17 May 2013 —
Updates on the work of the Gobi Student Textbooks project in remote areas of eastern Mongolia.
6 May 2013 —
When Zorig’s wife became seriously ill, he was told there was no cure and that he must become a shaman. Wanting to see his wife cured, he followed the advice and became a shaman.
12 April 2013 —
Today, 27 years after Henry arrived in Bolivia from his homeland, Malaysia, so many things are different. But there
is one constant — his desire to see the gospel change lives in South America.
2 April 2013 —
Pastors and their families nearly everywhere are expected to present themselves as perfect; but this facade is both unbiblical and can lead to burnout.
22 March 2013 —
Goats, roads, motorcycles and sewing machines: a seemingly inauspicious list. But for a ministry in Pakistan, these are just the building blocks for the job.
6 February 2013 —
It was two years ago that Juna learned about the disease she was suffering from. Before that her husband had left her with two children.
1 February 2013 —
Dr Julie Lincoln, New Zealand physician serving in Nepal, writes of a patient’s story who received a diagnosis of leprosy
15 January 2013 —
A student from Ireland spends one month with women and children at the Children's Uplift Programme centre in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
3 January 2013 —
The burden of poverty and HIV in his family had made Sonu an angry young man. The stigma of HIV isolated him and without basic life skills, Sonu lacked the ability to make wise decisions for his future.
29 October 2012 —
Abortion is a common practice in South Asia, readily available and cheaply performed. Often a woman doesn’t understand what is being done. Dr. Mishti and Clarisa educating young men and women about the sanctity of life.
25 September 2012 —
Hundreds of alcoholics and their families have found freedom and grace through Celebrate Recovery in Mongolia. Read their stories!
7 August 2012 —
My father’s parents kicked my mother, older sister, and I out of the house when I was born, complaining that “this woman only has girl children”. Read Sashi's story...
11 June 2012 —
The SIM office in North East India (SIM NEI) opened in early 2008 to recruit and train new personnel for world mission. Today, 21 missionaries from NEI serve effectively in nine countries.
2 May 2012 —
Often we read of foreign guests encountering unusual local foods; but here a local family in Asia encounters the unusual noise and flavor of popcorn:
26 April 2012 —
Catch a glimpse of what church looks like for new believers in South Asia:
23 April 2012 —
SIM has a need for the purchase of 4 motorbikes for local team members working in very remote areas of Myanmar and northern Thailand.
23 April 2012 —
Lahu believers celebrate access to Christian discipleship and theological education materials in their own language.
17 April 2012 —
The joys of growing up as a TCK in a big Chinese city.
2 April 2012 —
Through the example of the Mongolian camel polo celebration we can learn to enjoy our life even though our environment is barren like the Gobi Desert.
30 March 2012 —
Our little church in the Gobi has been encouraged through the faithfulness and courage of Altan Chimeg. God gave us this teenager. Altan Chimeg has bridged the gap for us - between hard times and times of hope.
14 February 2012 —
"Girls don’t leave the house,” objected Jarina’s father when CHETNA staff asked him to allow his daughter to attend a girl’s youth group.
1 February 2012 —
Reflections and eyewitness accounts on the flash floods in Southern Philippines in December 2011.
30 January 2012 —
Moving from the known to the unknown, from areas of agreement to gradually introducing areas of disagreement, we have retained our fellowship. Together SIM worker and Mustafa are building a firm friendship based on trust and mutual respect.
26 January 2012 —
A new center for musical cultural exchange is taking shape an Asian country which boasts a rich musical heritage. Please pray with us that this new center will be space for rich and authentic cultural exchange between western and Asian cultures.
9 January 2012 —
In the aftermath of disastrous flooding in Thailand, SIM friends and donors gave generously to help Thai communities get back on their feet. Read how 1000 Christmas gifts were given in Jesus' name, and the Gospel of hope shared.
1 January 2012 —
We are pleased to announce that SIM USA, working closely with the SIM Asia leadership, has finalized a partnership with Asian Access in Japan. SIM USA will recruit, train, and send missionaries for church planting under Asian Access.
11 October 2011 —
Tucked away in our living room is a group of university students talking about life. We’re an inconspicuous gathering, my wife and I and our guests, except that for many of these students, meetings like this are a rarity.
22 September 2011 —
Ministry to a young Tibetan with tuberculous meningitis transforms the teen, his father, and mission workers.
18 July 2011 —
Maneesh didn’t realize that putting a sticker of a cross on his motorcycle would lead to the biggest change of his life.
31 May 2011 —
Explore opportunities to teach English in China today!
16 May 2011 —
Imagine an entire city descending into a six-day-long, all-out brawl! The ammunition? Water. The goal? Get as soaked as possible!
19 April 2011 —
A sea of little heads, arms and legs spills out of the car windows, smiling and waving excitedly. One thing is clear: Ning has a remarkable relationship with these boys...
4 April 2011 —
Read how a new worker in China learns to live by grace...
28 March 2011 —
Read a young Mongolian believer combines his passion for biking and evangelism to reach nomads across his country...
22 February 2011 —
Read how this husband and wife team serves with courage and effectiveness in one of the most dangerous hotspots in Asia...
4 February 2011 —
Read how SIM workers in India are helping to restore the lives of victims of sex trafficking...
4 February 2011 —
Read how Sarawut impacts teens for Christ through sports...
28 January 2011 —
How one furniture restoration business is retoring lives in a restricted-access country....
30 November 2010 —
Thirty year anniversary of SIM East Asia.
17 September 2010 —
SIM’s Community Development Project (CDP) works with farmers like Mofiz to provide training that will give them sustainable income and help them work their way out of poverty.
17 September 2010 —
September 26, 2009 seemed just like any other rainy Saturday in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. The torrential rains came, and within six hours, an astonishing 13.4 inches fell.
27 July 2010 —
A young boy goes missing. It had happened before, but this time, he didn't return.
24 May 2010 —
Sita hobbled into our clinic one morning, head hung in shame. She tried to hide her clawed, deformed hands.
21 May 2010 —
I vividly remember the day Baakham came, unassumedly, with her small problem ...
28 April 2010 —
Even a 3-minute story can touch somebody's heart.
25 February 2010 —
In the past in order to get training at an accredited
school, future pastors had to go to Manila or Cebu and preferred not to return to the southern island of Mindanao. Koinonia Theological Seminary, www.kts.ph, was started to prevent this "brain drain."
26 January 2010 —
Recently, a family serving in Asia related an amazing story of God’s deliverance and healing. Here they tell the story of how a young woman called Sojun was … set free!
5 November 2009 —
The month of fasting, Ramadan, is here with us again, and we all become so aware of the religion we are surrounded by.
29 September 2009 —
Vikram was so touched to learn that there is a God who would suffer so much for the sins of mankind. All the gods he had ever known exist to be served, not to serve. Jesus was different.
18 September 2009 —
Burns are very common in Nepal, especially among women and children. Children sleep by the open fire and often roll into the fire at night.
31 August 2009 —
An extremely poor Asian family supports themselves by gathering
plastic containers from the roadside and selling them.
29 June 2009 —
A new house in a new country provides an unplanned opportunity.
12 June 2009 —
While in California, Donald and Cheryl set up a display detailing the work of the SIM Arsenic Alleviation Project in Bangladesh.
28 May 2009 —
What do these things have in common? These are all business-based ministry (BBM) ventures which are engaging people with the Gospel.
18 May 2009 —
The North East India (NEI) sending office is now open—two women have already gone out and 10 more people are preparing to go.
15 May 2009 —
Ah Tin came to Christ in China. He was taught in church that wherever one goes, one must never forget to share the Good News of Jesus with others.
15 May 2009 —
Can you play badminton? Can you cook, bake or play the guitar? "Richard" and "Catherine" are using these skills and natural abilities to "build bridges" for Christ.
11 May 2009 —
Habib, an evangelist supported by the Indigenous Outreach Workers Program, has the ability to turn almost any conversation into a discussion of the Injil (Gospel).
17 April 2009 —
Children's Uplift Programme's vision is to see mothers and their children become independent—living in society, helping each other, understanding God’s love and developing holistically.
30 March 2009 —
Dr. Julie works with the sick, poor and marginalized in Nepal. Not only does Dr. Julie seek to bring health to the physical body, but her ministry touches many lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
4 March 2009 —
Two villages in Thailand find out that God reveals himself to those who earnestly seek him.
4 February 2009 —
Young believers face up to opposition in Asia.
15 December 2008 —
A Nepalese woman is miraculously healed, physically and spiritually.
17 November 2008 —
The new FilSIM logo represents several key components of the ministry.
7 October 2008 —
Nepal needs people with a pioneering spirit; those who are courageous and tenacious with a strong heart for God; and those who will embrace the Nepali language, culture, and people for Christ.
22 September 2008 —
Some decades ago, Christians from the West told some Marwari about salvation through Christ, and a few hundred of them became believers. They are scattered over a large area, and they have few resources for Christian growth.
29 August 2008 —
“Ramelan” and “Lastri” are from Indonesia, where they served as pastors. Now they have been working in the Philippines for nearly two years.
5 August 2008 —
As the world shifts its attention to Beijing during the 2008 Summer Olympics, our SIM workers in China will be getting a close look at the action from inside the country.
30 July 2008 —
With our truck was packed full of boxes of books, Bible leaflets, and food to share with the needy, four Bible students and I set out to visit a town in the Gobi desert to do an evangelism and church planting practicum.
10 July 2008 —
Had I known everything I would be challenged with during my five and a half months in the Philippines, I might not have gone! But, God used my internship to shape and mature me.
23 June 2008 —
SIM and our partners have been involved in small-scale relief efforts, but now we are transitioning our work to focus on restoring lives and rebuilding villages.
19 May 2008 —
Dr. “Harvey Paull,” an SIM physician, visited a Chinese doctor who trains members of China’s official Three-Self Church to minister to those affected by AIDS in central China
19 May 2008 —
Bringing the little boy home was eccentric. I didn’t even know his name. But when the Holy Spirit tugs at your heart, it’s just right.
14 May 2008 —
When we began telling Bible stories in one Thai community, the villagers told us that they had heard the stories before, when they were very young.
26 March 2008 —
Please watch our new video about the Central and Southeast Asia area, share it with others, and learn more about how you can serve God in this region.
15 February 2008 —
I had no idea how God had prepared me to serve in Mongolia when I committed to serve as a conversational English teacher at a medical college in the Gobi Desert for five weeks.
22 January 2008 —
By taking the "guava leaf challenge," Mahfuz demonstrated that the Arsenic Alleviation Programme staff can be trusted.
17 January 2008 —
When I asked Gone why she wanted to follow Christ, she said, “Molly, I have seen God do so many miracles. How can I deny or refuse Him?!”
2 January 2008 —
The Way of Life Couples' Conference helped people to know they aren't an isolated minority, but part of a larger family of believers.
4 December 2007 —
Hidden in the vastness of the Himalayas, a remarkably hardy people group lived in isolation for thousands of years. This is a report from a small team of SIM workers who traveled to this mysterious area.
4 December 2007 —
Missionaries often face doubts in the early stages of evangelism and church planting. The spiritual ground seems so hard, and the dominant religious system grips the souls of the people so tenaciously.
8 November 2007 —
Sitting next to a young Mongolian woman on an airplane, one missionary gets an unexpected orientation to Mongolia.
4 October 2007 —
"Mark" and "Lydia" are faithful workers in a large Asian country. This couple is remarkable because they have left their home to live in the developing part of their country.
1 September 2007 —
Yukako, a Japanese student at a U.S. seminary, didn’t want to help with the English Mission Training (EMT) Camp in Korea.
1 September 2007 —
In April the Associated French Press reported that the China portion of the old Silk Road will be finished in November 2007. China is encouraging other countries to finish their sections of the Silk Road as well.
1 September 2007 —
2007 marks the 100-year anniversary of a great spiritual revival in Korea.
10 August 2007 —
India and Bangladesh have recently been devastated by heavy monsoon flooding. SIM is joining in the efforts to provide relief.
3 July 2007 —
Through its partnership with OMF Thailand, God has given SIM new opportunities to serve the people of Northeast Thailand.
3 July 2007 —
In May 2007, International Director Malcolm McGregor, along with his wife Liz, visited SIM ministries in several Asian countries. One of the places that he visited was Mongolia.
11 June 2007 —
On May 27, a poor shantytown community in the Philippines was destroyed by a fire of unknown causes. The destruction left 1,500 people homeless and two children dead.
17 May 2007 —
After several years of seeking registration for its Central and Southeast Asia office (C-SEA) in Thailand, SIM has entered into partnership with OMF Thailand.
17 April 2007 —
Paul Zealey and his teammate Nathan Sherwood, are serving on a six-month internship with the SIM-UK Global Awareness Program (GAP) in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
14 March 2007 —
Thoughts and images from a photojournalist on short-term assignment in India.
1 March 2007 —
"You must come and see Sharmilly,” begged Geeta, a good friend of mine who faithfully attends the Bible club. “She is very upset and wants to abort her baby.”
1 March 2007 —
In 1950, one in every three hospital beds in India was in a mission hospital. With the changing political climate many workers from overseas had to leave, and about 700 mission hospitals were closed—leaving a crisis of health care for Indians.
16 February 2007 —
I had been looking for peace with God all my life, but couldn’t find it. I knew lots of other people like me, all religious professionals and imams, and not one of them had peace.
14 February 2007 —
The mobile children's library program of the Lighthouse Family Centre has been well received by students and teachers alike. In addition to reaching children, we are conducting classes on relationships in our home.
23 January 2007 —
International Nepal Fellowship Dang Project is giving hope to Nepalis affected by leprosy.
18 December 2006 —
How a search for adventure in the Gobi Desert opened the door for a family to follow Christ.
1 December 2006 —
Now "Akhbar" longs to use whatever life he has left to reach out to drug addicts and people living with HIV/AIDS.
27 November 2006 —
God is at work in Central Asia. A report from one of our personnel tells the stories of God's work in the hearts of three of her friends.
10 November 2006 —
Millions involved in child labor and thousands of street children—it's easy to be discouraged by the statistics about children in India. But the story is not always so bleak. God is using His people to teach India's children about His love...
6 November 2006 —
The Gospel message is making an entrance into important social gathering places in one South Asian country.
30 October 2006 —
The Lighthouse Centre team is working towards opening their doors in Spring, 2007, but already they have many opportunities to invest in Asian families.
29 September 2006 —
A worker recounts the emotional response from Chinese students to his talk on HIV/AIDS.
21 September 2006 —
In the midst of millions of people, God arranged a meeting between our pastor and "Kabir."
1 September 2006 —
What does mission look like in the 21st century? We must craft our strategies in light of the realities of today’s world.
15 August 2006 —
God is using the SIM Central and Southeast Asia (C-SEA) office to support the labors of our workers spread throughout Asia. But they are also fueling the flames of mission involvement in their own neighborhoods of South East Asia.
26 July 2006 —
The story of SIM's first Asian missionaries, Dr. Andrew and Belinda Ng, who will be joining the International Leadership Team September 1, 2006.
30 June 2006 —
Some groups today are suggesting that instead of sending people to other countries, we should send the money instead to the nationals in each country.
16 June 2006 —
What do relay runners and English teachers in China have in common? Both contribute to a team and a task larger than themselves. Let me explain.
9 June 2006 —
My name is Akshay. For almost a year I kept falling ill very often. Finally I found out that I was HIV positive. My family and friends heard about this and hate me so much...
9 June 2006 —
Sunaina lives with courage in the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Her husband, having contracted the disease, has turned his anger against his wife. Please pray for Sunaina as you read her story...
2 June 2006 —
SIM helps families in Kushtia to improve their businesses and increase their harvests.
1 June 2006 —
Christ has shifted the focus of their lives. Now their passion is to offer the good news of hope and salvation to the 88,000 people living in their apartment complex.
1 June 2006 —
It’s not easy to follow Jesus in a communist society. When we met Lia (not her real name) in May 2005, she was said to be “worldly, materialistic and not interested in spiritual matters,” although she had been introduced to Christ two years earlier.
1 June 2006 —
SIM is privileged to welcome these workers as members of FilSIM, a new entity under SIM Philippines designed for Filipino ethnic missionaries who share SIM’s vision to reach ethnic minorities.
1 June 2006 —
I observed how faithfully my Filipino friends served, rain or shine, with little thanks and only a small allowance. With great joy I welcome the news that these dear friends are now members of FilSIM.
4 May 2006 —
Ghie is a remarkable woman. She is knowledgeable, experienced, and wise, but her journey has not been easy. God has used her trials to strengthen her desire to minister to other missionaries.
24 April 2006 —
As the Bangladesh government calendar year ends we will exceed the performance targets that we established at the beginning of the program in 2001.
17 April 2006 —
Last week we sat down 3 times to discuss Andy's alcohol problem. At the last meeting he finally acknowledged that it was a problem, and told us he wanted to leave alcohol forever.
31 March 2006 —
"Amazing grace, how sweet the sound . . ." "What was I hearing?" I wondered, "Amazing grace . . . in Asia?"
28 March 2006 —
I was addicted to Alcohol for 30 years, not just my body, but it tied up my whole person. I was totally unmanageable, lost the ability to work and responsibility for my family and relationships.
13 March 2006 —
These tunnels contain large pipes carrying steam from the power station on the outskirts of the city, but they are also home to several thousand street children.
10 March 2006 —
When I passed her that afternoon in the hallway, Kathy had that "I'm not okay" llook on her face.
1 March 2006 —
"We are Mongolians, so we have Mongolian melodies inside us. God created them, so He would like to hear them.”
1 March 2006 —
With only 20 worshippers at the time, the Mongolian church was eager to enlist helpers. A trained musician--even a non-Christian one--was too good to pass up, and Purevdorj began leading worshippers in singing praises to a God he did not yet know.
18 January 2006 —
People worship in the sacred river of Sunrise City, believing that by dipping in the water their sins will be washed away.
7 December 2005 —
The train wound its way along the river as we returned from a wonderful visit with our team in Central Asia.
7 November 2005 —
Read the story of a little girl whose obedience to Jesus saved 3000 men.
26 October 2005 —
If you were a child in Sweden, would you have faith to imagine that you could help another child a continent away? This group of kids in Sweden believed they could!
10 October 2005 —
SIM International Director, Malcolm McGregor, speaks regarding the 8 October earthquake in Pakistan and surrounding countries...
5 October 2005 —
Christ healed, honored, and loved those who suffer. The SHALOM Centre in Delhi is reaching out in Christ-like compassion in word and deed to people suffering with HIV/AIDS.
1 September 2005 —
With millions of people still needing help, it seemed unthinkable that the Community Development Project (CDP) was losing some of its funding.
1 September 2005 —
“Would SIM accept a missionary from Asia?” I was 18 years old when I wrote that question to SIM Australia. It was my first contact with SIM, which at that time consisted entirely of missionaries from European-background countries.
1 September 2005 —
God has recently opened doors for us to partner with like-minded ministries in Central Asia. And, through the SIM offices in East Asia and Korea, growing numbers of Asian Christians are joining SIM teams.
1 September 2005 —
"Before, I couldn't taste the goodness of life, but now the taste is delicious. Now I know that only the true God can give me or anyone this peace that comes of living in harmony with Him. Anyone who believes in His Son can experience it."
1 September 2005 —
My daughter spoke earnestly. “We need to tell more people about Jesus.” I agreed. But in this religious culture, it’s not easy.
1 September 2005 —
The very existence churches and Christians in Mongolia today is amazing! After 70 years under Marxism, and centuries of Buddhism, only a handful of Christian believers were known to exist when communism collapsed 15 years ago.
22 July 2005 —
Way of Life began to show the
Jesus film in parts of the district where Sam lives. When the team came to his village, he saw the film.
15 June 2005 —
One day Mrica's 16-year-old son took the Bible down off the shelf and gave it to his grandfather saying, "Grandpa, you are getting old. You should know what is in this book before you die."
2 June 2005 —
Walid Hoshen is a 33-year-old farmer who lost everything during the torrential rains, but thanks to partners like you, we were able to help him.
1 June 2005 —
Why are the children on the train platform? It’s their home! They eke out a living by collecting empty water bottles to refill and sell, polishing shoes, or sorting through trash for items to sell. Their conditions reflect your worst nightmare.
1 June 2005 —
I cuddle tiny Aisha and look into her sparkling eyes. What will become of her? Poverty is likely; hardship guaranteed.
1 June 2005 —
Missionary kids living in Asia are being used by God.
11 May 2005 —
The women learned how to help traditional birth assistants upgrade their skills. They earned enough credits to be awarded medical boxes (first aid kits) at their graduation ceremonies.
5 May 2005 —
It seemed the whole village had gathered to watch as the hostess served me
chai and refreshments. They leaned through the open windows and pushed on the door.
1 February 2005 —
Loud pounding at the door, followed by several rings of the doorbell and plenty of giggling compel us to open the door.
28 January 2005 —
On Sunday morning, December 26, the family planned to enjoy the beach in Thailand as always. But the mother had a strong and compelling feeling that she should gather the family together for prayers...
27 January 2005 —
Here are first impressions of a medical doctor serving in south Asia.
24 January 2005 —
We returned from our Christmas break and were shocked to hear about the extent of the devastation of the tsunami. Instead of going to Goa for a few days of rest, we joined a team and headed to the coast of Tamil Nadu, South India...
18 January 2005 —
How a child in Asia is unexpectedly born in a cabbage patch!
A Korean couple's story of how God called them to himself and then to missionary service in another Asian country.
