As I sit and write this reflection, it is a snowy day in Colorado. I find myself longing for spring. The warmth of the sun, the budding of trees, chirping song birds, and the beginnings of the green that shouts life is on the way. In fact, according to the calendar, spring is already here, but […]
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, […]
Mission Drift as defined by authors Peter Greer and Chris Horst in their book Mission Drift (2015) is “the slow and insidious shift away from the original mission, purpose, and identity of an organization.” They say, “Mission True organizations know who they are and actively safeguard, reinforce, and celebrate their DNA. Leaders constantly push toward higher levels […]
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 OC Global Alliance – Embracing the Challenge Jesus didn’t say the Great Commission would be easy. Making disciples of all nations is a challenge like none other. God invites us to join him – through pandemics, lockdowns, and social disruption – to bring biblical hope to people in every community and culture. Challenge invites […]
Good and pleasant. What would you put on a list of good and pleasant things? In Psalm 133, David used these words to describe unity. Unity is good and I long for it, yet I find it elusive. Few things feel better than being part of a harmonious, unified group where I know I am loved, valued, […]
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 […]
When we think of the word “retreat,” we think about getting away from normal life for a time of renewing and refreshment with the Lord in community. As we plan the next retreats for men and women, we have been wondering: How can we offer these retreat elements when our current climate inhibits us from […]
Just a month ago, had you walked through the U.S. Mobilization Center in Colorado Springs, you would have seen – well, practically no one. The unlit halls felt odd, nothing like the lively, active, collaborative vibe that typifies OC’s home office. From mid-March 2020 through January 2021, COVID restrictions limited the number allowed in the […]
QUESTION: Who is One Challenge and what do they do?ANSWER: We are a mission family who exists to serve the whole body ofChrist – so, we do many things! Here is a brief overview of our vision, mission, strategy, and guiding principles. Missions Mobilization We seek to empower the whole body of Christ to bring […]
