SIM Stories
Sura’s journey with Children’s Uplift Programme
When Sura was trying to survive on the streets of Dhaka, she could never have imagined how SIM Bangladesh’s Children’s Uplift Programme would transform her life.
Come fly with me
Ever wonder what it’s like to travel into rural South Sudan with SIM? Let Tohru Inoue take you there.
‘Why did you leave New Zealand?’
When their neighbours ask, “Why did you leave New Zealand to work in our land?” Ben and Aislinn* reply with the truth: “Because we care about this country and love its people.”
Repurposing: Working smarter not harder
For +10 years, the VAMOS magazine has been a resource in Latin America for missions teachers, but in recent years SIM Latinoamerica has offered more material, classes, and adaptations. Read what the team has learned about getting the most from content.
Security becomes a ministry
In Pakistan, Christian security guards are opening up new opportunities in ministry for SIM.
Relief distribution leads to church plant
A church plant has grown from SIM South Africa’s distribution of food parcels, Christian literature and sanitary supplies to widows, abused women and orphans during the COVID-19 lockdown.
COVID-19: SIM Kenya helping the church
The SIM Kenya team has led a multi-pronged response to COVID-19, a once-in-a-generation issue. They reach out through virtual trainings to not only churches, but also radio and television, health associations, the inter-religious council, and many other avenues.
Still sharing hope with refugees
Five years ago, SIM UK launched HowWillTheyHear to share the gospel with refugees and migrants as more than a million crossed into Europe and safer parts of the Middle East to escape conflict and poverty.
Don't look down on Timothy
Theological Education by Extension equips pastors with training on the road and in remote areas throughout South Sudan. Read how it's helped non-traditional students like Timothy overcome odds to learn how to handle scripture.
One click away
Many people use Google to find answers to everyday questions or even to make major decisions. An internet search can also lead people into cross-cultural ministry.
The Taits serve Papua New Guinea
After a total of 11 years’ mission work in Papua New Guinea, Jill and Phil have seen God do "abundantly more than [they] expected.”
‘Strengthened through diversity’ in the SIM global family
SIM International Director Joshua Bogunjoko reflects on our value of diversity in teams and what that means for our perceptions and perspectives.
Galmi Hospital in need of director
SIM Niger’s Galmi Hospital is eagerly searching for a new director to complement their medical staff and ministry.
A year in the life of a Faithful Witness family
Nigerians Umar and Lebechi have now spent a whole year as gospel pioneers in West Africa with Faithful Witness. Hear about their journey to share Christ where he is least known.
The guiding star
God guided SIM worker Angelica to a conversation about the stars with one Muslim colleague, so she could speak about the Christ Child and those who came to worship him through a star sighting.
I can’t preach but hand me a wrench
Most come out to South Sudan with the focus of mending broken bodies or guiding hurting hearts. Precious few have the desire to tinker or see how things work. But we need technically-minded mission workers.
Rice for 4,800
In the aftermath of many disasters, God provided powerfully for the hungry through a surprise donor to SIM Niger.
A missional legacy
Luke and Laura's work with Faithful Witness in Chad may be a fresh start and pioneering ministry, but they have a long heritage in ministry.
Raindrops on tin roofs
People in Niger said the sound of raindrops on tin roofs at night, instead of bringing comfort, now brought fear and dread. And SIM partner Pastor Amos was exhausted.
Bible study aids attract wide audience in Malawi
What started as a solution to a specific need in the Africa Evangelical Church (AEC) has led to high-quality Bible study and devotional books for many denominations throughout Malawi.
SIM Stories
Sura’s journey with Children’s Uplift Programme
When Sura was trying to survive on the streets of Dhaka, she could never have imagined how SIM Bangladesh’s Children’s Uplift Programme would transform her life.
Come fly with me
Ever wonder what it’s like to travel into rural South Sudan with SIM? Let Tohru Inoue take you there.
‘Why did you leave New Zealand?’
When their neighbours ask, “Why did you leave New Zealand to work in our land?” Ben and Aislinn* reply with the truth: “Because we care about this country and love its people.”
Repurposing: Working smarter not harder
For +10 years, the VAMOS magazine has been a resource in Latin America for missions teachers, but in recent years SIM Latinoamerica has offered more material, classes, and adaptations. Read what the team has learned about getting the most from content.
Security becomes a ministry
In Pakistan, Christian security guards are opening up new opportunities in ministry for SIM.
Relief distribution leads to church plant
A church plant has grown from SIM South Africa’s distribution of food parcels, Christian literature and sanitary supplies to widows, abused women and orphans during the COVID-19 lockdown.
COVID-19: SIM Kenya helping the church
The SIM Kenya team has led a multi-pronged response to COVID-19, a once-in-a-generation issue. They reach out through virtual trainings to not only churches, but also radio and television, health associations, the inter-religious council, and many other avenues.
Still sharing hope with refugees
Five years ago, SIM UK launched HowWillTheyHear to share the gospel with refugees and migrants as more than a million crossed into Europe and safer parts of the Middle East to escape conflict and poverty.
Don't look down on Timothy
Theological Education by Extension equips pastors with training on the road and in remote areas throughout South Sudan. Read how it's helped non-traditional students like Timothy overcome odds to learn how to handle scripture.
One click away
Many people use Google to find answers to everyday questions or even to make major decisions. An internet search can also lead people into cross-cultural ministry.
The Taits serve Papua New Guinea
After a total of 11 years’ mission work in Papua New Guinea, Jill and Phil have seen God do "abundantly more than [they] expected.”
‘Strengthened through diversity’ in the SIM global family
SIM International Director Joshua Bogunjoko reflects on our value of diversity in teams and what that means for our perceptions and perspectives.
Galmi Hospital in need of director
SIM Niger’s Galmi Hospital is eagerly searching for a new director to complement their medical staff and ministry.
A year in the life of a Faithful Witness family
Nigerians Umar and Lebechi have now spent a whole year as gospel pioneers in West Africa with Faithful Witness. Hear about their journey to share Christ where he is least known.
The guiding star
God guided SIM worker Angelica to a conversation about the stars with one Muslim colleague, so she could speak about the Christ Child and those who came to worship him through a star sighting.
I can’t preach but hand me a wrench
Most come out to South Sudan with the focus of mending broken bodies or guiding hurting hearts. Precious few have the desire to tinker or see how things work. But we need technically-minded mission workers.
Rice for 4,800
In the aftermath of many disasters, God provided powerfully for the hungry through a surprise donor to SIM Niger.
A missional legacy
Luke and Laura's work with Faithful Witness in Chad may be a fresh start and pioneering ministry, but they have a long heritage in ministry.
Raindrops on tin roofs
People in Niger said the sound of raindrops on tin roofs at night, instead of bringing comfort, now brought fear and dread. And SIM partner Pastor Amos was exhausted.
Bible study aids attract wide audience in Malawi
What started as a solution to a specific need in the Africa Evangelical Church (AEC) has led to high-quality Bible study and devotional books for many denominations throughout Malawi.
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