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Online Training for Cross-Cultural Ministry to the Least Reached. Providing a complete road map to the first 90 days so you can confidently lay a firm foundation for a lifetime as a faithful, fruitful world changer.
7 module digital course spread over 10 weeks of self-paced learning with videos, peer accountability groups, helpful handouts and coaching from course leader with 32 years experience in training and equipping new global workers.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, is a new Protect Duty legislation to strengthen security measures in public places and events. For the not-for-profit sector, this will be most relevant to charity/community-owned venues. events, museums, sports grounds, leisure facilities, education settings, churches and places of worship. Our guide outlines who qualifies and what responsibilities there are.

Member Care Media (MCM) is a media ministry of TWR especially prepared for Cross-Cultural Workers around the globe whose obedience to the Great Commission has taken them to difficult places. It is our goal to encourage, enhance and enable these workers in their places of calling so that they will stay effective and fulfilled.

Mental Health - A Biblical Perspective is a course which is one of eight courses in the 'Problems Christians Face' series.

This course is FREE, available to download and has an exam for each lesson.

These are one day conferences for students, professionals, senders and supporters and are designed to help those who want to work overseas or creatively support mission workers. The day often includes speakers, seminars, exhibition displays, video, bookstall and interviews. Email for any upcoming events or if you would like to host such an event in your area.

OSCAR hosts a mission advice and opportunities exhibition stand at many of the UK's large Christian events. If you're attending these events, come and visit us and we will help you explore your calling and vocation. If you're running an event, why not invite us to bring our stand to your event?

OSCAR runs bespoke re-entry training for individuals or groups, which are particularly useful for those who don't feel that any other solution fits their timing and circumstances. We also run occasional re-entry days in Gloucester and other locations that are open to individuals to book.

A one day orientation course for those from other cultures coming to minister/work in the UK.

Training in building a team who will help support your ministry. Mike Frith, who delivers this training, has been a trainer with Stewardship for over ten years.

Crossing Cultures is a one day course for people moving into a different culture. It helps them prepare for and cope better with the initial transition time. OSCAR runs various preparation and orientation courses on demand, and occasionally at different locations around the UK. Training can be tailored to suit the timing and circumstances of individuals or teams, which is particularly useful for those who don't feel that any other solution fits.

Serving as Senders is aimed at those individuals and churches who want to support missionaries working overseas. Regular courses are held around the UK and Mike Frith is also willing to come to your church and conduct a weekend or day course on this theme. A one hour overview is also available.

A recent survey revealed that OSCAR receives more traffic than any other UK Christian jobs website. We also advertise opportunities for a broader range of organisations than any other Christian site on the Web in the UK. Opportunities submitted to OSCAR also get advertised through various other services and websites.

You can type a country or region into the keyword search box of OSCAR's opportunities section to find out what openings, and hence which organisations, are in that area.

This is a bespoke service and gives you a chance to explore and talk through the opportunities and challenges of returning to your home country after a period of mission service. OSCAR can 'tailor-make' a short programme to suit your particular needs. This may include a formal debriefing in addition to more informal guidance and information on re-entry issues - from both a spiritual and practical perspective. These can be conducted in-person or online.

Post your prayer requests here to have other mission-minded people pray for them.

by Claire Niclasen and Myles Wilson (£15.99, ISBN: 9781399970303)
This revised and updated 2024 edition of the 'Funding the Family Business' workbook looks at biblical principles of giving and receiving, practical steps in partner development and potential pitfalls.

'Funding the Family Business' by Myles Wilson (£15.99, ISBN: 0955332001)
First published in 2006, this support raising workbook is aimed at those in the UK raising their own personal support.

The Pioneer Mission Leadership Training Course is for dreamers, doers, imaginers, activists, in other words, pioneers. It offers a variety of pathways, from individual modules to doctoral research programmes. 

Did you know that senior management, directors and trustees can all be held personally liable? In fact, claims can be brought against your organisation and individuals for a range of reasons including:

• Actual instances or allegations of wrongful acts
• Errors or omissions
• Negligence
• Breach of duty

Our comprehensive guide looks in detail at the risks you face and how you can protect your senior leadership and trustees by selecting the right D&O insurance policy.

The Challenge to 'stay' in mission is a battle that many face. 'Refresh' provides input, insight and support to many who are looking for some space and time to review, recharge and 'refresh' for future mission service. Event usually held in July.