Oasis Leadership School
OLS offers three, certificated 10-month courses (no previous qualification required) which are taught once a month on a Saturday from 10.00am-12 noon
Leadership 1 (l1) – School of the Heart
For anyone wanting to invest in a period of spiritual formation or preparation for leadership (no previous leadership experience necessary) or is a newcomer to Oasis Church and wants to know what we believe.
Leadership 2 (L2) – School of Leadership Development
For those already in some form of leadership in the church, workplace, business, or professional setting who want to further develop their core skills and a deeper understanding of their call and gifting.
Leadership 3 (L3) – School of Mission
For people who sense a call to serve the Lord in local or overseas mission or church planting, short or long term, and who would like to explore what it means to invest in cultures different from their own, and see the world through a radically different lens.
Frequently asked questions
WHEN DOES IT START?
Classes start on Saturday 20 January and end on Saturday 16 November 2024.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING?
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 9 January 2024.
WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE?
Courses comprise a total of 60 study hours (except for L2):
– 20hrs of teaching (25hrs for L2)
– 20hrs of personal study in the form of homework assignments
– 20hrs of placement (L1), peer mentoring (L2) or project (L3).
WHERE IS IT?
Courses are taught on the main campus of Oasis Church Colliers Wood
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
There is currently a fee of £50 per course for Oasis Church family – however the Church invests in each student to the tune of an estimated £200 per person per year. In recognition of this, a solid commitment to attend the whole course and to engage fully with all aspects of the programme is expected, including assignments and placement. There is a reduced fee of £100 for OLS L1, L2 & L3 courses for applicants from other churches or organisations. Cheques or transfers should be made payable to ‘Oasis Church, Colliers Wood’, Sort Code 60-24-06 Account Number 87497190 using your name and OLS as a reference.
CONTACT US
For further information and/or questions contact ols@oasischurch.org.uk
Who are we?
Our mandate is to train, equip and release men, women and young adults who
embrace the core values of this House: experiencing the Father’s love, intimate
friendship with Jesus, restoration of the heart and impartation of the life of the
Kingdom through the power of the Holy Spirit. From this place, they are sent into the
marketplaces of society and ministry with the heart of the Father to love, serve,
model and empower others to know Christ, experience His love and follow Him.
OLS PRINCIPAL
Florence Joseph currently serves as OLS Principal.
She trained at Middlesex, Spurgeon’s and Redcliffe College, and
played a key role in the establishment of SOMAT (School of
Ministry and Theology) in Uganda, East Africa to provide training
and equipping for national pastors.
Course administrator
Anne-L Grisey currently serves as OLS Course Administrator.
Anne worked as an Admissions Officer in the International Office of
Glyndwr University, North Wales, for several years. She brings a wealth
of knowledge and experience of academic institutions to her role.
Tutors
Our tutors are anointed men and women who have faithfully served Oasis Church, its various campuses, and the wider body of Christ in the UK and overseas. They bring with them decades of solid ministry experience, deep love for God’s people and lives that authenticate the message they teach. You can read more about their lives and ministries at the back of the school Prospectus.
A Bit OF History
January 2024 marks ten years since Oasis Leadership School first launched with 50
eager students and one course. Since then, our courses have expanded together with
our gifted teaching team, which now numbers 28 tutors, many of them known and loved
members of the church family. As OLS becomes embedded in the life and culture of
Oasis Church, peoples’ lives are being changed. Our emphasis on healing of the heart
and character transformation over and above the acquisition of skills means that course
participants are exposed to important life and ministry tools. Understanding who they are
in Christ, what God has called them to be, do and become, and discovering where their
main strengths and gifts lie, has become a journey of discovery for many.
I learned it’s okay to be a generalist! We are all unique in our calling and giftings … I enjoyed the project planning a lot and will be using this approach to plan something I have had in mind for a long time.’