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 […]
In January 2020, Dick took on the mantle of leadership of this Global Church Planting Network (GCPN). Although he has only served in leadership for the network for just over a year, it’s been a year like no other, both for One Challenge and the GCPN. A Little Background “GCPN is a network of primarily […]
To many, a new year means a new opportunity to reset and renew. Many believers take the new year opportunity to re-center on the gospel and God’s big idea for the world. OC Global Research Team member Stan Nussbaum’s website—SYNCx.org—helps people “See Yourself iN Christ” and recognize that God is on a campaign to heal […]
Christmas is a time of hope. Mary and Joseph eagerly awaited the arrival of their child. Not just because He was to bring joy to their family, but on His shoulders the hope of the whole world would rest. As Mary sang her praises to the Lord in Luke 1, she gives glory to the […]
At the beginning of fall (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), we asked One Challenge mission workers to share something they were thankful for in 2020. You might think this was a tall order to give thanks amid COVID restrictions, but it turned out to be quite the opposite: we had more responses than we […]
Teaching across all ages is looking a little different these days. One Challenge mission workers are adjusting to new in-person requirements and new technologies, as well as figuring out innovative ways to teach and train others. Reopening (with Modifications) in Germany Black Forest Academy (BFA) in Germany began school in a hybrid model. Some students […]
A common phrase in One Challenge is “coming alongside.” It’s at the center of the majority of OC work. Partnering with leaders and churches is important for sustainable, relevant ministry. OC workers Jeff and Robin had the opportunity to partner with a local church and local leaders and friends, Claire and Jaco. Claire and Jaco […]
Camaraderie and creativity are essential parts of ministry and have become even more precious during the COVID-19 pandemic. OC workers Doug and Barbara have spent this time, as they normally do, encouraging the pastors and leaders they work alongside. Doug has even started ministry collaboration while biking in Brazil! Relationship with pastors and leaders in […]
Throughout the spring and summer, it’s been a question mark of whether or not One Challenge’s training program for new mission workers, CORE, would happen. OC desires to continue ministry while respecting governmental guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the uncertainty of health restrictions, and in order for OC’s new mission workers to receive their […]
We are living in a historical moment. In terms of international health, never has a pandemic had the physical, economic, and social impact of COVID-19. But, we are also seeing an unprecedented moment in the history of the church. “In missions today, there is a convergence of five major events that have never happened before,” […]
