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 […]
One Challenge’s theme going into 2022 is courageous love: boldly engaging in a broken world. Our prayer is to live out Paul’s charge in 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, “Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong, do everything in love.” Be encouraged by this New Year’s message from Dean and Kathie […]
US-MC stands for U.S. Mobilization Center. It is the go-to place for people looking for a mission sending agency. It’s the place appointees get pre-field training while preparing for deployment. It’s the place global mission workers’ supporters send contributions for proper processing. It’s the go-to place when there are bumps in the road and a worker needs coaching, counseling, […]
For two weeks in June, our newest mission workers finished their One Challenge CORE training. Prior to being in-person in the Colorado mountains, this group gathered once a week ONLINE for eight weeks beginning the training process. What a JOY to finally meet face-to-face! A perfect way to cap off their introduction to OC. They […]
Mission Drift as defined by authors Peter Greer and Chris Horst in their book Mission Drift (2015) is “the slow and insidious shift away from the original mission, purpose, and identity of an organization.” They say, “Mission True organizations know who they are and actively safeguard, reinforce, and celebrate their DNA. Leaders constantly push toward higher levels […]
The OC Global Alliance – Embracing the Challenge Jesus didn’t say the Great Commission would be easy. Making disciples of all nations is a challenge like none other. God invites us to join him – through pandemics, lockdowns, and social disruption – to bring biblical hope to people in every community and culture. Challenge invites […]
Just a month ago, had you walked through the U.S. Mobilization Center in Colorado Springs, you would have seen – well, practically no one. The unlit halls felt odd, nothing like the lively, active, collaborative vibe that typifies OC’s home office. From mid-March 2020 through January 2021, COVID restrictions limited the number allowed in the […]
