The word "MeKiHiMa" reflects the acronym for the Amharic title "Studying the Bible in Fellowship." It's a series of 26 study courses written by SIMers Desma and Bill Lewis. Following the Lewis' retirement, their Ethiopian assistant Gatahun assumed responsibility for day-to-day operations, and SIMer Kurt Michler gives overall guidance for the work of Mekihima throughout the country. The Lewises continue to produce more Mekihima courses from their home in New Zealand.

The Kale Heywet Church (KHC), the 4.6-million-member body that relates to SIM in Ethiopia, is an enthusiastic partner in the development of Mekihima training throughout the church. Prison Fellowship has also adopted the program for use in Ethiopia's prisons, and it has been very effective. Mekihima is poised to impact millions of believers in churches and in prisons, thanks to strong partnership between SIM, the church, and Prison Fellowship Ethiopia.