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
Every Day a New Christian Martyr
By David Witt CEO Spirit of Martyrdom During the Soviet Union era, for three years for her faith in Christ. Mistreated and
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
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
First Shipments of Piaroa Bibles Arrive in Venezuela
Anticipation has been building in Venezuela for many months amidst the Piaroa 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
Prayer Guide
2021 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Thank you for praying & standing with our persecuted family; above all, this
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
Risking Much for the Gospel | Venezuela
Braving Danger to Deliver Bibles, Books and Radios for Venezuelans Nearly 1400 miles border Columbia and Venezuela, where mission field workers risk
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
Faith Builds in the Forgotten at Bangladeshi 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
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,
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
[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
Relief Gladly Received in Mountainous Mexico
Relief Gladly Received in Mountainous Mexico Relief sent to Villagers in the Mountains of Mexico Due to the COVID-19 virus, it has
Sewing & Discipleship Schools in India
SOM International India: Mending Old Garments to Refresh as New Empowering Women through Sewing & Discipleship Schools “Behold I am making
Poem: A Cry From The Persecuted
The grief and pain that entangles me deep within. The thoughts and tears are mingled in. The breaking and aching that’s become
Asia Christian Testimony – Child Instantly Healed of Polio
This is my testimony about becoming a Christian in Asia. My husband cheated on me after our two daughters were born. He
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
