Oasis Baptist Church — Rooted in Scripture, resting in Christ.

About us

Who we are, and why.

Our vision

We exist to glorify God by making disciples of all nations, until we see a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, stands before the throne and before the Lamb.

Our mission

We exist to glorify God by teaching adults and children to understand and obey the Word of God. This mission is accomplished through engaging the spheres of our influence in Love; evangelizing sinners with the Gospel and edifying the saints in Grace as we endeavour to expand the kingdom of God among the nations for His Glory.

Our rhythm of life

Engage in Love

Real love is born out of being overwhelmed by the love of God. We actively pursue self-sacrificing, Gospel compelling relationships—serving one another, caring for one another, and walking together through every season of life for the joy of our city.

Evangelize in Faith

Because God is sovereign in salvation, we preach the Gospel with unyielding confidence. We invite all people groups from all ethnicities across Dar es Salaam to turn from fleeting worldly pleasures and behold the supreme beauty and saving power of King Jesus.

Edify in Grace

Spiritual growth happens when God's Word takes deep root in our hearts. Through expositional preaching, robust biblical doctrine, and grace-filled mentorship, we equip believers to think biblically, stand firm against cultural trends, and live passionately for God's glory.

Expand for His Glory

"Missions exists because worship doesn't." Our ambition is not to build our own name, but to extend Christ's global reign. We train leaders, plant churches, and mobilize believers so that the joy of God's salvation spreads across Tanzania, East Africa, and the unreached nations. This is our Global Ambition for the Name of Christ.

Our ten values

  1. 01The Word of GodWe value God's Word, the Bible, as solely authoritative and sufficient in all matters of belief and behaviour for every believer's enjoyment of God and for the ministry of the church.Ps 1:1–3 | 2 Tim 3:16–17 | 1 Pet 2:2 | 2 Pet 1:2–4
  2. 02PrayerWe value personal and corporate prayer as the engine of all our efforts in ministry and worship, fully relying on the Holy Spirit.Acts 2:42 | Eph 6:18–20 | Phil 4:6 | Col 4:2 | 1 Thess 5:16–18 | 1 Cor 2:14–16 | Zech 4:6 | Eph 3:16 | 1 Pet 4:10–11
  3. 03WorshipWe value personal and corporate worship of God, which engages both the mind and the heart.John 4:23–24 | Jas 4:8 | Ps 16:11 | 2 Tim 4:1–4
  4. 04Koinonia/FellowshipWe value Christ-centred relationships, especially through the regular gathering of small groups focused on God's Word, prayer, and mutual love.John 13:34 | Eph 5:1–2 | 1 Thess 5:11 | Heb 10:23–25 | Jas 5:16
  5. 05FamilyWe value husbands, wives, and children fulfilling their biblical roles in the family and in the church.Deut 6:4-9 | Ps 78:1–9 | Eph 6:4 | 2 Tim 3:14–15
  6. 06ServiceWe value every believer faithfully serving in the body of Christ.Rom 12:9–13 | 1 Pet 4:11–12 | 1 Cor 12:7 | Eph 4:11–13
  7. 07KnowledgeWe value corporately developing biblical knowledge, character, and actions that imitate Christ.Eph 4:12 | Col 1:28
  8. 08Evangelism & MissionsWe value reaching those who do not know Christ in our communities and throughout the world.Matt 28:19–20 | Acts 1:8 | Rom 10:1 | Col 4:2–4
  9. 09Biblical LeadershipWe value the submission to Christ's leadership, which is carried out by a biblically qualified team of elders.Acts 20:28 | 1 Tim 3:1–7 | Titus 1:5-9 | 1 Pet 5:1–3 | Heb 13:17
  10. 10Leadership DevelopmentWe value equipping leaders in the context of the local church. We disciple men to deploy them for service.Eph 4:11–12 | 1 Tim 5:17