Rusholme <p>In our hectic, pressured and demanding work lives we need opportunities to be refreshed and to evaluate the choices we are making.</p> <p>Sometimes it can be difficult to see the wood for the trees. Taking time out to reflect, to be inspired, and to receive incisive input is always time well spent.</p> <p>Oasis Manchester is a non-profit organisation run by Christian professionals that provides practical, positive and thought provoking opportunities for people working in the local business community to do just that.</p> <p>Tackling issues varying from day to day business challenges right through to bigger questions of life, it seeks to challenge, encourage and inspire individuals to realise, respond and flourish in their God given identity, gifts and potential.</p> <p>Oasis Manchester is a registered charity run and supported by Christian professionals, that is committed to <strong>EXCELLENCE</strong> in its three areas of operation:</p> <p style="PADDING-RIGHT: 10px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 10px; PADDING-TOP: 10px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #efefef"><strong style="COLOR: #0e6788">ENGAGEMENT:</strong> Serving the people in the business community on a whole range of contemporary business and lifestyle issues. Our rolling programme of lunchtime talks (<a href="http://www.oasismanchester.com/workwise-at-one/">Workwise@One</a>) addresses topical issues such as leadership, personal development, working relationships and handling stress.</p> <p style="PADDING-RIGHT: 10px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 10px; PADDING-TOP: 10px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #efefef"><strong style="COLOR: #0e6788">ENCOURAGEMENT: </strong>Inspiring and challenging Christians who really want to make a difference with their professional lives, we hold our <a href="http://www.oasismanchester.com/the-watering-hole/">Watering Hole</a> business breakfasts which explore "faith at work" issues. We also offer the opportunity for people to link up with other like minded people on a regular basis (see <a href="http://www.oasismanchester.com/bands/">Bands</a>).</p> <p style="PADDING-RIGHT: 10px; PADDING-LEFT: 10px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 10px; PADDING-TOP: 10px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #efefef"><strong style="COLOR: #0e6788">EXPLORATION: </strong>Providing credible and accessible opportunities for people who might want to explore the Christian faith or specific issues in more detail. Our next <a href="http://www.oasismanchester.com/business-alpha/">Business Alpha</a> course is scheduled for January 2008.</p> Manchester admin@oasismanchester.com 65 /home/rails/churchmcr/releases/20100118113916/public/org/image/65/whitelogo-Oasis-small.jpg Oasis Manchester 0161 256 5699 M14 5JX 11 Birch Grove 2009-06-22T10:41:35Z 167 www.oasismanchester.com