West Malaysia
Our vision is to see God using SIM West Malaysia to proclaim Christ’s love in word and deed to address the need of many to be reconciled with God.
- God’s love reaching the many migrants in West Malaysia.
- God’s love reaching the many students in West Malaysia.
- God using local churches to make disciples of our Lord Jesus in communities where He is least known, ministering at home, regionally and overseas.
West Malaysia
Our vision is to see God using SIM West Malaysia to proclaim Christ’s love in word and deed to address the need of many to be reconciled with God.
- God’s love reaching the many migrants in West Malaysia.
- God’s love reaching the many students in West Malaysia.
- God using local churches to make disciples of our Lord Jesus in communities where He is least known, ministering at home, regionally and overseas.
Come and Serve
Ingessena and Least Reached
This ministry proceeds from our conviction that no one should live and die without having a chance to hear, understand, and believe the gospel. Our aim is to introduce people to Christ.
Youth Workers Toolkit
SIM Kenya is preparing a training book set to equip youth leaders across East Africa to reach young people more effectively.
Sports Friends Kenya
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Life Challenge Mission to Muslims
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Theological and Missional Education
We serve and equip churches for mission through theological and missiological education, working to see biblically grounded, spiritually mature church leaders equipping the Body of Christ to reach and disciple those living without Him.
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 ministry, schools work, early childhood development centres and mental health support.
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.
Theological and Medical Training
Our aim is to complete the Bible translation and oral translation of Bible stories into the San language of !Xoon.
Remote Area Dweller Ministry
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.
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.
Radio Hope
Radio "Ondas de Esperanza" ("Radio Hope") proclaims the gospel in Ecuador through quality Christian radio programming.
Medical and Social Work
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Well Drilling
Montrer le chemin de la Source d’eau vive en creusant des puits dans les villages du Burkina.
Church Leadership Training
Train servant leaders who love the Lord Jesus and who are competent in various ministry skills.
International Leadership and Services
SIM International Leadership and Services facilitates SIM’s task of extending the kingdom of God by giving leadership and support, defining policy and best practices, and providing administrative services.
Communities where Christ is least known
Malay
The Malay of Peninsular Malaysia make up the majority of the Malay people in Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore. They find much pride in their cultural heritage, place great emphasis on family and community dependence, and are seen in many levels of society. Urban Malay are well-educated and hold white-collar or government positions, while rural Malay may or may not pursue higher learning and typically occupy jobs such as farming, trading, and fishing.
Islam was brought to Malaysia by Arabic and Indian traders many centuries ago, and the Malay people have embraced and now ardently follow the Islamic faith. All Malay people are considered Islamic, although levels of devotion to the religion are varied; even those who nominally follow Islam participate in the fasting month.
The affluent Malay will go on the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once, if not several times, during their lifetime. A divergence from Islam is the prevalence of bomohs (folk religion shamans) in Malay spiritual life. Although Islam forbids the use of such a person, many Malay of Peninsular Malaysia will seek the services of a bomoh in order to receive a blessing or a cure, or in order to curse someone or inflict revenge.
Pray that the true Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ, may be revealed to the Malay people. Pray that the Word of God might transform the hearts and minds of the Malay people that they may be reconciled with God.
Prayers
Pray for new missionaries to serve among the majority Bahasa-speaking people group, as well as in migrant ministry and student ministry.
Pray for new missionaries to serve among the majority Bahasa-speaking people group, as well as in migrant ministry and student ministry.
Pray for cultural understanding in working with both Malaysians and with our new mission family.
Pray for cultural understanding in working with both Malaysians and with our new mission family.
Pray for wisdom and grace as we begin ministry in this new context.
Pray for wisdom and grace as we begin ministry in this new context.
Pray for partners in ministry with whom we can effectively serve to build the Church.
Pray for partners in ministry with whom we can effectively serve to build the Church.
Pray for God to raise up effective new leaders who will guide the team with godly wisdom.
Pray for God to raise up effective new leaders who will guide the team with godly wisdom.
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