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 […]
Stories From The Field
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 […]
From Gloom to Zoom – 2020 MANI Leadership Conference
Thanks to COVID-19, the idea of transitioning from traditional, face-to-face gatherings to online, virtual meetings has become commonplace. But the value and success of these digital substitutes has not always been the greatest, particularly in Africa, where internet connectivity is often unreliable. In light of this reality, Dr. Reuben Ezemadu, the continental coordinator for the […]
Graduating in 2020 – A Reflective Journey
No one knew at the beginning of the 2020 school semester that it would be one for the history books. Students of all ages made plans for learning, plays, sports, proms, graduations, etc. Suddenly, all those plans changed. Of course, OC’s third culture kids (TCKs) around the world experienced those same losses and challenges. One […]
Never Before…
We are living in a historical moment. In terms of international health, never has a pandemic had the physical, economic, and social impact of COVID-19. But, we are also seeing an unprecedented moment in the history of the church. “In missions today, there is a convergence of five major events that have never happened before,” […]
Feeding Hundreds Amid COVID-19
In this time of global need, many have donated their time and money to help needy families all over the world. One Challenge workers Joel and Sue have seen this first hand as they work alongside churches in South Asia to see families fed. In South Asia, a danger of the COVID-19 pandemic is starvation. […]
A Call to Prayer: Be a Spiritual Tent Peg
In the list of items and equipment God told the Israelites to make for the Tabernacle (Exodus 35-38), tent pegs are listed at the very end and seem quite inconsequential: “All the tent pegs of the tabernacle and of the surrounding courtyard were bronze” (Exodus 38:20). Most of the time, when thinking about the Tabernacle […]
Church Partnership through Sports Ministry
Sports break down barriers of cultures and tradition. We’re all the same on the court or field. Playing a sport is a great way to connect and share the love of Christ to others. The OC team in Taiwan is committed to building relationships and supporting local church communities through sports ministry. New Year Winter […]
Lord, Revive Europe – the Cry of Our Heart
Revive Europe is a gathering for students and young adults who want to see the Holy Spirit bring revival to their communities, nations, and continent. This year, 3000 people from across Europe joined Revive in Karlsruhe, Germany, to be encouraged in their faith and challenged to live “on mission” in a way that invites others […]
A Bushel of Tomatoes – Steps to Self-sustainability
“What can you do for me?” An odd question perhaps. In the context of ministry, we often flip this: “What can I do for you?” But when discussing sustainable practices, it’s not what you can receive but what can you give. Jenny, an OC mission worker, desires to see sustainable practices in her ministry with […]