We serve in most countries of West Africa, either directly through SIM offices or in partnership with others who share our heart to make Jesus known where He is least known.
We’re passionate about seeing lives transformed by the gospel and people equipped to live as faithful disciples of Jesus. If you’re interested in serving in this region, we’d love to hear from you.
Where we work
Our Benin-Togo workers serve as a single team operating in both countriesThe team is focussed on evangelism in communities where there is little or no Chri...
Our team in Burkina Faso operates primarily in the capital, Ouagadougou, and has workers from many different countries around the world, all seeking to glo...
SIM Côte d’Ivoire glorifies God by working in partnership with the body of Christ to make disciples of all nations and to equip them to transform societ...
Opportunities to serve in West Africa
Media
To inform and educate listeners by proclaiming the good news of salvation, while influencing the life of Ivorian society with a message of love and peace.
Discipling New Believers
We long to see the church take root and flourish among an influential, yet gospel-resistant people group in West Africa. A small team is already involved in Bible teaching and developing a discipleship and agricultural training centre. However, we are also looking for people to live in a regional city, build relationships among the community and demonstrate Christ’s love in practical ways. This could involve activities such as starting a small business (the community has deep roots in commerce and trade}, engaging youth through sport or teaching English as a second language. A working knowledge of French is essential and learning a local language strongly encouraged.
Muslim Outreach
We long to see a Christ-centred, contextual church planted among an influential, yet gospel-resistant people group in West Africa. A small team is already in place, involved in Bible translation and literacy work. However, we would also like to offer English classes as a practical way of serving and building relationships. We also want to strengthen our digital presence to help more people access Christian resources and understand the gospel. To do this, we are looking for a certified TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) teacher as well as a tech-savvy person who enjoys engaging through social media and developing online tools. Both roles would involve working alongside an established national church and require a functional level of French. Learning a local language would also be strongly encouraged.
Stories from West Africa
Even in retirement, nurse midwife Beth Roberts continues to live out her calling. After nearly three decades in Guinea, she now supports mission workers, r...
After witnessing deep division between Christians and Muslims in Jos, Nigeria, Toby Abts launched a ministry that helps believers build trust, overcome fea...
Smart Brain Academy in northern Ghana is nurturing bold, faith-filled children who lead worship, pray with their families, and are growing into future miss...
Talibé boys in West Africa find safety, dignity, and the love of Jesus through a weekly ministry offering showers, learning, friendship, and hope.