Author: John And Deborah Sims

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest . . . Isaiah 9:2-3. Church being built in the Amazon

In 1994, our family relocated to the country of Guatemala, where we began our mission work by planting churches through evangelistic outreach.

In 2006, we joined MAPS Construction, which was later merged with Builders International. This experience deepened our understanding of how constructing facilities could serve as a platform for unreached people to access the Gospel and find hope in a place for the first time. We witnessed countless lives transformed as we worked alongside a remarkable team of skilled, called, and passionate individuals.

• 64 – Countries Served
• 12 – Bible Schools Finished
• 15 – Children’s Initiatives Finished
• 8 – Compassion Projects Finished
• 187 – Churches Built
• 270 – Projects Finished
• 25,855 – Weekly Church Attendance Capacity

• 14.2 million raised for building project around the world.
• 2385 team members and 210 construction teams have been mobilized.
• More than 1000 students attend one of the schools built.
• On any given Sunday, over 30,000 people will gather in a church to worship together.

24 hours, 365 days a year, someone is finding Hope in a building supported by Builders International because of your giving, going, and prayers.

Sims Spotlight

CADEN FISHER, our second grandson, celebrated his first Birthday! He is a bundle of JOY!

Reflecting on the places in my life that evoke strong memories, both positive and negative, I am reminded of the profound impact a place can have on a person’s life. This could be a church, orphanage, hospital, childhood home, educational institution, or even the moon—all places that have the potential to have a life-altering impact.

We’ve had the privilege of working with Builders International, a faith-based, non-profit missions organization that is building places where people find HOPE, many of whom are hearing the gospel for the first time. We’ve witnessed countless lives transformed as projects have been completed.

Life transformation doesn’t happen by accident. Every person deserves a place to find hope. When that place is built… everything changes. Yet around the world, many hurting people have nowhere to turn when they need it most. That’s why ten years ago the Builders International Foundation was launched—to carry forward a legacy that began in 1966.

In just 10 years…

Projects have moved from vision to reality. Leaders have been trained. Children have been educated. Families have been restored. Communities have been reached. Lives have been transformed. This work doesn’t stop at an idea—it ends with doors open.

A decade of faith. A decade of building. A decade of transformation. 

Check out this video to see how God has worked over the past 10 years—and why this is only the beginning.