OC sports ministry goes beyond the short-term team – that’s merely the foot in the door. The OC Global Sports Ministry Team is about building relationships with local bodies of believers so that sport becomes the gateway, but the church becomes the community. Sports Ministries One Challenge is an international mission sending agency empowering local […]
Prayer Priorities
Prayer Focus for June 2019 … OC Leader Development
From its inception, OC has been all about leader development. We ensure our mission workers continue growing and developing as leaders through the annual summer Leadership Development Program (LDP). This workshop brings together furloughing mission workers and leaders from our U.S. Mobilization Center. Leadership Development One Challenge is an international mission sending agency empowering local […]
Prayer Focus for May 2019 … OC Global Research Team
Spotlight on the One Challenge Global Research Team … Why Do Research? Did you know that OC has a dedicated team of researchers? You may wonder … why do we need research … and what qualities does an OC researcher have? They examine how God is already at work, and then determine what can be […]
Prayer Focus for April 2019 … OC Global Alliance Impact
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. One […]
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 […]
Prayer Focus for January/February 2019 … Happy New Year from OC
Happy New Year from OC! God is in the business of transforming lives. It’s thrilling to watch him change people from the inside out and use them to transform communities. In his sovereignty, he weaves together our efforts for his glory. Dean Carlson, OC President, says, “I was recently reminded of this truth by Kevin, […]
Prayer Focus for December 2018 … Christmas Around the World (Nepal, Japan, Zimbabwe)
It is that time of year again! We are continuing our series on how Christmas is celebrated around the world. Three OC workers share their observations and experiences from spending the Christmas season in Nepal, Japan, and Zimbabwe. Do you wear special clothes at Christmas? What does Colonel Sanders have to do with celebrating Christmas? […]
Prayer Focus for November 2018 … A World of Thankfulness
This month’s prayer focus is on THANKFULNESS with wonderful reports of good news around the OC world. As we near the end of the year, praise and thankfulness spill from our hearts and lips. We see an abundance of God’s faithfulness evidenced by kingdom growth all over the world. Rejoice with us in this news […]
Prayer Focus for October 2018 … Mobilization
This month’s prayer focus is the One Challenge Mobilization Team and their upcoming events. The U.S. Mobilization Team is committed to seeing more mission workers join the global kingdom effort. + Representing at conferences around the country + Meeting people at restaurants and homes + Responding by phone, email or social media + Creating blog […]
Prayer Focus for September 2018 … Stay Connected to OC
This month’s prayer focus is on staying connected to OC to see how God is at work in the world! Pray with us … our website lists daily prayer points for OC workers and the global body of Christ. Go with us … Is the Lord leading you to go? Check out short or long-term […]