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The "Three Self" Challenge of Jesus

19 September 2008 — Jesus sets criteria for his followers, and in the process gives us some of his hardest teaching: “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me.”

Serving in the Way of Jesus

16 May 2008 — Historically SIM is a mission that has focused on sharing the Good News of Jesus with those who have never heard. But we have always lived this out in a holistic manner.

Video: Interview with Dr. Phil Parshall, a Leading Authority on Muslim Ministry

28 March 2008 — George Verwer interviews SIM missionary and Muslim ministry specialist Phil Parshall.

Video: Teachers in Mission

12 February 2008 — Teachers in our SIM-related schools are vital team members helping us accomplish God's mission in the world.

Educators from 11 Nations Meet for SIMKEC 2007

7 January 2008 — Thirty-eight people met together in Chaing Mai, Thailand with the purpose of learning how to more effectively aid SIM personnel in the education of their children.

What is the Mission?

4 December 2007 — What is/was the mission of Jesus Christ? There were many dimensions to Jesus' mission.

Slavery Here and Now

13 November 2007 — While we wish that slavery went away in the era of William Wilberforce, the reality is that today there are an estimated 27 million people enslaved worldwide.

Video: What Is Emerging Missions?

17 October 2007 — SIM Deputy International Director Dr. Joshua Bogunjoko explains the history of emerging multidirectional missions and SIM's current role in it.

A Call to Commitment

20 September 2007 — During the Seize the Day process, a number of ethos issues emerged. They are part of SIM and have been vital in shaping the organization over its history, but they deserve special mention again at this time of change.

A Stud in my Nose: God's Grace in the Latino Mission Movement

1 September 2007 — “Graciana” has worked for a decade in one of Asia’s restricted-access countries. This woman is guts, grit, and godliness all rolled into one.

Can We Work Together?

1 September 2007 — We prize our diversity. Yet, as Dr. Jonathan Ingleby of Redcliffe College in England says, “Anybody who has tried it will know that working together in multicultural teams is one of the biggest challenges that we have to face in mission”

SIM’s Role in Multidirectional Mission

1 September 2007 — It is exciting to see men and women from Africa, Asia, and Latin America serving alongside colleagues from North America, Europe, and Australasia in sacrificial, cross-cultural mission all over the world!

Moving Forward in Business-Based Ministries

4 June 2007 — There are many models in use linking business, mission, and ministry, and so SIM has adopted several guiding principles as it explores the options available.

A Community of Saints and Scholars

1 June 2007 — From the beginning, Bible schools and seminaries have been an important part of SIM's ministry.

A Famine of Words: Reflections on 50 Years of Literature Ministry

1 June 2007 — Former SIM Advocate for Literature and Media Ministries, Jim Mason, reflects on 50 years of service.

Champions Put Their Passion to Work on Priority Areas

1 June 2007 — It is a pleasure to introduce a special group of people who are known as “champions,” not because of awards they’ve received but because of their passion and commitment in areas that are high priorities for SIM.

Latin American Missionaries Making an Impact

2 April 2007 — According to reports from the COMIBAM conference in November 2006, the mission force of Latin Americans continues to grow.

Teachers in Mission

30 March 2007 — Many SIM-related schools are looking ahead to the 2007-2008 school year and are searching for qualified people to fill important teacher vacancies.

Shalom in the Midst of HIV and AIDS

29 March 2007 — Imagine sitting with four eager SIM appointees, all counting down the days before they embark on their long-awaited overseas assignments.

Africa Bible Commentary Receives Recognition

14 March 2007 — The Africa Bible Commentary was recently named "2007 Reference Book of the Year" by the United Kingdom's Christian Booksellers Convention.

Links that Liberate: Partners in Sending

1 March 2007 — Those who send missionaries are recognizing that their “going” can be in all directions. Various kinds of partnerships are emerging between historic SIM sending offices and mission agencies in many other nations.

Picking Up Stones Together

1 March 2007 — Partnerships are like fingers working together to “lift the stone” of lostness and human need around the world.

Why SIM Cannot Succeed on its Own

1 March 2007 — “Redefin[ing] the basis of our relationships with churches and like-minded organizations” became one of our top 10 changes. So, two years on, how are we doing?

The Privilege of Ministering to Children

27 January 2007 — Imagine two candles––a tall one and a short one. Which candle would you choose as “the father” and which would you choose as the “son”?

Locusts, Blood, and Oil: Reflections on Compassion

1 December 2006 — Compassion is a partnership in dignity restoration. It is always more paradoxical and more transforming to everyone involved than mere alms giving.

What Kind of People Does SIM Need?

1 December 2006 — SIM needs servants of the King—people who will work together in community, as part of God’s family, to accomplish His purposes among the nations.

Keeping the Promise: Holding Out Hope for AIDS

30 November 2006 — The effects of AIDS in its first 25 years are startling: millions dead, millions more dying; orphans, widows, and outcasts suffering alone.

Diversity Marks New Leadership Team at SIM International

1 September 2006 — September 1, 2006 marks first day of working together for the new SIM International Leadership Team.

Leading the Asian Mission Train: The Story of Dr. Andrew and Belinda Ng

26 July 2006 — The story of SIM's first Asian missionaries, Dr. Andrew and Belinda Ng, who will be joining the International Leadership Team September 1, 2006.

Arise Africa, This Is Your Dawn: Africa Bible Commentary Debuts at Launch Event in Kenya

7 July 2006 — Around 300 people attended the launch of the Africa Bible Commentary on July 5, 2006 at the Grand Regency Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.

Africa Bible Commentary Ready to Launch July 5

27 June 2006 — The Africa Bible Commentary will officially launch on July 5, 2006 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Called to the City

1 June 2006 — SIM’s recent Seize the Day Review showed that while SIM workers already serve in many urban centers around the world, we need to place even more emphasis on cities. Why? The answer is simple: people!

Cultural Collage

25 April 2006 — As you walk the halls of SIM's International Headquarters, you will find an alphabet-soup of languages, backgrounds, and cultures.

Passing it On and On and On

1 March 2006 — The Tamajaq, and hundreds of other groups like them, remind us to equip churches to evangelize and disciple their children and youth, so that never again will the group need to be re-evangelized.

The Church in a New Age of Mission

1 March 2006 — These are immensely exciting days to be engaged in spreading the Gospel as God calls people from all continents, cultures and backgrounds, and gifting to engage in making disciples of all nations.

Emerging Missions

1 December 2005 — The epicenter of gospel activity has shifted. A new emerging mission movement is rising up in Korea, Latin America, China, northeast India, and the Philippines.

Top Ten Ministry Priorities

22 July 2005 — Immediately following the Seize the Day Board of Reference meeting last January, our International Leadership Team came up with a provisional list of mission-wide ministry priorities for SIM. . . .

Taking Risks in an Uncertain World

13 July 2005 — We live in an uncertain world, and those of us involved in mission are often exposed to those uncertainties in distinct ways.

Let the Children Come

8 July 2005 — SIM is praying for more missionaries who are willing to work with children of all ages. No matter what area of ministry your heart loves, your skills may be used to directly impact the lives of children.

Pastors' Book Set Funds Near Half-Way Mark

24 June 2005 — SIM Media visionary Jim Mason reports that the English-language Pastors Book Set project has reached nearly the halfway mark towards the goal of US$1.5 million.

Faith Effects

1 June 2005 — About 80 recommendations emerged from the Seize the Day review, and these will define our road map for the next few years.

Pandemonium of Grace

1 June 2005 — While the world has shifted dramatically, SIM's priority on chidlren has not.

Seize the Day

1 March 2005 — Seize the Day has been a detailed review of SIM’s ministries, contexts and organizational structure.
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