by Matthew Elliott | Mar 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Yesterday I was reviewing a new book on power encounters with spiritual forces. This is still a normal reality in Africa, part of everyday spiritual life in most churches. These seem foreign to many of us in the United States. It is almost another world, to us, one we...
by Matthew Elliott | Oct 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Christianity was already spreading in Africa within a few years after Jesus’ resurrection. It was the home of many of the early church fathers. Recently, over the past century, we have seen a bountiful harvest of Christian believers (read article) —...
by Matthew Elliott | Jul 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
I have been excited to write about Oasis’s Core Values for some time. Why? Because I really love working with my co-workers to accomplish Oasis’s mission. Our work is guided and formed in our daily activities, meetings, and interaction with those we serve by our core...
by Matthew Elliott | Jun 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Growing up in evangelical church, you hear a lot about missions, other cultures, and other languages. You hear amazing testimonies about reaching new people groups in remote areas — wonderful. But as I have traveled throughout Africa for almost 30 years now, a...
by Matthew Elliott | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
This article is dedicated to my friend and Operation Mobilization (OM) co-worker Vera – George Verwer’s faithful ministry enabler for over 40 years. This amazing life was possible because of your dedication and sacrifice. Thank you, from all of us. I knew George was...
