Oasis of Hope exists to bring holistic transformation to communities in Panama through the love of Jesus. Their mission is to meet both spiritual and practical needs by planting churches, discipling youth, equipping leaders, and supporting families through education, food distribution, and community engagement. With a long-term vision to build a Transformation Center, the ministry aims to create a place where individuals can grow spiritually, emotionally, and economically—raising up leaders who will multiply the hope of the gospel throughout Latin America.
There are significant challenges rooted in the local community’s struggles with alcoholism, domestic abuse, poverty, and limited access to education and opportunity. Many families live without adequate resources, and youth lack positive outlets and mentorship. These social and economic issues are deeply embedded and require more than temporary solutions—they call for long-term investment in spiritual growth, healing, and practical empowerment.
Oasis of Hope is currently addressing these challenges through consistent outreach, discipleship, and support programs including weekly youth gatherings, English classes, Bible studies, food distribution, and large-scale community events. They are actively building relational trust while providing practical tools for growth. To sustain and expand their impact, they need financial support, volunteers, and prayer partners—especially to move forward with building their Transformation Center, expand outreach deeper into mountain regions, and care for women and children in vulnerable situations.
Ministry No. 1680
Program Countries: Panama
Focuses: Church Planting, Discipleship, Leadership Development, Education, Food Distribution, Community Development
Website: https://www.oasislatinamerica.com/
Team Lead: Tim Harrison and Nick Gellis
Team Members: Zulmy Gellis, Alejandro Escobar, Zulmy Escobar
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