Killed at Church, the Nightmarish Reality
Sacred to Jesus' followers is the gathering and connecting as a close family of believers each week. The adoring worship of God
Richard Wurmbrand’s Tortured for Christ – Book Review
The Beauty of Whole-Hearted Sacrifice When picking up a paperback of Richard Wurmbrand's classic signature work, Tortured for Christ, one must be
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 India: A Church Planting Vision to Transform the Subcontinent
Church Planting Vision Transforming the Subcontinent of India Leading Like Christ Series By David Witt This series has been my delight to
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
Bible Delivery
Dangerous Conditions Mark the Bible Delivery Journey Encouraging Bible delivery testimonies abound as we travel into remote areas like dangerous Colombia -Venezuela
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 – Northwest Africa
Leading Like Christ Series In the coming months, I will be sharing my observations of the mature Christ-like leadership of each SOM
Advent Reflections from the Field From Russell Stendal
Boldly shining the light of Truth in expectation of His imminent return Russell Stendal shares recent updates and Advent reflections from a
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
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
Prayer Guide
2021 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Thank you for praying & standing with our persecuted family; above all, this
Testimony: Overcoming Isolation by Faith
Lighthouse Leader Overcomes Extreme Isolation by Faith Unfortunately, even though I was married for ten years and blessed with two children, my
Church Planting Schools: India
India Church Planting Schools Graduate 20th Class Amazingly, at the end of April, the ministry in the SOM India planting network graduated
Myanmar | Global Alliance Releases Joint Statement on Coup Crisis
Refugees fleeing Myanmar arrive in Bangladesh. Photo credit: Patrick Brown /UNICEF Global Alliance Condemns Myanmar’s Military Regime’s “Total Disregard” for Freedom
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
Developments from the Mission Field
Breakthroughs, Bibles, and Broadcasting in Latin America By Russell and Marina Stendal Work continues to advance on many different fronts. Vast breakthrough
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
India Man Stands Faithful In Spite of Persecution
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 Share Jesus
Indian church planters pursue expelled migrants laborers The fruit of their labor Indian church planters frequently minister to migrant laborers. The migrants
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 India Church Planter
India Church Planter Faces Challenges Firstly, in Acts 13, the Holy Spirit calls out Paul and Barnabas to go into the ministry of
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
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 good
Reaching Unreached People Groups with the Gospel
It takes much sacrifice and risk to bring the Word of God to these unreached areas. “Reached” “Reached” territories of the
