SIM Stories

A match made in heaven
Veronica and Samson will soon join a Faithful Witness team in Thailand. But their story of faith and of marriage began in an astonishing way.

Getting the right exposure
Adrian is a photographer with SIM Stories East Africa. And he wants you to see what he sees. He wants you to see the handiwork of God reflected in people.

Jane finds support while raising awareness
The call to ministry has not been an easy one for Jane*, serving with SIM UK in South Asia, but she has faced the challenges with the mission by her side.

Lucia learns behind the lens
In her community, Lucia's photography has made her recognisable to many. All because of posting a shot of Niger a day on her Instagram account, which has become a way to develop relationships and practice the local language.

Maria grows with First Fruits
SIM Ecuador’s First Fruits Family Garden project is helping economically needy families, especially hit by the COVID pandemic, by teaching them to grow vegetables while sharing agricultural Bible stories.

God is listening
Listening is a major part of trauma healing ministry for Beatrice. Read about how God moves when his people listen.

Will you pray with me for Ethiopia?
Fighting in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region has resulted in death and a sea of people displaced from their homes. If you find your tongue is nimble enough to speak, would you pray with us?

'The Christians will come'
Moussa, a new believer, began experiencing persecution right before he and his wife were to welcome a new baby and have a customary celebration. But he trusted that his spiritual community would show up.

Sura’s journey with Children’s Uplift Programme
When Sura was trying to survive on the streets of Dhaka, she could never have imagined how SIM Bangladesh’s Children’s Uplift Programme would transform her life.

Come fly with me
Ever wonder what it’s like to travel into rural South Sudan with SIM? Let Tohru Inoue take you there.

‘Why did you leave New Zealand?’
When their neighbours ask, “Why did you leave New Zealand to work in our land?” Ben and Aislinn* reply with the truth: “Because we care about this country and love its people.”

Repurposing: Working smarter not harder
For +10 years, the VAMOS magazine has been a resource in Latin America for missions teachers, but in recent years SIM Latinoamerica has offered more material, classes, and adaptations. Read what the team has learned about getting the most from content.

Security becomes a ministry
In Pakistan, Christian security guards are opening up new opportunities in ministry for SIM.

Relief distribution leads to church plant
A church plant has grown from SIM South Africa’s distribution of food parcels, Christian literature and sanitary supplies to widows, abused women and orphans during the COVID-19 lockdown.

COVID-19: SIM Kenya helping the church
The SIM Kenya team has led a multi-pronged response to COVID-19, a once-in-a-generation issue. They reach out through virtual trainings to not only churches, but also radio and television, health associations, the inter-religious council, and many other avenues.

Still sharing hope with refugees
Five years ago, SIM UK launched HowWillTheyHear to share the gospel with refugees and migrants as more than a million crossed into Europe and safer parts of the Middle East to escape conflict and poverty.

Online courses mobilise mission workers in Latin America
A month before COVID-19 hit, leaders of the “Let’s Mobilize His Church” project had already planned and recorded their first online mobilisation course in Spanish. Production sped up, as interest grew during the pandemic. Read about their progress and ministry.

Don't look down on Timothy
Theological Education by Extension equips pastors with training on the road and in remote areas throughout South Sudan. Read how it's helped non-traditional students like Timothy overcome odds to learn how to handle scripture.

One click away
Many people use Google to find answers to everyday questions or even to make major decisions. An internet search can also lead people into cross-cultural ministry.

The Taits serve Papua New Guinea
After a total of 11 years’ mission work in Papua New Guinea, Jill and Phil have seen God do "abundantly more than [they] expected.”
SIM Stories

A match made in heaven
Veronica and Samson will soon join a Faithful Witness team in Thailand. But their story of faith and of marriage began in an astonishing way.

Getting the right exposure
Adrian is a photographer with SIM Stories East Africa. And he wants you to see what he sees. He wants you to see the handiwork of God reflected in people.

Jane finds support while raising awareness
The call to ministry has not been an easy one for Jane*, serving with SIM UK in South Asia, but she has faced the challenges with the mission by her side.

Lucia learns behind the lens
In her community, Lucia's photography has made her recognisable to many. All because of posting a shot of Niger a day on her Instagram account, which has become a way to develop relationships and practice the local language.

Maria grows with First Fruits
SIM Ecuador’s First Fruits Family Garden project is helping economically needy families, especially hit by the COVID pandemic, by teaching them to grow vegetables while sharing agricultural Bible stories.

God is listening
Listening is a major part of trauma healing ministry for Beatrice. Read about how God moves when his people listen.

Will you pray with me for Ethiopia?
Fighting in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region has resulted in death and a sea of people displaced from their homes. If you find your tongue is nimble enough to speak, would you pray with us?

'The Christians will come'
Moussa, a new believer, began experiencing persecution right before he and his wife were to welcome a new baby and have a customary celebration. But he trusted that his spiritual community would show up.

Sura’s journey with Children’s Uplift Programme
When Sura was trying to survive on the streets of Dhaka, she could never have imagined how SIM Bangladesh’s Children’s Uplift Programme would transform her life.

Come fly with me
Ever wonder what it’s like to travel into rural South Sudan with SIM? Let Tohru Inoue take you there.

‘Why did you leave New Zealand?’
When their neighbours ask, “Why did you leave New Zealand to work in our land?” Ben and Aislinn* reply with the truth: “Because we care about this country and love its people.”

Repurposing: Working smarter not harder
For +10 years, the VAMOS magazine has been a resource in Latin America for missions teachers, but in recent years SIM Latinoamerica has offered more material, classes, and adaptations. Read what the team has learned about getting the most from content.

Security becomes a ministry
In Pakistan, Christian security guards are opening up new opportunities in ministry for SIM.

Relief distribution leads to church plant
A church plant has grown from SIM South Africa’s distribution of food parcels, Christian literature and sanitary supplies to widows, abused women and orphans during the COVID-19 lockdown.

COVID-19: SIM Kenya helping the church
The SIM Kenya team has led a multi-pronged response to COVID-19, a once-in-a-generation issue. They reach out through virtual trainings to not only churches, but also radio and television, health associations, the inter-religious council, and many other avenues.

Still sharing hope with refugees
Five years ago, SIM UK launched HowWillTheyHear to share the gospel with refugees and migrants as more than a million crossed into Europe and safer parts of the Middle East to escape conflict and poverty.

Online courses mobilise mission workers in Latin America
A month before COVID-19 hit, leaders of the “Let’s Mobilize His Church” project had already planned and recorded their first online mobilisation course in Spanish. Production sped up, as interest grew during the pandemic. Read about their progress and ministry.

Don't look down on Timothy
Theological Education by Extension equips pastors with training on the road and in remote areas throughout South Sudan. Read how it's helped non-traditional students like Timothy overcome odds to learn how to handle scripture.

One click away
Many people use Google to find answers to everyday questions or even to make major decisions. An internet search can also lead people into cross-cultural ministry.

The Taits serve Papua New Guinea
After a total of 11 years’ mission work in Papua New Guinea, Jill and Phil have seen God do "abundantly more than [they] expected.”
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