Ministry to Children and Youth

To engage children and youth through the provision of sport, education, life skills and character development programmes, together with special care for orphans, vulnerable children and disadvantaged youth. Alongside this is the desire to introduce the children and youth to the good news of hope and forgiveness found in Jesus.

South Africa, Southern Africa

Any duration

Youth Specialties (e625): Next Generation Discipleship

If you love the idea of organising attractive interdenominational youth leader gatherings, this ministry is for you! Recently transferred to full Uruguayan leadership, e625 (Youth Specialties) puts on workshops, retreats, regional conferences and a national summit for next generation leaders from all over Uruguay. Christian workers from dozens of types of churches come together to give and receive ideas, to be equipped by compelling speakers and to enjoy community with fellow ministers for the gospel.

Uruguay, South & Central America

Any duration

Youth Outreach & Discipleship

Join the frontlines of mission in Uruguay! In the western hemisphere culture that has resisted the gospel most vehemently, youth and young adults in Uruguay are beginning to question the firmly-held atheistic beliefs of the generations before them. Our goal is to enter into this unprecedented open door to reach, disciple and empower high school and university-aged young people so they can engage their peers and transform their nation into one that cherishes Christ. We need event planners, social media managers and small group facilitators but, most of al, we need people who are willing to meet one-to-one with students to genuinely befriend and build trust. This leads to open ears, hearts and hands for the gospel and further discipleship! The ministry language is Spanish.

Uruguay, South & Central America

Any duration

Dare to Dream: Children's Outreach

This after-school homework club provides hope and opportunity to elementary school-aged children with learning challenges who come from difficult family and economic situations. Help us short-term or long-term by tutoring kids in reading, writing and oral expression, but also mentoring them in cooking, gardening, recreation, art, and Bible! We want to support and encourage these kids to develop the attitudes and skills they need to succeed not only educationally and economically, but spiritually.

Uruguay, South & Central America

Any duration

Church-Planting in Least-Reached Areas

Serve in a refreshing, relevant, biblical local church in a context which has few and small evangelical communities! Whether you're passionate about evangelism and outreach, discipleship and small group leadership or worship and Sunday service coordination, there are all kinds of ways for you to make an impact! The ministry language is Spanish.

Uruguay, South & Central America

Any duration

Engaging the East African Church in Mission

We help churches in East Africa develop sending structures, allowing them to send workers through the East African sending office to SIM entities around the world.

Ethiopia, East and Central Africa

Long term (+2 years)

Catalyst: Biblical Study Training

Partnering with ESI (Equipping Servants International), this is a ministry of mutual discipleship among pastors and leaders of different churches and denominations. We equip participants in the systematic study of God’s word, providing them with quality resources and training them in the use of these materials over the course of the three-year ESI process.

Uruguay, South & Central America

Long term (+2 years)

Migrant labors ministry

There are currently 700,000 migrant labors in Taiwan, from Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand. Churches in Taiwan do not know how to reach out to them due to language and culture differences. They are more responsive to gospel as they are in foreign country. It is difficult to get missionary visas to some of their home countries so we should reach out to them when they are in Taiwan. We need missionaries from their home countries to reach out to them in Taiwan.

Taiwan, East Asia

Long term (+2 years)

Inundo Development (Agricultural Ministry)

Not Available

South Africa, Southern Africa

Long term (+2 years)

Formal and Non-Formal Theological Education

Could you help train pastors and other church leaders to give them a sound understanding of Biblical truth? There are many churches and congregations with pastors, lay preachers and church workers who have not had the opportunity and privilege of either studying at a Bible College or undertaking a distance-learning course. Biblically-based theological and leadership training is therefore a priority area for strengthening the church across South Africa. The ministry seeks to serve men and women in leadership roles within evangelical churches in South Africa, including pastors and people leading ministries within a church, with the objective of strengthening church leadership and equipping leaders to train others through what they have learned.

South Africa, Southern Africa

Mid term (1 to 2 years)

Word on the Street

You'll be working in a defined geographical area on the streets of Cape Town alongside the local church. The women we engage with are mixed races from three language groups and aged from 15 to 50. As we journey with them we are involved with their families (often children and sometimes extended family).

South Africa, Southern Africa

Any duration

Theological Education

We partner with the church to teach in centres of theological education, and provide programmes such as TEE (Theological Education by Extension). We also empower students to participate in these programmes. Could you serve as a teacher in one of these ministries?

Peru, South & Central America

Long term (+2 years)

The Quechua in Peri-Urban Areas

Ministry to the Quechua once required travel to distant and difficult-to-access villages. But the urban population has exploded as rural Quechuas have moved to cities for the opportunities afforded there. Churches in peri-urban areas where SIM workers minister need Bible teaching and help to reach their Quechua neighbours of all generations for Jesus Christ. Ministry opportunities include oral Bible teaching, social work to equip local churches to minister to challenges in their churches and communities and Sports Friends (See our Sports Friends entry for details). Community kids’ clubs, church-based children’s ministry, friendship evangelism, discipleship, mentoring and tutoring youth are ministry options. Are you compassionate, adventurous and can see yourself sharing your faith in Christ-in-life relationships? Join us in Bolivia!

Bolivia, South & Central America

Mid term (1 to 2 years)
Long term (+2 years)

Training Bolivian Church Planters

God is raising Bolivians with a clarion call for church planting and mission in Bolivia’s capital city, La Paz However, it is a challenge for them to find training and support from their local churches. The SIM La Paz team longs for God to establish a coalition of Bolivian churches which is biblically and financially committed to planting gospel-focused, disciple-making, missional churches. For this reason, we are providing training for church planters and their wives, as well as training for churches to ignite missional, life-on-life discipleship movements in their congregations so they can send out mature and equipped believers who are passionate about declaring and demonstrating the gospel, whether across the street or around the world. The SIM La Paz team needs discipleship and church-planting trainers and a person to mobilise churches and individual believers toward missional living and giving.

Bolivia, South & Central America

Long term (+2 years)

Theological Education

The Bolivian church is following its call to mission near and far, and sending workers where the gospel is least known. To help meet the need for Bible formation, SIM Bolivia is seeking qualified seminary teachers who are passionate about discipling and equipping students to assume leadership in local churches, gospel ministries and for mission. Workers must demonstrate a willingness to learn a high level of Spanish, acquire cultural insight and be able to partner with local Bolivian leaders. There are opportunities in seminary and non-institutional training. Can you see yourself on a team of local and expat theologians investing in the next generation of Christian leaders in the global south? Join our team in Bolivia!

Bolivia, South & Central America

Long term (+2 years)

Bolivia’s Youth and Children

Childhood is when people usually choose to become Jesus followers. It is a time of formation and decision-making, yet a time of vulnerability for potential abuse and harm. Minors need safe spaces and safe people to nurture and guide them in life. More than 50 per cent of Bolivia’s population is aged 25 or younger, so ministry focused toward children and youth presents a tremendous opportunity to develop life-long disciples of Christ. The Bolivian church has asked SIM for workers to partner with them to build leadership capacity in children and youth ministries. SIM is seeking workers to be involved in Bible clubs, puppet ministry, camping, sports, after-school tutoring, youth mentoring, big brother/big sister relationships, Young Life, university ministry, church or community-based youth groups.

Bolivia, South & Central America

Long term (+2 years)

Children with Special Needs

There are many children with special needs in Bolivia, including ADHD, autism and Down's Syndrome. Unfortunately, these children and their families face additional challenges because they are often marginalised and under-served. We are reaching out to them with the love of Jesus, showing them how special they are in his eyes and helping these children and their families thrive. Talk to us to find out how you could help. We organise support groups caring for their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and hold workshops for parents and teachers of special needs children. Do you have a heart for children with special needs? We are looking for psychologists and therapists, including occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech and language pathologists/therapists. Come be a part of our multi-disciplinary team bringing hope to families of children with special needs. Empower a child’s life!

Bolivia, South & Central America

Any duration

Mission Mobilization

Working alongside churches, seminaries, and other groups you would encourage individuals and, especially, church leaders to fulfill the Great Commission. You would work with church leaders to explain how the Great Commission impacts their church and encourage them to pray for, to give to and to raise up people for global mission.

Bolivia, South & Central America

Long term (+2 years)

The Shoe Shiners of La Paz

Kayuparu means 'at his feet', and is a ministry that is reaching out to the masked shoe shiners of La Paz. The shiners hide their faces behind masks because there is a strong sense of shame associated with being a shiner. In the eyes of society, they are invisible and insignificant. A lot of them are students who need the work to pay for their tuition, others are facing economic hardships. Our desire is for them to realise they are not insignificant and invisible in the eyes of God, and that they find hope in Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. Join our team to reach out to the shoe shiners and their families!

Bolivia, South & Central America

Long term (+2 years)

Mission Leadership

To provide visionary leadership and excellent support to the workers and staff of SIM Bolivia. If you have experience in leadership or administration and have overseas ministry or work experience consider this opportunity. A good level of Spanish is necessary or a willingness to learn. You must be willing to adapt to Bolivian culture and work with Bolivian administrative staff and workers in service of our multi-ethnic team of missionaries. You will relate to SIM workers and national church leadership.

Bolivia, South & Central America

Long term (+2 years)

Sahel Academy

The mission of Sahel Academy is to develop students through a holistic education of the highest quality, while nurturing a Christ-like character and a heart of service. We are looking for a new director, a new high school principal and teachers willing to serve short-term or long-term. Each staff member contributes to this strategy not only by nurturing and discipling students, but also by enabling many mission families to continue their work among unreached people groups in Niger and neighbouring West African countries. Staff members also have opportunities to share the gospel with students who are not believers.

Niger, West Africa

Any duration

Maradi Area Outreach & Discipleship Team

We use a variety of tools, interests, and gifts as we connect with many people to see healthier communities where Christ is proclaimed. We would love to talk to you if you're interested in joining our team, no matter where your gifting lies.

Niger, West Africa

Any duration

People Care & Trauma Healing

We are looking for member care workers, psychologists and trauma healing professionals to come alongside our workers, local followers and unbelievers. Whether you have a heart to walk with workers and enable them to thrive in their challenging contexts or a desire to come alongside people who have wounds of the heart due to trauma and bring them through a healing process we would be interested in talking to you.

Middle East-North Africa-Central Asia

Long term (+2 years)

Reaching the Next Generation through Education and Discipleship

We have opportunities for teachers, pastors and youth workers to work with the next generation in North Africa. We need pastors and youth workers to come to disciple expat university students to be reaching out on their campuses. We want to see Christian teachers working in French or English speaking primary & homeschools and TEFL teachers used to share the good news. lf your heart is for reaching the next generation in unreached communities we would love to talk with you. French or English is likely the primary language for this ministry but workers will engage in learning Arabic as well to invest in the local community.

Middle East-North Africa-Central Asia

Any duration