Anthropology, evangelism and me
As a Christian studying for a degree in Social Anthropology, I spent a lot of time feeling nervous whenever Christianity came up in class. Within…
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Beirut explosion: Pray with us
The massive explosion at Beirut’s port on August 4 has brought fresh devastation to the people of Lebanon. The blast left an estimated 4,000 wounded,…
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Ministry in lockdown
Like many SIM workers, Sherilyn and Deane Grainger had to suspend their usual ministry – working amongst refugees and migrants in Palermo, Sicily – because…
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Beirut crisis appeal
In the aftermath of the Beirut explosion, our ministry partners have significant financial support needs – both for their compassionate programmes as they reach out…
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The power of a child’s prayer
In the Bible, Josiah was made king at the age of eight and his faith in the Lord had a transformative influence on the nation…
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Shape the future…
One sure way to bring mission workers back home early is a lack of good educational options for their children and with the recent closure…
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Partner with SIM in its urgent response to COVID-19
Coronavirus is continuing its spread across the world, with nearly 15 million confirmed cases in 188 countries and more than 600,000 deaths. Now health experts…
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United in prayer – at a distance
‘People of prayer’ and ‘Dependent on God’ are two of SIM’s core values and we are thankful for local churches who are pivotal partners for…
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Room to grow
Following a pause owing to lockdown, construction has restarted on building a new training centre that will help SIM Pakistan workers reach more people with…
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Not only on a Sunday
When SIM workers Peter and Claire-Lise Judkins first arrived in Castres, in the south west of France, they quickly set to work to help a…
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‘Chad is not an easy location’
With its diverse population of hundreds of ethnic groups speaking 120 languages and dialects, it’s no surprise that Chad is sometimes called the “Babel Tower…
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Windows of hope
Windows of Hope Zimbabwe in collaboration with Serving In Mission’s For Freedom anti-trafficking ministry recently held an awareness campaign and training for residents in rural…
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In the business of saving souls
“As in most relationships here, it doesn’t take long for religion to come up in workplace conversations,” explains Barry*, a businessman who is sharing the…
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A different time
“Holding on to memories of a place once called home and knowing things have changed since, can be a challenge,” says Josh Gibson, who has…
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Rainbow in the clouds
Doctors Ted and Rachel Watts, along with their two young sons, are living in Mandritsara in northern Madagascar and serving with SIM UK at the…
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Spreading gospel hope
SIM UK director Steve Smith reflects on the challenge of the COVID-19 crisis to our mission through the lens of how the gospel first came…
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Art with a gospel impact
Loving your neighbour is one way to fulfil the Great Commission, but sometimes this involves stepping outside your comfort zone, says Justin Agnes, who served…
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Bringing Good News to hard places
The COVID-19 pandemic is placing enormous stress on SIM workers and ministries around the world, especially in the areas of health care and education. By prayer,…
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Home is where the heart is
Being caught in a pandemic and unable to serve in the usual way, Sarah Dorman is happy staying at home and to use these unprecedented…
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Life in lockdown
Within months of arriving in Nigeria, the coronavirus pandemic forced Paul and Tricia Todd, sent from High Kirk Presbyterian Church in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, to…
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A channel for God’s love
Caring for those who are suffering provides a unique opportunity to share the love and compassion of Jesus Christ. Responding to physical need through health-related…
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Battling COVID-19 in Liberia: ‘Jesus is our ever-present help’
SIM UK’s Dr Mikey Bryant, who is serving at the ELWA Hospital in Liberia, says God is his refuge and strength during the current coronavirus…
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Venezuelan refugees in Peru receive weekly food aid
COVID-19 has forced Peru into a state of emergency as the country basically comes to a standstill. With a curfew and quarantine of all non-essential…
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‘I learned what it really felt like to trust God’
Read a testimony from a young SIM intern in Bolivia to encourage anyone exploring mission. “My last few weeks in Bolivia – spent tying up…
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Coronavirus: an opportunity to see faith in Christ at work
Can we bring ourselves to see the coronavirus pandemic as ‘a severe mercy’? What is God doing through the fallout caused by COVID-19? All endeavours…
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First Bible translation in Ciyawo
Revelation 7:9 gives us the amazing picture of a host of people before the throne of the Lamb, people from every nation and tribe and…
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Cross-cultural mission since 1893
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…
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Take up a daily prayer and challenge this Lent
Please join us in praying for the salvation of many refugees and migrants this Easter.
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Coronavirus cannot destroy our fellowship with the Lord
Gathering together in person has long been the very lifeblood of Christ’s church. But because of the coronavirus, large group meetings have disbanded.
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