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GA TOOLBOX – The Power of Relationship
Global Ambassador Toolbox Global Ambassador Toolbox teaches skills for representing SOM International and inviting others to serve the persecuted church. One
GA Feature: Meet Randy
Global Ambassador Feature Highlighting a Global Ambassador and an activity they have planned and executed. This month’s GA Feature is Worship
GA Feature: Meet Larry and Janet
Global Ambassador Feature Highlighting a Global Ambassador and an activity they have planned and executed. This month’s GA Feature is Disciplers
GA Feature: Meet Terry
Global Ambassador Feature Highlighting a Global Ambassador and an activity they have planned and executed. This month’s GA Feature is Advocate
GA Feature: Meet Mike
Global Ambassador Feature Highlighting a Global Ambassador and an activity they have planned and executed. This month's GA Feature is Connector
Why Are Christians Persistently Persecuted?
Christians face daily threats around the world in countries where freedom of faith is a far cry from reality. For example, international
Notorious Persecutors Then and Now
The favorite “hobbies” of some government and religious leaders yesterday and today involve oppressing, intimidating, and killing Christians, much of it for
Believers Pleading for More Resources
By SOM Colombia Staff Thousands of pastors and congregations are urgently requesting our materials as the unprecedented harvest of souls continues to
India: Interrogations Are a New Way of Life
While working hard to teach the Word and serve in the sewing work, sewing workers in India are facing a new challenge.
God Answers Prayer for Disciple Makers
Many of the communities the SOM Mexico team serves are in very remote areas, through difficult terrain. They visited a recent village,
Persecuted but Not Abandoned
By Dave Arden What a great joy and honor to meet face-to-face with our persecuted brothers and sisters in India. While the
From Doubter to Devoted – Northwest Africa Testimony
A team from the United States with an African translator, (today the SOM-NW Africa Director), came to my village. The team shared
Bangladesh Outreach Faces Threats and Arrests
In the middle of January, two million Muslims gathered for the Bishwa Ijtema, one of the largest Muslim festivals in the world.
Joy in the Journey Part 2: Learning Love from Persecuted Believers
Joy in the Journey Part 2: Learning Love from Embattled and Persecuted Believers This is part 2 in a series of articles
Joy in the Journey Part 1: Learning Joy in Christ form Embattled Believers
Joy in the Journey Part 1: Learning Joy in Christ from Embattled Believers David Witt, founder and visionary of SOM International, has
Bibles by the Boatload in Venezuela
Bible Delivery: Bibles by the Boatload in Venezuela By Russell and Marina Stendal Turmoil and unrest continue to increase in the world
My Transformed Life – Mexico Story
My Transformed Life A brother in Christ from the city shared the Lord with me in my remote village. I was far
New Far Reaching Radio Tower Covers All Venezuela
Installing radio towers is not for the faint of heart. Climbing up to elevated heights is daunting. Facing strong winds in high
India Testimony – Wife Forgives Husband Who Burned Her With Oil
India Testimony - Wife Forgives Husband Who Burned Her With Oil Wife's Background I was raised by a Hindu family and married
Bangladeshi Couple Leads 56 People to Christ
Bangladeshi Couple Leads 56 People to Christ “… love covers over a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 A fellow believer
Persecuted Migrant Workers in India Discover Christ
Persecuted Migrant Workers in India Discover Christ There are 620,000 villages in India, and COVID-19 has turned village life upside down. The
Former Islamic Leader now Shepherds Jesus’ Flock in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, an Imam carries great honor and respect. (An Imam is an Islamic leader over an entire community of Muslims worshiping
India – Caught Between Persecutors
Aarav Ministering at House Church In one area of our village, there are radical Hindus and on the other side, militant Communists. After graduating
Harvest in Senegal
Reported by SOM Senegal Director God is opening many doors amidst this uncertain time and He is using the believers to shine
Persecuted Christian Kogi Indians in Colombia
On August 6th, 2020, the Kogi cabildo leader José de los Santos Sauna Limaco, governor of the Kogi – Malayo – Arhuaco
(VIDEO) Expansion of Radio Ministry in Mexico
Radio Ministry in Mexico - Expanding Christ's Message SOM Mexico workers have been connecting with our contacts in Colombia. They saw
Sewing & Discipleship Schools in India
SOM International India: Mending Old Garments to Refresh as New Empowering Women through Sewing & Discipleship Schools “Behold I am making
SOM India Graduates 18th Class of Church Planters, Despite COVID
SOM India Graduates 18th Class of Church Planters, Despite COVID This is one of the biggest days of students’ lives. Born into
Bangladesh Report – Many People Are Coming to Christ!
Bangladeshi Believers Intercede During COVID-19 Praying More People Come to Christ *Faces have been blurred for security purposes
Global Ambassador Testimony by Jan T. – Spirit of Martyrdom
Global Ambassadors - International Meets Domestic Jan T. - Arizona, USA I was challenged and inspired, for many years, by
Church Planters in India – Aggressive Snakes an Ongoing Threat
For church planters traversing through the fields in rural India, there’s more to overcome than the oppressive heat, relational conflict, and the
[VIDEO] Church Planter Plowing The Fields In Africa
Church Planter Plowing Fields by Motorcycle in Northwest Africa Part of a Church Planter's
Tragedy Strikes – Ministering in Remote Villages in Mexico
Ministering in Remote Villages in Mexico Below is a story of how tragedy strikes in Mexico and how the Lord made
Healthy & Functioning Body
Prayer is Vital for Global Work Prayer is essential and fuels our passion for domestic ministry in serving the American Church. The
Delicious Dal Recipe From India
Join our family in making a delicious Dal recipe from India. 80% of Indians are laborers and work
100,000 Masks Sewn in 1 Week in India
100,000 Masks Sewn in 1 Week in India The shut down in India has caused a massive humanitarian crisis. Indians who leave
Upper Room Prayers in North Africa
Prayers in North Africa Senegal Update Global Call to Prayer Our family in Senegal joined the SOM International global
Upper Room Prayers In India
Global Call to Prayer Our family in India is calling on the SOM International global network to join them in a 10-Day
India Response To COVID-19
India Response to COVID-19 Thank you for your prayers and financial support during this global crisis. We have been able to serve hundreds of families as
COVID-19 International Family Update
COVID-19 International Family Update Our international family is pressing forward with much fruitfulness during this global pandemic. In the
COVID-19 Update Spirit of Martyrdom
From the Desk of CEO, David In many ways, these are unprecedented days and I am writing this for your encouragement.
Asia Christian Testimony – Child Instantly Healed of Polio
This is my testimony about becoming a Christian in Asia. My husband cheated on me after our two daughters were born. He
India Christian Testimony – Chahna
From Brokenness to Joy Chahna's Background My name is Chahna. I was born into a Hindu family. My father and mother
India Story – Son of a Martyr Becomes Bold Witness
The story below is an example of what God is doing in India! The Father's Conversion My father worked in construction
President Maduro of Venezuela Receives Jubilee Bible
An Amazing Event In December 2019, President Maduro of Venezuela received the Jubilee Bible (Edited by Russell Stendal), La Montaña and
Giving With A Thankful Heart – Mexico Update
Reported by SOM-Mexico Staff Greetings from Mexico! We just returned from an annual event in a remote village. Each year, brothers
Mahima’s Testimony – India
My name is Mahima and I was born into a fundamental Hindu family who worshipped many gods. We believed Bulk-calf was the
Courage in Colombia – Russell Stendal’s Friend Interviewed on 100 Huntley Street
Powerful story about forgiveness from the wife of a martyr in Colombia. Russell Stendal and SOM-USA are working alongside Kelly in Colombia.
My Father’s Heart by Alethia Stendal
My Father's Heart by Alethia Stendal EXCERPT FROM ALETHIA'S BOOK: In the past, there have been lots of chances of turning back,
Religious Liberty For Women in Colombia & Nigeria
Fighting for Religious Liberty for Women - Reported by Marina Stendal Russell and I, along with our thirteen-year-old granddaughter Gabriella, recently traveled
Russell Stendal Featured on Canadian Program: Hundred Huntley Street
Below is a video interview with Russell Stendal that aired on 100 Huntley Street program. Resources from Russell Stendal
Bangladesh Worker Evangelism Testimony
Why risk it all for Jesus? Reported by David Witt The Bangladesh bus system is one of the most dangerous transportation systems
SOM-North Africa Helps With Floods
SOM-North Africa Sacrificing for Those Devastated by the Flooding
One Million Bibles For Venezuela
Transporting this Amount of Bibles per Week for 100 Weeks In order to reach our goal of one million Bibles for Venezuela we
Radio Broadcast and Bible Distribution in Venezuela
Radio Broadcast and Bible Distribution on One of the Most Dangerous Borders in the World The situation in Venezuela continues to
India Christian Testimony – Keva
My name is Keva and this is my testimony of becoming a Christian in India. I was born into a home with
India Testimony – A Hard Heart Turned to God’s Heart
My name is Tarus and I was born in a very strong Hindu home. My home was almost like a temple. I
Ministry in Mexico
SUPPLYING NEEDS IN MEXICO The workers in Mexico travel through treacherous areas in the mountains to bring practical items to
Ministry in Remote Villages Despite the Risk – Mexico Update
SOM-Mexico Reaching Remote Mountainous Villages with the Gospel In order to reach the mountainous villages with
Mexico Medical Brigade
Dentists being flown in by Ultralight Aircraft By SOM Mexico Staff May 2019, the SOM Mexico Medical Team had the
Evangelism Workshop Testimony
I am pleased to introduce to you Tina Wright, who recently was promoted to Senior Instructor status for SOM Witness Development Workshops.
Lomalinda: A Beautiful Hill by Russell Stendal, Jr.
Lomalinda is a beautiful place! by Russell Stendall, Jr. It’s located in the plains of eastern Colombia, however Lomalinda isn’t flat. Lomalinda
Khash’s Story – A Hindu Transformed to Christ
Religion to Relationship - A Hindu Transformed to Christ My name is Khash, and I was born into a very religious Hindu
India Testimony – Transformed Village
India Testimony - Transformed Village My name is Jamal and I was healed from a lung disease and gave my life to Jesus. Since
Dabak’s Testimony
My name is Dabak and I grew up in a strong Hindu home. My life was transformed five years ago. I am now
Sindhu’s Testimony
My name is Sindhu and I am 18 years old. I was born to strong Hindu parents in North India. Growing up,
Article about Russell Stendal – by Douglas Feavel
Article About Russell Stendal But You Care, Don’t You? When a man’s ways please the Lord. (Proverbs 16:7) The window for openly
The Lone Ranger by Russell Stendal
The Unquenchable Life (A Study of Acts Chapters 8 – 28) by Russell M. Stendal Introduction I have been called a
Update On Kelly From Colombia
Colombia Update About Kelly Click Here to Listen to Update Kelly's husband Pabel was martyred in 2014 while delivering Bibles
Honoring Albert Luepnitz
Here in Bogota, Albert Luepnitz just finished another ministry tour in which a large number of military officers including top generals
Africa Christian Testimony – Abdoul
My name is Abdoul and I am a 53 year old Africa Christian and this is my testimony: When I was young,
A New Song In Colombia – Latin America Update
Click Here To Listen To Update Reported by David Witt Beautiful music rang throughout the meeting hall last week as world
Muslim World Update – Freedom by Forgiving
Freedom By Forgiving Salamn's Testimony My name is Salamn and I am 26 years old. I am married and have one child.
Sarah’s Heart
Fearless Faithful Children Around the World God's Word reminds us to keep a child-like faith as we draw near to Him. Children
Muslim World Update – Defeating Hopelessness
From Defeating Hopelessness to Overcoming Peace Hello, my name is Tuba and I am 26 years old. I got married four years ago,
Latin America – Prayer Alert
Special Report Regarding Russell Stendal Reported By: David and Cindy Witt (April 1st, 2015) Spirit of Martyrdom Ministries Bogota, Colombia We just returned
Russell Stendal Arrested Tried Released
Russell Stendal Arrested, Tried, & Released "If you preach the true Gospel of the Lord, you will have to live it...our
Pabel – Fearless Martyr for Christ
Pabel and his wife Kelly Israel David (5 years old) and Linda Estefania (3 years old) Pabel entered into the Loving Presence of his
Latin America Update
During the month of November, we recognize the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. In the last nearly 20 years
