Affordable Housing
We exist because home matters.
We believe that every family should live in a vibrant community, with access to quality services and unlimited potential to achieve their goals and desires.
Re-Entry Programs
We offer a hand up.
The mission is to support successful reentry from prison/jail and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities.
Future Programs
Future programs and are being investigated and built every day at the NCDC.
Stay tuned for more information on upcoming initiatives which will impact your community.
Building for your Future Today
Say hello to the newest community of tiny homes in Bartlesville, OK. Located one block North of Adams Blvd. and East of Virginia, these cottages are a perfect blend of affordability, comfort and space.
The community is a peaceful place for individuals and families to plant their roots in their own community on the Westside.
These homes are helping to redefine what affordable housing looks like for low income families residing in Washington County.
Each of these units will catch your attention with eye popping colors on the outside and a stylish and space efficient design on the inside.
All homes are highly energy efficient and come in either a 2 or 3 bedroom layout.
This is the start of not just building affordable housing but of building a community of people and families looking for a safe and comfortable environment to live.
Arlando Parker
President/CEO
Arlando Parker is the founding member of NCDC established in 2010. His experience includes over 30 years in the construction and real estate development industry, primarily responsible for strategic planning, fund raising, housing and program development, and executive management. Prior to joining NCDC he was the construction manager for Mertz Manufacturing (Ponca City, OK) and construction supervisor for Gorman Construction (Bartlesville, OK). At Nehemiah, he has overseen all phases of the construction and development of the Cottages on 6th Street Project and also led the strategic growth of the agency, more than quadrupling the number of people served since 2010. He holds an Architecture degree from the University of Oklahoma.
Mr. Parker not only oversees construction aspects of Nehemiah but has brought to the community the Nehemiah House. The Nehemiah House’s vision is to treat all people with respect and dignity and through our programs provide the tools needed for independent Christian living in order to assist in making life better with long-term results for men and women and their families. The Mission at Nehemiah House is to provide the ex-offenders a safe transitional housing alternative and to equip the participants to be integrated into the Church, the workplace, and society through biblical discipleship while preventing relapses into addictions and criminal behaviors.
“Homes That Matter” – We exist because home matters!
Meet Our Team
Mike sorenson, LPC
Program Director
B.A University of Oklahoma
M.A.B.C. Dallas Theological Seminary
Mike first encountered the amazing community at Nehemiah when he started teaching relationship classes to the participants while on staff at Grace Community Church in 2017. He came on full-time in January of 2025 to direct the expansion to Room at the Inn. His previous experience in both private practice counseling and church community building were perfectly suited to lead Nehemiah’s programs into our new phase of growth. He provides strategic direction to our organization, supervision to our staff, and therapeutic and pastoral guidance to our participants.
Shelley Anderson, BHCMII
Compliance & Credentialing coordinator
B.A. University of Central Oklahoma
Shelley is a Bartlesville native who helped open the Nehemiah women’s house in 2022. She is a graduate of our program with a tremendous testimony of overcoming addiction, abuse and homelessness. She has spearheaded all of our credentialing and certification efforts to help us grow into our expanding programs and services. She also serves our participants by managing the men’s and women’s houses.
Shelbie Spencer
Assistant Property Manager
Shelbie’s need for a sober living house for her and her daughter was the inspiration for opening the Nehemiah women’s house in 2022. She has since graduated the program and now works full-time for Nehemiah CDC. Shelbie oversees property management services for all of Nehemiah’s properties, including the Cottages at 6th Street, Nehemiah men’s and women’s houses and other rental properties. She also manages HR, payroll and Accounts Payable for the organization.
Contact Us
Reach out and come visit us at the Office.
504 S. Cherokee Bartlesville, OK 74003
918-876-4046
arlando.parker@nehemiahcommunitydevelopment.com
