Joy and Curiosity in Receiving the Word of God
There’s something striking about seeing people receive God's Word for the first time. Some immediately begin flipping through the pages,
How Bicycles Are Changing the Future of Villages in Asia
In the quiet corners of rural Asia, there are places where the name of Jesus has never been spoken, and
Raju’s Story: Hope and Strength Amid Persecution
"Raju" Tells His Story A Family Under Attack My family story begins in a Hindu village plagued by demonic operations
Persecution Escalates in India
Religious persecution continues to escalate in parts of India, where Christians face growing hostility for practicing their faith. A recent attack on
Imprisoned for Their Faith
In 2024, seven church planters and church members in India found themselves falsely accused and unjustly imprisoned, facing immense pressure
Children in the Persecuted Church Worldwide
Children Inspire Hope in the Face of Persecution Years ago in India, SOM CEO David Witt interviewed a high-caste, Hindu-background
Life Imprisonment Bill Passed in Indian State
In persecuted and unreached regions of the world, the scattered followers of Christ have a choice: a life of imprisonment to
Asia Update: The Power of God’s Word
Naveen's journey is a testament to the transformative power of God's Word. He, a Hindu-background servant of Christ, graduated in June of
Asia: Interrogations Are a New Way of Life
While working hard to teach the Word and serve in the sewing work, sewing workers in Asia are facing a new
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
Asia 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.
Church Planter in Asia Refuses to Run
From Hiding to becoming a Thriving Part of the House Church Network Born into a Hindu community, SOM Asia church planter
Church Planters in Remote Tribal Areas in Asia Overcome Obstacles
Few nations present as many obstacles to sharing the Gospel as some Asian countries. For example, getting to the remote tribal areas
Bold Leadership of Christians in Asia
Leading Like Christ Series By David Witt Leadership of Christians in Asia The SOM International Director of Asia turns fifty-six this
Building the Church in Asia
Church Planting Transforming a Subcontinent in Asia This series has been my delight to share our global directors' Christ-like leadership insights and
Church Planter Reports on Two Weeks of Captivity for “Forced Conversion”
Church Planter Accused and Arrested for "Forced Conversion" Witnesses to Captors Falsely accused of the "forced conversion" of a tribal Hindu family,
Seamstress Expresses Great Joy and Thanksgiving
Touched by Jesus and the Power of the Gospel I was born into a Roman Catholic family, but I didn't know Jesus
Threats of Prison: She Continues to Share Jesus and Truth
Steadfast Witness in India Faces Jail Time for Sharing Faith Life can be problematic in Hindu-dominated northern India, but I never
God’s Goats in Asia Gain Ground
Often, the Image of the Goat Gets a Bad Rap If a player causes their team to lose a game, he is
Faith Builds in the Forgotten at Sewing School
Sewing Faith into Villagers Testimony of Hope from Sewing/Discipleship School Student Because of knowing faith in the Lord as my Savior since
Man Stands Faithful In Spite of Persecution
Man from Asia Isolated at Work For His Faith Firstly, a man from Asia shares, “All the men had to leave our
Brothers Transformed by Forgiveness
Brothers Strife Leads to Eternal Life in Asia My brothers and I, and my family live with my parents. I was born into
A Year in the Life of the Church Planter
Church Planter Faces Challenges Firstly, in Acts 13, the Holy Spirit calls out Paul and Barnabas to go into the ministry of
Asia: Wife Forgives Husband Who Burned Her With Oil
Wife's Background I was raised by a Hindu family and married a Hindu man. We were blessed with two children. There was
