The OCF Handbook

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The PDO process emphasizes prayer first, planning second, and obedient action third. This model helps OCF members to be still before God, asking Him for wisdom and direction before future actions are planned out.

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Prayer is personal and corporate, it is spontaneous and intentional, and it changes us as we lay concerns, griefs, praises, thanks, and supplications before our God who is over all.

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Enduring ministry flows from work that is anchored in the Scriptures. The Bible is a trustworthy, reliable text inspired by God that is useful for all of life. As such, it is the authoritative source for knowing God, His work and promises, and His commandments, and for aligning our lives in obedience to His revelation. Consider buying a well-bound and reliable translation that you expect to use for the rest of your life.

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Followers of Christ must be ready to give an answer for what they believe, why they live a certain way, and for how they face difficulties with hope. This chapter focuses on evangelism within the context of the military society. You are free to express your beliefs while in uniform, but work place conversations should give no perception of requiring subordinate agreement or implying government endorsement (establishment). Religious expression by military members is protected by the First Amendment under most circumstances.

The full OCF Handbook can be viewed and downloaded at www.ocfusa.org/handbook. Send thoughts or questions to [email protected].

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Christ-followers are made visible in the way they integrate their faith into every part of their personal and professional lives, expressing confidence that God is working all things according to His plan. We reject attempts to make much of ourselves or of our professional successes, lest we imply failure to those who do not experience temporal success. Our public and private reputations flow from an integrity that can be strengthened by personal reflection expressed in a mission statement, by the public help of your church and peers, by a mentor regularly meeting with you, and especially by living a humble life with those who are closest to you.

The full OCF Handbook can be viewed and downloaded at www.ocfusa.org/handbook. Send thoughts or questions to [email protected].

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Developing lifelong habits for spiritual growth, knowledge of God, obedience to His commands, and faithful ambassadorship requires daily discipline so the worries of each day do not neutralize believers.

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A Christ-like steward-leader is one who thinks, plans, and acts in obedience to our Lord’s directions. The leader will give an account to God for decisions made using His resources and talents. These talents are to be used for the good of others both while in uniform and after uniformed service.

The full OCF Handbook can be viewed and downloaded at www.ocfusa.org/handbook. Send thoughts or questions to [email protected].

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These Pillars express the essential traits of our Fellowship. They speak to what OCF is known for doing, are a summary of OCF priorities, and help give focus to ministry work. You can memorize these pillars using the acronym “CUE LINES.” The full OCF Handbook can be viewed and downloaded at www.ocfusa.org/handbook. Send thoughts or questions to [email protected].

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We are a ministry to the military community by those who are serving, or who have served, within the military community so that Biblical fellowship happens around the world in a way that positively impacts the entire military community. This chapter helps you answer, “What makes OCF unique in the military ministry space?” The following three distinctives can help you encourage others to become co-laborers in the OCF body as you articulate our place alongside other ministries. The full OCF Handbook can be viewed and downloaded at www.ocfusa.org/handbook. Send thoughts or questions to [email protected].

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OCF exists to gather Christian military leaders together for Biblical encouragement and growth so the entire military society is impacted positively wherever these leaders serve. Currently serving Christian leaders will be encouraged and helped in their spiritual journey by being connected with the larger body of Christ, especially with those who have served ahead of them. The full OCF Handbook can be viewed and downloaded at www.ocfusa.org/handbook. Send thoughts or questions to [email protected].