God’s Word More Accessible in the Heart of the DRC
The Africa Study Bible is reaching people where they least expect it—while shopping for groceries! In an exciting development, the Oasis Media Centre, a partner of Oasis International, has partnered with an upscale supermarket in Kinshasa, DRC, to offer the La Bible d’étude: perspectives africaines (or BEPA)–the French edition of the Africa Study Bible in…
Read MoreTea, Shortbread, and the Word of God
A Small Bible Study Group Transforming a Community Nestled inside the quiet elegance of the Pecanwood Golf Estate clubhouse—just north of Johannesburg—a group of women gather faithfully each week. They call themselves the Higher Ground Ladies Bible Study Group, and what started as a simple gathering for spiritual growth has blossomed into a powerful outreach…
Read MoreA Bible for Those Who Protect and Serve
In an interview with Oasis, Rev Why Duvenhage, a South African pastor and former police chaplain, shares why he has dedicated his life to supporting law enforcement officers spiritually and emotionally. I’m Rev. Why Duvenhage, a South African pastor with a passion for law enforcement chaplaincy and community outreach. As a chaplain in the South…
Read MoreA Journey of Faith: Rediscovering Purpose Through Ministry
By Pastor Djuma Havyarimana, Teen Missions South Africa Graduation and Exploring Opportunities In 2017, I graduated from university, and like many young adults, I was looking for a job. My brother lived in Kampala then, and he called me right after I graduated in April. In September, I travelled to Kampala. While I was there,…
Read MoreA Bible Boot Camp is Transforming Youth in South Africa
Joackim Kunda of Teen Missions South Africa shares his inspiring story with Oasis. Please tell us about you and what drives you to do what you do. Hello! I’m Joackim Kunda, and it’s my absolute joy to serve as the Country Director for Teen Missions South Africa. For the past five years, I’ve had the…
Read MoreThe “Sin” of Not Controlling Emotions and my 10 Year Old Son
We were having communion at church after a good sermon on how God can bring good out of our guilt. They took a creative step and were flashing things on the screen that you can give to God and receive his forgiveness: “lust, lies, bigotry” … then it popped up on the screen. Laura’s hand shot up in a reflex and hit her head, I felt like I’d been hit in the gut. They had just flashed “not controlling your emotions,” up on the screen as a sin to deal with in your life. Since when did that make the list?
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