Please Meet: Tom and Jan Falconer
Tom and Jan Falconer are serving as Area Coordinators for the Colorado Springs area. Their service to OCF spans a quarter of a century.
Fall 2024 Ministry News
A round-up of OCF Ministry News items from Connected newsletter.
OCF seeking to develop a full-orbed cadet/midshipmen ROTC ministry
At its April meeting, the OCF Council gave unanimous approval for placing a full-time OCF staff couple – for the first time ever – at The Citadel, in Charleston, S.C.
Please Meet: Jim and Melanie Wamhoff
Jim and Melanie Wamhoff are serving as Area Coordinators for the greater Omaha, Nebraska area. They were first introduced to OCF separately while they were in college.
Spring 2024 Ministry News
A round-up of OCF Ministry News items from Connected newsletter.
EXSEL and PEAK: Exploring the impact of ministry internship programs on young adults
Whether as interns (first-year participants) or as fellows (second-year participants), young adults have participated in EXSEL (Experience, Serve, Lead) or PEAK (Purpose, Excellence, Authenticity, Koinonia) and gained valuable life experience, spiritual development, and more along the way.
Introducing the OCF Council Class of 2027
OCF welcomes the seven newest members to the Council.
Fall 2023 Ministry News
A round-up of OCF Ministry News items from Connected newsletter.
Spring 2023 Ministry News
A round-up of OCF Ministry News items from Connected newsletter.
Fall 2022 Ministry News
OCF Ministry News items from Connected newsletter.
Spring 2022 Ministry News
OCF Ministry News items from Connected newsletter.
Fall 2021 Ministry News
OCF Ministry News items from Connected newsletter.
Spring 2021 Ministry News
OCF Ministry News items from Connected newsletter.
8 questions about your spiritual growth
While our salvation is a one-time occurrence, the work of sanctification (or being set apart and refined to be more Christlike) is an ongoing process that we experience our entire life on Earth.
Louisa Buxton: ‘She was a jewel’
Louisa Buxton, widow of the then-Officers’ Christian Union’s first general secretary (executive director), Cleo “Buck” Buxton, who as her family said, “helped shepherd Buck’s dreams into reality,” joined her husband in heaven in the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ on 14 June. Louisa was 96 years old.
Dealing with an emotionally needy personality
In the Bible-study group, the support group, the discipline group, or the fellowship group, an attitude of love and
Dealing with a know-it-all personality
Traditionally, Christian small-group activities are more positive, edifying, less contentious, and less confrontational than their secular or non-Christian counterparts.
Growing small groups through division
The OCF mission is to engage military leaders in Biblical fellowship and growth to equip them for Christ-like service
Preparing to lead the Bible study
The type of Bible study that OCF seeks to encourage is one where people approach God’s Word and
Becoming a Christ-like military leader first starts with thinking of others
By surrendering their spring break of relaxation to instead labor for the impoverished, the mission field experiences help cadets and midshipmen hone skills of selflessness and sacrifice that are essential to becoming effective Christ-like military leaders.
The effects of transition in the military
Those who have laced up boots or buttoned an Armed Forces uniform in service to our nation know all-too-well the difficult and tough terrain of the transitional military life they lead.
Chaplains share insights into serving in the military
COMMAND asked a trio of chaplains—LT Jon Uyboco, CHC, USN; CH(MAJ) Todd Cheney, USA, and CH(COL) Marc Gauthier, USA—to share some insights and experiences of serving military men and women for Christ.
EXSEL teaches vocation, service, leadership
Now in its second year, the EXSEL (experience, service, leadership) discipleship program at OCF’s White Sulphur Springs Conference Center is a yearlong, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young men and women ages 18-24.
Is God calling you to lead a small group?
We reached out to two OCF small group leaders, LTC Tom Matelski, USA, and Lt Col Jim Wamhoff, USAF, and asked them to share their insights on starting and effectively leading a small group.
Perspectives on servant leadership
The term “servant leadership” evokes a varied range of impressions as to what that really means, looks like, and how it plays out in real life. At first glance, the seemingly incongruous servant leadership concept appears especially contrary in business settings or military circles where typically bosses lead, employees serve.
Kingdom work can happen anywhere
As a relational ministry where genuine biblical fellowship is essential for spiritual growth and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, the very heart of the ministry of Officers’ Christian Fellowship remains small group fellowships.
Fellowship through ‘practical action’
OCF has provided transitory military Christians with two static places—Spring Canyon in Colorado and White Sulphur Springs in Pennsylvania—for abundant opportunities of Christ-centered fellowship, programs and fun. The ideal end result: being equipped to reach others for Christ throughout the military society—and form lifetime friendships.
God is real and active in our lives
Army CWO2 Sheldon Duffy and his wife, Salena, share their story of Sheldon’s near-death experience with leukemia and how they endured the trials and uncertainties of not knowing if he would survive.
A day in the life of OCF
For seven decades the living waters of Jesus Christ have flowed forth, from the heart of the ministry of Officers’ Christian Fellowship—innumerable men and women making a kingdom difference by living, loving and working with others throughout the military society.
When Duty Calls
Challenges are unique for married-to-each-other military with families when duty calls
Prayer Sometimes Involves Fasting
The benefits of fasting shouldn't be overlooked.
Praying for Chaplains
Here are four ways you can pray over chaplains by praying the prayers of Colossians 1:9-12, Ephesians 1:15-19, and Ephesians 6:19-20.
Pray, Discover & Obey (PDO)
Make important decisions with the confidence that God has revealed His direction.
A Questionable Life
1 Peter 3:15 tells us to always be prepared to give an answer. I call that 'living a questionable life' where you are open to others questioning you.
Dear Chaplain
An open letter from chaplains answers questions about going to war, being deployed, families of deployed, and those considering the chaplaincy.
Interview with Chaplain Beach
What is the role of the Christian chaplain in military ministry?
