Over 100 local and global ministry partners are using the Africa Study Bible to address the need for affordable, biblical resources, and the requests are multiplying.
Thank you for your gift which continues to put this powerful tool in the hands of more pastors and leaders.
“This Bible comes at the right time,” Lawal says. As one of 250 campus missionaries in Northern Nigeria, he is now using this biblical resource that is changing lives in his country, especially in this area virtually unreached by the Gospel. In Northern Nigeria’s universities and colleges, God is at work, and Lawal is courageously at the forefront.
Become a Sower of God’s Word and join us, as we get more Africa Study Bibles and other biblical resources to more pastors and leaders in Africa.
LMIY (#LetMeIntroduceYou) is an Oasis ministry partner in northern Uganda, dedicated to evangelism and discipleship, backed by local churches. LMIY provides theological training through the West Nile Bible Training Center and has equipped 876 pastors with Africa Study Bibles over the last few years. LMIY’s mission also extends to public schools, where the initiative provides New Living Translation (NLT): Africa Edition Bibles to kids.
“Many have come to faith through this outreach, and many of these Bibles are the first in households and even extended families! Can you imagine the impact on these students and their families?” –Greg Helms, LMIY Executive Director
Leadership International brings about transformation within the African church. It equips Christ-like leaders for God’s mission through its Biblical Leadership Training Centers. As part of its partnership with Oasis, Leadership International has equipped 5,525 pastors with Africa Study Bibles.
According to Pastor Ndlovu from Zimbabwe who personally experienced the program, “As I went through the training, scales were falling off of my spiritual eyes.”
“It was a big miracle for Light And Life Mission family in Cameroon who received bibles 20 study Bibles and 60 small Bibles from our partner, Oasis International Ltd. Because of the war which has taken place in the two English-speaking regions of Cameroon, many people lost all their properties so this a big blessing to them to have Bibles. Thanks so much and God bless you all.”
–Rev Sone Charles, Light and Life Missions, Cameroon
Armed with the power of God’s Word, 40 Liberian high school students are now equipped to engage with their Bible studies and fellowship groups. You have helped these young converts draw near to Jesus like never before. Thank you!
Ugandan pastors are learning to preach the gospel accurately and contextually, thanks to their new copies of the Africa Study Bible!
“I am happy to announce that Oasis International has agreed to fundraise for the 250 Bibles … As I write this update, I am reminded of what God said in Isaiah, through thick and thin, I will be with you and I will rescue you.”
–Dr. Emmanuel Mukeshimana, CEO of Square Ministries Africa
Because of you, thousands of leaders have been equipped for ministry!
Each Africa Study Bible donated:
- Equips a pastor or leader to preach and teach
- Speaks directly to their cultural context
- Comes with a training manual available via free download
- Edifies the congregation in which they serve
God’s Word for Africa projects benefit those who cannot afford it. Even so, we ask recipients pay a portion of the cost for a Bible. People value what they have to pay for.
Oasis partners with local ministries and bookstores throughout Africa to supply the Bibles that you donate. This means your donation is not only nurturing the spiritual health of the people, it is also helping develop a more robust and self-sustaining Christian publishing infrastructure in Africa.
“It is like the sweetest food my wife prepares. It is sweet, lovely, and good. Something you cannot do away with.”
–Rev Bitrus Chayi Bagos
Rev. Bagos serves a church of 700 people in Nigeria. He has been using the Africa Study Bible for his sermon preparation, and has been amazed by how this resource is empowering his ministry.
“I feel very much at home with the Africa Study Bible. I can hold it close to my heart.”
–Venerable Mark Wokgam Mukan
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