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At SOM International, God has introduced us to a special person, a remarkable leader, in every region where we serve. Each
At SOM International, God has introduced us to a special person, a remarkable leader, in every region where we serve. Each
Global Ambassador Toolbox Global Ambassador Toolbox teaches skills for representing SOM International and inviting others to serve the Persecuted Church. Over
Highlighting a Global Ambassador and an activity they have planned and executed. This month's GA Feature is
Children Inspire Hope in the Face of Persecution Years ago in India, SOM CEO David Witt interviewed a high-caste, Hindu-background
Highlighting a Global Ambassador and an activity they have planned and executed. This month's GA Feature is
“I was high on glue, and I was dying. But then I heard a knock at the door. A woman was
In persecuted and unreached regions of the world, the scattered followers of Christ have a choice: a life of imprisonment to
Highlighting a Global Ambassador and an activity they have planned and executed. This month’s GA Feature is Assister Tammy from Arizona. David
An Update from South America The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Beloved, I wish that thou
Discipleship Training Essential Skills for Global Ambassadors The Global Ambassador Toolbox teaches skills for representing SOM International and inviting others to
The Nuts and Bolts of Representing SOM International at an Event After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others, and he sent
The Nuts and Bolts of Sharing an SOM Testimony Jesus was stunned. He had just heard the centurion say, “Just say
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
Global Ambassador Toolbox Global Ambassador Toolbox teaches skills for representing SOM International and inviting others to serve the persecuted church. One
Global Ambassador Feature Highlighting a Global Ambassador and an activity they have planned and executed. This month’s GA Feature is Worship
Global Ambassador Feature Highlighting a Global Ambassador and an activity they have planned and executed. This month’s GA Feature is Disciplers
Global Ambassador Feature Highlighting a Global Ambassador and an activity they have planned and executed. This month’s GA Feature is Advocate
Global Ambassador Feature Highlighting a Global Ambassador and an activity they have planned and executed. This month's GA Feature is Connector
Bible Distribution This month’s update comes via a letter from Santiago, a Canadian partner with SOM International who supports the
Welcome to the Prayer Team! Your dedication to prayer supports our persecuted family. You blend praise and prayer to seek God's
Welcome to the Discipleship Team! Your passion for teaching can spread Christ’s message through SOM International! As a discipler, you’ll guide
Welcome to the Connection Team! Your talent for networking and fostering relationships supports our persecuted family. You excel in forming productive
Welcome to the Assist Team! Your passion for service and hospitality supports the Persecuted Church through SOM International! You find joy
Welcome to the Advocate Team! Your passion for global outreach and support for our persecuted family takes center stage. Your mission
Christians face daily threats around the world in countries where freedom of faith is a far cry from reality. For example, international
The favorite “hobbies” of some government and religious leaders yesterday and today involve oppressing, intimidating, and killing Christians, much of it for
By SOM Colombia Staff Thousands of pastors and congregations are urgently requesting our materials as the unprecedented harvest of souls continues to
While working hard to teach the Word and serve in the sewing work, sewing workers in India are facing a new challenge.
Many of the communities the SOM Mexico team serves are in very remote areas, through difficult terrain. They visited a recent village,
By Dave Arden What a great joy and honor to meet face-to-face with our persecuted brothers and sisters in India. While the
A team from the United States with an African translator, (today the SOM-NW Africa Director), came to my village. The team shared
In the middle of January, two million Muslims gathered for the Bishwa Ijtema, one of the largest Muslim festivals in the world.
Before I met Christ, I was an alcoholic and drug dealer who caused much trouble. However, alcohol and drugs were not my
From Hiding to becoming a Thriving Part of the House Church Network Born into a Hindu community, SOM India church planter spent
Sacred to Jesus' followers is the gathering and connecting as a close family of believers each week. The adoring worship of God
My father told me the story of Moses praying over the mountain with his hands lifted up while Joshua and the people
A story about how an imprisoned Indian church planter leads 15 people to faith in Jesus while behind bars My wife and
Few nations present as many obstacles to sharing the Gospel as Bangladesh. For example, getting to the remote tribal areas in Bangladesh
Few countries in the world offer immense opportunities to share the Gospel like the country of India. With over 2,400 unreached people
Russell Stendal Answers the Question, "Is the Jubilee Bible a Good Translation?" Jubilee Bible Prioritizes Context and Spirit of Truth By Russell
Leading Like Christ Series By David Witt Leadership of Christians in Bangladesh The SOM International Director of Bangladesh is a hidden
By David Witt CEO Spirit of Martyrdom During the Soviet Union era, for three years for her faith in Christ. Mistreated and
Aviation Ministry in Mexico Goes Further than Ever Before Leading Like Christ Series By David Witt Good leadership is founded on following first.
Venezuelan Economy Collapsing Twenty-five years ago, some of my Colombian pastor friends, thinking that their Venezuelan counterparts were too proud and arrogant,
The Beauty of Whole-Hearted Sacrifice When picking up a paperback of Richard Wurmbrand's classic signature work, Tortured for Christ, one must be
Many paradoxes fill the Christian life: grace and strength through weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9); wisdom through foolishness (1 Corinthians 1:18); greatness through
Church Planting Vision Transforming the Subcontinent of India Leading Like Christ Series By David Witt This series has been my delight to
Fertilizer and Discipleship? The Holy Spirit gives us wisdom in discipleship, and sometimes we see the humor in the understanding. Who would
Leading Like Christ Series Amid this series on Christlike leadership, it is fitting to reflect on the attributes of our executive
From the Desk of CEO, David Witt Over years of working in hostile environments, I learned to ask, "What is God doing?"
Dangerous Conditions Mark the Bible Delivery Journey Encouraging Bible delivery testimonies abound as we travel into remote areas like dangerous Colombia -Venezuela
Leading Like Christ Series Continuing the series on SOM International Directors, I want to highlight a slice of Russell Stendal's life. I
Leading Like Christ Series In the coming months, I will be sharing my observations of the mature Christ-like leadership of each SOM
I remember my first pioneer mission trip like it was yesterday. Loaded with excitement, we headed to the Tex-Mex border on spring
Boldly shining the light of Truth in expectation of His imminent return Russell Stendal shares recent updates and Advent reflections from a
Flying through Mexico's rugged, windy, and treacherous mountain terrain takes much skill, understanding, and courage, as the risks are significant. In
Anticipation has been building in Venezuela for many months amidst the Piaroa Tribe. After working for 25 years, a Bible translator has
This is a Testimony of a High Profile Northwest Africa Woman Who Overcomes Nightmares with Christ through the African Agricultural Program First
Students take an Oath to Gladly Surrender Everything to Jesus Praise God, the 21st class of students in India commissioned out from
Church Planter Accused and Arrested for "Forced Conversion" Witnesses to Captors Falsely accused of the "forced conversion" of a tribal Hindu family,
Touched by Jesus and the Power of the Gospel I was born into a Roman Catholic family, but I didn't know Jesus
Shipment of Bibles Makes it Through Customs Amidst Many Challenges As the Economic Situation Deteriorates in Places like Venezuela, the Spiritual Revival
The Biblical Road Map for SOM in 2021 and 2022 Spirit of Martyrdom operates with the primary objective of Internationally Serving Leaders
Ministry Leader Reaches Hundreds During Final Months My husband, Karu, was a church planter who poured his life for Jesus even unto
Steadfast Witness in India Faces Jail Time for Sharing Faith Life can be problematic in Hindu-dominated northern India, but I never
2021 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Thank you for praying & standing with our persecuted family; above all, this
Unfortunately, even though I was married for ten years and blessed with two children, my husband left me in 2016 because he
Broadcast Expands, but the Need for Bibles in Venezuela is Desperate Our radio broadcast has reached a new tribe in Venezuela in
Bible Translation and Distribution Impacts Community For those living in the land of information overload, it’s difficult to conceive of a world
Often, the Image of the Goat Gets a Bad Rap If a player causes their team to lose a game, he is
Testimony of a Church Planter in India I thank the Lord for His call upon my life during this global pandemic
Opportunities for Clear Witness Amidst Deadly Protests in Colombia Imposing severe and prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns President Duque of Colombia finally realized this
Helping Impoverished Tribes in Mexico Become Self-Sustainable Recently, we visited a mountainous tribal group who were anxious to see their crops grow.
Sewing Ministry is Growing In what has already been effective in India, the Sewing Discipleship ministry is now getting more established in
Discipleship Schools Flourish in North Africa In mid-June, the North Africa church planting schools graduated 209 students! In this country's history,
India Church Planting Schools Graduate 20th Class Amazingly, at the end of April, the ministry in the SOM India planting network
Report: Mission Fields in Northwest Africa God is doing wonderful things in our lives! The Northwest Africa Director reports: “The church
Braving Danger to Deliver Bibles, Books and Radios for Venezuelans Nearly 1400 miles border Columbia and Venezuela, where mission field workers risk
Promise Keepers is partnering with SOM International to mobilize thousands of men across the USA. SOM International is inviting men to join
Christians face daily threats around the world In countries where freedom of faith is only a distant dream, Christians face persecution every
Breakthroughs, Bibles, and Broadcasting in Latin America By Russell and Marina Stendal Work continues to advance on many different fronts. Vast breakthrough
Stephen faces persecution in the Early Church Adorned and honored. His name means “crown” or “wreath." The first martyr Stephen is one of
Sewing Faith into Villagers Testimony of Hope from Sewing/Discipleship School Student Because of knowing faith in the Lord as my Savior since
Man from India Isolated at Work For His Faith Firstly, a man from India shares, “All the men had to leave our
Indian church planters pursue expelled migrants laborers The fruit of their labor Indian church planters frequently minister to migrant laborers. The migrants
Brothers Strife Leads to Eternal Life in India My brothers and I, and my family live with my parents. I was born into
Bibles Delivered: Truck-loads full Plan to dispense Bibles: Uplifting News from Venezuela We just finished a trip with two huge trucks loaded
Mexico Couple Threatened, “CRUCIFY YOU LIKE THE JESUS.” High up in the mountains of Mexico, a married couple received the Lord. They
Leaders risk their lives for Christ. SOM International serves leaders who risk much for Jesus. We work with leaders in high-risk areas,
The Persecution of the First Missionary and Martyr to Muslims His name sounds like he could lull you to sleep, but Ramon
India 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 Economic Strife Presenting Unprecedented Opportunities Russell and Marina Stendal The economic crisis in South America is
2020 Highlights from South America 2020 Highlights Reported by: Russell and Marina Stendal In reflecting back on the highlights in 2020, it was
Relief Gladly Received in Mountainous Mexico Relief sent to Villagers in the Mountains of Mexico Due to the COVID-19 virus, it has
Inspiring Story of a Fulani Woman This Fulani woman was healed by Jesus through the ministry of a Christian doctor. She will
Joy in the Journey Part 2: Learning Love from Embattled and Persecuted Believers This is part 2 in a series of articles
Who are Living Martyrs? By David Witt In a nutshell, a living martyr is a credible witness for Christ--one who will
Joy in the Journey Part 1: Learning Joy in Christ from Embattled Believers David Witt, founder and visionary of SOM International, has
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 A brother in Christ from the city shared the Lord with me in my remote village. I was far
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 Wife's Background I was raised by a Hindu family and married
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 There are 620,000 villages in India, and COVID-19 has turned village life upside down. The
In Bangladesh, an Imam carries great honor and respect. (An Imam is an Islamic leader over an entire community of Muslims worshiping
Aarav Ministering at House Church In one area of our village, there are radical Hindus and on the other side, militant Communists. After graduating
Reported by SOM Senegal Director God is opening many doors amidst this uncertain time and He is using the believers to shine
On August 6th, 2020, the Kogi cabildo leader José de los Santos Sauna Limaco, governor of the Kogi – Malayo – Arhuaco
Radio Ministry in Mexico - Expanding Christ's Message SOM Mexico workers have been connecting with our contacts in Colombia. They saw
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 This is one of the biggest days of students’ lives. Born into
The grief and pain that entangles me deep within. The thoughts and tears are mingled in. The breaking and aching that’s become
Bangladeshi Believers Intercede During COVID-19 Praying More People Come to Christ *Faces have been blurred for security purposes
Global Ambassadors - International Meets Domestic Jan T. - Arizona, USA I was challenged and inspired, for many years, by
For church planters traversing through the fields in rural India, there’s more to overcome than the oppressive heat, relational conflict, and the
Church Planter Plowing Fields by Motorcycle in Northwest Africa Part of a Church Planter's
Ministering in Remote Villages in Mexico Below is a story of how tragedy strikes in Mexico and how the Lord made
Prayer is Vital for Global Work Prayer is essential and fuels our passion for domestic ministry in serving the American Church. The
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 The shut down in India has caused a massive humanitarian crisis. Indians who leave
Prayers in North Africa Senegal Update Global Call to Prayer Our family in Senegal joined the SOM International global
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 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 Our international family is pressing forward with much fruitfulness during this global pandemic. In the
From the Desk of CEO, David In many ways, these are unprecedented days and I am writing this for your encouragement.
This is my testimony about becoming a Christian in Asia. My husband cheated on me after our two daughters were born. He
It takes much sacrifice and risk to bring the Word of God to these unreached areas. “Reached” “Reached” territories of the
From Brokenness to Joy Chahna's Background My name is Chahna. I was born into a Hindu family. My father and mother
Brinkman Adventures Audio Dramatization Series Featuring Russell Stendal Captured in Colombia 1 Minute Sample Brinkman Adventures Season 8 features
The story below is an example of what God is doing in India! The Father's Conversion My father worked in construction
An Amazing Event In December 2019, President Maduro of Venezuela received the Jubilee Bible (Edited by Russell Stendal), La Montaña and
Reported by SOM-Mexico Staff Greetings from Mexico! We just returned from an annual event in a remote village. Each year, brothers
My name is Mahima and I was born into a fundamental Hindu family who worshipped many gods. We believed Bulk-calf was the
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 EXCERPT FROM ALETHIA'S BOOK: In the past, there have been lots of chances of turning back,
Fighting for Religious Liberty for Women - Reported by Marina Stendal Russell and I, along with our thirteen-year-old granddaughter Gabriella, recently traveled
Below is a video interview with Russell Stendal that aired on 100 Huntley Street program. Resources from Russell Stendal
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 Sacrificing for Those Devastated by the Flooding
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 on One of the Most Dangerous Borders in the World The situation in Venezuela continues to
My name is Keva and this is my testimony of becoming a Christian in India. I was born into a home with
My name is Tarus and I was born in a very strong Hindu home. My home was almost like a temple. I
SUPPLYING NEEDS IN MEXICO The workers in Mexico travel through treacherous areas in the mountains to bring practical items to
SOM-Mexico Reaching Remote Mountainous Villages with the Gospel In order to reach the mountainous villages with
Dentists being flown in by Ultralight Aircraft By SOM Mexico Staff May 2019, the SOM Mexico Medical Team had the
I am pleased to introduce to you Tina Wright, who recently was promoted to Senior Instructor status for SOM Witness Development Workshops.
Lomalinda is a beautiful place! by Russell Stendall, Jr. It’s located in the plains of eastern Colombia, however Lomalinda isn’t flat. Lomalinda
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 My name is Jamal and I was healed from a lung disease and gave my life to Jesus. Since
My name is Dabak and I grew up in a strong Hindu home. My life was transformed five years ago. I am now
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 But You Care, Don’t You? When a man’s ways please the Lord. (Proverbs 16:7) The window for openly
The Unquenchable Life (A Study of Acts Chapters 8 – 28) by Russell M. Stendal Introduction I have been called a
Colombia Update About Kelly Click Here to Listen to Update Kelly's husband Pabel was martyred in 2014 while delivering Bibles
Here in Bogota, Albert Luepnitz just finished another ministry tour in which a large number of military officers including top generals
My name is Abdoul and I am a 53 year old Africa Christian and this is my testimony: When I was young,
Click Here To Listen To Update Reported by David Witt Beautiful music rang throughout the meeting hall last week as world
Freedom By Forgiving Salamn's Testimony My name is Salamn and I am 26 years old. I am married and have one child.
Fearless Faithful Children Around the World God's Word reminds us to keep a child-like faith as we draw near to Him. Children
From Defeating Hopelessness to Overcoming Peace Hello, my name is Tuba and I am 26 years old. I got married four years ago,
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 "If you preach the true Gospel of the Lord, you will have to live it...our
Pabel and his wife Kelly Israel David (5 years old) and Linda Estefania (3 years old) Pabel entered into the Loving Presence of his
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