Ministry demands can often make us feel as if we were in a desert, where we seek an oasis as a respite from the stress of our calling. But, unfortunately, various ministry mirages promise the next quick fix for what ails the minister or ministry. Typical ministry mirages appear as conferences, church growth books, coaching, campaign kits, etc. 

Often, we jump into these conferences or campaigns, hoping they will rehydrate our dehydrated souls. Unfortunately, what happens too often is that we grab the conference canteen to nourish our souls but get only a few drops laced with more modern ministry metrics: Tantalizing drops like how to get more attendance, buildings, and cash. Those drops might bring us to the next month, but by then, the desert of ministry has parched us again. 

Ministry Oasis is interested in helping the minister and minister’s spouse understand the intrinsic uniqueness and dangers of the ministry desert. Furthermore, to help them learn ways of refreshing their soul and sustaining it with a life-giving spring welling up perpetually in their ministry desert. By exploring the site’s resources, conversing with Steve or LaDon personally, or hosting a ministry training event for ministers, spouses, or congregations, you will learn to avoid chasing common ministry mirages and find your genuine ministry oasis.