In this Thanksgiving month set aside for gratitude, One Challenge strives to “continue to live (our) lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as (we) were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness,” Colossians 2:6,7. The Lord’s blessings abound, but here are a handful of things OC is thankful for in […]
One Challenge, like many, has had a long year and a half of online ministry and meetings. Although the blessing of technology has kept people connected and ministry on going, there is no substitute for being together face-to-face. For the first time in two years, OC Area Directors (ADs) gathered in Colorado for a week […]
Many describe One Challenge as a “come alongside” organization. How this looks depends on need, ministry, culture, and context. One type of ministry many OC mission workers use is coaching. Keith Webb, author of The COACH Model for Christian Workers, defines coaching as “an ongoing intentional conversation that empowers a person or group to fully […]
US-MC stands for U.S. Mobilization Center. It is the go-to place for people looking for a mission sending agency. It’s the place appointees get pre-field training while preparing for deployment. It’s the place global mission workers’ supporters send contributions for proper processing. It’s the go-to place when there are bumps in the road and a worker needs coaching, counseling, […]
After an uncertain year and a half, the Lord blessed the One Challenge family with a meaningful retreat week in the Colorado mountains filled with rest and renewal. Although OC’s Personnel Enrichment Program (PEP) is a common occurrence in the OC world (representing the value of care for our workers), this summer it felt particularly […]
For two weeks in June, our newest mission workers finished their One Challenge CORE training. Prior to being in-person in the Colorado mountains, this group gathered once a week ONLINE for eight weeks beginning the training process. What a JOY to finally meet face-to-face! A perfect way to cap off their introduction to OC. They […]
Many One Challenge youth ministry workers are excited to be back to face-to-face ministry. They are wholeheartedly celebrating that God has opened those doors. After a long year of virtual meetings, lockdown levels eased up in South Africa at the end of 2020, and Paul and Barbara were able to have the Zandspruit youth group […]
As a ministry with short-term teams and global impact, 2020 changed the ministry of Sports Ambassadors. Although a return to international travel remains hopeful, it is unclear when that may be possible. Due to this, SA has adopted a “wait and see” approach, all while looking for ways to minister closer to home. “The Lord […]
Note: For a Luis Palau’s official biography and remembrances outside of One Challenge, visit www.LuisPalau.org. One Challenge reflects on and celebrates the life of Luis Palau, 1934-2021. Luis’ life and service to the Lord impacted so many. Luis began ministry with OC over 60 years ago, serving as OC president for 2 years (1976-1978) and […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has led Philippine Challenge (PC) and it’s partnering churches to powerful new ways to expand the ministry. With face-to-face worship greatly restricted, many Filipino pastors have become enamored with and dependent on livestream worship. Unfortunately, only around 15-20% of church members have sufficient internet access. For those who do have access, passively […]
