Community Development

HELPING COMMUNITIES THRIVE WHILE SHARING THE LOVE OF JESUS

In its simplest form, community development is responding to the needs of a community in a way that dignifies them, enriches their lives, and conveys the love of Jesus. Your skills in areas like water projects, farming, animal husbandry, financial training, social work, health education, or engineering can transform communities and create opportunities to share the good news of Jesus.

AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Agriculture
Community health
Social work
Safe water projects
Poverty relief
Refugee ministry
Trauma healing

Orphan ministry
Trafficking survivor ministry
Social justice ministry
Community centers
HIV/AIDS ministry
And many more

When I first started, we were using a services-delivery model. We would come in and do things for people. But now we use an empowerment model so people learn how to take themselves forward. One day, when we’re gone, they’ll still be strong.” .

-SIM worker serving in South Asia

LET'S START A CONVERSATION

Do you desire to see communities transformed by the gospel as you help respond to needs? We would love to get to know you, hear more of your story, and share a little more about who we are and how we are working in community development. Complete the form below, and a member of our team will be in touch with you soon. We would be honored to walk with you as you discern how God is leading you!

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Please note that SIM missionaries raise financial support. We trust God to provide and we will assist you in the support raising process! If this is a concern for you, our recruitment team will be happy to discuss this process with you further.