July 2024: Modeling biblical humility; Christian chaplain challenges; and OCF ministry news

OCF Crosspoint Podcast

Show Notes

OCF MINISTRY NEWS

• OCF purchased a new staff home at Spring Canyon: To contribute to OCF's purchase of this house, make an online donation to the Refreshing the Canyon Fund.
• OCF is expanding efforts in ROTC ministry with a new job opening at The Citadel: To learn more about the Council’s approval of this opportunity and/or find the link to apply, click here.
• July marks the halfway point of OCF’s conference center ministry: Visit our conference center webpage to learn more about programs and opportunities available later this summer and fall.
• The AMCF World Conference 2024 in Brazil is coming up: This transformative opportunity to connect with other military communities around the world is scheduled for 16-20 October. Click here to learn more and register. Can't attend? Donate to this fund that will provide financial scholarships to other attendees.
• OCF small group spotlight: OCF Field Staffer Paul Homan shared one of several questions posed during the OCF at USAFA spring retreat and spiritual commissioning. What’s your small group studying? What questions are you wrestling with? Let Courtney know by emailing her at [e-mail].

ASK OCF

CH(COL) Douglas H. Ball, USA answered the FAQ: What are the challenges that our Christian Military Chaplains are facing? His three-part answer mentions busy schedules, role expansion, and cultural change.

Interested in learning more about resources for chaplains and ways to support your chaplains? Check out Chapter 17 of the OCF Handbook.

If you have a question that you want us to consider for a future “Ask OCF” segment, send an email to [e-mail].

GUEST SPOTLIGHT

This month, Josh sat down with Brig Gen Jeff H. Hurlbert, USAF (Ret.), who retired from the Air Force in 2023 after 32 years of service. He's currently the chief security officer for Applied Materials, a global leader in the semiconductor, display, and solar panel industries.

Jeff is also a longtime OCF member and current member of the OCF Council. This month, Jeff is speaking at Spring Canyon during the sixth week of Summer Celebration on the topic of humility, and he discusses that same topic here in today’s episode of Crosspoint.

Inspired by an OCF Bible study he participated in 15 years ago in Germany and having seen the impact of humility in his own life and career, Jeff addresses several questions such as why humility matters to the military leader, what it is and what it isn’t, and more.

If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF’s “Be a Guest” webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic we should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to [e-mail].

POINTS TO PONDER

As you listen to this conversation with Jeff, here are a few questions to ponder in your personal time, with a small group, or with a mentor:

1. How would you define humility?
2. What’s a personal example of humility making a difference, whether you were the one displaying humility or observing someone observing humility?
3. How does Christ’s example encourage you to lead and live humbly?
4. What gifts has God given you that you can use to serve others for His glory?