Translation and Literacy

This ministry aims to grow and mature the church in Benin through Bible translation (Roman and Ajami script), the production of Christian literature and literacy training so that people can read and study Scripture materials in their heart languages and be equipped to share the gospel with others. Opportunities exist to promote the use of literature, literacy and the development of audio or other media resources. Benin is a linguistically diverse country with more than 50 different ethnic groups.

Benin, West Africa

Mid term (1 to 2 years)

Healthcare ministries

Far more people pass through the doors of clinics and hospitals each day than the doors of churches. Come and use your healthcare skills in this mainly Muslim context and see lives impacted as you offer compassionate, holistic care in Christ's name. Our patients are usually open to prayer and there are opportunities to share gospel truths in response to their needs. We are also looking for those who can help local staff with professional development.

Senegal, West Africa

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

Healthy People and Mission

We are looking for people to join our SIM Benin Togo leadership and services team to help care for our cross-cultural workers, staff and local partners. Do you have skills in finance, human resources or pastoral care? Come and use these gifts to help our workers and local partners flourish in a wide variety of settings and ministries. Our admin team is based in a rural city and a working knowledge of French would be helpful.

Benin, West Africa

Any duration

Radio and Media

Working in partnership with a SIM-related church, this ministry seeks to use radio and other forms of media to ensure that every ethnic community in Benin and Togo has the opportunity to hear, understand and be transformed by the gospel in their own language. Currently, more than 1,000 gospel-centred radio messages are produced every year in 22 languages. Short or long-term opportunities exist for people skilled in new media, web or app development and communications specialists.

Benin, West Africa

Any duration

Muslim Outreach

We long to see a Christ-centred, contextual church planted among an influential, but gospel-resistant, people group in West Africa. A small team is already in place, involved in business activities, Bible translation, literacy and radio evangelism. A key strategy is equipping and working alongside an established national church. A variety of opportunities exist to express the truth and compassion of Jesus Christ to this unreached people group.

West Africa

Long term (+2 years)

Transforming Communities through Development & Justice

We believe in a transformational approach to development with a desire to transform individuals and communities for Christ. With our local partners, we work in community development, building the capacity of civil society, to promote employability and to advocate for social justice.

North Africa

Long term (+2 years)

Engaging believers in Missional Discipleship

By faith, we see our local churches growing and equipped for mission in our region and beyond. Help us disciple and train believers to participate in cross-cultural mission, to overcome language and religious barriers, and to share Christ with neighbours from the majority religion. Serve alongside local believers in university, youth or children’s ministry; mentor Christian leaders and businesspeople as they seek to follow Christ in their context; or join with our audio ministry in producing Christian teaching. We also invite you to serve and equip church members in the community through small business training, teacher training and community health services. Learning French and a local language allow you to engage effectively with the church community and one of the main unreached people groups in the area.

West Africa

Long term (+2 years)

Lead and Serve the SIM Team

We are a growing multicultural team who long to see God’s kingdom grow in our region. We have good partnerships in place with other missions and churches in our area. We are working to see these relationships continue to grow for God’s glory. We are currently seeking a business administrator to work in finance and leadership, as well as a teacher to work in a homeschool co-op setting with mission children. Together, we seek to develop skills in member care and administration and would welcome those with giftings and interests in those areas. French is the language for most administrative roles. Learning an additional local language would permit you to form relationships with one of the unreached people groups in our region.

West Africa

Long term (+2 years)

Discipling New Believers

We long to see a Christ-centred, contextualised church planted among an influential, but gospel-resistant, people group in West Africa. Working in partnership with local believers, a small team is already involved in outreach activities and establishing a rural discipleship centre. A key strategy is to support and nurture new believers, many of whom face persecution. A variety of practical and word-based opportunities exist to disciple and train new believers for Christian life and service.

West Africa

Long term (+2 years)

Training Church Leaders

Our ministry is working in partnership with a growing but largely rural church. It seeks to train and equip church leaders such as pastors, evangelists, elders and lay personnel for church planting and mission. We have short or long-term opportunities for French-speaking teachers experienced in delivering theological education or specialist workshops in a variety of contexts.

Togo, West Africa

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

S.H.I.N.E. Africa Project

We teach how the honour-shame dynamics of Scripture relate to cultural dynamics. Are you interested in equipping people with this knowledge and seeing transformation in lives for God's glory?

Botswana, Southern Africa

Any duration

Urban Ministry Team West

The urban ministry team seeks to plant three self-sustaining churches in a mega-city by December 2025. We'd love for you to join the team and build up healthy congregations together!

South Asia

Long term (+2 years)