What Would My Co-Workers Think?

Who are you and why do you do the things that you do? Harvey realized at his former job that he was allowing his coworkers' opinions of him to control his decision making. His self-esteem depended what his peers thought about him. When he realized that this wasn't the right way to live, he decided to make some changes in how he made decisions. Have...

Help for Burned Out Pastors

Pastor burnout is an epidemic in churches. After diligently serving a congregation for many years, many pastors simply feel worn out, crushed by the weight of their responsibilities. Oasis Retreats is a pastoral retreat program which aims to help restore pastors to their God-given ministry appointments and guide them in their recovery. Are you a...

Looking for Purpose

When Jacques first started university he thought he was in the perfect program.  But as he progressed through his schooling and the classes got harder and harder he started to wonder if it was such a great idea.  He lost his motivation and with it, his grades.  His life needed a purpose, would he find it in a classroom? Related Discover Purpose...

Trained And Ready To Share

At a DRIME workshop Lillian and the team trained a group of high school students how to share their faith using simple dramas.  The teens went back to their city and started doing the dramas on the weekends.  They started out as timid teens and how they are boldly declaring Christ in their own city.  Do you have the training you need to share...

Longing To Be Connected

When her parents separated a loneliness seeped into Lillian’s life.   Whatever else happened, at the end of the day she was alone.  She wondered where this need for community came from? What is it that makes us long to be connected? Related: Do You Feel Alone In The World?

Using Basketball To Reach Out

The Friday Night Basketball League is a perfect opportunity to minister in the community every week.  Many times Frank hears from parents how his coaches are amazing role models for the young athletes who come to play.  Sports can open incredible doors in any community.  Are you ready to play? Related: Want To Get Involved? 

I Thought I Could Keep Up

Frank is a fix-it type of person.  He likes to find solutions.  When his basketball program ballooned out of control he thought he could handle it.  The program leaders thought that Frank should delegate some of the responsibilities but he really didn’t want to do that.  He kept trying to do it all until a depression forced him to slow down....