Federico’s Testimony
Before I met Christ, I was an alcoholic and drug dealer who caused much trouble. However, alcohol and drugs were not my
Imprisoned Indian Church Planter Leads Fifteen to Christ
A story about how an imprisoned Indian church planter leads 15 people to faith in Jesus while behind bars My wife and
Is the Jubilee Bible a Good Translation?
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Bold Leadership of Christians in Bangladesh
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Every Day a New Christian Martyr
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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
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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
Fertilizing Discipleship
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Leadership: Leaving a Lasting Legacy
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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
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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
Pilot’s Training Symposium – Those Who Risk Their Lives for the Gospel
Flying through Mexico's rugged, windy, and treacherous mountain terrain takes much skill, understanding, and courage, as the risks are significant. In
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
High Profile Woman Northwest Africa Agriculture Program Overcomes Nightmares with Christ
This is a Testimony of a High Profile Northwest Africa Woman Who Overcomes Nightmares with Christ through the African Agricultural Program First
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
Bangladeshi Seamstress Expresses Great Joy and Thanksgiving
Touched by Jesus and the Power of the Gospel I was born into a Roman Catholic family, but I didn't know Jesus
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
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
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
Message from a Bible Translator
Bible Translation and Distribution Impacts Community For those living in the land of information overload, it’s difficult to conceive of a world
The Miraculous Gift of a Bicycle for a Church Planter in India
Testimony of a Church Planter in India I thank the Lord for His call upon my life during this global pandemic
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, this
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
[PHOTO GALLERY] 2020 Highlights from South America
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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
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
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
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Bibles by the Boatload in Venezuela
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 – Mexico Story
My Transformed Life A brother in Christ from the city shared the Lord with me in my remote village. I was far
New Far Reaching Radio Tower Covers All Venezuela
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
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
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
Former Islamic Leader now Shepherds Jesus’ Flock in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, an Imam carries great honor and respect. (An Imam is an Islamic leader over an entire community of Muslims worshiping
India – Caught Between Persecutors
Aarav Ministering at House Church In one area of our village, there are radical Hindus and on the other side, militant Communists. After graduating
Harvest in Senegal
Reported by SOM Senegal Director God is opening many doors amidst this uncertain time and He is using the believers to shine
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On August 6th, 2020, the Kogi cabildo leader José de los Santos Sauna Limaco, governor of the Kogi – Malayo – Arhuaco
(VIDEO) Expansion of Radio Ministry in Mexico
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Sewing & Discipleship Schools in India
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SOM India Graduates 18th Class of Church Planters, Despite COVID
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Poem: A Cry From The Persecuted
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Church Planters in India – Aggressive Snakes an Ongoing Threat
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100,000 Masks Sewn in 1 Week in India
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India Response To COVID-19
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
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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
India Christian Testimony – Chahna
From Brokenness to Joy Chahna's Background My name is Chahna. I was born into a Hindu family. My father and mother
India Story – Son of a Martyr Becomes Bold Witness
The story below is an example of what God is doing in India! The Father's Conversion My father worked in construction
President Maduro of Venezuela Receives Jubilee Bible
An Amazing Event In December 2019, President Maduro of Venezuela received the Jubilee Bible (Edited by Russell Stendal), La Montaña and
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Reported by SOM-Mexico Staff Greetings from Mexico! We just returned from an annual event in a remote village. Each year, brothers
Mahima’s Testimony – India
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Courage in Colombia – Russell Stendal’s Friend Interviewed on 100 Huntley Street
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
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Transporting this Amount of Bibles per Week for 100 Weeks In order to reach our goal of one million Bibles for Venezuela we
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Radio Broadcast and Bible Distribution on One of the Most Dangerous Borders in the World The situation in Venezuela continues to
India Christian Testimony – Keva
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