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OCF Home Office
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Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Phone: 303-761-1984

OCF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our CFC number is 10531. OCF is also a member of these organizations:

ocfusa

"We are grateful to the entire OCF staff for entru

"We are grateful to the entire OCF staff for entrusting us with this opportunity to serve and for how helpful and sincere everyone has been in helping us get started. We look forward to working together heartily, as for the Lord." -LTC Ted & Beverly Kaiser, USA (Ret.)

Interim Europe RC Colin Wooten reported: "The big news in the region is LTC Ted and Beverly Kaiser, USA (Ret.), recently agreeing to serve as our Europe Regional Coordinator (RC) couple, with additional coverage of Bahrain, Qatar, and members in Africa.

"They have been active with OCF for over 30 years and leading local Bible studies with OCF since 1998. They have served together as a Local Leader couple multiple times at multiple locations and as the USMA OCF officer-in-charge couple. Ted is a USMA ’97 grad, served active duty as an Armor officer, and had two tours at USMA as an assistant professor of chemistry.

"They were assigned to Germany 2018-2023 where Ted retired last summer to begin working as a GS for DoDEA, traveling the European footprint to assess schools among other duties, a full-time job he will continue with while serving as RC."

Keep the Kaisers and other OCFers across Europe in your prayers as they serve in this unique region.

#ocfusa #militaryministry #militaryfaith #ocffellowshipfriday

OCF is announcing a full-time Field Staff position

OCF is announcing a full-time Field Staff position for the United States Military Academy (USMA) with a desired start date of July 2025.

This position develops and sustains a ministry of teaching, training, equipping, and exhorting cadets and officers to mature toward future service as Christlike leaders under authority.

Visit ocfusa.org/job-openings to learn more. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact PK Carlton (pk.carlton@ocfusa.org) with any questions about the duty and position. Contact Marci Morris (marci.morris@ocfusa.org) for personnel information and an application.

#ocfusa #nowhiring #militaryministry #militaryfaith

This month’s special episode enables you to list

This month’s special episode enables you to listen to the Global Town Hall, which OCF hosted on 8 February at its Home Office in Colorado Springs, Colo., and over Zoom for members around the world.

You’ll hear from OCF Council President Dale Holland, OCF CEO/Executive Director Scott Fisher, Director of Field Operations Colin Wooten, Local Leaders Josh and Lindsey Bowen, USMA OCF interim Field Staff Bob Phillips, and OCF Conference Center Directors Paul Robyn and Kim Hawthorne. After the ministry updates from these individuals, attending members asked various questions of the staff present.

Check out the full episode via the link in our bio or by searching for #OCFCrosspoint wherever you listen to podcasts.

#ocfusa #militaryministry #militaryfaith

Please Meet: LCDR Rocky Ward, USCG

👋 Please Meet: LCDR Rocky Ward, USCG 👋

Q: How did you first get involved with OCF?
A: I first attended OCF as a cadet at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy when the Groves were hosting Bible study and worship.

Q: Why OCF?
A: OCF has provided amazing support through fellowship and mentorship through the various trials of my life. The combination of the Christian connection, military experience, wisdom, and general fellowship that OCF provides has been extremely helpful to me, and I know for other believers as well. I look forward to contributing to providing that same experience and Bible-centered support to other OCFers in the future.

Q: Why a military life?
A: I always wanted to serve in some branch of the military as a child growing up. God made it quite clear through various life events that he called me to the Coast Guard.

Q: What's on your bucket list?
A: Flying a Piper Super cub on floats into the remote wilderness of Alaska for a big adventure.

Q: What music have you been enjoying lately?
A: Matt Redmond's "10,000 Reasons," is one of my favorites. Also, the early singing efforts of my toddler son.

Q: What's the best advice you've received?
A: Don't neglect fellowship with other Christians, and make time to continue to pursue God.

Q: You were recently elected to the Council Class of 2028. What excites you about serving on the Council, and what do you hope to achieve?
A: I look forward to being able to give back to this organization that I have received so many benefits from and continue to grow new relationships centered on Christ. I hope to achieve the continued growth of the sound Biblical Bible studies and Christian network of OCFers for today and the future.

Q: What has the Lord been teaching you?
A: That He is good, sovereign, and in control, so I don't need to stress about what the future holds.

Q: What's your life Bible verse?
A: It's hard to pick one, but currently, God has placed Psalm 23 on my heart quite often.

#ocfusa #militaryministry #militaryfaith

1 Samuel 8 is the story of a people who did not wa

1 Samuel 8 is the story of a people who did not want to be thought eccentric or different from other nations. It is true (verse 5) that bad government was the initial cause of the desire of the Israelites to have a king to reign over them, but evidently they thought this was certain to be the solution, for then they would be “like all the other nations.”

In spite of warning that their “new order” would not work (10-18) the people persisted in their demand (19-20) and God “gave them their request, but sent leanness into their soul” Psalm 106:15 (AV). God’s permission may not be God’s will.

To be thought eccentric by our fellow service members really is of no consequence, but common sense rightly tells us to avoid doing things that will give unnecessary cause for criticism in this respect. Keep levelheaded and get on with your job and let your work and your play be improved because of your faith.

#ocfusa #militaryministry #militaryfaith #militarydevotional

Thank God for the men and women who lead and serve

Thank God for the men and women who lead and serve on OCF Council. Ask Him to bless all of them, their efforts, and those who were recently elected as the Class of 2028 by the OCF membership:

• CAPT Josh Corbin, USN
• Dr. Jeff Ginther, COL, USA (Ret.)
• COL Laurence Mixon, USA (Ret.)
• CAPT Brent Moore, USN
• LT Amy Stallard, USN
• LTC Dave Ward, USA (Ret.)
• LCDR Rocky Ward, USCG

#ocfusa #militaryministry #militaryfaith #ocfpowerinprayer

"Regardless of how busy life at USNA could be, I m

"Regardless of how busy life at USNA could be, I made it a priority to be involved in Christian fellowship. Even during the height of COVID, they continued to hold virtual meetings and Bible studies that were very encouraging and uplifting in a time when our ability to gather was very limited.

"Upon the relaxation of restrictions and being able to meet in person for meetings and Bible studies, I found the OCF community at USNA to be one that truly glorified God, loved its attendees, and wanted to invest in building a community of Christ-centered fellowship." -2ndLt Blayne Butler, USMC

Read Blayne's full story by clicking on the link in our bio.

#ocfusa #militaryministry #militaryfaith

From Chris & Maggie Blake regarding ministry conne

From Chris & Maggie Blake regarding ministry connections in the Southeast Region: "We met with a young Coast Guard officer and his wife, who were stationed at the Sub Base in Kings Bay, had been profoundly impacted by an OCF couple, and were inspired to begin a home fellowship.

"We were able to connect them with several other OCF members closer to their location for guidance and support.

"They have taken their passion for their faith and OCF on to their next duty station, where they have connected with the vibrant fellowship in Annapolis. Their enthusiasm for opening their home for the purpose of fellowship, learning, and equipping others was so refreshing and encouraging."

📸: PO1 Travis Alston, USN

#ocfusa #ocffellowshipfriday #militaryministry #militaryfaith

Women in uniform are invited to attend the annual

Women in uniform are invited to attend the annual OCF Leading Women retreat, coming up 21-23 March at @wssocf. Check out this invitation from LT Morgan Funke, USCG, who has benefited greatly from past OCFLW weekends. 🎙️

LTC Brittany Simmons, USA (Ret.), will be leading the women in a study about the Armor of God and how we are meant to wear and use our Armor in community, and exploring what that looks like as we move through both professional and personal spaces. 📖

Visit whitesulphursprings.org/event/ocflw/ to learn more about and register for this retreat. 💻

#ocfusa #militaryministry #militaryfaith #womeninuniform

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