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Features for May ...
Informal Language Training
With such a variety of tools for learning languages, is it really necessary for mission workers to go back to the classroom to do this? Our guest writer this month, Josh Frazier, looks at the case for informal language learning and explores some of the options available for those who choose to go down this route more...
Mission Guest Houses worldwide
After months of research, we have updated our mission guest house list. As far as we're aware, this is the only list of its kind in the world, so it's no wonder that we get regular requests for it from all over the globe. If you would like the new list, click on the email address below and fill in your details more...Staying in the UK
If you're travelling in the UK over the next few months, you might like to know about places to stay, either for a night or for a holiday. OSCAR maintains an online list of places offering accommodation to mission workers. These range from Christian owned holiday homes or retreat centres, to other useful services more...The Art of Giving
Stewardship are running a ten-part email series on this theme, with some really helpful teaching, advice and examples on giving, including pieces entitled 'Is Generosity in our DNA?' and 'The T-word' (on tithing!). Sign up and let Stewardship help you think through what it means to be a cheerful, blessed giver and how your giving can make a real impact to God's Kingdom more...OSCAR Training
Did you know that OSCAR runs a flexible cross-cultural orientation training programme, for those leaving the UK and those coming to the UK for ministry or work? We also run re-entry days, for those returning home to the UK, and day courses for supporting churches. Can we help you with your training needs? Take a look at what we do and get in touch if you think we can help more...Browse our Features Archive