The article on missionary bribes was thought provoking. It is certainly worth pointing out that local advice from Christians is always worth pursuing. When I was in Tanzania the Anglican church took a stance against the giving of bribes, even those t
Read more…InterHealth is a charity committed to the health and wellbeing of those working in relief, development and mission. We are very interested in opinions and comments (the good and bad) on health and wellbeing support for mission partners across East Af
Read more…Have you ever had a sabbatical? If not, why not?
January's monthly article opens the topic of sabbaticals. Feel free to comment on or discuss this article here. I would be interested in your thoughts ...
Read more…Just found this website - thought it maybe of interest to those with kids.
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Dear All,
I am helping out at OSCAR, in the office, and one of my tasks here is to produce a couple of videos of some experienced mission workers which could benefit in different areas in their support, or be an encouragement or help for others.
Her
Read more…Hi friends I have recently joined this site and have sent out some friend requests mainly to those in UK. I have a heart for S.E Asia and have worked for two years on the Thai/Burma border but find myself back In Uk after pretty devastating circumsta
Read more…Please feel free raise any queries you have about OSCARactive and how it works here.
Read more…Here in the UK, it's been a little bit hot and sticky and I find it much harder to function! My thoughts go out to friends called to live in countries where it's extremely hot and humid for much of the year.
Do you have any tips for coping that you ca
Read more…Smart phones and tablet computers seem to becoming more and more popular. Here's a place to share any apps you have discovered to be useful on the field or at home base.
Read more…The Leprosy Mission is looking at the indicators we use to measure the success of our projects.
We have lots of indicators for the medical work we do, and a growing list for our community development work. The question is "How do we measure the 'spir
Read more…This thread is for any discussion, feedback or comments to April's article Fair Trade? Think Again. Please feel free to join in.
Please also note that if this topic interests you, you might also like to join OSCARactive's Business as Mission Group
One year ago today I got to witness something I thought had become impossible for me. I was once again in Korupun, Papua, Indonesia, for the dedication of the Kimyal New Testament. When post-polio syndrome (by the plan of the Lord) forced me back hom
Read more…I have just returned back from the Mission field, and have been asked to speak to a group of people who are considering going.
I am going to be speaking on things I would have liked to have been told before I went. I would like to keep it nice and li
Read more…If you have any points to add or issues to raise in response to January's article Doing Mission with a Disability, please do so by joining this discussion.
Please also note you can join OSCARactive's Doing Mission with a Disability Group - a privat
Read more…It's always great to hear or read how God is calling people into mission in the 21st century. Please tell us your story. Did you feel called to mission at a certain moment or was it something that developed over time through various experiences?
Read more…We will be receiving a couple of new international staff on to our team next summer (and hopefully more in the future!), and are currently trying to put in place a few things to make sure we receive them well.
A couple of questions have come up re la
Read more…I think I need to send a link to Cheryl's blog to nearly everyone who sends me a newsletter!
Read more…1. Where are you from and where are you now?
Hi folks
I am Helen Harrison and I am a post-grad student of Springdale College in Birmingham, affiliated to University of Wales. I am currently studying foran MA in Missional Leadership, and for my dissertation I am exploring the impactof short-term
Read more…I'm sure every missionary faces the challenges of helping the poor people and the Bible teaches us to have compassion on them and give generously but should we set limits? Some we help regularly now turn up on our doorstep every time they have a need
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