Momentum Matters – OC Annual ReportGod is on the move and invites us to join in what he’s doing. He’s moving in more creative ways, sharing his love in more languages, and displaying his majesty in more cultures than ever before. Momentum is building. We’re seeing collaboration unleash new ministry initiatives and accelerate progress across […]
“And my God will meet ALL your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” Philippians 4:19-20 We have many levels of needs and God sees them all. As he is meeting the physical needs of many desperate Ukrainians, it’s beautiful […]
In the early morning of February 6 at 4:15 a.m. a massive earthquake registering 7.8 in magnitude struck southeastern Turkey causing death and destruction across 10 provinces in Turkey and more in Syria. Nine hours later another 7.5 earthquake added to the demolition of people’s lives. As of the time of this writing over 40,000 […]
The OC Global Alliance (OC GA) is an association of 15 sending centers spread across the world. All members of the OC GA share a common vision, mission, values, and strategy. This commitment to partnership multiplies the love of Jesus to grow new believers in the global church. With round table discussion and a flat […]
An African proverb says, “If you want to walk fast, walk alone. If you want to walk far, walk with others.” Lifeworkx is a process of discovering one’s self, but it cannot be done without community and connection. Joshua, Lifeworkx Director, and Thuy, Global Director-Sports Leadership, partnered alongside Pastor Timuntu in Uganda to train 45 […]
In our interaction with so many families at a close range, we have seen a core internal struggle of misalignment between their professed faith and daily practices. This misalignment consistently finds its root in the difference between the metanarrative of their culture and that of the Bible. It seems that the metanarrative of this world […]
OC’s new year 2023 theme is “Momentum: moving with God in our changing world.” Inspired by how Paul pioneered the gospel in Athens, our theme verse is: “For in him we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28). New Year Message from OC USA President
Momentum is a powerful force in nature and in life. Imagine an avalanche cascading down a mountain slope or a cyclist propelled downhill by the force of gravity. Even better, think of a crew team slicing through the water as they row in cadence together. Momentum intensifies forward motion. Momentum Moves Last fall, 100 OC […]
After two years of quite unusual Christmases, with varying degrees of separation from loved ones, 2022 may feel like a return to more normal rhythms. Christmas is a time of connection and welcoming. Much of the world celebrates the holiday with food, decorations, and gifts. Believers may celebrate in similar ways, but we are truly […]
Advent and the birth of Jesus at Christmas begin the liturgical Christian calendar, so, along with Merry Christmas, we will also say Happy New Year! As we celebrate the coming of Christ this season, we also want to thank you, our faithful partners, for your prayer and support in 2022. We hope you find hope […]
