OASIS MINISTERIAL ON-LINE INSTITUTE

“. . . I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the

effectual working of His power.” Ephesians 3:7

Based on the vision and the burden that the Lord has given for His church, the institute provides courses for the preparation and equipping of servants for the work of the ministry.  These course materials were developed so that those responding to God’s call could be prepared to be fruitful in the spreading of the gospel and in the edification of the church.  While broad in scope, the objective of these Christ-centered  teachings is that each student may gain a more clear vision of the Person of Christ Jesus. 

Emphasis

The founder of Oasis Ministerial Institute, Pastor Raul Arce, was so impacted by the words of the Apostle Paul written to the church at Ephesus, “I was made a minister . . . by the effectual working of His power.”  Being fully persuaded that only the Lord can “make” a minister after His own heart, these course materials are made available trusting that the Lord as the Divine Potter will be pleased to do His good work in each student’s life.

Availability

These studies of the Holy Scriptures are freely at the disposition of each believer who desires to grow in the knowledge of the Lord and who has sensed the call of the Lord to serve Him in a ministerial capacity. While the institute functioned for a number of years in Miami with resident students from various Latin American countries, courses are now web-based and conveniently available to you on-line.  The materials are in a self-paced format allowing you to study as your time permits.  You may register for a single course or participate in several courses at the same time.  

Academic Recognition

The institute does not have, nor does it seek, any type of academic accreditation.  The teachings are spiritual in nature and designed for Christian growth and ministerial preparation. This has not prevented, however, students from being able to transfer credits to various institutions of higher learning.  Some institutions have transferred credits acknowledging the soundness and quality of the instruction offered. 

While the institute does not award titles to its graduates, the following are offered:

Certificates of Completion

Issued upon successful completion of each course

Diplomas

Offered upon completion of 28 courses of study or its equivalency

Financial Costs

The nature of our God is that He is benevolent, freely giving to all.  To Moses, He gave the law.  To His chosen people Israel, He gave the Promised Land as an inheritance.  And His giving is culminated in the greatest gift of all, the giving of His Only Begotten Son!

How then can we place a cost on that which He has given us? Having freely received of Him all good things (Matthew 10:8), how can we buy or sell that which has proceeded from Him?   For that reason, all materials are provided to you without cost. 

Should the Lord place it on your heart to support the ministry with your finances, it is indeed very helpful and very much appreciated.  You may send a contribution by mail or by donating on-line.    

Grading & Certification

Upon completion of each course, the student sends to the institute staff the completed questionnaires that accompany each lesson.  These will be graded and returned to the student along with a certificate if the course has been successfully completed.  The completed manuals may be sent as follows: