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First, let us tell you about Jesus. He is the beginning, middle and end. He is not a means to an end, nor is He the carrot at the end of a religious stick. Jesus is the Master, the King, the Message, the Word, the Lamb, the Son, the Sacrifice, the Savior, the Atonement, the Way, the Truth and the Life. He is everything. Therefore, our identity as a church is found in Him.
 A church is not a building, nor is it defined as an organization. Rather, a church is a living organism - a community made up of disciples of Jesus Christ, created and instituted by God to be His agent of ministry upon the earth. Likewise, Oasis Church is not a building, a social club, or a secluded religious group. We are a family – a fellowship of believers who seek to glorify God by preaching, teaching and living the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our message is not really “ours”. It is the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the central message of the Bible – the good news that Jesus Christ washes us of our sins for those who trust on Him. The Gospel teaches us that God is holy, man is sinful, Jesus is our Savior, and we must respond to Him in faith.
Bible-based expository preaching
The Bible, God’s infallible word, is our source of truth and the foundation to declare the hope of the Gospel. So we believe expository preaching (line by line, book by book through the Bible) helps us to see God’s word clearly so that we may understand it and apply it to our lives.
Cross-centered worship
Because of God’s justice, a price was required for our sins. Because of God’s love, He paid the price for us by sending His Son, Jesus. Therefore we want to humbly sing, joyfully celebrate, and gratefully rejoice in the cross of Christ.
Grace-filled evangelism / discipleship
Because God has poured His grace and mercy upon us, we strive to share that same grace with one another. This is expressed primary through Care Groups, and other opporunties in discipleship, prayer, pre-marital counseling - all done with a heart to share the gospel and to help the body of believers to be whole, to the glory of God.
Gospel-centered children / youth ministry
Our children are a gift from God. As such, we believe in teaching them the Gospel at an early age. Youth ministry is done side-by-side with the parents, not in replacement of them. As a churc h body, we hope to train families to live in light of God’s word, equipping parents to be the primary leaders in the discipleship of their children.
God-exalted living
Everything we do, everything we are should reflect pleasure unto our Creator and bring Him glory. We want our marriages, our families, our fellowship, and our love for one another to make much of God and His wonderful mercy to us.
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CAN YOU EXPLAIN YOUR MISSION STATEMENT?
“We exist to glorify God by preaching, teaching and living
the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”
WHO ARE YOU AFFILIATED WITH?
Oasis church is part of a family of churches called Sovereign Grace Ministries that are passionate about the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are devoted to planting and supporting local churches, with a strong doctrinal basis that is evangelical, Reformed, and continuationist.
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HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?
Membership orientation classes, which we call "Foundations" are offered various times during the year. We will examine what it means to be a member of Oasis Church, our core doctrinal beliefs, values, and the “foundations” of our lives together as a local church. This class is a requirement for those seeking membership at Oasis Church, though taking the course does not commit you to membership.
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HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
Involvement in Oasis is simple. Our ministry departments provide several outlets of ministry based on your gifting and membership. One of the main ways to connect is in Care Groups - read here to learn more.
DO YOU PROVIDE RESOURCE MATERIAL?
Yes. Every service is recorded digitally so you can either receive a CD or download from online. You can go to our resource table to purchase a message. We also offer podcasts.
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GLORIFYING GOD THROUGH