Do Missionaries Need to Learn the Local Language? In cross-cultural settings, language learning for missionaries is one of the most effective ways to share the gospel and build authentic relationships. Missionaries learn the local language to connect deeply in…
Leaving Well: How Can Missionary Kids Navigate Moving Countries? Leaving one country for another is never simple for families in global missions, and for children, the process can feel especially overwhelming. Missionary kids often face the challenge of saying goodbye…
Sam and Amanda Fabiano, along with their young daughter Bella, faithfully serve in Angola. Their story is a powerful testimony of God’s guidance and the way He works through SIM USA to advance His global mission. Born in Angola and…
The Importance of Pre-Field Training for Missionaries Leaving your home country to become a cross-cultural missionary requires more than just a plane ticket. There is also a strong need to be equipped for the realities of global ministry. At SIM…
Language Learning in the Middle East as Ministry Walker and Meredith, Christian missionaries with SIM USA, work in Middle East missions. Meredith provides healthcare for refugees as a nurse practitioner, while Walker serves as a teacher and coach at an…
When Mackenzie boarded the plane to visit her missionary friend in a Middle Eastern country, she expected an adventure filled with sightseeing, new foods, cultural exploration, and a glimpse into her friend’s new life. She never anticipated how deeply the…
When Josh and Karen began searching for a mission organization to partner with as global workers, their journey hit a discouraging roadblock. Some organizations mandated that long-term missionaries hold bachelor’s degrees. Josh and Karen didn’t have college degrees; still, they…
