SIM Canada

Overview

SIM Canada is the Canadian division of Serving in Mission (SIM) International, a global Christian mission organization. Founded in 1893, SIM has expanded to include several missions such as Africa Evangelical Fellowship, Andes Evangelical Mission, International Christian Fellowship, and Sudan Interior Mission[3]. SIM Canada operates under the mission to ensure that no one lives and dies without hearing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, especially in communities where He is least known.

History and Founding

The origins of SIM date back to the early efforts to evangelize sub-Saharan Africa. The initial founders, including Canadians Walter Gowans and Roland Bingham, along with American Thomas Kent, aimed to reach the 60 million people in this region. Despite early setbacks, including illness and opposition from established missions, SIM eventually established its first base in Africa in 1902, at Patigi, Nigeria[3].

Mission and Activities

• Global Reach: SIM Canada sends missionaries from Canada to more than 80 countries worldwide, contributing to SIM's global presence in over 70 countries across every continent except Antarctica[3][1].
• Development Projects: The charity is involved in various development projects, though specific details about these projects are not publicly disclosed[1].
• Response to Disasters: SIM Canada has responded to disaster relief efforts, contributing to humanitarian aid in several regions[1].

Structure and Accountability

SIM Canada is a registered charitable organization (Registration #12994-7537-RR0001) and is accountable to the Canadian Centre for Christian Charities[2][3]. Donations to SIM Canada are tax-deductible in Canada, with funds allocated to missionaries, projects, and board-approved programs[2].

Impact and Achievements

As part of SIM International, SIM Canada has been instrumental in establishing over 18,000 churches and seeing more than nine million people become believers over the years[1][3]. The organization continues to focus on evangelism and discipleship, particularly in areas where communities have limited access to Christian teachings.

Vision

The vision of SIM Canada extends beyond traditional missionary work, aiming to see a witness to Christ's love among new Canadians and marginalized communities. The organization seeks to foster Christ-centered churches and communities where disciples of Jesus can express God's love[4].