Svájc
By faith, SIM Switzerland desires to:
- Live out our Christian faith in life and service.
- Serve churches, encouraging them in missions vision.
- Promote opportunities for cross-cultural work with SIM around the world.
- Mobilise Christians for mission service.
- Provide support, encouragement and services for our missionaries.
- Develop effective communication, especially in social media.
- Ensure sound administrative management.
Svájc
By faith, SIM Switzerland desires to:
- Live out our Christian faith in life and service.
- Serve churches, encouraging them in missions vision.
- Promote opportunities for cross-cultural work with SIM around the world.
- Mobilise Christians for mission service.
- Provide support, encouragement and services for our missionaries.
- Develop effective communication, especially in social media.
- Ensure sound administrative management.
come-and-serve
Radio Frequence Vie
We envision the entire country of Cote d’Ivoire and beyond being reached with the gospel message through FM radio.
Short-Term Exposure Ministry
Our goal is to take pastors, leaders of mission boards and missionary candidates for short-term exploratory trips to different countries where there is a great need for missionaries.
Latinoamericana
This ministry aims to engage Latin American churches to participate in Christ’s mission across cultures. The ministry partners and networks with churches and agencies to mobilise Latin American missionaries into crosscultural ministry to make Christ known and make disciples where he is not known.
Trauma Healing
SIM Trauma Healing is a church and community-based outreach that equips believers with integrated biblical and mental health principles to care for victims of trauma in their communities.
Compassion Ministries
Churches expressing God's love and compassion, serving their communities, and reaching out with the gospel to the vulnerable among them.
Zion Evangelical Bible Schools (ZEBS) Lesotho
To maintain and build strong contacts in the country, specifically in the District of Leribe, where more than 50 Ama-Zioni church leaders have expressed a desire to study God’s Word.
Youth Workers Toolkit
SIM Kenya is preparing a training book set to equip youth leaders across East Africa to reach young people more effectively.
Youth Leader Training
The aim of this project is to train and inspire leaders to see that they are not alone. We desire to increase spiritual unity by offering personal mentoring, advice and training to local youth leaders, helping them start new initiatives, and as they face different challenges in their ministries.
Youth and Childrens Ministries
Our goal is to train Namibians on how to reach out to children and young people who are growing up without hearing the good news of Jesus Christ.
Wolofal Transliteration
This project aims to convert the Wolof-Roman-script Bible into Arabic script.
West Africans for Global Missions
The center of gravity for Christianity has shifted to the global south and this requires a paradigm shift in our response. The onus is now on the global south especially Africans to respond to this shift. The West African Office sees this need and has responded accordingly with the project-West Africans for Global Missions. As you read about project 95379, it is our prayer that you will join this 'call'.
University Ministry
This ministry seeks to reach out to the 2.5 million university students enrolled in 170 universities in Thailand.
To All Nations School
The aim of this ministry is to provide the Uruguayan church with the opportunity for cross-cultural missionary training through quality academic and practical study, to further mobilise the church to fulfill the Great Commission.
Theological Institute of Lichinga
Our vision is to provide much-needed biblical training to pastors and lay leaders in the church, while also giving them a skill in order to support their families as they minister.
Communities where Christ is least known
Migrants and Refugees
SIM Switzerland has traditionally sent people overseas into the so-called ‘mission field’. We now face a new challenge and opportunity, with people from all over the world seeking refuge in Europe and in our country. Most come from non-Christian backgrounds and have never heard the gospel. Some are from a Christian background, and have fled persecution. European Christians need wisdom to know how to best minister among migrants, in collaboration with each other and with the government.
Postmodern Generation
Statistics from 2014 indicate that about 71% of the population of Switzerland consider themselves Christian, with 2% declaring themselves evangelicals, 25% Reformed, and 38% Catholic. About 23% of the population are without any confession, and 5% follow Islam. The influence of Christian culture in society and everyday life is decreasing; individual values and convictions are now more dominant influences. The Christian faith is often considered a life with moral values but not seen as a life in relationship with God, revealed in Christ, and based on the Bible. Europeans need to know God again. Pray for those who have not yet heard of Him, and for Christians to live authentic lives full of passion for Christ. Pray that many would come to know the One who is worthy to be recognised, worshipped, and followed.
prayers
Pray for good relationships with churches.
Pray for good relationships with churches.
Pray open hearts for missions in the home country and far away.
Pray open hearts for missions in the home country and far away.
Pray for creative ways to stimulate people for missions.
Pray for creative ways to stimulate people for missions.
Pray for an increase in the number of mission workers.
Pray for an increase in the number of mission workers.
Pray for the development of our communications, especially social media.
Pray for the development of our communications, especially social media.
Pray for care of our missionaries.
Pray for care of our missionaries.
Pray for God's provision of necessary financial support.
Pray for God's provision of necessary financial support.
Pray for wisdom for effective management support of the sending entities in Austria, Czech Republic, Italy, and Romania. In 2016, we sent our first missionaries from Italy.
Pray for wisdom for effective management support of the sending entities in Austria, Czech Republic, Italy, and Romania. In 2016, we sent our first missionaries from Italy.
Pray for wisdom in engaging the work among migrants and refugees.
Pray for wisdom in engaging the work among migrants and refugees.
Pray for good collaboration with our partner organisations in Switzerland and Europe.
Pray for good collaboration with our partner organisations in Switzerland and Europe.
Related stories
Related stories
Introverts wanted: There’s a place for you in church planting
Are you an introvert considering missions? We've got good news: you're not alone and you don’t have to be up front to serve Jesus in a church plant.
Linking arms in Thailand
Chiang Mai and Ayutthaya occupy opposite ends of Thailand, but they are strung together by a common thread: SIM's Hope for Life Thailand. Now the Faithful Witness initiative is being introduced to the region and joining in their transforming work.
Seeing God’s glory in business
Kibir. It’s the Amharic word for glory. An SIM ministry by the same name is aiming to see the Ethiopian marketplace redeemed. They want to see businesses reflecting God’s kibir.
Volunteers develop online system to feed thousands
A newly developed website helped a SIM team feed hungry families in their city each week in a deadly COVID-19 hotspot: Peru.
English conversation club connects with non-believers
Muchos de los planes e ideas de los líderes del ministerio tuvieron que cambiar. Los participantes del club conversatorio en inglés de El Sendero llamado “REFF” (es decir: “Reflexión, inglés, Amigos y Diversión” por sus siglas en inglés), han descubierto que, aunque ha sido un año diferente, ha sido de gran bendición, ya que usan el inglés para conectarse con los no creyentes.
Maria grows with First Fruits
María y su hermana Anita son ahora participantes del proyecto Huerto Familiar Primeros Frutos de SIM en Ecuador.
Physiotherapist Kara prepares for lift-off
Although COVID-19 was a major roadblock to her plans, new mission worker and physiotherapist Kara never stopped trusting in God’s perfect timing.
Launching the project Lets Mobilise His Church” in Spanish
Mobilisation is not just about sending missionaries, but also about encouraging all the people of God to participate in the mission of God.
A new wave of Latino missionaries
Nearly every Latino candidate I meet wants to work in the unreached places of the world and do some of the hardest work. God is raising up a new wave of missionaries in South America, and we are joyfully equipping them for service and sending them to these unreached areas.
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.
Jean announces the good news on air
Jean believes radio and mass media are phenomenal means to reach those who would otherwise not hear the gospel or meet a Christian.
Food impact as mission
New Zealand's Good Neighbour rescues food as they point to the Saviour.
Erica aims for Doro
New Zealand nurse Erica Aarsen is trusting God through the COVID-19 pandemic as she waits to start a long-term placement at Doro Clinic in South Sudan.
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.”
A voice carried on the wind
Social media does not come naturally to Ato Tenkir. But radio ministry does. After 24 years in Ethiopian radio, he wants to add this new method to his media ministry toolkit and reach the new generation.
Nepal on the brink
The virus' rapid spread has raised fears that Nepal is on the brink of a crisis just as devastating as India's – made especially concerning with Nepal's fewer doctors per capita than India, and a lower vaccination rate than its neighbour.
Demonstrating the Fathers love to the fatherless
An AIDS and HIV orphan finds hope in Christ through an SIM ministry
Exhausted Guatemalan workers receive refreshment during COVID-19
Jason and Mary Brink offer refreshing words and supplies to worn-out workers who are enduring lengthy shifts. Read about their ministry with security personnel, a women's shelter and university students.
Bible translation: Even with a few words
You might understand Bible translation takes hours and even a lifetime to complete, but what does that truly look like? And what kind of transformation takes place through God's Word along the way?
Visual Arts interns create for an eternal purpose
In June 2019, interns learned how to use their artistic skills in missions. Find out the unique ways visual arts can unlock opportunities to share Christ's love.
Cultivated in good soil
What can a thriving Ethiopian church teach us about impact? Find out now.
When women come together
During Lent, our community supports us as we experience the hard gifts of fasting. The community between Prabhouti, Pavitr, and Sambha - the ease with which they trusted and laughed with one another - almost made me jealous. Hearing their story makes me long to create the same sort of community around me.
Stitching dreams
Producing artisanal handicrafts and walking through life's hardships.
Longing to breathe free
Pastor S has been in a terrible place of bondage to drug addiction. And now his life mission is to prevent anyone he can from staying in that dark, destructive place.
Filling empty spaces
When Jyoti was first diagnosed with HIV, she was already pregnant with her daughter. The government hospital referred her to Shalom, whose workers offer the love of Christ, care, counselling, support and community.
Blind Manglo has a vision for the future
In our finite existence and brokenness, we continue to find hope and meaning in a God of infinite hope. Manglo may not yet know Jesus as her Lord and Saviour, but the door to salvation has been opened.
Hindu World Prayer Guide: Reaching out through prayer
As many Hindus celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, Christians will be praying that the True Light will be made known amongst them.
A Faithful Witness amidst persecution
Kai* was sitting in a church service, praying that God would guide his ministry. Then, clarity came.
Asule’s many homes
Gifted discipler Asule left north east India 12 years ago to share the gospel in Africa. Now, three places hold great importance to her. Read on to find out more about her journey.
Healthcare: Compassion for a broken world
For two Faithful Witness mission workers relocating to Central Africa, healthcare is the avenue for discipleship to show compassion to our broken world.
Encouraged and empowered: Helping women help themselves
Like most girls from her village, Khushboo grew up accepting the established gender roles.
When it doesn’t add up: Help needed at the clinic in South Sudan
The SIM Doro clinic is in desperate need of doctors and nurses as staff try to deal with a huge rise in patients, many of them refugees living in makeshift camps nearby.
Generosity shifts Jackson’s perspective
During a pandemic, God has changed CFO Jackson Chan’s view of money. He no longer sees it as representing transactions but representing God’s love.
Teaming up with Pastor Efren
Efrén es uno de los muchos pastores que han trabajado de cerca con SIM. Él completó el ministerio de discipulado mutuo para pastores y líderes, llamado, Equipando Siervos (ESI) que tiene una duración de 2.5 años.
How your local church can respond to COVID-19
We've developed a video-based training initiative available for local church leaders, church volunteers, chaplains and others responding to COVID-19. Check it out now!
Will you pray with me for Ethiopia?
Fighting in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region has resulted in death and a sea of people displaced from their homes. If you find your tongue is nimble enough to speak, would you pray with us?
Recordings reach where we can't go
Find out how an SIM worker – one of a growing number of Tamajaq people who have become Christians – is helping the gospel take root in the heart of his people.
Evangelism: The foundation of missions
务要传道，无论得时不得时，总要专心；并用百般的忍耐，各样的教训，责备人、警戒人、劝勉人。” ～ 提摩太后书 4:2
Dear God ...
When Tohru was checking prayer letters for his team, a personal prayer stood out. It was emailed to supporters and family but addressed to God.
The mountains have burst: Zimbabwe under Cyclone Idai
When the floods came to Chimanimani, it was as if the mountains exploded. "The people said, ‘the mountains have burst,’” said SIM Zimbabwe Director Caiphas Ngarivhume.
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.
A story in the shadows
Some stories are hidden. And many of those unknown stories are about people going to hidden corners of the world and bearing great light.
Bottomline Books supports missions and discipleship
When the pandemic closed down Kenya, 40 per cent of financial support trickled away for mission workers Tony and Julia. Needing a fast solution, they revived an abandoned book-selling idea from years earlier.
Cultivating a generous spirit
Let us accept that the itinerary and ministry of Elisha described in II Kings 4:8-17 fits the profile of a 21ˢᵗ century missionary. The question then is: Whose responsibility is it to care for Elisha?
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.
The Quechua connection
A simple Quechua conversation in a hospital led to a couple committing their lives to Jesus. It also led to a resilient friendship at the perfect time.
SIM returns to Northern Nigeria
As Boko Haram's influence declines, SIM is moving north again to reestablish clinics and schools with ECWA
Jane finds support while raising awareness
The prayer campaign, 10:14, lifts displaced people up to God. Will you mark the 14th of October in your calendar and pray with us?
Meeting migrants at our doorstep: SIM missionaries looking to Europe
In the past year, we have witnessed the worst migrant crisis in living memory, as more than 1.2 million people have fled to Europe to escape poverty and war.