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
Latin America Update: Touching Reality
Bible Distribution This month’s update comes via a letter from Santiago, a Canadian partner with SOM International who supports the
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
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
What Is a Living Martyr?
Many paradoxes fill the Christian life: grace and strength through weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9); wisdom through foolishness (1 Corinthians 1:18); greatness through
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
Leadership: Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Leading Like Christ Series Amid this series on Christlike leadership, it is fitting to reflect on the attributes of our executive
Ukraine: The Hand of God
From the Desk of CEO, David Witt Over years of working in hostile environments, I learned to ask, "What is God doing?"
Generosity: SOM-South American Leadership
Leading Like Christ Series Continuing the series on SOM International Directors, I want to highlight a slice of Russell Stendal's life. I
SOM International Africa
Leading Like Christ Series In the coming months, I will be sharing my observations of the mature Christ-like leadership of each SOM
First Shipments of Bibles Arrive in Venezuela
Anticipation has been building in Venezuela for many months amidst the P Tribe. After working for 25 years, a Bible translator has
Strategic Plan for SOM
The Biblical Road Map for SOM in 2021 and 2022 Spirit of Martyrdom operates with the primary objective of Internationally Serving Leaders
Church Planter: Dying Impact
Ministry Leader Reaches Hundreds During Final Months My husband, Karu, was a church planter who poured his life for Jesus even unto
Message from a Bible Translator
Bible Translation and Distribution Impacts Community For those living in the land of information overload, it’s difficult to conceive of a world
Extreme Poverty In Mexico: Solutions
Helping Impoverished Tribes in Mexico Become Self-Sustainable Recently, we visited a mountainous tribal group who were anxious to see their crops grow.
Why Christians are #1 Persecuted People in the World
Christians face daily threats around the world In countries where freedom of faith is only a distant dream, Christians face persecution every
Stephen’s Last Words as the First Martyr for Christ
Stephen faces persecution in the Early Church Adorned and honored. His name means “crown” or “wreath." The first martyr Stephen is one of
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
Asian Christians Share Jesus
Asian church planters pursue expelled migrants laborers The fruit of their labor Asian church planters frequently minister to migrant laborers. The migrants
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
High Risk. High Return.
Leaders risk their lives for Christ. SOM International serves leaders who risk much for Jesus. We work with leaders in high-risk areas,
Persecution of the Early Church
The Persecution of the First Missionary and Martyr to Muslims His name sounds like he could lull you to sleep, but Ramon
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
Economic Crisis Deepening in South America: Presenting Unprecedented Opportunities
Economic Crisis Deepening in South America Economic Strife Presenting Unprecedented Opportunities Russell and Marina Stendal The economic crisis in South America is
[PHOTO GALLERY] 2020 Highlights from South America
2020 Highlights from South America 2020 Highlights Reported by: Russell and Marina Stendal In reflecting back on the highlights in 2020, it was
Who Are Living Martyrs?
Who are Living Martyrs? By David Witt In a nutshell, a living martyr is a credible witness for Christ--one who will
