OC’s new year 2023 theme is “Momentum: moving with God in our changing world.” Inspired by how Paul pioneered the gospel in Athens, our theme verse is: “For in him we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28). New Year Message from OC USA President
Momentum is a powerful force in nature and in life. Imagine an avalanche cascading down a mountain slope or a cyclist propelled downhill by the force of gravity. Even better, think of a crew team slicing through the water as they row in cadence together. Momentum intensifies forward motion. Momentum Moves Last fall, 100 OC […]
After two years of quite unusual Christmases, with varying degrees of separation from loved ones, 2022 may feel like a return to more normal rhythms. Christmas is a time of connection and welcoming. Much of the world celebrates the holiday with food, decorations, and gifts. Believers may celebrate in similar ways, but we are truly […]
Advent and the birth of Jesus at Christmas begin the liturgical Christian calendar, so, along with Merry Christmas, we will also say Happy New Year! As we celebrate the coming of Christ this season, we also want to thank you, our faithful partners, for your prayer and support in 2022. We hope you find hope […]
Each episode in the series will include a reading of the Bible passage, about 3 short concept videos (like mini lessons from the Bible passage), and a prayer exercise focusing on a Psalm that you can use as a “listening practice”. Episode 3: Listening to God as We Serve In Episode 3 in our Listening […]
God met with us; the room was energized. We enjoyed our time together! Such reflections emerged from the U.S. OC Board meetings held at the US-MC in Autumn 2022. Board members were encouraged by updates on the state of the mission and heard numerous examples of how OC workers “come alongside” indigenous leaders. Members of the […]
What a joy to be together face-to-face for 2022 One Challenge Leadership Conference! Nearly 100 leaders from around the world came together to prayerfully discern God’s direction for OC in the coming years. We rejoice in what we heard from God about the OC of the future. Enjoy this photo video complication from the conference […]
In this month focused on Thanksgiving gratitude, One Challenge is celebrating the time spent together at the 2022 OC Leadership Conference. We’re thankful for the presence of the Holy Spirit that filled our time together. We’re grateful for the challenges laid at our feet. We find joy in knowing it is God who guides our […]
Each episode in the series will include a reading of the Bible passage, about 3 short concept videos (like mini lessons from the Bible passage), and a prayer exercise focusing on a Psalm that you can use as a “listening practice”. Episode 2: Listening to God’s Invitation In Episode 2 in our Listening to God […]
One Challenge workers aim, more often than not, is to work themselves out of the job. Does this seem odd? Our goal is to empower local leaders, and future leaders, to impact their communities through the love of the gospel. Yes, sometimes we get things started, but really, we want to equip individuals to accomplish […]
