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...
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...
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...
SIM SA missionary Henry Jooste reflects on what he learned during his recent trip to a refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesvos, just off the coast of Turkey. I have just spent two weeks on the island of Lesvos helping with refugee ministry in a camp. I want to...
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...
Missionaries preparing to serve through SIM Southern Africa and adjusting to life on the field will soon have more help from those who have already travelled that road. A new mentoring programme will provide each appointee with an experienced missionary serving in...
