One Challenge has the big picture vision of discipling whole nations. OC founder, Dick Hillis, had this vision in 1952 when he began OC in Taiwan, and it rings true in the numerous countries where One Challenge and the OC Global Alliance work today. But how does a small organization like OC take on the […]
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The New Face of Teaching
Teaching across all ages is looking a little different these days. One Challenge mission workers are adjusting to new in-person requirements and new technologies, as well as figuring out innovative ways to teach and train others. Reopening (with Modifications) in Germany Black Forest Academy (BFA) in Germany began school in a hybrid model. Some students […]
Strengthening the Church in Southeast Asia
Forming partnerships with other organizations and national church networks is a large part of the One Challenge’s vision. David and Debbie, long time OC workers, build these relationships in order to strengthen and advance the church in Southeast Asia. These partnerships are working to meet both physical and spiritual needs in the region. Water and […]
Prayer Focus … Hope (Creating Connections)
One Challenge and OC Global Alliance workers around the world are finding ways to encourage others through technology, connections in their neighborhoods, and sharing Christ’s enduring hope. Please join us in this prayer focus on hope. Below are just a few ways OC is experiencing hope through creating connections: Partnering & Bridge Building One Challenge […]
A New Director of Training for One Challenge
One Challenge considers a learner’s heart key to global mission work. In fact, one of OC’s six guiding principles is to be lifelong learners. That means we seek to grow in competency as we serve the body of Christ in its context and intentionally mentor, coach, and disciple one another. There is a teaching element, […]
Coming Alongside Local Leaders
A common phrase in One Challenge is “coming alongside.” It’s at the center of the majority of OC work. Partnering with leaders and churches is important for sustainable, relevant ministry. OC workers Jeff and Robin had the opportunity to partner with a local church and local leaders and friends, Claire and Jaco. Claire and Jaco […]
Unexpected Ministry in the Pandemic
The global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all our lives. Through the global crisis, the Lord has opened unexpected ministry opportunities for OC workers in South Africa. By the Lord’s provision, the South Africa government declared OC Africa an essential service. This became critical because it meant that even during lockdown, OC Africa workers could travel […]
Small Miracles – a Half Can of Rice
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 […]
Prayer Focus … Hope (Meeting Critical Needs)
In the majority world, the biggest threat of the COVID-19 pandemicis starvation. We know God brings HOPE. In the last months, OneChallenge has been privileged to follow the Holy Spirit in providing food for as many people as we can. Please join us in this prayer focus on hope. Here are some encouraging and miraculous […]
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 […]