Your One Collective Impact Report

Edition 4 | Spring 2026

Dear Friends,
With gratitude,
Brandon Weidman
Brandon Weidman
Sr. Director of Development
Why the Best Leaders Work Themselves Out of a Job

Nations Worship in Bulgaria

When people work together and follow in the ways of Jesus, the result is real, lasting change. In a small town in Central Bulgaria, we’ve seen this model exemplified in a music ministry that has brought different nations and cultures together to worship God in unity.

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Why the Best Leaders Work Themselves Out of a Job

Why the Best Leaders Work Themselves Out of a Job

Most of us think leadership is about stepping up. But what if real impact starts when you step back? Listen now to hear how letting go might be the most powerful leadership move you make.

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Kept: Lessons from 40 Years of International Service

For Paul and Elizabeth Musser, a lifetime of service with One Collective has been less about places they’ve been or accomplishments they’ve made, and more about discovering who God is and learning to live out of that reality.

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Presence & Partnership

Rachel and Alonso have been serving as Catalysts in Santiago, Chile for nearly 8 years. They primarily serve youth and adolescents through a program called Significant Connectors, which is designed to build long-term, trust-filled relationships with youth living in residential group homes.

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Serving Snapshots: Avery's Story of Art, Faith, and Mission in Ecuador

Avery Marstella shares his powerful experience serving in Ecuador—where a simple "yes" turned into a life-changing journey of faith, creativity, and community. From painting a mural alongside local leaders to preaching his very first sermon, Avery walks us through the highs, challenges, and holy moments that defined his week abroad.

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Serving Snapshots: A Conversation with Travis about Living out the Gospel in Oxford

Travis shares how serving at The Jungle, a community center and art space, opened his eyes to a new way of doing ministry—one rooted in relationships, creativity, and quiet transformation.

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Why Trust Matters in Refugee Work

What does it take to truly show up for refugees—especially when language, culture, and broken systems stand in the way? In this episode, we explore how real change happens when we move beyond surface-level help and into long-term relationships.

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Stories From the Field: Mentoring, discipleship, and becoming family for at-risk youth in Chile and Ecuador