How Can We Help?

Oasis Partners in Ministry is a Christian nonprofit organization founded in 2006 to meet both spiritual and practical needs through the love of Christ. Learn more about who we are on our Mission & Vision page.

Oasis was founded to put faith into action by sharing the love of Christ while meeting practical needs in the communities we serve. Learn more about how Oasis began on our History page.

We believe ministry is stronger when we work together. “Partners in Ministry” reflects our commitment to bringing individuals, churches, businesses, organizations, and communities together to serve others and share the love of Christ.

Our primary international ministry is in Ghana, West Africa, where we work alongside local leaders, churches, schools, and organizations.

Oasis is led by teams in both the United States and Ghana, led by Patricia Emerson as CEO and Lisa Stevenson as Chief Operating Officer & Ghana Program Director. Meet our board and leadership on our Leadership page.

Our Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 06-1783375.

Our work includes clean water, education, scholarships, community outreach, conferences, ministry programs, and other community needs. Explore the different areas of our ministry on our Our Work page.

We work with our leadership and trusted partners in Ghana to identify needs and determine where our support can make a meaningful difference.

Yes. Oasis provides scholarships and educational assistance to help students in Ghana continue their education. Learn more on our Our Work page.

Yes. Oasis works alongside churches, ministries, schools, businesses, community organizations, and local leaders in Ghana. These partnerships help us better understand and serve the needs of the communities where we work. Meet some of our ministry partners on our Get Involved page.

The Pretlow Lee Stevenson Jr. Learning & Leadership Academy is an educational and community-development initiative in Ghana and a ministry partner of Oasis. Oasis has invested over $350,000 into the Academy's development. Learn more about this work on our Our Work page.

You can make a secure contribution online to support the work of Oasis. Visit our Donate page to give.

Yes. Oasis Partners in Ministry is a nonprofit organization, and eligible contributions are tax-deductible as permitted by law.

Your gifts help support the ministries, programs, projects, and community needs Oasis serves in Ghana.

Yes. Donations can be designated for specific projects or areas of ministry, including scholarships, clean-water projects, and other current initiatives.

Yes. You can become a recurring donor and provide ongoing support to the work of Oasis.

Yes, depending on our current needs and the logistics of getting those supplies where they are needed. Please contact us before donating supplies so we can determine how your gift can best be used.

Donations and projects are overseen through our leadership in the United States and Ghana to help ensure resources are directed toward their intended purposes.

There are many ways to partner with Oasis through giving, volunteering, sponsoring projects, providing resources, or participating in ministry opportunities.

Absolutely. You can support Oasis by praying for our ministry, leadership, partners, and the communities we serve, as well as by donating your time, talents, or skills. There are many ways to partner with Oasis and help further our mission beyond financial giving.

Yes. Oasis organizes opportunities to travel to Ghana and serve alongside our local leadership and ministry partners. Visit our Get Involved page for current opportunities and information.

Previous mission experience is not required. We welcome people with different backgrounds, skills, and ministry experience who have a heart to serve. Learn more on our Get Involved page.

Activities vary by trip and may include outreach, conferences, school visits, children's ministry, project visits, distribution of supplies, and other opportunities to serve. Visit our Get Involved page for more information.

Yes. We welcome opportunities to share the mission and work of Oasis with churches and organizations. Visit our Contact page to invite Oasis to your church or event.

Yes. Churches can support our conferences through prayer, giving, resources, sponsorship, and opportunities for direct participation. Visit our Contact page to discuss how your church can get involved.

Oasis provides scholarship assistance to students in Ghana who need financial support to continue their education.

Recipients are considered based on educational and financial need, available funding, and recommendations from our leadership and partners in Ghana.

You can designate your gift to help provide educational assistance to students in Ghana.

Follow Oasis on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for ministry updates, project progress, photos, videos, and stories from Ghana.

You can reach us at oasispartnersinministry@gmail.com. We would be happy to answer your questions and help you find the right way to get involved.