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 […]
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Lifeworkx Praises the Lord in the Midst of Struggle
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 […]
Encouragement in Europe in the Midst of the Pandemic
Over the last months, while staying at home, it may be hard to see God at work – but many around the world feel the Holy Spirit moving. Europe has been hit hard by the pandemic, but mission workers are reaching out to communities and are encouraged by stories of hope. Food Distribution at Ten42 […]
PEARL Reaching Out – Food for the Hungry
In nations around the world, a major fear and reality during the pandemic is starvation. As restrictions increase, food becomes harder to come by. A large number of workers who rely on daily wages to simply feed their families have found themselves without jobs, meaning without food. During this time, an organization in Southeast Asia […]
Miriam’s Story – Divine Intervention
Miriam* is from a country where many of us will never go, where gospel proclaimers are not allowed, and where consequences for following Jesus are very strict. But God is there. A few years ago, Miriam found out she had cancer. She was so sick, and the doctors tried everything. They told her to go […]
A Collaborative Summit of 5 Church Planting Networks
Have you been encouraged in an on-going task by a new approach or fresh injection of energy? I have a recent story of OC’s involvement in a “new beginning” which is so encouraging! The Global Church Planting Network (GCPN) Background to this story is the on-going task of the Great Commission. Christ calls us as […]
Celebrating C29 Granada’s New Location
“Estamos muy emocionados y agradecidos con lo que Dios ha hecho.” Or, in English: “We are very excited and grateful for what the Lord has done.” C29 Granada … Capítulo 29 Granada or Chapter 29 Granada, a church located in Granada, Spain, opened its new building this year. We, alongside the church, are praising the […]
Transformation through Julia’s Hope
Experiencing transformation is at the heart of Julia’s Hope, a ministry designed to help women of all ages and backgrounds discover the hope that is in Christ Jesus. Julia’s Hope uses the original Flourish© curriculum, which is a “life skills equipping program that puts essential perspectives and practical tools in the hands of female participants […]
Rest and Revival in Europe
Care for people who are in ministry is a vital ministry in itself. If mission workers are not cared for physically, emotionally, and spiritually the effect of their ministry suffers. One Challenge worker Tammy serves in the area of mission worker care in Europe so the ministry of workers in the region can thrive. Rest […]
Philippine Challenge 65th Celebration in Pictures
On December 6, 2019 Philippine Challenge celebrated it’s 65-year history of ministry. Many were in attendance for this special event held in Manila, Philippines, where not only was the past celebrated but the possibilities of the future were eagerly anticipated. The PC team also launched a new logo highlighting its goal – disciple the nation […]