We serve in several countries of Europe, either directly through SIM offices or in partnership with others who share our heart to make Jesus known where He is least known.
We serve in the countries listed below, and in some that are not shown here. If you’re interested in serving in any part of Europe, we’d love to hear from you.
Where we work
SIM France-Belgium exists to mobilise, recruit and send mission workers among unreached people to preach the gospel by meeting the people's spiritual, emot...
Our Swiss office mobilises workers from churches in Switzerland and other nearby countries, including Italy and Austria. They have close relationships with...
Our UK team mobilises people from across the UK and Ireland into global mission. They also receive workers into the UK, most of whom reach out to diaspora ...
Opportunities to serve in Europe
Church planting in Munich, the most neglected metropolitan city in Germany
Germany is the number one European country for Refugee and migrants, particularly in the Catholic city of Munich in the south, where about one quarter of the inhabitants (1.5 million people) are migrants. Arab people also come for hospital treatment or recreation. More workers are urgently needed! We want to see new international churches for the migrants in Munich and to support the already-running ministries. We have a lot of socially-oriented work, including homework help for schoolchildren, music lessons, creative art courses, food care for the poor, youth and children's work, and ministry to adults. All of these point people to Jesus. Evangelists are very much needed in Munich, as are people who can organise and coordinate teams of up to 30 volunteers.
Strasbourg Refugee and Migrant Ministry
Strasbourg Grand Central Station Church is a cross-mission agency ministry with a vision to reach Refugee and migrants in Strasbourg, to facilitate their integration in their new community, to restore their dignity, to help them discover the gospel, be restored in Christ, and sent on mission to their people and back into their countries of origin. We are looking for workers with a heart for the refugee and migrants, a willingness to learn the French language and to be involved in both spiritual care (evangelism and church-planting) and practical care in various areas such as French teacher, crafts, barista. Build relationships with the community by providing services such as teaching French to the migrants, doing crafts with them, or sharing a cup of coffee. Walk alongside them, and share the Gospel.
Mayotte ministries
Mayotte is a very unique region of France. The native population is close to 100 per cent Muslim and, while more than 70 per cent of the local people speak fluent French as a second language, the first languages are Shimaore and the lesser spoken Kibushi. Around 50 per cent of the population is made up of illegal immigrants from the Comoros, who are also Muslim. SIM workers use business and their professions to become accepted members of the community, build relationships and eventually share the gospel in private settings. For now, SIM's workers are focussing on the native population in the south of the main island. Could you use your business or professional skills to join this team?
Stories from Europe
The war in Ukraine may have faded from the world’s headlines but it is still causing devastation among people across the region.
France is a country of contrasts: rich in history, arts, and culture. Yet, as French native Vincent, Head of Communications for SIM France/Belgium, explain...
Ram Shrestha has no regrets about leaving a fruitful ministry in South Asia to move to the UK and help a church plant share the gospel in Greater Mancheste...