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 […]
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 […]
Short-term missions ministry is a multifaceted endeavor. There are many reasons people invest in short-term ministry: to disciple a next generation of mission worker; to accomplish a task; and to invest in local communities. For a One Challenge team in Southeast Asia, they’ve chosen to invest in short-term ministry teams that serve the long-term strategic […]
Care for people who are in ministry is a vital ministry in itself. If mission workers are not cared for physically, emotionally, and spiritually the effect of their ministry suffers. One Challenge worker Tammy serves in the area of mission worker care in Europe so the ministry of workers in the region can thrive. Rest […]
One Challenge is thankful to celebrate alongside Philippine Challenge (PC) for its faithful service to the Lord for 65 years. Many current OC workers spent time in the Philippines, and for many it was their first overseas mission experience. To celebrate this milestone, here’s a little history of how the Lord has used PC to […]
“Reframing” past hurts and experiences is a fundamental step toward healing. Nate and Steve of Lifeworkx spent one week with South Korean mission workers helping them in in this journey. The second week they engaged with the staff at Acts 29 Vision Village Training Center of Onnuri Community Church through a full Lifeworkx course. “For […]
Esther took me into her classroom before the start of my workshop today. She beamed. On the wall were three posters she had made – one created with her class’s input on what makes a great classroom. Esther wanted me to know she had taken ideas from my previous workshop on classroom management and begun […]
The Aninuan Christian Training School works to educate students, not only in skills to secure their future, but also in how to grow in their faith and serve the Lord. Ben, a One Challenge mission worker, serves as the director of the school, which is part of a broader ministry called Threads of Hope. Located […]
Empowering leaders is a huge part of One Challenge. This is particularly true for the Latin American branch of the OC Global Alliance called Sepal, which stands for “Serving Pastors and Leaders.” Barbosa works with the branch of Sepal located in the U.S. He works within the Brazilian community in the U.S. developing and encouraging […]
An exciting movement of the Spirit has been taking place for the last several years in a relatively closed country in Southeast Asia. As One Challenge workers in this country counsel and train local believers, one of the most exciting things is the explosion of believers in this country has very little to do with […]
