The Birth of South Sudan

On February 15, 2011, a territory which will soon become the world’s newest state was christened the Republic of South Sudan. The secession from greater Sudan, is scheduled  for 9 July 2011. This change is preceded by nearly four decades of civil war – part religious...

Reaching and Training Youth in Madagascar

Telling Bible stories and hands-on participation are proving keys to youth ministry for Pete and Kara Schaffler in Madagascar. Pete and Kara, with their boys Luke, Jojo and Micah are ministering near Tulear on the Madagascar coast. Pete and Kara Schaffler are using...

Book Review: When Helping Hurts

AIM’s short-term program has now listed a new book as “essential reading” before people undertake short-term ministry in Africa: “When helping Hurts — How to alleviate poverty without hurting the poor … and yourself.” By Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert...
Biblical training for African church leaders

Biblical training for African church leaders

A rapidly growing African church faces many problems. One of these is having enough trained pastors and leaders to keep the church strong and free from false teaching. AIM sensed this need more than 60 years ago by making the training of church leaders a top priority....