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Gilbert was born and raised in Iran in a persecuted family and church community. In the midst of the persecution, he witnessed God’s power in action as he saw many Muslims come to Christ through his father’s evangelism. Gilbert lost his father, Rev. Haik Hovsepian, when Gilbert was 17. His father was kidnapped and brutally martyred, having been stabbed to death 26 times.

Malik founded SOM Northwest Africa with all Muslim background believers. He leads an awakening of Muslims coming to Christ in Northwest Africa. Malik's father is an Imam (Islamic teacher), and Islamic teachers are in his father's lineage. His grandfather (mother's father) was a chief of the Fulani Tribe and a renowned mighty warlord who propagated Islam through Jihad. Malik read through the Bible 10 times before becoming a Christian. He is the first Christian from his clan and is married and has two sons. His wife, Rama, is also a Muslim background believer.

Brother Davis was born in a missionary family in northern India. He is Brother Bennie's younger brother. They were two of six children reared in the ways of the Lord as the family lived by faith in very difficult circumstances resulting from severe poverty and persecution. Davis had received a miraculous healing at age 6 which caused him to commit his life to the Lord.

During his lifetime, David traveled to over fifty nations. He spoke at thousands of churches, fellowships, conferences, and radio programs. David is the co-host for At Risk Radio podcast: AtRiskRadio.com. David and his wife Cindy have served persecuted Christians for over 25 years. He co-authored Fearless Love - In the Midst of Terror. Authored God's Global Grace Movement - Hope Rising from an Awakening in India. He facilitated the Discussion Discipleship and Witness Development Evangelism workshops being used globally in church planting movements. David interviewed hundreds of persecuted Christians, including ex- fundamental Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Communists, and others. He worked as a Mission Representative for ten years with The Voice of the Martyrs. David and his wife, Cindy, founded SOM International in 2008.

Rev. Brother is a pastor, leader, and speaker from India with more than 30 years of experience in ministry and church leadership. He has served in significant leadership roles India. His ministry has focused on church planting and growth, leadership development, evangelism, and serving vulnerable communities throughout India. Brother is passionate about equipping leaders, strengthening the global church, and sharing what God is doing in India. Through his pastoral ministry, leadership training, and involvement in various national and international ministries, he has had the opportunity to encourage churches and leaders around the world.