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Testimonies, What People Are Saying ...
What are the three most important things
you’ve learned during your time at SASMM?
“Worship, The heart of love for the Father, and
Why we go through different difficulties in our lives?”
Would you recommend SASMM to others? Why?
“Yes, because its an eye opener to ministry and missions…
there are things churches don’t take the time to teach and train that are done here.”
… from a fifteen year veteran indigenous African church planter and missionary into Mozambique.
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“God blew us away! ..So good. I saw a guy's leg grow out right in front of my eyes...and it wasn't my faith that did it...or HIS, by the look of sheer terror on his face when it happened!
God must have thought that we both needed to see that!”
… from a staff member reporting on a “normal” outreach
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What are the three most important things you’ve learned during your time at SASMM?
“Living out of the Father’s love, Allowing God to work on my character, The need to GO”
Would you recommend SASMM to others? Why?
“Of course, it has transformed my heart in so many ways.”
What was difficult?
“Waking up early, not having access to a car”
… from a twenty-one year old American college student.
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What are the three most important things you’ve learned during your time at SASMM?
“Genuine love from the staff and some of the students, Generosity, Patience”
… from a Zambian pastor/church planter
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How has God changed your heart?
“He has brought me new dreams; given me glimpses of His heart for the world & is placing in me a greater desire & excitement to see that come about”
… from a western graduate student and veteran missionary.
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What were the most difficult things for you at SASMM?
“To interact and interact with different cultures, and to leave my job for the school.
The most important things learned?
“The Father heart of God and gaining freedom from the strongholds that hinder. Also, it was incredible to understand that things are His way and not my way- a huge transformation.”
Suggestions for the upcoming school season?
“ More fire! Keep the fire burning!”
... from a Siswati South African student in his late twenties.
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The whole thing was great – being in the presence of people who are going after God – an electric atmosphere. We were deeply impacted by the prophetic teaching and activation.
…. from a young North American, marketplace construction manager, church planter, and worship leader.
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“I learned that the Church is within us, not just a building… I dealt with the devil and the strongholds he had established…”
How has God changed your heart?
“That I may see people as he sees them because they are his people, love them as He loves his people everywhere… no matter how dirty… even the prostitutes.”
“This is not just a school of learning and gaining theory, but it “panelbeats” our soul, showing us how to give His love and to demonstrate His freedom and power to people.”
… from a young South African woman, a worship leader in her church.
Note: “Panelbeaters” are the African term for auto body repair shops; that “panelbeat”, repair and restore damaged cars to original design.
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“We didn’t know that God wants us to go to the bad places, to take His church to the people who get drunk; to the homeless and the prostitutes and the dirty. We thought we were supposed to stay away from them.”
… from a young Siswati South African church leader
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“My time at the school was instrumental in teaching me how to listen to the Holy Spirit for his way of reaching out to different cultures with a love, wisdom and compassion that come soley from the Father”
… from a young American woman, seasoned in missions and taking a summer of training before beginning grad school and career.
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