Since its inception in 1998, Potter's Hand Ministries (PHM) has reached out to thousands of people world wide. Founder Mike Eddins and the PHM team take others along while following Jesus instruction to "go and make disciples of all nations...teaching them to obey everything [He] commanded..." (Matthew 28:19) PHM's vision statement is simply, "to encourage and challenge all people everywhere in Christlikeness." Potter’s Hand is a spiritual formation ministry that specializes in spiritual direction, silent retreats, small group experiences, and spiritual leadership development.
Mike Eddins is the founder and director of Potter's Hand Ministries. The establishment of PHM follows years of serving the church as pastor and director of Christian Education as well as experience in the Christian publishing industry. Mike holds a B.A. in Christian Education from Oral Roberts University and an M.A. in Christian Thought from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He is also ABD in Spiritual Formation with George Fox Seminary. He was an Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at Tulsa Community College and an ordained minister in the Association of Vineyard Churches. Mike lives in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma with his wife Ronna, & their sons Stephen, Samuel, and Simon.
Baptism out on Jackson Lake
Mike Eddins is the founder and director of Potter's Hand Ministries. The establishment of PHM follows years of serving the church as pastor and director of Christian Education as well as experience in the Christian publishing industry. Mike holds a B.A. in Christian Education from Oral Roberts University and an M.A. in Christian Thought from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He is also ABD in Spiritual Formation with George Fox Seminary. He was an Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at Tulsa Community College and an ordained minister in the Association of Vineyard Churches. Mike lives in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma with his wife Ronna, & their sons Stephen, Samuel, and Simon.
Baptism out on Jackson Lake
Note: The RA's referred to in the above video are Men's Resident Advisors for Oral Roberts University
September 2nd , 2014
Dear friends and family,
The Eddins family has been very busy so far in 2014!!! In January, I started a new job with Oral Roberts University as the men's Chaplain and through PHM, I was able to make a trip with Sam to South Africa in May. We were able to teach, pray, and encourage many people as well as see some great sites. In addition to that, the boys have been involved with various church, school and civic activities so they are keeping us on our toes!
This summer was filled with boys going to church camp, art camp, and visiting family. Ronna was good to get us to the pool as often as possible and we were even able to take a family float trip right down the Illinois before school started. The boys have gotten a few weeks of school under their belt so far and we are doing well. Our family is experiencing some huge changes since my position at ORU ended in May. I have begun a new job in human resources for a drilling company in Tulsa. Ronna is now a medical social worker for Saint Francis hospital. I've also had to let my teaching at Tulsa Community College go. I enjoyed my 18 years there but my new job hours do not allow me the flexibility to teach anymore. Needless to say, this is quite a big transition but we are trusting God and look forward to what He has in store for us. We are still actively attending Believers Church and are blessed with many friends there.
I have an exciting fall planned with a teaching series on the hard sayings of Jesus. I will also be taking a group of guys out on a camping retreat as well as facilitate a cabin retreat before the holidays and cold weather hit us.
I want to direct you to the PHM website ( pottershandministries.org ) because there are new videos as well as a new PayPal feature for those of you who want to give with the convenience of a credit or debit card. Again we can't thank you enough for all your prayers and your financial support. We have definitely felt them and are so grateful. We hope you have an amazing fall!
God bless
Mike and Ronna
September 2nd , 2014
Dear friends and family,
The Eddins family has been very busy so far in 2014!!! In January, I started a new job with Oral Roberts University as the men's Chaplain and through PHM, I was able to make a trip with Sam to South Africa in May. We were able to teach, pray, and encourage many people as well as see some great sites. In addition to that, the boys have been involved with various church, school and civic activities so they are keeping us on our toes!
This summer was filled with boys going to church camp, art camp, and visiting family. Ronna was good to get us to the pool as often as possible and we were even able to take a family float trip right down the Illinois before school started. The boys have gotten a few weeks of school under their belt so far and we are doing well. Our family is experiencing some huge changes since my position at ORU ended in May. I have begun a new job in human resources for a drilling company in Tulsa. Ronna is now a medical social worker for Saint Francis hospital. I've also had to let my teaching at Tulsa Community College go. I enjoyed my 18 years there but my new job hours do not allow me the flexibility to teach anymore. Needless to say, this is quite a big transition but we are trusting God and look forward to what He has in store for us. We are still actively attending Believers Church and are blessed with many friends there.
I have an exciting fall planned with a teaching series on the hard sayings of Jesus. I will also be taking a group of guys out on a camping retreat as well as facilitate a cabin retreat before the holidays and cold weather hit us.
I want to direct you to the PHM website ( pottershandministries.org ) because there are new videos as well as a new PayPal feature for those of you who want to give with the convenience of a credit or debit card. Again we can't thank you enough for all your prayers and your financial support. We have definitely felt them and are so grateful. We hope you have an amazing fall!
God bless
Mike and Ronna
The Clinic Kids are a christian rap group in Ocean View, South Africa that Mark and I were able to encourage and record their first music video.
I was able to record this great white shark off seal island and it was one of the most adventurous things I have ever done. God is so good to us with this incredible world He created for us to enjoy. This shark breaching adrenaline rush reminds me of the greatest adventure of all "the exploration of the inner life". The Lord has challenged me to allow Him into my inner life and transform me into His likeness. There is nothing more mysterious or powerful!
January 11, 2014
Dear friends and family,
We are very excited to announce my new position as Men’s Chaplain for Oral Roberts University. This is a great opportunity for me to expand my opportunities for spiritual mentoring and leadership development. I have only been on the job one week and am already loving it! I will still be teaching for Tulsa Community College and still be active with Potters Hand Ministries. Specifically in regards to PHM, I continue to host retreats and meet with men from ages mid-teen to mid 80’s. I am always amazed at how God continues to lead us in our journeys of spiritual renewal regardless of age.
I’m also glad to share that in the midst of finalizing our house purchase in May, Ronna and I made a trip to Turkey and Greece. We were able to visit many Biblical cites and it was an amazing experience! I would be happy to give a presentation to your church or group detailing our highlights from this trip to any who might be interested.
Last year I was invited to work with All Nations Ministry in Cape Town, South Africa but the timing wasn’t right. I’m happy to share that I will be able to take the opportunity to go this May. I will be helping with spiritual formation and leadership education. This training will aid the development of one on one and small group discipleship. I will be traveling to South Africa in mid May with exact dates TBA. Please be praying for this trip. Ronna and I believe the Lord has some special things in store.
As a reminder, our permanent address for PHM:
4413 W Urbana St
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
You can direct all your mail correspondence and financial gifts using this address immediately. If you have been sending your automatic payment through your bank bill-pay system do not forget to update the PHM mailing address. Ronna and I can't thank you enough for all of your prayers and support.
Sincerely,
Mike & Ronna Eddins
Dear friends and family,
We are very excited to announce my new position as Men’s Chaplain for Oral Roberts University. This is a great opportunity for me to expand my opportunities for spiritual mentoring and leadership development. I have only been on the job one week and am already loving it! I will still be teaching for Tulsa Community College and still be active with Potters Hand Ministries. Specifically in regards to PHM, I continue to host retreats and meet with men from ages mid-teen to mid 80’s. I am always amazed at how God continues to lead us in our journeys of spiritual renewal regardless of age.
I’m also glad to share that in the midst of finalizing our house purchase in May, Ronna and I made a trip to Turkey and Greece. We were able to visit many Biblical cites and it was an amazing experience! I would be happy to give a presentation to your church or group detailing our highlights from this trip to any who might be interested.
Last year I was invited to work with All Nations Ministry in Cape Town, South Africa but the timing wasn’t right. I’m happy to share that I will be able to take the opportunity to go this May. I will be helping with spiritual formation and leadership education. This training will aid the development of one on one and small group discipleship. I will be traveling to South Africa in mid May with exact dates TBA. Please be praying for this trip. Ronna and I believe the Lord has some special things in store.
As a reminder, our permanent address for PHM:
4413 W Urbana St
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
You can direct all your mail correspondence and financial gifts using this address immediately. If you have been sending your automatic payment through your bank bill-pay system do not forget to update the PHM mailing address. Ronna and I can't thank you enough for all of your prayers and support.
Sincerely,
Mike & Ronna Eddins