Welcome to our November newsletter! This month, we're celebrating the School Bible Program, highlighting new Pastor Training efforts, and sharing stories of transformed lives through your support. Thank you!

Pastor Katavo and his wife, Daphrose

In Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, local pastors, teachers, and evangelists are revitalizing local churches through training events that have provided them with French Africa Study Bibles or La Bible d’étude: perspectives africaines (BEPA). The initiative was made possible in part through the behind-the-scenes efforts of Ed Elliott, Founder of Oasis.

Jean Pasteur Katavo, an Oasis Trainer of Trainers, emphasized the importance of discipleship, stating, "The Lord's mandate is to, 'go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you.' Church teachers cannot teach if they do not learn. They cannot learn if they do not study. They cannot study if they do not have a study Bible."

Africa Study Bibles serve as powerful tools for deepening biblical understanding. Katavo speculates that his training events have indirectly impacted around 200,000 people in local churches in the region.

Oasis's School Bible Program equips students with Bibles designed to deepen their understanding of the Scriptures and support their spiritual growth.

By providing Bibles through schools, we are growing a new generation of leaders rooted in Christian values. Read the report to learn more. Oasis plans to raise funds on Giving Tuesday to print thousands of School Bibles for the upcoming school year in Africa.

Oasis hosted a virtual book discussion with Dr M.D. Kinoti, the author of Making Peace with Fire. In his book, Dr Kinoti explores ways to harness conflict to improve relationships. View webinar using this link.

At Lausanne 4 in Seoul, over 5,200 believers from 202 countries gathered to emphasize unity in global evangelization under the theme, "Let the Church Declare and Display Christ Together."

Dr Matthew Elliott, President of Oasis, noted, "Nearly every speaker from Africa was an Oasis author or contributor to the Africa Study Bible," underscoring Oasis's influence.

During the conference,  Dr Elliott and Dr John Jusu, Supervising Editor of the Africa Study Bible, held a live conversation around the discipleship crisis in the global church.

If you wanted to review or even share the conversation, click here for the recording.

Dr Abel Ndjerareou

Philani Nyatsanza

Oasis International welcomes two distinguished leaders to its board: Philani Nyatsanza, the CEO of the Higherlife Foundation in Zimbabwe, and Dr. Abel Ndjerareou, the former Director of the Trans African Education Network. Their expertise and dedication to Africa's youth and leadership will help us achieve our vision to satisfy Africa's thirst for God's Word.

Oasis International recently equipped hundreds of local pastors with Africa Study Bibles in Nsawam Township, near Accra, Ghana. For many of these pastors working in one of Ghana’s underserved areas, this was their first encounter with a study Bible, let alone one through African eyes. They participated in a two-hour training session on how to use the Africa Study Bible for ministry. While they expressed deep appreciation, they pleaded for more copies to equip more pastors in Ghana, hoping Oasis could equip all of the churches in Nsawam.

This advent season, fresh African insights illuminate the Bible’s timeless tale.

We invite you to experience these insights through our Christmas devotional as we get ready to celebrate the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.