Multiplying impact through business as mission
One morning in his home country of Japan, Hikari* was meditating on Matthew 21, which tells the story of Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem. Suddenly, he heard God say, “The Lord…
From Foe to Follower
The following story is told by our Faithful Witness team leader in Central Asia: Among our small but growing community of Jesus-followers, Alina* was having a very difficult time. She’d…
Peace of Mind
In the rural villages of central Africa, Ann learned people are desperate for peace of mind. Ann is one of several missionaries taking part in SIM’s Faithful Witness Initiative, which…
Nursing Chad back to health
A doctor’s pursuit of wellness for the people of Africa As the Christ Child lay in his manger all those years ago, the prophesy of Isaiah 9 became flesh and…
A Missional Legacy
Luke and Laura appear on the computer screen for our Zoom call, a toddler smiling toothily from Laura’s lap. Their other three children play in the background. It is a…
Difficult does not mean impossible
SIM’s Faithful Witness project works in partnership with multiple ministry initiatives and denominations in unreached communities around the world, to bring the gospel to those who are living and dying…
Called North – Pastor Joe
The move of believers from meeting secretly in homes to meeting openly began with a call from the police. The voice on the phone said: “This is the police.” Pastor…
A movement from south to north
Myriam* removed her religious head covering, revealing her hair for the first time to the group of local Christians gathered for worship. “My brothers and sisters,” she said. “I am…
From So-and-So to Somebody
For ages, they have orbited the villages of Nigeria seeking respite for their animals. They have sheltered on the outskirts, far removed from the social rhythms of local community. And…
Cultivated in Good Soil
When Jesus urged his followers to accept their calling as messengers of the gospel, he likened them to “fishers of men.” Yet we know that the Great Commission isn’t actually…
