Videos on the Importance of Mercy Ministry

While Oakseed considers prayer the most vital support we can give our ministry partners, the Bible also has much to say about mercy ministry in relation to gospel proclamation. We are entering the Christmas gift-giving season, and our Bazaar Catalogs have gone out in the mail and are available online. Why does Oakseed consider gift-giving an important way to support our ministry partners?

“These are gifts given in the name of Jesus Christ by our ministry partners. So, it comes as an opportunity for the ministry partners to develop long-term relationships with those who need it most. And you are giving them that gift of opportunity to work with them and to be able to bless them for the long haul. It’s not just a one-time gift of a mosquito net or a Bible, or an education. It is a long-term relationship, with opportunities for discipleship and integrating those people who need the love of Christ into a Christian community and ministry.”

We asked Sam Oluoch (Oakseed Ministry Liaison to Africa) and Rick Horne (Oakseed Ministry Liaison to Africa and the Dominican Republic) why mercy ministry is an important aspect of missions and the proclamation of the gospel.

“So long as we are a church, there will be a need, in one way or another, to also balance our ministry with practical acts of mercy, whatever the context is.” ~Rev. Sam Oluoch, Oakseed Ministry Liaison to Africa

“It’s a cup of water in the name of Christ. It’s not just a cup of water, but it’s in the name of Christ.” ~Rev. Rick Horne, Oakseed Ministry Liaison to Africa and the Dominican Republic