Stories
Kick off your sandals and stay awhile. The sun is going down and children are gathering. At the center of the village, women lay camel-skin mats on the warm sand and the curious come and sit. Under a blanket of stars, the elders begin to tell stories. Tales of old about great hardships and small wonders, prowling lions and local heroes. A rich tradition of storytelling is ubiquitous in Africa. Here on some of the front lines of God’s redeeming work, we have stories too. Join us, through the sights and sounds and stories of AIM’s ministry.
The Inlander Podcast
The Inlander Podcast explores the missionary journey through interviews with people serving across a spectrum of places and ministries. From remote desert outposts to the bustling streets of some of Africas busiest urban centers, we look at what it means to pack up a life and follow Christ to the ends of the earth.
Video Explorer
AIM is a diverse and global organization with a variety of video creators around the world – from AIM’s professional media team to freelance contributors – all sharing a part of our story from their perspective. Browse the video collection.
A T-Shirt Testimony | A Short-Term Story
“What would you have me do and where would you have me go?”
Read Madeline’s story of how God directed her steps, confirming her calling with a touch of humor, and of Madeline continually turning to God in the midst of change and uncertainty.
A Daily Perspective
Life is looking different for a missionary and her family as they look to move from one mission field to another, yet each day as she cleans her glasses, it’s a reminder to have a fresh perspective, a daily renewal, and to abide with Jesus.
Now, You Are Known
We’re traveling to a closed-access country where celebrations are expected for arrivals and departures. So, when a missionary’s parents visited and were about to leave, party preparations began. Join our missionaries as they share how God worked through this party to build bridges and make our missionaries known in their community.
I Fought a Monkey (and Won)
Not everyone can claim to have played tug-of-war with a Sykes’ monkey. After the class of ’26 third Senior Store day, Amy can now claim she has.
Join Amy, a teacher at Rift Valley Academy, as she recounts the events leading up to the monkey business. Who knew Sykes’ monkeys liked peanut butter?
What’s Next? | A Short-Term Story
A retired teacher, Cindy knew she wanted to serve as a short-term missionary but the timing never worked out—until now. Cindy shares some of her journey to Rift Valley Academy and what her life looks like there on the hill. Read her story. Learn how you can pray for Rift Valley Academy: its staff and students.
Ikwiriri Living: Finding Sufficiency in Christ
Joel and Katie, along with their two children, live in Ikwiriri, Tanzania. They’re new to the village, and as Katie shares, the bugs are introducing themselves.