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Margie and Dave Wood pictured inside the underground Catacomb Church of Coober Pedy
Stories SMBC
Dave & Margie Wood: Underground ministry in Coober Pedy

If you asked me three years ago what I would be doing in the near future, I would have answered: “I don’t really know,...

Seven giraffes standing together on African savanna grassland with mountains in background
Articles Jonathan James
The power of prayer and many giraffes

For five years, our ministry in among unreached people East Africa resulted in not even a single believer in a whole ethnic group. Then...

Eight of the Cambodia College Mission team standing in front of a rice paddy
Stories SMBC
SMBC College Mission 2025

All full-time students at SMBC (and available part-time students) become part of an annual College mission team, led by a lecturer and co-leader. Mission...

Wooden cross with biblical text 'Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?' against dramatic cloudy sky
Articles Dr Geoff Harper
Final words matter

Final words matter. Matthew and Mark carefully note the last thing Jesus said: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46;...

Silhouettes of a man and woman with mountain landscape visible inside their bodies
Articles Rev Dr Rob Smith
The body God gives

Like a fledgling bird leaving the nest, unaware of the delights and dangers that lie ahead, on Wednesday 19 February 2025, my new book,...

Skilled craftsman using pencil and ruler to mark measurements on wood in workshop with wood shavings
Articles Rev Dr Kirk Patston
The art and craft of Word ministry

Christians love to hear God speak. We sit alone and read the Bible. But, rightly, and frequently, we gather in groups large and small,...

Ripe purple grapes hanging from vines with golden autumn leaves in sunlit vineyard
Articles Cath Fisher
The (Devil of a) smell is in the detail

I arrived at my destination. My car had suitcases full of books and I had enough food (and chocolate) to last me five days....

Open book with golden light and sparkles emanating from pages on wooden table against dark background
Articles Alex Prentice
A not so happily ever after

Everyone loves a happy ending. The good guy (or gal) wins. The hard work pays off. The mission is a success. Sure, it can...

Traditional Asian feast served on banana leaves in woven basket with rice, curries, and colorful dishes
Articles Dr Derek Brotherson
Becoming all things to all people: How far is too far?

In 2010, my wife and I moved our family to a Muslim-majority context to serve as cross-cultural missionaries. We had just graduated from SMBC,...

Many hands reaching up to hold golden trophy cup against dramatic sunset sky
Articles Matt Vander Heiden
The sweet smell of success

Several years ago now, I was talking to a newly enrolled student at the Bible College I was working at in Portugal, when I...

Warrior in black armor wielding sword and shield in battle stance against stone wall background
Articles Dr Janson Condren
Of gods, kings and kids’ church leaders

What image immediately pops into your head when you read “strong leader”? I picture someone who’s out front in the battle lines, poised with...

Traditional Middle Eastern mint tea in ornate glasses with silver teapot on decorative brass tray
Articles Dr Tim Silberman
Our churches’ untapped experts

My friend James* is constantly speaking to non-Christians about Jesus. He invites them to his house, tells them the gospel, and has seen many...

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