Leaders in Africa Archives - Oasis International

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…

A Lifeline for Multi-Church Pastors

February 1, 2024

Though Christianity is rapidly expanding in Africa, the number of pastors has not been growing at the same pace. Those who do have pastoral training oftentimes find themselves assigned to several churches in the same region, where they are expected to meet the needs of many different Christians. There are simply not enough pastors. If you’re a multi-church pastor, odds are you’re feeling weary.

A New Way to Lead

December 18, 2023

When you think of a leader, what comes to mind?

A politician? Your parents? A movie star? A primary school teacher?

The world we live in today is full of leaders. But, as everyone knows, not all leaders are doing their jobs very well. If we look at the leaders in our society, we’re likely to see multiple unpleasant characteristics.

This is the key to your life

December 4, 2023

It’s not unusual for people like us to look for the key to a meaningful life.

There was an old man who, after a long, eventful life, had earned enough respect from the people he led to tell them, “This is the key to your life.” The key was simple and straightforward, and it is the focus of this reflection.

God, the Craftsman of Our Nature: A Reflection of Psalm 139

October 22, 2021 |

David had the ability to think differently about God’s divine presence and omniscience, but he modeled the appropriate behaviour by admiring and appreciating God’s ability to hear, see, and know us like no one else can.