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 […]
Stories From The Field
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 […]
Why Kairos? – Shaping a Biblical Worldview
One predominant goal of pre-field ministry is preparation. At One Challenge we “prep” mission workers in a number of ways. From fund raising strategies to the self-discovery of Lifeworkx, it’s about creating a toolbox for workers to be healthy and thriving in their respective ministries. A new tool (well, new to OC training) that OC […]
Futures Think Tank 2.0
For two days, the southside wing of One Challenge’s office building in Colorado Springs buzzed with chatter, laughter, passionate conversations, and a spirit of collaboration. For these two days of Futures Think Tank 2.0, 25 participants from the United States Mobilization Center, Outreach Canada, and a few remote global participants gathered to understand the current […]