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Discovering value in Jesus at Talitha Cumi

‘He (Jesus) went in and said to them, “Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep.” He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”).’ Mark: 5:39 and 41

Sam passes on his passion for mission…

After five years living in a remote Central Africa community, Sam Knight spoke to SIM UK’s Engagement Officer, Hannah Penwright, about why he’s now serving in a new role to help strengthen the church in France.

From mining to mission: shining God’s light in the darkness

On a sunny afternoon in September, mission workers Steve and Mary visited the SIM UK office and encouraged the team with stories of God at work during 33 years of overseas mission work.

Lessons from a short-term mission

A short-term mission trip with SIM turned into a life-changing journey for friends Lizzie and Katie.

Cross-cultural mission since 1893

Young men in South Sudan

In 1893, three young men who founded SIM set out for the interior of the Sudan in west Africa, compelled to see souls saved for eternity. The next seven years…

Called: Ted Watts

The call to mission runs deep in surgeon Ted Watts.

 ‘Were it not for the training, I would have left teaching’

Read how SIM is helping a headmaster be an ambassador for Christ in his rural school in Benin.

‘You don’t teach like we do…’

What does it means to be a Christian teacher?

Books that save lives

For more than 30 years, Paul Todd has strived to help God’s kingdom grow in West Africa through his work to help provide books that encourage Nigerian Christians in their faith, witness, and ministries.

The gospel drop by drop

Lizzie White’s water hygiene ministry is opening a door for the gospel in some of the least-reached communities of the Peruvian Andes.

We count on the Lord

‘We are stewards of God’s money and we have a responsibility to spend it wisely.’

From mining to mission: changing hearts in Bolivia

On a sunny afternoon in September, SIM USA mission workers Steve and Mary visited the SIM UK Cambridge office and encouraged the staff team with…

Staff Spotlight – Mark Gibson

What do you do at SIM UK? I am a Mobiliser and I have been part of the Mobilisation team for the past eight years….

God in the everyday

Read a lovely example of God at work in the everyday, from one of workers serving in Mexico…

Three projects get one home

In 2019, SIM launched a building project to help create disciples in a country where Christians are in the minority. Give thanks that it’s now come to fruition.

Esther’s Ghana mission

Esther prayed daily for God to give her opportunities to serve him in Ghana and after four years of waiting, she experienced an incredible short-term mission she’ll never forget.

Christ on Campus

Student ministry not only connects with the next generation, but equips them to share the gospel with others – both at university and when they return home.

‘They are used to hearing stories’

Tuareg Men, Algeria

The challenges of taking the gospel to the Tamajaq people of the Sahara Desert.

Staff Spotlight – Hannah Penwright

Meet SIM UK’s Engagement Officer Hannah Penwright

‘It’s so exciting!’

An amazing answer to prayer will ensure a missional business in rural Ghana can continue to make a kingdom impact.

God is at work in Namibia

After almost 30 years of serving God in south-west Africa, the highs, lows, and stories of ways God is working in Paul and Hilary’s lives…

Staff Spotlight – Beth Jennings

Get to know the staff behind SIM UK. First up, meet Beth – Mission Mobiliser in Ireland.

From broken to beautiful

A SIM worker discovers how the power of the gospel to heal and restore is like the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery.

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