Free introductory training for churches

Free introductory training for churches

SIM South Africa is offering free training to churches in the Western Cape. The training is an interactive, four-hour introduction to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).  SIM SA missionary Sandy, who developed and provides this English teacher...
U.S. mobiliser visits South Africa

U.S. mobiliser visits South Africa

An SIM USA missionary couple has been encouraging South African Christians to get involved in missions. “Basically pricking the conscience of the church for missions,” said SIM USA Director of Public Affairs Bill Harding of his role, which he fulfils...

Equipping and encouraging persecuted believers

A South African couple is providing God’s Word and hope to those fleeing persecution. Kobus and Reinette (not their real names) have been working with Eritrean refugees for nearly ten years and currently work among Eritreans in Ethiopia. “We serve them in the refugee...
The faith of 5 000 kilometres

The faith of 5 000 kilometres

Henry Jooste wanted to see and understand the reality and need within Europe’s refugee camps. Awaiting him was a mixture of immense determination, astounding faith, and utter exhaustion. “Seeing the tenacity of refugees; they’re a tough bunch of people, they really...
Bearing fruit for the true vine

Bearing fruit for the true vine

In 1955, Tina and Ned* – young in body, marriage and faith – stood together and offered their lives to God’s missionary work. To some, it may seem that He never called them. They never joined a mission. They never worked in full-time ministry. They never moved to a...