Oklahoma City School of Biblical Studies — Organization Profile
The Oklahoma City School of Biblical Studies (OKCSBS) is a Bible-centered training program hosted by the Barnes church of Christ. The school states that it is designed to help men prepare to serve as leaders in the Lord’s church (including elders, preachers, deacons, and teachers) and to help women prepare to serve as teachers and workers in the church. Its curriculum focus is developing independent students of God’s word through structured study and careful handling of Scripture.
OKCSBS is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with classes connected to the Barnes congregation. The school’s website frames its guiding idea with the pattern of 2 Timothy 2:2—teaching others to teach others—and the class content reflects that emphasis by aiming at clear understanding, sound doctrine, and practical ability to communicate biblical truth.
Courses are offered on a term schedule, and the school publishes current class listings through its Class Schedule page. In recent schedules, classes have been taught with Zoom-based access, with students instructed to download Zoom and contact the instructor for links and class notes. This approach allows students beyond the local area to participate while still receiving guided instruction and course materials.
A distinctive feature in the school’s own schedule notes is that OKCSBS does not fix a set number of sessions for each course; instead, a class continues until the material prepared for it has been fully covered. Alongside live instruction, the school maintains an extensive library of written outlines and lecture materials made available online, including annual Oklahoma City Lectureship resources that congregations and teachers have used for Bible classes.
In addition to coursework, OKCSBS and the Barnes congregation publish teaching resources such as lecture outlines/manuscripts and a large collection of sermon and class video playlists. For prospective students, a practical next step is to review the School Info page to understand the program’s purpose, then check the current schedule and reach out to the listed contact for Zoom links or participation details. Churches and individuals can also engage by encouraging capable students to enroll, using the school’s written and video resources, and praying for teachers and students as they work to grow in biblical understanding and service.
Key Links
- Website: https://okcsbs.com/
- School Info: https://okcsbs.com/school-info/
- Class Schedule: https://okcsbs.com/school-info/class-schedule/
- Faculty: https://okcsbs.com/school-info/faculty/
- Frequently Asked Questions: https://okcsbs.com/school-info/frequently-asked-questions/
- Lectureships: https://okcsbs.com/lectureships/
- Video Sermons (YouTube playlists): https://okcsbs.com/video-sermons/
- Barnes church of Christ meeting times: https://okcsbs.com/barnes-congregation/meeting-times-2/
Contact Information
- Email: mr***@*****gy.net
- Mailing address: 6001 Gardner Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73150
Socials
- None publicly listed
Leadership
- Marion R. Fox — Director
- Frank R. Williams — Dean of Students
- Mike VonTungeln — Instructor
- Jerry Gore — Instructor
