Transformation Church conference expected to bring thousands to Tulsa

Michael Todd will host the V5 “Bloodline” gathering in Tulsa this October. The multi-day event is expected to attract more than 3,000 visitors to the city. It runs from Oct. 7 through Oct. 9.

Church leaders said visitors create an economic ripple effect across Tulsa. This boost aids local hotels, restaurants and other shops.

Communications director Kiara Mason said her family watched the services online while living in Florida. She later moved to the area.

“I never had any desire, dream or aspiration to come to Tulsa, Oklahoma,” Mason explained. “I serve faithfully at my church in Florida and we would serve on Sundays. Then we would come home, turn on Transformation Church and watch Pastor Michael and we just felt like it was such supplemental content as we were washing dishes and preparing for our Sunday routine.”

Mason called her experience in the community welcoming. “Tulsa has just felt like a big hug, honestly,” Mason said.

Executive pastor Amberly Bell said people relocate to be closer to the ministry. Bell is a local native.

“It’s always very humbling and honoring that people want to be a part of this and I’m also in awe when I see people leaving the ocean and the palm trees to be here, but this is home.”

Todd said the gathering helps people pursue lasting personal change. The last two gatherings each drew over 2,500 people.

“There is a 6-7 figure impact of us having this conference and what a blessing it is to give back to the city that’s given so much to us,” Todd said.

Todd said he heard the church ranks among the top five reasons people relocate locally. Leaders also noted direct community gifts.

The ministry reported giving nearly $2.7 million to groups over the past 12 months. That total includes $775,000 for Tulsa-based nonprofits.

Todd said he grew up near 26th and Yale and attended Edison High School. He hopes visitors find room for growth.

Large faith gatherings often draw travelers who use regional hospitality services. Municipalities routinely coordinate with venues to manage traffic and lodging demand during major multiday assemblies.

Todd stated the local pace allows people to work on their lives. Tulsa continues to see visitors arrive for the upcoming program.