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

Language and Culture Acquisition

MENACA| 2+ years

We equip workers with Arabic language and cultural understanding to live, serve and witness among least-reached communities across the Arab world, in interdependence with the local church.

Serving Refugees and the Displaced

MENACA| 2+ years

We'd love to welcome those with a heart for sharing life marginalised displaced, refugee and migrant communities in the Middle East. After initial investment in 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.

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.

Stories from the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia

Story/Testimony
22 October 2026

Before anyone shares the good news of Jesus, God may already be at work preparing the way. One family serving in the Middle East has seen how dreams and fr...

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Story/Testimony
19 October 2026

Rania* grew up in a North African city where music filled her days. She found an unexpected refuge behind the door of an old church. There she discovered t...

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Story/Testimony
16 October 2026

In North Africa, where spiritual opposition and persecution can make ministry challenging, workers are learning to persevere in prayer, trusting God to bri...

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Story/Testimony
14 October 2026

Meet Lily and Peter, two children growing up in North Africa. They share what everyday life is like, from school and friendships to faith, family, hobbies ...

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