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OC Director's Blog: May 2023
In our May Director's Blog, Executive Director, Dr. Craig Kraft, shares about the OC staff retreat that took place the first week of May. He also shares about the Leader-SHIFT team a...
5 Simple Checks for Discerning the Will of God
Discerning God’s voice in our world today can be challenging. With so many voices and distractions, how do we discern the will of God in our lives? Craig Kraft, OC’s Executive Director, share...
The Bittersweet of Travelling as an Adult TCK
Over the last year, I took more flights than I ever have within a single year. I’ve had more time to be in these liminal spaces than ever before. As an adult TCK (Third Culture Kid), this has invit...
Space-makers
We have a couple of empty bedrooms in our house. At one time they were occupied by our kids, but for the last few years they’ve sat empty except when they’ve been temporarily occupied by visiting f...
Risk-taking in the Canadian Wilderness
What first came to mind when I was invited to the “Canadian wilderness” to help lead a Wilderness Camp for adult third culture kids (ATCKs) this past July was the book Hatchet
Chaplains Relaunch Event
Join us online on April 27 at 7pm PST, for the official relaunch of our workplace chaplaincy ministry. Featuring stories from our chaplains and customers, unveiling of our new branding and an oppor...
Inviting MKs and TCKs to Stillwood: An Interview with Mallory
Listen in to this interview with Mallory Luesink, Program Director at Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre, about her experience as an MK (Missionary Kid) and about opportunities for TCKs (Third Cu...
OC Director's Blog: April 2023
OC Director's Blog - April 2023 Edition. In our April Director's Blog, Executive Director, Dr. Craig Kraft, shares about an OC missionary who recently travelled through Asia, helping...
Wilderness ReBoot: What to Expect
Designed for adult MKs (Missionary Kids) seeking a deep encounter with God amidst the beauty of the Canadian back country wilderness, Wilderness ReBoot is a co-ed retreat for MKs (Mission...
Updates & Reflections from My Trip to India
Paul shares stories, updates and reflections from his recent trip to India. God is at work!
A Prayer for Easter Morning
Father God,
This morning as we watch the unfolding glory of the sun rising in the sky revealing the majesty of your creation, we are reminded of the rising of our Savior, Jesus Chri...
8 Disciple-Making Principles
A few years ago, I spent several months reading and re-reading the book of Acts. I was trying to understand how the Church had gone from a handful of people hiding out for fear of the authorities, ...