From Potted Plant to Planted Seed

An Indian evangelist, Mr. Murthi, once said, "Do not bring us the Gospel as a potted plant. Bring us the seed of the Gospel and plant it in our soil."

Ramadan: "I Fast So That God Might Hear My Prayer"

The month of fasting, Ramadan, is here with us again, and we all become so aware of the religion we are surrounded by.

The Displaced People of Timbuktu

The Tuareg are one of many Muslim people groups found in the north of Burkina Faso. Most, if not all, of the Tuareg in our area originate from the legendary town of Timbuktu in the north of Mali.

Open Doors for Mission in West Africa

Recently SIM leaders from West Africa and Europe gathered with West African mission and church leaders for prayer and worship, group discussion, and sessions on mission initiatives in West Africa.

Wanted: Ordinary People ... Comfortable with Extraordinary Possibilities

Missionaries tend to be a pretty tough-minded and highly motivated group. Otherwise, they wouldn’t go through what they must, to do what they do.

New Director Set to Take Position As U.S. Office Makes Transition

The remaining months of 2009 will be a busy time in the SIM USA director’s office. There will be two chairs at the desk, so to speak, as current U.S. Director Dr. Steve Strauss and incoming director Mr. Bruce Johnson work side-by-side.