SIM Burkina Faso

Our team in Burkina Faso operates primarily in the capital, Ouagadougou, and has workers from many different countries around the world, all seeking to glorify God by making disciples in communities where He is least known.

Ouagadougou_suburb street scene. Pic Martin Wegmann, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Key Ministries

  • Equipping believers for mission
    Our vision is to see the Church led by godly people who are well trained in the Scriptures and are disciples making disciples. Ministry activities include Scripture translation, supporting church-run Bible schools, Christian literature development, media outreach and sports ministry. 
  • Educating and equipping for opportunity
    We desire to provide education to people who otherwise do not have access, whether due to expense, distance, safety, gender or location. We also provide opportunities for adults to receive specialized training such as English language learning, skills training or reading. 
  • Christ-centred education
    Education is a powerful tool to break the cycle of poverty, improving children’s survival rates, growth and development, and closing the gap of social inequality. Through several Christ-centered schools, we provide children with the opportunity to learn in a safe and Christian environment. 
  • Alleviating suffering and fostering development
    We demonstrate the love of Jesus in practical ways, opening doors to building relationships and sharing the Gospel. Working alongside the local church, we help internally displaced people, support those who are ill, handicapped, or vulnerable, and enlarge access to clean water. 
  • Accompanying and supporting ministries and spiritual leadership
    We strive to glorify God by providing member care, financial, administrative and technical services with a servant’s heart. We seek those with gifts in administration, IT support, accounting, human resources, communications, mechanics, handywork, and member care. 
Busy street in Ouagadougou in daytime. Wegmann, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Busy street in Ouagadougou in daytime. Wegmann, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Spiritual Landscape in Burkina Faso

According to the Joshua Project, the major religions in Burkina Faso are Islam (55 per cent of the population), ethnic religions/animism (23 per cent) and Christianity (21 per cent). Almost a quarter of the population are members of one of the 27 unreached people groups in the country. While there is religious freedom, Christian believers often work among people heavily influenced by Islam or traditional African religions. 

Communities Where Christ is Least Known

Unreached ethnic groups in rural and Muslim-dominated northern regions are among those where Christ is least known. Communities practicing animism or living in isolated villages often have no gospel presence. 

Contact SIM Burkina Faso

Email: Connect@sim.org

Please pray 

  • For a change in the new trend of persecution of Christians that started in 2019. Pray that the church would stand firm and shine as a light in the darkness. 
  • For the Church of Burkina Faso to continue to grow in maturity and to catch a mission vision for the people around them
  • For our medical ministries, which are facing significant challenges
  • For our English, medical, street girl and boy, community development and disabilities ministries to demonstrate and share God’s love in ways that transform lives for Christ

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