Day #11 – Tulsa Summer Camp Director’s Journal – Hope Chitwood
Tulsa Christian summer camp is livening up! This has been a traveling week for me. I’ve been all over Oklahoma. Monday I was in Stillwater. Ron and I met with Brian, Cody, Stuart, Charlie, Courtney, Jodie, and Caleb at Hideaway Pizza to talk about the Furnace. We may have added new summer staff person!! Camp [...]
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Shepherd’s Fold Ranch 2012 Board of Directors Announced
Shepherd’s Fold Ranch, a Tulsa area Christian camp and retreat center, has announced the election of the 2012 Board of Directors. Clay Staires – President Shirley Staires – Vice President Dan Sanders – Secretary Gary Sparks – Member Danny Kittinger – Member Kelly Gibson – Member Matt Pinnell – Member (Not in Picture) Click Here [...]
Read MoreDear SFR Family and Faithful Friends
The reason for this letter is to update you on the growth and positive transformation that is taking place here at the Ranch and why this growth is making 2011 one of the best years ever to come to camp! This summer we will have a new Meeting Room and Bathroom on the top of [...]
Read MoreClay Staires – Chief Executive Officer – Shepherd’s Fold Ranch
I’m the Executive Director for Shepherd’s Fold Ranch and the youngest son of the founders; Don and Shirley Staires. I am also the President of the Board of Directors. My wife and I, along with our two daughters Maddy and Clare, moved to the Ranch in 2002 and have loved being a part of such a wonderful ministry. I also teach Science classes and Leadership classes at Bishop Kelley High School
Read MoreWELCOME TO SHEPHERD’S FOLD RANCH
Yes, we finally took down the 38 year old sign that was out on Javine Hill Road and replaced it with a beautiful new entrance sign. Thank you to The Helmerich Foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma for the generous donation to help make this a reality! Alumnus, Chas Higgins was instrumental in the construction and Camper [...]
Read MoreAN EARLY YEAR-END LETTER!
Dear Shepherd’s Fold Family, The negative agenda that our media continues to force on us keeps us on a steady diet of “The economy is tanking, Hollywood values concerning drugs, sex and money are the standard; divorce, abortion and homosexuality are an acceptable part of the family culture; our government is corrupt; our churches are [...]
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Briggs Park Update
In memory of her late husband, Benny, Darlene Briggs has recently given an extremely generous Capital Donation for improvements to Briggs Park. The donation is being used for improvements that include resurfacing of the basketball court, new goals, new lighting, landscaping; AND, BRB Roofing, a company owned by the Briggs family, has donated an outdoor [...]
Read MoreShepherd’s Fold Ranch Outreach Programs
An important part of the Shepherd’s Fold Ranch mission is its tithing. “We accomplish this in many and various ways,” says Clay Staires, Executive Director. “Every year we make our facility available for organizations such as Youth and Heart and the Eugene Fields Elementary School. And, to further our desire to give back, we are [...]
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