Oklahoma City Church Shifts to Bilingual Services, to Serve Growing Latino Population

In the main auditorium of South Walker Church of Christ in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 10 flags hang from the vaulted ceiling. The banners represent the countries from which members hail, including Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

At its foundation, the south Oklahoma City church is “for everyone.” It’s the congregation’s slogan — “A church para todos!”

Around 30 years ago, South Walker’s leadership recognized the area’s shifting demographics. A community with a 20 percent Latino population surrounded the predominantly White church body…

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