Coined the “Antioch of the Slavic world” by Operation World, Ukraine is quickly becoming a launching point to reach Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union. Seeing the need for healthy, disciple-making churches that will partner in the Great Commission, OC opened Ukraine as its newest resident field. The team is small. Joel […]
Even though the South Asian country of Sri Lanka is about 70% Buddhist, rulers through the ages have allowed the practice of Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity (primarily Catholic). To help encourage and equip local Christians, Dave from OC’s Asia Area Office accepts invitations to teach special sessions at Bible colleges. Here he shares about his […]
Serving with OC in Spain, the Eller family recently led their Spanish church youth group on a short-term project to host Vacation Bible School (VBS) at a nearby small village church. The neighborhood children were so excited to see the visiting young people. Laura tells the story: “Each day as our group would pull into […]
“From the beginning, when I entered (counseling) classes, I never thought I’d be helping others,” says Scarlett, an OC partner in East Asia*. “I always thought they would just help me … My focus was on biblical teaching, discipleship and leadership training, that’s all I was concerned about.” Scarlett never imagined how useful counseling would […]
Filipino Christians are overflowing their country’s borders to reach the world for Christ. Philippine Challenge (the name of the OC team in the Philippines) has been there working with church leaders for 60 years. According to a study by cultureright.com, the Philippines has the largest diaspora network in the world, with more than 11 million […]
Karl tells his story of how his OC team is training church planters in Madagascar. He is the OC South Africa Field Director. Here is a transcript of his video story… “Well, I lead the South Africa regional team. We have a set of wonderful families that have been a part of our team over […]
Thungjamo tells his story of how he started training church leaders in Nepal. He is a pastor from Nagaland, sent to Nepal by the OC India Mobilization Center: Here is a transcript of his video story… “I am Thungjamo, from Nagaland, working in Nepal. “Now what we do … there are 75 districts in Nepal, […]
Out of all the mission organizations, in all the world, why choose One Challenge? Some recently commissioned mission workers answer this question – with the general consensus that OC’s values on family and freedom to innovate are the top reasons. Family is not only a written policy in OC but a practiced one. Tracy Erickson, […]
Ron and Mikel Ann journeyed to Nepal this spring, training 20 to 25 young singles on marriage. “I feel that we have been mining for gold… God’s precepts which are more precious than pure gold!” says Mikel Ann. “We covered topics such as communication, conflict, finances, family, roles, responsibilities, and decision making. I did very […]
Throughout the last two and a half weeks, each 60th celebration banquet highlighted the everlasting bond OC mission workers and partners have developed over the years. San Jose concluded the journey with a fitting end – OC went home. OC found its home in Northern California for the better part of its existence. Being back in […]
