SOM Africa
Ninety-nine percent of villages in some countries in Africa have no witness of Christ. In 2014, SOM Africa was established with the assistance of SOM USA. SOM Africa has grown its outreach to the greater region by establishing church planting schools in 2017.
The same year, sewing discipleship schools began training widows and single mothers in their identity in Jesus Christ and sewing trade skills.
The schools are multiplying leaders and the Christian witness in unreached villages. Farming is a ministry and life-sustaining skill. SOM Africa helps those in need with medicine, food, housing, and agricultural tools and training.
Meet the Director of SOM Africa
- Islamic teachers are part of his family lineage.
- His grandfather was a chief and a renowned mighty warlord who propagated Islam through jihad.
- He read through the Bible ten times before becoming a Christian.
- He is the first Christian from his clan.
- He is fluent in five languages.
- The leadership team is unique as they are comprised of all Muslim-background believers.
Latest News from SOM Africa
Fulani Woman Healed and will be Attending Sewing Discipleship School
Inspiring Story of a Fulani Woman This Fulani woman was healed by Jesus through the ministry of a Christian doctor. She will be attending the Upcoming Discipleship Sewing School. Click here to read more about our ministry in Africa. I Couldn't Walk and the Local Fulani Witch Doctors Couldn't Help I am from a Fulani people group who brought Islam into our country. Until 2020, I had never met a Christian in my life. I became very sick for a longtime. My family took me to witch doctors and they put talisman all over my body for healing. We paid
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 traveled to 53 countries around the world—countries where believers are often restricted, marginalized, and persecuted. Despite such hardships, David discovered that the persecuted global body has actually helped him to discover joy in the Lord and instill Christ-like contentment. Consider the following examples from David himself. Sustaining Inner Joy in Christ - Algeria I interviewed an Algerian Muslim background believer during one of my visits. I asked this brother. ‘What changed the most in life after you came to
Harvest in Africa
Reported by SOM Africa Director God is opening many doors amidst this uncertain time and He is using the believers to shine brightly. Many people have come to Christ over these last several months. Praise God we were able to do a youth camp in the south with limited people. Those who attended went out into the village ministering the Gospel and sharing basic needs and soap to help prevent COVID-19. Local authorities and police also joined in helping! When hardship comes, the Kingdom herd rises up and people recognize the different lifestyle. It has been the best rainy season
Church Planter Plows the Fields in Africa with Motorcycle
Church Planter Plowing Fields by Motorcycle in Africa Part of a church planter's life in Africa is plowing his field. Most church planters in this region are farmers. Because he lacks a horse, he is able to use his motorcycle, which was given to him for ministry, to plow the fields. This church planter, in particular, uses his “motorcycle-plow” on both the ground and the soil of his neighbor’s hearts. His passion is planting the Word of God in unreached villages; his provision is the land. One core value of SOM International is
SOM-North Africa Helps With Floods
SOM-North Africa Sacrificing for Those Devastated by the Flooding
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, maybe 15, I had a dream about God and He was an old African man. He told me to forsake, “the Wizard.” (Today, I know “the Wizard” is Islam.) I knew in my heart it was God, but I did not know the meaning, however, I kept it in my heart. My older brother was Christian and he invited me to become a Christian. My father was open minded and read the Bible. A friend gave me the
