One Challenge and the OC Global Alliance knows the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many Christmas traditions and gatherings, both in the U.S. and around the world. Although many of the below traditions and celebrations may not take place again this year, we hope you enjoy learning about other countries and their unique Christmas celebrations. Southern […]
The best part of being a part of the OC Global Alliance is partnering with incredible people of God from all over the world. The Great Commission is truly from the whole world to the whole world. One such partner is Hélder Favarin. Recently Hélder took the time to share from the Word with the […]
In memory of Dan Brandel Born October 14, 1951, in Chad, Africa Taken to glory on April 25, 2021, in Malawi, Africa One Challenge and Sports Ambassadors lost a dear brother and mission worker into the loving, eternal arms of Christ Jesus. This is a small tribute to a man who loved the Lord wholeheartedly, […]
Later this month, One Challenge will see the culmination of a stretching and greatly needed major piece of work to position OC for the future beyond COVID. OC invites you to pray for the One Challenge U.S. 2021 Learning Conference, scheduled to take place April 19-24. Although the official conference will only be one week, […]
Although the holiday may have passed, Christmas is a great opportunity to share the love of Jesus to friends and neighbors. Through a true multi-organizational collaborative effort, Ten42, a community center in Málaga, Spain, shared the good news of the gospel to friends and neighbors in December 2020. “Ten42, a ministry collaboration of churches and […]
Around the world, everyone has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this is “old news,” the day-to-day challenges remain fresh. But the hope found in Christ never changes. One Challenge partners are listening to the Holy Spirit and finding new ways to support their communities. In a nation in Southeast Asia, disciple making movements […]
Below is a story that can only be called a God story. It’s about His providence and desire to bring His children into His arms. It’s a story about the faithfulness of His people to bring the gospel to unreached people. It’s not a One Challenge story but comes to us from a worker with […]
Forming partnerships with other organizations and national church networks is a large part of the One Challenge’s vision. David and Debbie, long time OC workers, build these relationships in order to strengthen and advance the church in Southeast Asia. These partnerships are working to meet both physical and spiritual needs in the region. Water and […]
It’s not often there is opportunity to share stories that are a direct answer to prayer. An OC worker in Southeast Asia shared this story of God’s provision – an encouraging story of hope. Mel* says: “Since the hunger here is far greater than the government, NGO’s, and what we are supplying through our Nutrition […]
Lifeworkx, as a ministry tool, generally addresses the third to fourth tier of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. As COVID-19 rushed into all of our lives in 2020, the team located in Colorado began to respond to the basic physical and safety needs it saw explode in the nations where national Lifeworkx teams are located. Many […]
