Britton Road Church of Christ has served the Village community in Oklahoma City for 75 years. Its main church building stands at 2520 W. Britton Road, just east of Lake Hefner between Penn and May, next door to the original Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler. The congregation is known for its Christ-following, Bible-believing identity, regular classes for adults and children, ministries across several generations, and service extending from Oklahoma City to Haiti and other countries.
A Christ-Following Identity Rooted in Scripture
Britton Road describes its people as followers of Jesus Christ who strive to pattern their lives after his teachings and all of Scripture. It calls itself non-denominational and says it follows no human teachings, creeds or organizations, only what is found in the Bible. Although the church's name includes Church of Christ, the congregation does not claim membership in a denomination; its stated center is following Jesus, learning from the full Bible, growing together and serving the community.
The Bible emphasis is woven throughout the congregation's life. Adult and children's classes meet during the week, youth and college students have dedicated ministries, and the church also identifies small groups, ladies' classes, public prayers and communion among its regular opportunities. Worship has its own ministry under Greg Loomis, while the preaching ministry is led by Rob McElroy.
The Sunday and Wednesday Rhythm
Sunday's regular rhythm begins with Bible classes at 9:30 a.m. for adults and children. Worship follows at 10:30 a.m. at the church building. Wednesday evening Bible class begins at 7:00 p.m., with adults and children again named as participants. The schedule places Bible study alongside worship both at the beginning of the week and in the middle of it.
Past Sunday morning sermons are available to hear in an audio archive, allowing the preaching ministry to extend beyond the gathering in the auditorium.
Britton Road also conducts a monthly worship service for residents at Tuscany on the second Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. This gathering takes place at Tuscany Village rather than the main Britton Road building.
Finding the Church Building in the Village
The main church is at 2520 W. Britton Road in Oklahoma City. It sits just east of Lake Hefner, between Penn and May, beside the original Johnnie's Charcoal Broiler. A building floor plan helps first-time visitors understand how to move through the church, including the prominent children's education space downstairs.
A fellowship room is just inside the main entrance and to the left. The church also maintains ministries for building and grounds, renovation, security, parking, transportation and cleaning, showing the practical work behind its classes, worship and community services.
Promised Land and Children's Bible Hour
Children are a major emphasis in the education program. The downstairs portion of the education building is devoted to them, and its walls declare the congregation's investment in young people. The Promised Land teaching program is designed to provide strong instruction while remaining innovative and exciting. Britton Road draws a large number of teachers from different age groups, and the education ministry also plans special activities that support parents and the spiritual development of the family.
Children's Bible Hour is a separate ministry, and the nursery is among the church's regular opportunities. Vacation Bible School adds games, snacks, songs, crafts and lessons, with a parent class for adults who remain with their children. The children's education work also includes teacher resources, a program manual, teacher signups and communication tools for parents and teachers. These parts of the ministry place teaching children and helping families grow together at the center of congregational service.
Teen and College Ministry
Britton Road Student Ministry serves students in grades 7 through 12. Weekly Bible studies are combined with activities that build connections within the youth group, congregation and community. The stated goal is for teens to grow and develop spiritually while enjoying the journey with the church family. Youth ministry also gives students chances to serve and encourage one another.
Travis Frost has worked with students since June 2016 and oversees all aspects of their service. His work includes teaching classes, leading purpose groups, planning activities and trips, connecting with students and exploring God's purpose and mission with them. A separate college ministry is led through contacts Chris Rich and Burt Smith, giving older students their own place in the congregation's life.
Women, Seniors, Singles and Small Groups
The women of Britton Road work together to meet special needs and find opportunities for service. Ladies' classes and activities are part of that shared ministry, with the church's wider life also including fellowship, hospitality and service beyond the classroom. The church's groups include seniors, singles and young marrieds, while marriage and family relations remains a distinct area of service.
Other congregational ministries show how connection is woven into church life. The church names greeters, a newcomers' dinner, hospital visitation, transportation, fellowship and Points of Light as ways to serve. Points of Light is the church's phrase for recognizing what God can do through the gifts of individual members, whether that service is with children, families, older adults or people in the surrounding community. The church also supports small groups and opportunities for couples to strengthen their homes.
Tuesday Deliveries and English Practice
One of the most concrete expressions of local service is Meals on Wheels. Each Tuesday morning, volunteers meet at the church building to prepare meals for delivery to people across the community. The work creates personal contact between volunteers and recipients. For an older recipient, the arrival and conversation may become an important part of the day.
Britton Road also offers free English classes through FriendSpeak, described as the domestic version of Let's Start Talking. The program uses the Word of God to help people improve their English listening and conversation skills. People who are good listeners, care about others, and bring patience, flexibility and conversational ability can serve as teachers and conversation partners.
Other local efforts include benevolence through the Local Assistance ministry, the Christian Service Center, evangelism and tracts. These efforts sit alongside the church's care for transportation, newcomers, hospital patients and families. Together, they extend the church's stated aim to follow Jesus, grow together and serve the community.
Mission Work Reaching Haiti and Beyond
Foreign mission service has taken Britton Road members to Haiti, Nicaragua, Germany, Australia, China, the Philippines, India, Ethiopia, Hungary, Japan and Brazil. Members have served and taught in these countries, giving the congregation opportunities for mission work beyond Oklahoma City.
Haiti is a particular focus. Britton Road is actively involved with orphanages and sustainable mission efforts there. Its work has included support for Cazeau and Thomazeau, and church elders once raised funds to keep the Cazeau church property from foreclosure. The Haiti ministry combines support for children and orphan care with mission work among churches and communities.
The church also organizes mission support throughPoints of Light ministries, Haiti Boxes and contributions for orphan care. These efforts give members concrete ways to teach, serve and provide support beyond the church's own community.
The Work Behind Gatherings
A church with regular classes, worship, deliveries, youth activities and outreach depends on many people serving behind the scenes. Building and Grounds work covers maintenance, renovations, security, transportation and cleaning. Other responsibilities include the parking lot, audio-visual support, budget oversight, finance and taxes, directory and picture board work, public relations and social media, and contributions. These ministries sustain the setting in which worship, teaching, meals and mission work take place.
The range of service is matched by a clear congregational structure. Adults and children's Bible classes, youth, Vacation Bible School, nursery, worship, fellowship, hospitality and transportation each have identified leadership. Specialist work such as the audio-visual team and security is also assigned, allowing members to contribute in concrete ways that match their abilities and responsibilities.
Preaching, Worship and Shared Leadership
Rob McElroy has served as the preaching minister since 2002. Greg Loomis has coordinated worship since the end of 2021, bringing a lifelong love of music to leading the congregation's worship. Travis Frost leads youth ministry, while the church is served by elders Richard Stevens, Larry Rankin, Rory Barneche and Ed Higginbotham. Larry has been a member since 1971 and has served in many capacities, including youth ministry, Vacation Bible School, deacon, elder, Bible teacher and occasional preacher.
Rory Barneche has shepherded the congregation since 2015, with particular insight into fellowship and worship and involvement in communications and finances. Ed Higginbotham previously served as a deacon for 35 years, including work in building and grounds, fellowship and youth. Richard Stevens became a member in December 2023. Their leadership covers teaching, worship, fellowship, facilities and the life of the church family.
The deacon team adds another layer of practical leadership. Chris Craig, a deacon since 2016, serves in marriage seminars, singles, young marrieds, the church directory and small groups. Brent Lightsey, also a deacon since 2016, oversees children's education, Vacation Bible School and teacher appreciation, among other responsibilities. Rollo Redburn, a deacon since 2005, contributes to building and grounds, budget work and the audio-visual team. Their assignments extend the congregation's emphasis on service across spiritual and practical needs.
Scripture, Classes and Service at Britton Road
At Britton Road, Scripture-shaped worship, shared Bible study, education across generations and service at home and abroad form one church life. Sunday classes at 9:30, worship at 10:30 and Wednesday Bible study at 7:00 p.m. anchor the week, while children's ministry, youth and college work, ladies' service, Meals on Wheels, English classes, local assistance and support for Haiti extend it into the surrounding community and beyond.
The church's identity is ultimately simple: followers of Jesus strive to pattern their lives after his teachings and all Scripture. In Oklahoma City's Village, Britton Road puts that conviction into practice through worship, learning, shared relationships and service.