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This is the interactive section of the OSCAR website.
This is the interactive section of the OSCAR website.
We are planning a number of interactive elements, like a message board, chat feature and social media feeds to go on this page. In the meantime, you can use OSCARactive for some of this. There are also libraries of Features, Articles and Reviews below.
Our most recent Features profiled on OSCAR
Four simple ways to engage the nations as the world gathers for the biggest event on earth … the football World Cup.
An article about ethical banking by Reliance Bank.
MissionAssist are a network of over 700 volunteers all using their time and skills to support mission.
Recent articles published on OSCAR
In the right hands, money can be a force for good in the world. How you choose your bank, can make a positive difference to both people and the planet? Unlike traditional banks, ethical banks are guided by principles or goals to improve the environment and society.
Carol Luttah, a missionary from Kenya to Papua New Guinea, tells us about the lessons she learnt, the encouragment she received and the things she wish she had known before stepping out.
Safeguarding is a universal responsibility, but its practical application becomes significantly more complex when working across international boundaries. Recent years have seen heightened scrutiny of charities and faith-based organisations operating overseas.
Dominic McCann, CEO of the Castle Health Group, highlights the issue of addiction for those in Christian ministry. If you, or someone you know, struggles with any kind of addiction, there are organisations who can help and proven strategies for recovery.
When we talk about Third Culture Kids (TCKs), we often overlook the challenges they face in embarking on a journey they had little or no control over.
Kevin, Allison & Elizabeth Shorter are called to travel and pray for locations around the world and are currently travelling around Europe. Their article highlights the importance of your role in bringing about the revival you long for.
1st March 2025 marks OSCAR's 25th birthday. Mike Frith, OSCAR's Founding Director, takes stock at our Silver Jubilee.
This article, by Robbie Thompson of the Immigration Advice Service, outlines the criteria and process for non-UK nationals hoping to undertake mission or ministry work in the UK.
James Vaughton, CEO of Transform Europe Network, focuses on the need to build partnerships in mission that enable participation and empowerment at the same time as limiting dependency. Useful for anyone wanting to create good working relationships.
As a development worker and missionary, you NEED your free time, but alas… Going back home is not always the answer. Martin & Esther Boogaard, who founded the Emmy Foundation and work in Poland, explain the problem and how best to properly address the need for rest & relaxation.
Did you know there's a trust that gives small grants to those embarking on mission trips, placements or gap years? Christians in Overseas Service Trust assists British short-term volunteers to obtain initial funding, which enables and facilitates them through the provision of monetary grants.
How have the challenges of cross-cultural workers changed over the last few years? What about the effects of the pandemic on them? Christine Paterson from Field Partner International gives us her personal takeaways on a survey they conducted earlier this year with cross-cultural Christian workers.
Our most recent book & software reviews
A book aimed at helping the reader in making the decision whether to stay in cross-cultural ministry or whether to leave. Reviewed by Carol Luttah.
In this game-changing book, Bible teacher Elizabeth Woodson shows you how to get unstuck from culture's discipleship pathway.
Are Church Planting Movements real, or are they just stories? How do we really know? David Garrison, who earned his PhD from the University of Chicago, wanted answers. He dug into twenty-five years of onsite research from the Global Research Departme...
A book focusing on the global push to complete the Great Commission in this generation.
In What on Earth is God Doing? you'll embark on a transformative journey that challenges your understanding of faith and mission, and explores all God really is doing on planet Earth today.
Before You Move Overseas is a workbook to help you prepare for the language learning journey.
Sarah Lanier combines insight with experience to help you navigate in the increasingly cross-cultural world in which we live, both locally and internationally.
Do you have a heart for worldwide mission and a head for good governance? Could you serve as an effective trustee for a virtual organisation of home-based volunteers?
We are an independent Christian-based academic centre where Christians and Muslims come together to learn from and about one another, and our respective faiths, in the context of living relationships.
This role is to ensure the charity's operations, finances, communications and compliance functions run smoothly and effectively.
We are looking for a skilled administrator to bring excellent operational leadership, governance coordination, communications and admin support to our growing church community.
Wycliffe needs servant-hearted people with many different kinds of skills, and in different stages of life to facilitate and enable the ministry of Bible translation - a ministry that is central to world mission.
As Church Partnerships Manager, you will build meaningful relationships with churches across the Republic of Ireland, helping church leaders and congregations connect with Compassion’s mission through engaging presentations and trusted partnerships.
Teach subjects to theology students and/or help with administration at the colleges.
Exciting water and sanitation projects in Tanzania
Do you want to use your skills in furthering His mission in the world? We have short, medium or longer term opportunities, including short term mission trips for teams.
We are looking for someone with excellent administrative skills to support the Kitchen Team Leader in our busy kitchen.
We need people with all levels of Catering Experience to work with our dynamic, diverse and international Kitchen Team. If you have no experience, training can be given.
