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Oilfield Workers Sharing Christ Around the World

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We have the Bibles in English, Spanish, and Chinese. We are working on Portuguese and Russian and are waiting for the right time to publish these versions of the Oil Patch Bible. Want to help us do this? Contact Mike Chaffin.

There are several ways to help.

First, we need your prayers for the leadership of this ministry. We need you to pray to open doors. We need you to pray for hands and feet to distribute the Bibles, books, and tracts.

Second, we need you to volunteer to help distribute Bibles to those you work with here in the United States or those you visit overseas.

Third, we need you to donate so we can make these Bibles and Books economically available to those who distribute large volumes of Bibles who cannot pay for all they need.

Fourth, we need people who want to join the Bible Supply committee by being a point man or woman for the Bible ministry in the various chapters we have around the U.S. and Canada.

If there is no chapter near you but there is an oilfield you want to reach, we need your help. You can be an Oil Patch Bible distribution committee leader for your community. Contact Mike Chaffin to let him know how you want to be involved.

In the fall of 2003, John Bird was moved by God to print a custom-made Bible designed for the Oilfields of the World. In January of 2005, the Oil Patch Bible, Fuel for the Soul became a reality. It is a custom-made testimony NIV Bible that has been successful in reaching people for Christ. Today we have the Oil Patch Bible in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Portuguese, and have distributed over 175,000 copies of this Bible all over the world.

Contact Mike Chaffin to find out more about the ministry or to order Bibles and the devotional book. You can also place your order here on our secure website. You can also contact John Bird.

The simple answer is yes, John Bird and Mike Chaffin frequently speak to churches and organizations about the OCF and about Christ. There are other men and women in our member chapters who can also speak to local congregations if travel or timing is a problem.

The OCF Bible Ministry has been around since the end of 2000. For the first 4 years, the Ministry focused on sending Bibles in any language with men or women who were traveling overseas for their jobs or on a mission trip. The ministry was quite successful in distributing International language Bibles and tracts all over the world. In fact, by August 2014, we have distributed Bibles in 30 different languages to 60 different countries that we know about. This ministry is still going strong. Want to be a part of it or know more? Click here

Ask questions. Find answers.

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.

Announcements

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…

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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…

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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…

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A person stands on a platform by the water, looking at a large sign that reads "UNDERSTANDING" against a pink sky backdrop.

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…

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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…

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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…

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Ministry News

The OCF Bible Ministry Still Going Strong After 15 years

Orders for the Oil Patch Bible continue to flow out to sites around the county and around the world.  Particularly Bibles going into Mexico and Venezuela currently.  The Oil Patch Bibles are available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Portuguese.  So,…

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Featured Event
Mar
18
Wed
NEW! OCF San Antonio Breakfast @ San Antonio Petroleum Club
Mar 18 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
NEW! OCF San Antonio Breakfast @ San Antonio Petroleum Club | San Antonio | Texas | United States

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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Oilfield Christian fellowship San Antonio Luncheon

Mark Your Calendars and make plans to attend

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

OCF The Woodlands Luncheon @ The Church Project
Mar 18 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
OCF The Woodlands Luncheon @ The Church Project | The Woodlands | Texas | United States
Make your plans to attend The Woodlands OCF luncheon on the third Thursday of every month except July and December.  The meetings take place at the Church Project  at 602 Pruitt Road, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Time:  11:30 at the Church Project – In the Lounge Room, at the end of the first hallway to the right.

Speaker

 

TO RSVP AND PAY TO ATTEND CLICK TICKETS

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.

Mar
19
Thu
OCF Permian Basin Luncheon @ Rock The Desert Field house
Mar 19 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

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

 

Mar
20
Fri
OCF COVINGTON/NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER COFFEE @ PJ;S COFFEE
Mar 20 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am
OCF COVINGTON/NEW ORLEANS CHAPTER COFFEE @ PJ;S COFFEE | Covington | Louisiana | United States

OCF – Oilfield Christian Fellowship Covington / New Orleans Chapter

Third Friday of the Month Morning Coffee

7:00am – 8:00am

Every third Friday of the month, OCF meets for coffee and prayer. A laid-back time of chatting, encouraging one another and making new friends. If you are looking for a group to connect with, all are welcome.
Fri, May 19, 2023, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM (your local time)

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

Mar
25
Wed
OCF Tulsa Luncheon @ Albert G's
Mar 25 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
OCF Tulsa Luncheon @ Albert G's | Tulsa | Oklahoma | United States

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.

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