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khesed initiative

Faith-centered fellowship

KHESED

Growing together, rooted in faith, for our community.

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Faith-led
She is clothed with strength and dignity — Proverbs 31:25✦Steadfast love endures forever — Psalm 136✦Where you go, I will go — Ruth 1:16✦Be still and know — Psalm 46:10✦She opens her hand to the poor — Proverbs 31:20✦She is clothed with strength and dignity — Proverbs 31:25✦Steadfast love endures forever — Psalm 136✦Where you go, I will go — Ruth 1:16✦Be still and know — Psalm 46:10✦She opens her hand to the poor — Proverbs 31:20✦

— Our anchor verse —

“Where you go, I will go. Where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God.”
Ruth 1:16

Our story

Our Vision

khesed · Hebrew (n.) — steadfast, covenantal love that never fails. A growing sisterhood of women in Lawton, Oklahoma — deepening faith, living with purpose, and walking together.

At Khesed Initiative, we are guided by khesed — the steadfast, faithful love of God that calls us to care deeply for one another. This ministry was created to provide women with spaces of encouragement, connection, and spiritual renewal.

We believe every woman has a purpose rooted in God’s love. Through fellowship, mentorship, and discipleship, we are building a community where faith grows, hearts are restored, and women are empowered to impact their families and communities for Christ.

Our vision statement

“We envision a community of Christian women rooted in khesed — God’s steadfast love — who grow in faith, live with purpose, and build one another up through authentic connection and service.”

Arcillia Miller · Executive Director

Fellowship

Gather

Spaces of encouragement where women show up as they are and leave known.

Mentorship

Grow

Older and younger sisters walking side by side, sharing wisdom and prayer.

Discipleship

Go

Faith that moves — into families, workplaces and the streets of Lawton.

Flagship conference · October 10, 2026

Pursuit for Passion

Deeper · Stiller · Closer

A full day of worship, teaching, and sisterhood at Hilton Garden Inn — for women ready to walk boldly in their God-given calling. Lunch included.

Venue
Hilton Garden Inn
Doors
8:30 AM
Seats left
114 / 200
Tickets
From $22
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What’s coming up

Upcoming gatherings

Three more chances to gather in the next six months — register early, seats are limited.

Feb 2027Workshop

Peer to Peer Bible Journaling

◷ 10:00 AM · ◉ 1108 SW Tennessee, Lawton

Learn to engage with Scripture through creative journaling alongside other women in community.

Free · 28 spots leftNotify me
Jul 2027Worship Night

Summer Praise Night

◷ 6:30 PM · ◉ Venue announced soon

An open-air evening of worship, candlelight and quiet hearts — bring your sisters and a blanket.

FreeNotify me
Oct 10Conference

Pursuit for Passion Conference

◷ 8:30 AM · ◉ Hilton Garden Inn

A full day of worship, teaching and sisterhood for women ready to walk boldly in their calling.

From $22Register

Where your gift goes

What your gift builds

Your support makes it possible for us to show up — in community, in service, and in love.

01

Community Events

From Praise & Paint nights to retreats and gatherings, your gift keeps women coming together in authentic, faith-filled spaces.

02

Conference Sponsorships

You help us sponsor transformative events like Pursuit for Passion — putting women in rooms that ignite purpose.

03

Women in Need

Khesed is steadfast love in action. Your generosity reaches women who need support, encouragement and a place to belong.

Khesed in action

Where we’ve gathered

This is what steadfast love looks like when it moves — moments from our recent gatherings.

A group of women enjoying conversation and drinks together around a table
First Sisterhood Gathering

Women laughing, sharing and building covenant around the table.

Women painting on canvases during a creative worship night
Praise & Paint Night

Worship through color and creativity, brushstrokes of joy and prayer.

A woman journaling beside an open Bible with coffee and fairy lights
March 22 · Workshop

Bible journaling pilot.

A woman browsing handmade goods at an outdoor artisan market
May 10 · Artisan Market

Christian women artisans & testimonies.

Four women laughing together over coffee and books in a café
Feb 2026 · Mentorship

Coffee & covenant.

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Stand with us

Three ways to be part of what we’re building. Every gift is tax-deductible — and every dollar keeps us showing up.

Sister

$10/mo

Steady support

  • ✦Monthly prayer email from the team
  • ✦Early event-release access
  • ✦Khesed Circle sticker pack
Become a Sister

Sojourner

$25/mo

Most common gift level

  • ✦Everything in Sister
  • ✦Free seat at one workshop / year
  • ✦Pursuit for Passion ticket discount
  • ✦Annual Khesed devotional booklet
Become a Sojourner

Steward

$75/mo

For sustaining partners

  • ✦Everything in Sojourner
  • ✦Sponsor a sister's conference seat each year
  • ✦Invitation to the annual Stewards' dinner
  • ✦Quarterly impact report
Become a Steward
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