In 1991, a drilling engineer Jim Teague, and a salesman, John Bird, decided to host a breakfast in order to get to know other Christians in the oil industry. Only advertised by word of mouth, remarkably 46 men and women showed up at 6 AM for the first meeting! Everyone enjoyed the camaraderie so much they decided to meet monthly for lunch, thus the Oilfield Christian Fellowship was founded and within a few months, as many as 250 were attending.
“…our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus
Christ.” 1 John 1:3
Today OCF luncheons and dinners are held in Canada, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Wyoming, and Pennsylvania, with more chapters in the making. Here speakers share how they came to know Christ and what He is doing in their lives. Because of this, thousands of men and women have been encouraged, lives have changed and many have accepted Christ for the first time.
In the summer of 2000, a Bible ministry began whereby oilfield employees were be supplied with Bibles in the language of the country where they were sent. To date, over 250,000 Bibles have been hand-carried to 61 countries, in 30 languages. In September of 2003, John was inspired to create a custom-made oilfield Bible which he named “God’s Word for the Oil Patch, Fuel for the Soul.” Twelve months later, he and Bible supply chairman and drilling engineer Mike Chaffin had designed the first of its kind Bible specifically for the oil industry. Along with the two NLT Testaments, it contains 58 pages of testimonies and commentary from president to rig hands. (“In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” PR 16:9)
The scripture, “As iron sharpens Iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 is more than fitting for the various ministries of the OCF in general and each chapter. From facilitating the first Oilfield Chapel in Big Piney, Wyoming , providing a new truck and trailer to take God’s Word and love into the fields around Wamsutter, Wyoming each day, intern appreciation luncheons, campus leadership forums, to the Oklahoma City chapter raising a quarter of a million dollars for the City Rescue Mission, God has truly inspired and used the OCF.
A monthly newsletter is sent to nearly 4000 and each year a prayer breakfast is held in Houston during an oil conference, with as many as 900 in attendance and other breakfasts are being held around the country as well.
The OCF Bible App contains testimonies in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Mandarin Chinese in audio and print that are part of the Oil Patch Bible. The App also contains links to OCF social media and website. The App also houses an audio Bible that has over 1200 languages available to read or listen.
SPEAKER TALKS AVAILABLE HERE
59. Curtis Mosley - Delivered a great message at the February 2026 Houston Luncheon. https://youtu.be/PsUz3KtQs1I 58. Joey Hudnall - spoke about the Saved Savages Ministry at the January 2026 The Woodlands luncheon. https://youtu.be/R3nWFCeJadY 57. Mike Francis - shared a great…
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PSALM 15 – ROCK SOLID PEOPLE
Photo by Marija Zaric on Unsplash By Mike Chaffin Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? 2 He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart; 3 He who does…
PSALM 14 – I’M NO GOOD
Photo by Bobby Mc Leod on Unsplash By Mike Chaffin The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, They have done abominable works, There is none who does good. 2 The Lord looks down from…
PSALM 11 – IN GOD I TRUST
Photo by Jonny Gios on Unsplash By Mike Chaffin In the Lord I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”? 2 For look! The wicked bend their bow, They make ready…
THE PSALM DEVOTIONAL SERIES
PSALM 1 - ONE TO REMEMBER PSALM 2 - THE KING PSALM 3 - PROTECT ME LORD! PSALM 5 - A PRAYER FOR GUIDANCE PSALM 6 - A PRAYER OF PENITENCE PSALM 8 - PRAISE GOD PSALM 10 - JUST…
PSALM 10- JUST LET IT OUT!
Photo by Anand Thakur on Unsplash By Mike Chaffin O Lord, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble? 2 The wicked arrogantly hunt down the poor. Let them be caught in the…
PSALM 8 – PRAISE GOD
Photo by Uta Scholl on Unsplash By Mike Chaffin O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. 2 You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies…
OCF QUARTERLY BREAKFAST
When: MARCH 18, 2026
WHERE : SAN ANTONIO PETROLEUM CLUB
OCF Friends,
Please join the San Antonio Oilfield Christian Fellowship for our new quarterly breakfast.
We ask if you plan to attend please RSVP. RSVP price is $25.00. Tickets at the door are $35.00
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. – Proverbs 27:17
For Him,
The SA OCF Team
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If you have any specific request and / or questions for the OCF San Antonio chapter don’t hesitate to reply to this email or email OCFSanAntonio@gmail.com.
For additional information email: ocfsanantonio@gmail.com or call Joe DeGeare 281-381-7573 or Pete Bommer 210-216-6400 .
PLEASE RSVP via 48 hours prior to the event
Time: 11:30 at the Church Project – In the Lounge Room, at the end of the first hallway to the right.
Speaker
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No meetings in July or December
We will welcome you to walk up if you decide to attend at the last minute. However, without an RSVP there may not be a box lunch available.
Meetings:
WHAT: Oilfield Christian Fellowship
WHEN: 3rd Thursday, every month 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
WHERE: the Rock the Desert field house on FM 1788 north of the airport
SPEAKER:
Rock the Desert Field House
2000 FM 1788, Midland, TX 79706
OCF – Oilfield Christian Fellowship Covington / New Orleans Chapter
Third Friday of the Month Morning Coffee
7:00am – 8:00am
RSVP: Steve Freeman by EMAIL or by phone at (985) 373-5703 (cell)
Find out more about their meeting on their linkedin page
INVITE A FRIEND!OILFIELD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP LUNCH
Meeting the last Wednesday of each month except December.
Time – 11:30am-12:45pm
Where: Albert G’s located at 421 1st Street downtown Tulsa OK
Blessings,
Tulsa OCF
RSVP to TulsaOCF@gmail.com for information.
See the Tulsa Chapter page for more information.
