As the OC Global Alliance, we rejoice as we see the Holy Spirit use the multi-faceted body of Christ in unity to further the gospel among the nations. What a joy to reflect on what God did last year! May it encourage all of us to press on in the love of Jesus Christ.
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Empowering Global Ministry through MK Education
“Without the work you do – the education and care of our children – we could not do our ministry.” This is a common sentiment shared from parents to teachers at schools for mission kids (MKs) across the world. “Support” ministries often get put in a “second-class” file. On one hand, one might see why; […]
Moving Toward Dialogue Education
Dialogue Education? What is that? …you may be wondering. Traditional teaching or training is usually one-sided: the expert talks; the learner listens. In Dialogue Education, they are engaged in a dialogue together. Dialogue Education (DE) is an integrated set of principles and practices that engages learners with content and with one another. DE provides a […]
Understanding the Remaining Mission Task (Animated Video)
Have you wondered which peoples are still waiting to hear about Jesus for the first time? For more information on frontier people groups, visit: Joshuaproject.net/frontier For a prayer guide for the 31 largest frontier people groups, visit: go31.org For articles on frontier peoples, see: http://www.missionfrontiers.org/issue/archive/the-frontier-peoples-still-waiting-to-hear-about-jesus For the technical explanation and data behind this presentation, see: […]
Why counting churches is fundamental but not the whole deal
“The world cannot be understood without numbers. And it cannot be understood with numbers alone.” (Hans Rosling) The idea of Saturation Church Planting (SCP)/DAWN-type ministry was birthed by Donald McGavran, the father of the Church Growth Movement. Here is a brief excerpt from his landmark Understanding Church Growth (page 7): “The multiplication of churches nourished […]
Prayer Focus for March 2019 … MK Education
EMPOWERING missions by shaping the next generation. Interested in Serving at an MK School? Here are a few needs:• Teachers• Boarding Parents• Support Staff (nurses, coaches, counselors, etc.) One Challenge’s Mobilization department can be reached at: Email Us – Become a Mission Worker Meet the Mobilization Team Or catch the team face-to-face in the Los […]
New Beginnings in Italy
New. What comes to mind when you read that word? Is it excitement? Trepidation? Longing? Dread? For many the idea of “new” means a paradox of feelings, a mixture of loss and hope. After living and serving in Romania, Mihai and Tammy are off to a new field, a new ministry, and new opportunities to […]
Why should we be involved in Global Missions?
Hélder Favarin is an evangelist, pastor, and One Challenge mission worker in Granada, Spain. As part of the Faithbridge church’s Above & Beyond series, Hélder presents this message of God’s global work and how we are called to be a part of it, both here AND there. After this video message, Dan Slagle hosted Hélder […]
New Beginnings … Celebration of New Assignments
For many, the words “new year” are quickly followed by “resolutions.” To One Challenge, “new year” is followed by “celebrations.” Here at OC, we are celebrating the 13 new assignments and the people who said “yes” to God’s calling in their lives in 2018. The Lord is growing his kingdom around the world, and we […]
Operation Golden Christmas
This holiday season eleven of our US-MC workers served with Operation Golden Christmas, a ministry initiative of Crossroads Ministry. The mission of Crossroads Ministries is to help meet the spiritual and emotional needs of the elderly who reside in our communities’ care centers. Operation Golden Christmas, started 12 years ago, is about giving some meaningful […]