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Persist in prayer, and know God more deeply
As Christians in the military, we ought to see the parallels between persistence in life and persistence in prayer.
The Power of Prayer
Certain events in life give us a new and tangible appreciation for the power of prayer.
National Prayer Breakfast
Location:Â JBLM, National Prayer Breakfast
Prayer Sometimes Involves Fasting
The benefits of fasting shouldn't be overlooked.
The Challenge of Distress
Life is full of disappointments, difficulties, and distress. It comes in many ways: relational conflicts, job issues, financial concerns, illness, injury, tragedy and a host of other predicaments. It is challenging, even as a Christian, to respond positively to these trials.
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Jesus shows us 3 keys to fulfilling a godly responsibility
Christian officer, leader—how important is prayer to you? As Christians serving in the military, do we recognize what and for whom we should be praying for in our leadership roles? Godly officers and leaders pray.
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.
Six Generations: 1
What can happen when men and women commit to be and make disciples for Christ.
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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.
Pray, Discover & Obey (PDO)
Make important decisions with the confidence that God has revealed His direction.
Communicating With God
Doing Ministry in a Box
Hollywood squares. Brady Bunch. Tic-tac-toe. Whatever you call it, OCF largely is doing fellowship in a virtual box so far in 2020 because of COVID-19. This digital frontier has not been without its share of challenges and disappointments, but amid the uncertainty, there are stories of opportunities found and unexpected blessings received from among the membership.
Study Materials
Professional Perspectives for Senior Officers
OCF finds it appropriate to help senior officers meet the spiritual demands and opportunities of their important positions.
Support Your Chaplain
As a lay-indigenous ministry being conducted by lay military Christians inside the military society, OCF members and chaplains can be great coworkers in kingdom-building within our Armed Forces.
A Place to Grow and Serve
I'd heard stories that military chaplains were "liberal," and that "real" Christians shouldn't attend chapel.
Conversation With a Chaplain
The chaplaincy is an incredible opportunity to present and represent the claims of Christ, but it is not a calling for the faint hearted. Carrying forward spiritual battle in the midst of physical battle is an extreme challenge.
Follow Me
The key to serving others is to have a humble heart.
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.
Spiritual Battle Plans
I didn't realize what a difference my weekly Bible study and chapel service made until I went nearly four months in Iraq without them.
Worrying or waiting?
Life in general is complicated. Life in the military is extremely difficult and challenging and carries with it an increasing amount of angst with the operations tempo, separations, threats to life and limb, and the increasing challenges from within our own nation.
Prayers that changed the course of history | Episode 020
In this episode, COL Doug Mastriano, USA (Ret.), and his wife, Rebbie, share their story of prayers that changed the course of history, which takes place during his deployment to the Middle East during the first Gulf War in the early 1990s.
Acts Chapter 6
Study Notes and Questions for Acts 6
Acts Chapter 12
Study Notes and Questions for Acts 12
Valentine’s Getaway
During this year's Valentine's Getaway, read Scripture, observe the Word, make applications to our lives, and get excited about praying together as couples during sessions led by speakers Doug & Michelle Orsi. Join us for a weekend of encouragement, fellowship, and activities like a date night banquet and WSS Newlywed Game. A children's program is provided while adults participate in the speaker sessions.
Living the military life together
Small group Bible studies have been part of the DNA of OCF since the ministry began in 1943. Within these small groups, there is spiritual growth, an increased understanding of what it means to be a Christian, and a resilience developed for all of life—especially life within the military.
Local Fellowships
A Man of Faith and War
One Christian of distinction, who fought in five wars, was U.S. Army Brigadier General Gustavus Loomis. In Loomis is the ideal balance of Christian faith, devotion to family, and excellence in military service.
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.
How Shall We Pray?
I have asked myself, how should we pray? There is no easy answer.
Members: Cast your vote now for OCF Council
OCF Council elections for the Class of 2016 are open now through 29 September. Eligible OCF members are encouraged to vote in the election.
Operation Iraqi Freedom
An officer who was there takes a step back to view the big picture.
Professional Excellence (Durfey)
The key to successful leadership is found in the person of Jesus Christ.
Service Separations
You've heard the horror stories about what can go wrong when your husband leaves... but it doesn't have to be all bad.
Tips for new group leaders
For those who have never led a small group, the prospect of starting such an endeavor might appear daunting and overwhelming given the busy lifestyle of those in the military. Here are tips for the new leader to consider both before and after his or her first meeting.
43. Seeing The Other Side
Consider that our leadership role is not always one of preventing another from his determined path. In some cases, the correction or consequence that follows will have the greater impact on a person’s decision to walk with integrity.
How’s Your Light Shining?
It’s incredibly important, yet challenging, that as you run your race in uniform for Christ, to keep His light in your heart burning brightly for others to see.
‘Mr. Tok’ remembered as spiritual giant
Longtime Bible teacher, speaker and friend of OCF, ACCTS and Christian Military Fellowship, Charalambos Nikolaou Tokatloglou (Mr. Tok), went to be with his Lord on 15 December. He was 97.
And the Verdict Is?
How would a jury of your peers judge your Christian walk?
Beyond Butter Bar
Often unseen in life's "lucky breaks" are the preparation, prayer--and waiting--for the opportunities from God.
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.
Child Evangelism
Practical ways to share your faith with your children.
Comfort Amid Cruelty
Even after two deployments, I still don't understand how mankind can be so cruel and thoughtless.
Courage Rushed In
All fear vanished and courage rushed in.
‘Daddy, Don’t Go Back’—My Personal Story of Deployment
The Wesley family shares some lessons they learned through deployment.
First Bible Studies
A scripted Bible Study Guide on the first six chapters of Nehemiah.
Implicit Trust
Simple faith and trust in the Word brings eternal salvation, forgiveness of sins, and life everlasting.
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