like to become part of what God is doing here, please contact us:

https://www.oklahomaacademy.org/contact-us

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Save the Date – Oklahoma Academy Alumni Weekend 2026

October 17–19, 2026

Mark your calendars now and begin making plans to return to Oklahoma Academy for a wonderful weekend of reconnecting with classmates, teachers, and friends.

Whether it's been five years or forty, Alumni Weekend is a special opportunity to renew old friendships, reminisce about cherished memories, and see what God is continuing to do through Oklahoma Academy.

Honored Classes are those who graduated in years ending in 1 or 6.

Accommodations

We encourage you to make lodging reservations early. Accommodations are available at Messiah's Mansion on campus, as well as several hotels in Harrah and Choctaw.

Weekend Program

Special speakers and additional weekend activities will be announced in the coming weeks.

We look forward to welcoming alumni and friends back to campus for an inspiring weekend of fellowship, worship, and memories.

Watch for additional announcements with the complete schedule and registration information. We hope to see you October 17–19!

Edit:

Corrected link for livestream:

https://youtube.com/live/KVHq4EaDGrk?feature=share

Join us as we celebrate the life of Donelda Hiner, whose faith, love, and dedication helped shape Oklahoma Academy and touched the lives of countless students, staff, alumni, and friends over the years.
We invite our Oklahoma Academy family and all whose lives were blessed by Donelda to gather with us as we remember her legacy, share our gratitude, and rejoice in the hope we have in Christ.
Memorial Service
📅 Saturday, July 11
🕞 3:30 p.m.
📍 Oklahoma Academy Music Building
We look forward to gathering together to honor a life faithfully lived in service to God and others.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Donelda Hiner Campus Safety Initiative, established to continue Donelda's desire to provide a safe and secure environment for Oklahoma Academy students.
🔗 Memorial Fund: https://www.oklahomaacademy.org/projects-8

A Day in the Life of Oklahoma Academy Staff | More Than a Job. A Mission.

Have you ever wondered what it's really like to serve at Oklahoma Academy?

From morning worship and classroom teaching to vocational training, meals with students, campus events, and quiet moments of mentoring, every day offers opportunities to make a lasting difference.

Serving at Oklahoma Academy is about far more than filling a position. Staff members become part of a close-knit community where work, ministry, education, and friendships naturally come together. Whether you're teaching, maintaining the campus, working in the cafeteria, mentoring students, or serving behind the scenes, every role contributes to preparing young people for lives of service.

In this video you'll get a glimpse into the rhythm of daily life on campus and discover why so many staff members describe Oklahoma Academy as more than just a workplace.

More Than a Job. A Mission.

Interested in learning more about serving at Oklahoma Academy?

Visit our current opportunities:
https://outpostcenters.org/en/oci-website/ministries/155/ -section

Watch the rest of our recruiting series:
▶️ More Than a Job. A Mission.

Oklahoma Academy is an independent Christian boarding academy operated by Seventh-day Adventist believers, dedicated to preparing young people for lives of service through spiritual growth, academics, vocational training, and mission.

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to use your skills in aviation, medicine, education, construction, communications, or other professions to serve in mission work?

ELEVATE 2026 is coming to Oklahoma Academy, July 14–19, and it's designed for those who are passionate about mission, aviation, and making a difference for God's kingdom. Whether you're an experienced missionary, a pilot, a student exploring future opportunities, or simply someone interested in how God is working around the world, Elevate offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired.

You'll hear stories from the mission field, meet people actively serving around the world, learn about mission aviation, and discover practical ways your talents can be used in ministry. Most importantly, you'll be encouraged to ask an important question:

"Lord, how can You use me?"

Registration is now open.

We invite you to join us for a week of fellowship, inspiration, and discovering how ordinary people can be part of God's extraordinary work.

Learn more and register today:
https://elevatemissions.regfox.com/elevate-2026

Please share this post with anyone who has a heart for missions or is seeking God's direction for their future.

More Than a Job. A Mission. | Serving at Oklahoma Academy

What if your work could be part of something bigger?

At Oklahoma Academy, our staff are more than employees. They are mentors, teachers, tradespeople, missionaries, leaders, and friends who help prepare young people for lives of service.

Whether serving in the classroom, the farm, the cafeteria, maintenance, aviation, communications, accounting, or countless other roles, every staff member contributes to one shared mission: preparing workers for God's harvest.

Because Oklahoma Academy is a boarding school, staff become part of a close-knit community where relationships often feel more like family than coworkers. Along the way, there are opportunities to participate in mission trips, outreach projects, music groups, retreats, student mentorship, and many of the activities that make academy life unique.

If you have ever wondered what it is like to serve at Oklahoma Academy, this video is for you.

To see current opportunities and learn more about serving at Oklahoma Academy:

https://outpostcenters.org/en/oci-website/ministries/155/ -section

Interested in learning more?

Please email [email protected] to determine current needs and to apply.










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Help Prepare the Next Generation for Service

What if your next job was more than a job?

At Oklahoma Academy, we're looking for mission-minded individuals who want to invest their skills in something that lasts. Whether your experience is in education, aviation, mechanics, agriculture, communications, food service, accounting, groundskeeping, or another area, your work can help prepare young people for lives of service around the world.

Oklahoma Academy is a boarding academy with a mission of preparing workers for God's harvest. Our staff are teachers, mentors, trainers, encouragers, and often lifelong friends to the students they serve.

Many people come for a position and discover a family.

We currently have multiple openings and would love to connect with individuals, couples, retirees, families, and career-transition workers who feel called to use their talents in ministry.

View current opportunities here:

https://outpostcenters.org/en/oci-website/ministries/155/

Not sure if there's a place for your skills? Reach out anyway. We'd love to start a conversation.

Are you attending Michigan Camp Meeting this year?

Be sure to stop by the Oklahoma Academy booth in the exhibit tent! We'd love to meet you.

While you're there, you can browse a selection of resources from Oklahoma Academy Publishing, pick up some handouts, and enter for a chance to win a few door prizes.

We also have a fun community project underway: helping complete a large graphic puzzle made from Rubik's Cubes. Visitors can contribute by arranging cube patterns that become part of the finished image. It's a unique challenge that's drawing people of all ages.

Whether you're curious about Oklahoma Academy, interested in our publishing ministry, or simply looking for an enjoyable activity between meetings, we'd be happy to visit with you.

If you're in the area, stop by and say hello!

Edit: My bad! I was informed that the Rubik's cubes are for a different gathering. So sorry.

Truth, Perspective, and Purpose | Sean's Graduation Highlight Reel

Join us as we celebrate Sean and his graduation from Oklahoma Academy as a member of the Class of 2026.

This highlight reel captures special moments from graduation weekend as family, friends, classmates, and staff gathered to celebrate an important milestone and the beginning of a new chapter.

Two of Sean's favorite quotes come from Mark Twain:

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect."

"Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; truth isn't."

Sean's word of wisdom, adapted from one of his favorite Christian allegories, offers practical principles for life:

• God will give you any outcome you truly choose; choose wisely.
• Be fearlessly honest with God and with yourself.
• Remember what God has done for you.
• Respect authority.
• Treat people as though they mean well.
• Consider another person's perspective.
• Tear down your walls. Build bridges.

When asked where he sees himself in ten years, Sean replied:

"In the mirror (probably) ;)"

As graduation opens the door to new opportunities, we pray that God will continue to guide Sean's path and help him use his gifts to bless those around him.

Congratulations, Sean! May your future be filled with truth, wisdom, faith, and meaningful relationships.



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Truth at All Costs | Samuel's Graduate Highlight Reel

Join us as we celebrate Samuel and his graduation from Oklahoma Academy as a member of the Class of 2026.

This highlight reel captures special moments from graduation weekend as family, friends, classmates, and staff gathered to celebrate an important milestone and the beginning of a new chapter.

Two of Samuel's favorite quotes have shaped his outlook on life:

"Every Christian is either a missionary or an imposter."
— Charles Spurgeon

"Peace if possible, truth at all costs."
— Martin Luther

His word of wisdom is a reminder to think for yourself, stand for what is right, and remain faithful to God even when it means standing apart from the crowd:

"Don't judge a school, program, or person by what others tell you. Be the light even when those around you try to put it out. Keep going even when people put you down and speak hurtful words. If doing what is right means standing apart from all your earthly friends, do it. God will never let you stand alone."

Looking ahead, Samuel plans to serve in the Philippines for a year, continue his flight training, study nursing, and follow God's leading wherever in the world He may call.

Congratulations, Samuel! May God continue to guide your steps as you pursue a life of service, mission, and faithfulness.



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