Growth isn’t an easy process. Often it comes out of necessity and uncertainty. Over the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, all of us have been thrust into uncertainty. This presented us with a choice – pause and wait or pivot and grow. Conference Postponed and Then Virtual As COVID began as a murmur […]
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”. Teaching Concept 1 – When God calls Samuel by name, Samuel (and Eli initially) […]
Travel experience, life lessons, and tools for the future. These are just a few of the things that students can gain from intentional programs, like the Travel & Learn program out of Transforma University. A lot is gained, but the purpose is to help young people live a life aligned with God. Miguel, a friend […]
Connect Pray with us daily with requests for OC workers and the global body of Christ posted online at www.OneChallenge.org/Pray Learn Discover how God is transforming the world through stories published here on our website as well as on our social media. Join Interested in missions? Check out short or long-term ministry opportunities that might […]
This year One Challenge celebrates its 70th year of global ministry. With that we are also celebrating some faithful U.S. Mobilization Center (US-MC) leaders who have served for decades and are passing the baton to younger colleagues. We know that leadership succession is important. Senior Director Successions For decades we have seen God supply just the […]
Introduction: Taking Time for #ListeningToGod — Join Me? Recently I spent a few days with the Lord and my bike in a beautiful place near home in Arenzano, Italy. I had some projects (namely this one) to develop, but I had been sensing an invitation from the Lord to take some time to breathe deeply, […]
Care for mission workers is the driving force behind One Challenge’s summer programs. Whether training or retreat, OC focuses on healthy individuals who feel heard and understood. Training – CORE OC’s training program, CORE, cares for new workers (and their kids) by preparing them for cross-cultural ministry. Experienced OC mission workers help guide them through […]
This year One Challenge celebrates its 70th year of global ministry. With that we are also celebrating some faithful U.S. Mobilization Center (US-MC) personnel who have served for decades and are passing the baton to younger colleagues. One of these is Kriste Larson, who joined OC in 1992 just as the Colorado Springs office opened. […]
A need for helping hands for Ukrainian refugees has reached beyond the bordering nations to the rest of Europe. In some cases, help has come from far overseas. OC workers are helping in whatever way the Lord shows them, from encouragement and counseling to opening their homes. In Italy Mihai, an OC mission worker in […]
After two years of stalled ministry in Zimbabwe due to COVID lockdowns, new ministry opportunities are happening. OC workers Jay and Sarah are excited about potential on many fronts. Focus on Young Leaders Pre-COVID, Jay and Sarah successfully helped to grow a discipleship ministry to local university students through The Base student ministry. The two-year […]
