OC’s new year 2023 theme is “Momentum: moving with God in our changing world.” Inspired by how Paul pioneered the gospel in Athens, our theme verse is: “For in him we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28). New Year Message from OC USA President
Momentum is a powerful force in nature and in life. Imagine an avalanche cascading down a mountain slope or a cyclist propelled downhill by the force of gravity. Even better, think of a crew team slicing through the water as they row in cadence together. Momentum intensifies forward motion. Momentum Moves Last fall, 100 OC […]
Advent and the birth of Jesus at Christmas begin the liturgical Christian calendar, so, along with Merry Christmas, we will also say Happy New Year! As we celebrate the coming of Christ this season, we also want to thank you, our faithful partners, for your prayer and support in 2022. We hope you find hope […]
God met with us; the room was energized. We enjoyed our time together! Such reflections emerged from the U.S. OC Board meetings held at the US-MC in Autumn 2022. Board members were encouraged by updates on the state of the mission and heard numerous examples of how OC workers “come alongside” indigenous leaders. Members of the […]
What a joy to be together face-to-face for 2022 One Challenge Leadership Conference! Nearly 100 leaders from around the world came together to prayerfully discern God’s direction for OC in the coming years. We rejoice in what we heard from God about the OC of the future. Enjoy this photo video complication from the conference […]
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This year One Challenge celebrates its 70th year of global ministry. With that we are also celebrating some faithful U.S. Mobilization Center (US-MC) leaders who have served for decades and are passing the baton to younger colleagues. We know that leadership succession is important. Senior Director Successions For decades we have seen God supply just the […]
Care for mission workers is the driving force behind One Challenge’s summer programs. Whether training or retreat, OC focuses on healthy individuals who feel heard and understood. Training – CORE OC’s training program, CORE, cares for new workers (and their kids) by preparing them for cross-cultural ministry. Experienced OC mission workers help guide them through […]
This year One Challenge celebrates its 70th year of global ministry. With that we are also celebrating some faithful U.S. Mobilization Center (US-MC) personnel who have served for decades and are passing the baton to younger colleagues. One of these is Kriste Larson, who joined OC in 1992 just as the Colorado Springs office opened. […]
Latest Ukraine Ministry Stories The bravery of the Ukrainian people against the brutal invasion of their country is inspiring the world. Truly, courage is contagious. We are seeing this reality played out on news feeds. And what is happening behind the scenes is just as significant. Deep in bomb shelters, Ukrainians gather to pray. Local Ukrainian churches […]
