Officers' Christian Fellowship

What Officers' Christian Fellowship does

Officers' Christian Fellowship (OCF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit founded in 1943 (originally as the American Officers' Christian Union, renamed in 1972) that exists to glorify God by uniting Christian officers for biblical fellowship and outreach in the military society. OCF serves Christian commissioned officers of the U.S. Armed Forces across all branches and components (active duty, reserve, retired), along with their spouses, families, ROTC cadets, service academy midshipmen, and widowed members. The organization is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado and operates with approximately 40+ staff, a volunteer lay-led fellowship model, and a governance structure headed by an elected OCF Council.

OCF's core products fall into four interlocking categories: (1) spiritual formation content such as the 37-chapter OCF Handbook, Integrated Faith Project, Pray-Discover-Obey decision-making framework, and free downloadable Bible study guides; (2) media and publications including three podcasts (Crosspoint, Anchored & Armed, Leader Draw Near), Command magazine, and the Connected newsletter; (3) community programs including 176 local fellowship groups, a mentoring program, Hospitality Homes Network, ROTC ministry, widowed ministry, and OCF Sisterhood; and (4) two wholly-owned conference center properties — Spring Canyon in Buena Vista, Colorado (operating since 1962) and White Sulphur Springs in Manns Choice, Pennsylvania — plus the EXSEL and PEAK internship programs and the DOW SkillBridge transition program. Technology infrastructure is modest and purpose-built: a Blackbaud-powered online donation platform with donor portal, a public web-based OCF directory, and content distribution via Audible, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon.

Revenue is generated primarily through donations and contributions (individual giving, CFC payroll giving via number 10531, planned giving through PhilanthroCorp, vehicle donations via CARS, and grocery/community rewards programs), supplemented by conference center revenue from the two retreat properties. Membership is free; participation requires agreement with OCF's Statement of Faith and Biblical Guidelines. As of FY24, OCF reported 15,769 members, 176 fellowship groups, 10,196 conference center guests, and 1,652 weekly engagements at academic locations, with Total Net Assets of $22.1M on Total Assets of $23.4M.

Name

Officers' Christian Fellowship

Legal name

Officers' Christian Fellowship

Website

https://ocfusa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Officers' Christian Fellowship is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1943 that unites Christian U.S. military officers, their families, and cadets across all branches through biblical fellowship, conferences, podcasts, mentoring, and two retreat centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious/Faith-based Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Military fellowship ministry
• Faith-based resources
• Biblical study programs
• Religious nonprofit services
• Military community support

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Primary revenue stream from individual donors, members, and supporters. CFC number 10531 enables federal employee giving. Online giving platform via Blackbaud with multiple payment options including credit cards, debit cards, bank/ACH, and Google Pay.
2. Conference Center Revenue: Revenue from Spring Canyon (Buena Vista, CO) and White Sulphur Springs (Manns Choice, PA) conference centers providing retreats, renewals, and hospitality services.
3. Planned Giving: Bequests, wills, and trust arrangements facilitated through PhilanthroCorp partnership for planned giving services.
4. Vehicle and Property Donations: Vehicle donation program accepting cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, boats, and other motorized vehicles through CARS giving program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Officers' Christian Fellowship (OCF) is a 501(c)(3) lay-led Christian ministry that unites commissioned officers of the U.S. Armed Forces for biblical fellowship, spiritual growth, and outreach across faith, family, and profession. It delivers this through spiritual formation resources (OCF Handbook, Integrated Faith Project, Pray-Discover-Obey, Bible study materials), media (podcasts, magazine, newsletters), community programs (mentoring, local fellowships, hospitality homes, ROTC ministry, widowed ministry, sisterhood), two retreat conference centers, internship programs, and SkillBridge career-transition opportunities.

Product overview

Officers' Christian Fellowship (OCF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization offering a comprehensive ministry ecosystem for Christian military officers. The core portfolio includes spiritual formation resources (OCF Handbook, Integrated Faith Project, Study Materials, Pray-Discover-Obey), media/podcasts (Crosspoint Podcast, Anchored & Armed Podcast, Leader Draw Near audio devotional, Command Magazine, Connected Newsletter), community programs (OCF Directory, Mentoring Program, Local Fellowships, Hospitality Homes Network, OCF ROTC Ministry, Widowed Ministry, OCF Sisterhood), conference centers (Spring Canyon and White Sulphur Springs), internship programs (EXSEL and PEAK), and career transition support (SkillBridge Opportunities). These products work together to fulfill OCF's mission of engaging military leaders in biblical fellowship and equipping them for Christlike service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OCF Crosspoint: A monthly podcast sharing lived experiences and biblical insights for military leaders at the intersection of faith, family, and profession.
• Anchored & Armed
• Spring Canyon
• White Sulphur Springs
• EXSEL Internships
• PEAK Internships
• Pray-Discover-Obey (PDO)
• Integrated Faith Project
• Leader, Draw Near
• Hospitality Homes Network

Products and services

• OCF Handbook A comprehensive 37-chapter resource covering military ministry vision, Christian military life, spiritual growth, and member-led ministry execution. Available as PDF download, Audible audiobook, and via Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Designed for Christian military officers, chaplains, and ministry leaders.
• Crosspoint Podcast Monthly podcast hosted by Josh Jackson featuring conversations with officers, chaplains, spouses, and leaders about following Christ in uniform through career transitions, family pressure, and military life challenges.
• Anchored & Armed Podcast Monthly podcast featuring honest conversations with women navigating faith and military life, hosted by Mackenzie (dual military Air Force officer) and Naomi (military spouse). Covers dual military marriages, deployment, career decisions, and motherhood.
• Leader, Draw Near Complete 53-episode audio devotional series for Christian military leaders based on Col Larry Simpson's book, with narrators from various ranks and branches, designed for personal reflection or small group use.
• Integrated Faith Project (IFP) Five-session biblical framework for integrating faith in personal transformation, family, profession, and community relationships. Includes Foundation plus four modules with downloadable Facilitator and Participant Guides.
• Command Magazine Magazine that exalts Jesus Christ in the U.S. Armed Forces by informing readers about His work through OCF, teaching faith integration, and encouraging effective ministry. Available via free digital download.
• Connected Newsletter Biannual printed newsletter and monthly email newsletter containing articles on ministry news, events, and resources.
• Study Materials Free downloadable Bible study guides covering topics including leadership principles, 100 days, Abraham, Acts, marriage, biblical truths, Colossians, calling, James, John, Jude, Mark, Nehemiah, Philippians, practical Christianity, Ruth, soldiering, suffering, and thriving.
• OCF Directory Ministry directory enabling users to find local OCF groups by location and category including US groups, overseas groups, ROTC groups, and Hospitality Homes.
• OCF Mentoring Program Structured mentoring initiative equipping Christian military leaders to grow in faith and leadership. Offers training cohorts, free PDF guides, and connections to trained OCF Mentors.
• Hospitality Homes Network Network of OCF members who open their homes to fellow members for meals or overnight stays, enabling Christian fellowship and hospitality across the military community.
• SkillBridge Opportunities Approved SkillBridge organization offering internships up to 6 months for separating service members in ministry/outreach, office administration, strategic planning, food service, hotel management, and facilities management.
• Local Fellowships Small group Bible study fellowships serving as the backbone of OCF ministry. Resources provided for starting and leading local groups with downloadable guides and step-by-step instructions.
• OCF ROTC Ministry Ministry focused on reaching ROTC cadets and midshipmen through campus Bible studies, regional retreats, and connections with officers. Includes Director LTC John Hoyman and resources for engagement.
• Pray-Discover-Obey (PDO) OCF's decision-making process emphasizing prayer first, planning second, and obedient action third. Includes downloadable handbook chapter and appendix with structured phases for PRAY, DISCOVER, and OBEY.
• EXSEL Internship Program Discipleship program at White Sulphur Springs offering vocational and spiritual growth through group and one-on-one mentoring with seasoned military leaders and their families.
• PEAK Internships Internship program at Spring Canyon for 18-24 year olds contemplating next steps, providing adventure-filled, Christ-centered community in the Colorado Rockies.
• Spring Canyon Conference Center Retreat and conference center in Buena Vista, CO serving military families, couples, singles, and Christian groups since 1962. Located in the Collegiate Peaks on the Arkansas River Valley. Programs include Summer Celebrations and Spring Climb Together for families with 8-13 year olds.
• White Sulphur Springs Conference Center Conference center offering retreats, conferences, and R&R programs for military community. Located in Manns Choice, PA with various summer programs and specialized retreats including widows/widowers retreats.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,769 OCF members as of FY24
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DOW SkillBridgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOW SkillBridge program partners with OCF to provide internship opportunities for service members separating from active duty. OCF offers SkillBridge internships in ministry/outreach, office administration, strategic planning, food service, hotel management, and facilities management during the last 180 days of military service.
• CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCARS processes vehicle donations on behalf of OCF, enabling donors to contribute cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, boats, and other motorized vehicles through an online donation form.
• BlackbaudcoreTechnology or IntegrationBlackbaud powers OCF's online giving platform with enhanced security, multiple payment options (credit/debit/ACH/Google Pay), and donor portal functionality. Platform saves thousands in transaction fees compared to previous system.
• Museum of the BibleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCF hosted a gathering of 150+ members and friends at Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C. for celebration and investment in the ministry.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cru Military Ministry: Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) maintains an active-duty and campus military ministry. As one of the largest U.S. evangelical organizations, Cru is a broad incumbent with overlapping campus and military engagement.
• Navigators Military Ministry: The Navigators operate a dedicated U.S. military ministry with a longer history and broader disciple-making scope than OCF. Comparable as a faith-based military-discipleship organization, but part of a much larger global para-church ministry.
• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA): Large evangelical organization with military chaplain outreach. Comparable as a faith-based donor-funded nonprofit serving the military community, but operates at a much broader scale and scope than OCF.

Others

• Museum of the Bible: Existing OCF partner organization that hosted OCF members for ministry gatherings. An adjacent faith-based cultural institution that shares overlap with OCF's biblical-education mission among Christian professionals.
• Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA): Accrediting body of which OCF is a member. Not a peer in the product sense, but is an industry-body relationship that materially affects OCF's donor credibility and operational standards.
• Chaplaincy Innovation Lab: Brandeis University-based lab supporting chaplaincy research and innovation. OCF engages with the broader military-spiritual ecosystem, of which the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab is an academic and policy adjacent player.
• Association of the United States Army (AUSA): Professional association for the U.S. Army community. Not a faith-based peer, but represents the broader non-profit/membership ecosystem surrounding U.S. military officers and is a potential partnership or referral channel for OCF.

Direct peers

• Officers' Christian Union: The UK-based sister organization from which the American OCF was founded in 1943 by Lt Col Hayes Kroner. Serves the same lay-led fellowship-for-officers mission across the British Armed Forces and is the most direct international peer.
• Cadence International: Faith-based nonprofit serving U.S. and international military personnel and their families through Bible study, fellowship, and discipleship. Closest U.S. peer in mission and target population, though it focuses on enlisted personnel more heavily than the officer-specific OCF.

Regional players

• Officers' Christian Fellowship of Canada: Canadian sister organization serving officers of the Canadian Armed Forces. Identical mission and lay-led model to OCF USA, but operates exclusively in Canada and does not directly compete in the U.S. market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ocfusa
• Xx.com/ocfdenver
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ocfusa

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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