The Merchant Tulsa

The Merchant Tulsa The Merchant is a Jesus-centered place of hospitality and healing for the poor and marginalized in Tu

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.” -- Matthew 13:45-46

Paul and Debbie Schmidt were part of a group that provided a meal one Thursday night, more than five years ago. Like Peter jumping from the boat to race to the risen Jesus, they dove in head first. Since that time, Pa

ul and Debbie have been shaping their lives around this service of the Lord -- whether adopting people into their family, or just walking with someone for a short season. From the beginning, the Schmidts' vision has been bigger than what they have been able to do alone. Since they didn’t have a location for their friends to come to them, Paul and Debbie went to the streets. If one of their friends needed clothes or food, they relied on their own resources, or found someone else willing to lend a hand. We believe that it is time for Paul and Debbie to have a building; a place where they can easily be found by those in need. They, and we, envision a place of worship that will genuinely welcome, accept, and fight to draw their friends into the deeper level of relationship they need from the Body of Christ. They need a place to store clothes and other commonly needed items; a place to bond with folks regardless of the weather; a place of relationships and healing; a place where someone can have a hot shower and do their laundry; a place of training, where others can be equipped to minister to the poor. This building can also be a shared place, allowing other ministries access to the facilities to build friendships and make disciples. One exciting aspect of this space is that it will include a 24-7 Prayer Room. Our aim is that this prayer room in the heart of our city will be used not only for deeper healing for our friends downtown, but also to gather people to pray for Tulsa and beyond. It will be a tool to bring together the body of Christ, and a physical reminder of the union between prayer and action, as people will be coming for prayer and worship in a place of active ministry and engagement.

More progress every day, so exciting, go God, we are blessed.
06/04/2026

More progress every day, so exciting, go God, we are blessed.

Every day we get one step closer. Love to come join us for another work day tomorrow, Open at 9am until you need to go, ...
05/29/2026

Every day we get one step closer. Love to come join us for another work day tomorrow, Open at 9am until you need to go, thanks to all who have partnered and helped.

05/27/2026
Just a reminder, if you have some spare time and would like to help paint, clean, hang clothes in the clothing room, we ...
05/27/2026

Just a reminder, if you have some spare time and would like to help paint, clean, hang clothes in the clothing room, we would love to see you and help us get things done. Thanks again, 9am start time.

We are looking for friends and partners who want to come help on a Saturday, we have a lot of painting done, but there i...
05/20/2026

We are looking for friends and partners who want to come help on a Saturday, we have a lot of painting done, but there is still more, can help clean, or help sort and hang clothes in the clothing room. Saturday May 30th starting at 9:00 am , work what you can. Thanks to everyone who has and will be involved to help us help others in the new space.

We get asked often where the Merchant name came from, Matthew 13:45-46 where the Merchant gave up everything to go after...
05/20/2026

We get asked often where the Merchant name came from, Matthew 13:45-46 where the Merchant gave up everything to go after the one fine pearl, the heart of the Merchant Tulsa, the one fine pearl.

05/19/2026

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.

Every day is God breathed, His hands are wrapped around everything we give Him, we are believing for our Certificate Of ...
05/07/2026

Every day is God breathed, His hands are wrapped around everything we give Him, we are believing for our Certificate Of Occupancy so we can start having folks come in, keep us, everyone working in the building, hoping to have the plumbing passed by Friday, our design group who are working on drawings and the CO for the city, and our friends at the City of Tulsa to give us the go. Still painting and working on room's, it's all in God's hands and timing. If anyone wants to come paint, let us know.

Ready for this amazing dinning room.
05/06/2026

Ready for this amazing dinning room.

Address

605 S Peoria Avenue
Tulsa, OK
74120

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 2pm - 4pm

Telephone

+19182606605

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