Mali
We desire to see relational transformation of our community by intentionally pursuing the lost and increasing the number of growing, reproducible Christ followers.
Mali
We desire to see relational transformation of our community by intentionally pursuing the lost and increasing the number of growing, reproducible Christ followers.
Come and Serve
Children's and Youth Ministry
The population of Botswana has a large proportion of young people, and there is great opportunity to reach them through sports ministrschools work, early childhood development centres and mental health support.
Theological and Medical Training
In Botswana, theological and medical training are both areas where mission workers can help to support existing structures, bringing valuable Christian understanding and knowledge.
Remote Area Dweller Ministry
The San are considered to have the oldest culture in the world. Our aim is to complete the Bible translation and oral translation of Bible stories into the San language of !Xoon.
Mobilisation and Evangelism
In order to take the message of Christ to the least-reached in Botswana and around the world, we are currently focusing on the mobilisation of local Christians for mission work, evangelism to Asian expatriate workers, and the establishment of a Christian resource centre.
Highest Honour / S.H.I.N.E. Africa Discipleship and Counselling
'Highest Honour' and 'S.H.I.N.E. Africa' desire to fill the current gap in training and materials that can bring deep heart-transforming biblical discipleship in African shame-oriented contexts.
Planting and Strengthening Rural Churches
Proclaiming the gospel in order to see a church planting movement that reproduces communities of Jesus followers in least reached areas of rural Loja, Ecuador.
Words of Hope
Equipping pastors and leaders of city and rural churches to be faithful to God's Word and the gospel in their ministry to others.
Compassion Ministries
Churches expressing God's love and compassion, serving their communities, and reaching out with the gospel to the vulnerable among them.
Radio Hope
Radio "Ondas de Esperanza" ("Radio Hope") proclaims the gospel in Ecuador through quality Christian radio programming.
Ministry to Missionary Kids
Growing up missionary kids to be personal followers of Jesus through education, activities, and programs that build them up in Christ.
Administration
Our goal as a ministry team is to see missionaries flourishing with quality administration and member care.
Bingham Academy
This ministry provides quality Christian education for the children of missionaries and others who seek to make a kingdom impact in Ethiopia.
Mobilisation for Christ's Global Mission
We want to mobilise more people, prayer, and funds for Christ’s global mission, especially to those who live and die without Christ in South Asia.
Medical and Social Work
Medical work has been part of SIM ministries since the beginning. Discover more about it...
Communities where Christ is least known
The Deaf community
In 1956, Andrew Foster founded Christian Mission for the Deaf. His vision was to break the many barriers deaf people face in hearing the Word of God, including illiteracy, isolation, stigmatism, stereotypes, communication barriers and people who are cruel and mean. In Mali, deafness is considered a divine curse.
All these factors hinder the integration of deaf people into communities. Foster knew education could achieve his vision, so he introduced American Sign Language and established schools across Africa. He understood that this would usher in the gospel for the Deaf people in Mali.
However, government authorities wanted it reduced to a simple association for the Deaf called AMASOURD. In order to fulfill his dream, Foster looked at other countries of the sub-region, including Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria. Unfortunately, Foster died in a plane crash in 1986. Today, AMASOURD exists in Mali, but it has nothing to do with Christ’s redemption story.
The Deaf population in Mali is little known at the national level, despite the presence of AMASOURD. Sources estimate the population at 40,000 to 70,000. Among them, the percentage of Christians is minimal. No church denomination in Mali has a sign language translator who can share the elements of the message, worship or any other activity, with the Deaf in the pews. Also, no known mission agency is prioritising the deaf in Mali.
SIM has been raising awareness within the Body of Christ about the need for a ministry among this least-reached group. The first workshop on bringing the gospel of Christ to the Deaf took place in August 2015 in Bamako, and all the denominations were invited. In December 2017, a team of six young people, under the direction of Moody Bible College, travelled from the United States to Mali, for a one-week teaching programme at Jigiya Kalanso, a school for the Deaf in Bamako.
Prayers
Pray for pioneer workers in the city reaching the Muslim community.
Pray for pioneer workers in the city reaching the Muslim community.
Pray for workers among the Deaf.
Pray for workers among the Deaf.
Pray for workers for a unique ministry among Deaf students.
Pray for workers for a unique ministry among Deaf students.
Pray for church denominations in Mali to see the need to reach the Deaf community.
Pray for church denominations in Mali to see the need to reach the Deaf community.
Pray for a manager and a team for the development of a café-student centre.
Pray for a manager and a team for the development of a café-student centre.
Pray for workers engaging students through sports.
Pray for workers engaging students through sports.
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