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
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
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
Bold Leadership of Christians in Bangladesh
Leading Like Christ Series By David Witt Leadership of Christians in Bangladesh The SOM International Director of Bangladesh is a hidden
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
This is God’s Time for Either Repentance or Collapse
Venezuelan Economy Collapsing Twenty-five years ago, some of my Colombian pastor friends, thinking that their Venezuelan counterparts were too proud and arrogant,
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
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
21st Class of India Students Graduate with Gladness
Students take an Oath to Gladly Surrender Everything to Jesus Praise God, the 21st class of students in India commissioned out from
Church Planter Reports on Two Weeks of Captivity in India for “Forced Conversion”
Church Planter Accused and Arrested for "Forced Conversion" Witnesses to Captors Falsely accused of the "forced conversion" of a tribal Hindu family,
Fall Shipment of Bibles Passed through Customs
Shipment of Bibles Makes it Through Customs Amidst Many Challenges As the Economic Situation Deteriorates in Places like Venezuela, the Spiritual Revival
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
Explosive Growth in Broadcast, Desperate Need for Bibles in Venezuela
Broadcast Expands, but the Need for Bibles in Venezuela is Desperate Our radio broadcast has reached a new tribe in Venezuela in
God’s Goats in Bangladesh Gain Ground
Often, the Image of the Goat Gets a Bad Rap If a player causes their team to lose a game, he is
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.
North Africa: Banner Class of 209 Church Planters Graduate
Discipleship Schools Flourish in North Africa In mid-June, the North Africa church planting schools graduated 209 students! In this country's history,
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
Northwest Africa Leadership Expanding Monthly
Report: Mission Fields in Northwest Africa God is doing wonderful things in our lives! The Northwest Africa Director reports: “The church
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 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
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
Brothers Transformed by Forgiveness
Brothers Strife Leads to Eternal Life in India 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 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
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
Joy in the Journey Part 2: Learning Love from Persecuted Believers
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?
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 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
Bangladeshi Couple Leads 56 People to Christ
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
Persecuted Migrant Workers in India Discover Christ There are 620,000 villages in India, and COVID-19 has turned village life upside down. The
Persecuted Christian Kogi Indians in Colombia
On August 6th, 2020, the Kogi cabildo leader José de los Santos Sauna Limaco, governor of the Kogi – Malayo – Arhuaco
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
Religious Liberty For Women in Colombia & Nigeria
Fighting for Religious Liberty for Women - Reported by Marina Stendal Russell and I, along with our thirteen-year-old granddaughter Gabriella, recently traveled
Latin America – Prayer Alert
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
Russell Stendal Arrested, Tried, & Released "If you preach the true Gospel of the Lord, you will have to live it...our
Pabel – Fearless Martyr for Christ
Pabel and his wife Kelly Israel David (5 years old) and Linda Estefania (3 years old) Pabel entered into the Loving Presence of his
