discipleship in Africa Archives - Oasis International

The Hall of Men and Bible Translation

September 10, 2024

I tell this story to say that I am a passionate, globally minded Christian, driven by fulfilling the Great Commission. And, because I do not want you to take what I have to say out of context. I fear that our massive use of human and financial resources to translate the Bible may not be the best use of the church’s resources nor should it be the church’s top priority.

Pray with Oasis

August 13, 2024

By Dr Matthew Elliott, President of Oasis International I recently got back from about three weeks in Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and South Africa, where we witnessed the urgent need for Bibles in Africa. In Zimbabwe, only about 25% of the 12 million Christians have access to a Bible. In Nigeria, the Christian Association of Nigeria, with…

Exposing the Darkness

June 24, 2024

Based on “I’d Rather Die on the High Ground” by Namani J. Nharrel No one knew how the god claimed his victims. Whenever someone committed an offence against Magiro, their fate was sealed. Some would be fined or persecuted by Magiro’s secretive cult. But others vanished for ever, said to be “swallowed up” by Magiro.…

A Discipleship Lesson from Jesus

May 24, 2024

What does it mean to make disciples?

We know that Jesus has called all Christians to make disciples in the Great Commission. But what exactly is Jesus talking about? After all, “disciple” isn’t a word that the world uses very much. How do we learn to obey Jesus’s command if we don’t know how?

God Loves to Use African Leaders!

March 12, 2024

Which biblical leaders do your kids admire? Maybe Moses or Paul? Perhaps King David or Joseph? There’s definitely no shortage of strong leaders in the Bible; God has gifted many people throughout history with skill in leadership and raised them up to accomplish incredible things. But did you know that some of the great leaders in the Bible are Africans?

A Children’s Book for African Christians

February 26, 2024

Every parent knows the importance of giving their kids the right books. Books that will edify and encourage their small hearts. Books that will ground them in their identity and show them who they are. Books that will remind them of how much God loves them. But there are very few books that are designed for children who are both African and Christian.