Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia

Learn more about our work in the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia by clicking on the tabs below. We serve in many countries in this huge region but do not display them individually to protect our workers. If you’re interested in serving here, please get in touch.

 

We serve in several countries across the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia, either directly through SIM offices or in partnership with others who share our heart to make Jesus known where He is least known.

If you’re interested in serving in any part of this huge region, we’d love to hear from you.

Where we work

Our workers serve in several countries in the Central Asia region, often in small teams. They seek to make disciples of the Lord Jesus in communities where...

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God is at work in the Middle East in unprecedented ways and we're excited about the growing opportunities to participate in His work. Our workers serve in ...

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Our North Africa team serve in several countries in the region, seeking to share the love of Christ with those they meet and help bring them to a full unde...

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Opportunities to serve in the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia

Reaching Young People

MENACA| 2+ years

Come and join us to reach the children and young people of the Middle East! Nearly half the region’s population is 24 or younger, and we long to see this generation encounter Jesus, respond to his call and become effective members of his church and witnesses for him. We work mainly in urban contexts, serving with local Christians in church programmes, formal and informal education, youth and student work and through sport. There are opportunities for qualified teachers at both elementary and secondary level, teachers’ assistants, ESL teachers, youth workers and vocational trainers.

Serving at the Margins

MENACA| 2+ years

We'd love to welcome those with a heart for sharing life with disadvantaged Middle Eastern communities and marginalised refugee/migrant communities. After initial investment in Arabic language study, there are a range of options for serving in partnership with local churches and ministries, contributing to educational, development, vocational training and discipleship programmes.

Hope for a Neglected Majority

MENACA| 2+ years

Come and join us as we serve communities that have for too long been robbed of hope because of oppression, division and mismanagement. We're looking for flexible and resilient colleagues to serve - particularly in occupational therapy, special educational needs or associated professions, or in teaching English as a second language. Opportunities in other healthcare, development and professional roles could also be explored. As we serve, we bring hope to these neglected communities.

Stories from the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia

Story/Testimony
22 May 2026

A Korean pastor reflects on 23 years of ministry among the Roma in Greece, sharing how everyday presence, worship, and love shaped a truly missional church...

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Story/Testimony
19 May 2026

A Central Asian pastor shares his astonishing journey from crime and despair to a powerful encounter with God — now leading a vibrant, multicultural chur...

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Story/Testimony
08 May 2026

In a region where faith conversations require patience and trust, one Faithful Witness worker is using her skills as an occupational therapist to build rel...

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Story/Testimony
05 May 2026

A Muslim teacher in Central Asia begins to question God and her place in the world — and through the steady love and prayers of a believing colleague, he...

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