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Oakseed’s Mission, Vision,
and Strategy
Since 1992, our mission has been for Oakseed Ministries to
assist indigenous ministries who serve abandoned children
and the poor in the developing world’s largest cities, bringing
the good news of Jesus in word and action.
The vision for Oakseed Ministries comes from Isaiah 61:3:
“to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of
praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called
oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he
may be glorified.”
Oakseed aims to plant “oaks of righteousness” among the
poorest of the poor, breaking the chains of poverty with the
power of the gospel.
Our strategy is to empower Ministry Partners through:
n Prayer—Praying and mobilizing prayer partners in
support of Ministry Partners as they share the gospel and
work to bring transformation among the urban poor and
their communities.
n Capacity building—Helping fulfill the vision of the
indigenous ministry through long-term relationships
and creative entrepreneurial support, including the
development of income-generating and self-sustaining
projects.
n Training—Bringing​ministry expertise for
on-site training and counseling in response
to local needs.
n Financial Support—Providing financial
support for indigenous ministries without
creating dependency.
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