Celebrating
Our Year

Our Kinyarwandan-speaking cohort completed their Ordained level this year — successfully finishing all three years of ASOM in Kinyarwandan. This is a first for ASOM: a complete Certified → Licensed → Ordained pipeline delivered end-to-end in a third language. These ministers represent the fruit of a multi-year investment in the African church community in Arizona, and a model for how ASOM can equip emerging language communities going forward.

Inaugural Event

Introducing ASOM Elevate

We launched ASOM Elevate, our first-ever one-day value-adding seminar. Dozens of students from across Arizona came together to be mentored by AZAG leaders and pastors — high-density teaching, direct mentorship, and real time with the leaders shaping the network. The energy in the room and the feedback from students confirm Elevate becomes a fixture of the ASOM calendar going forward.

Unprecedented Reach

303 students from 120+ churches — a strong level of church partnership across ASOM. 1,500+ registrations sustained engagement at peak levels even as our footprint expanded. 21 distinct cohorts met in-person and online across the state. And for the first time, instruction was delivered in three languages: English, Spanish, and Kinyarwandan.

Building the Future of Ministry

$20,000+ in scholarships were awarded to high school students, African pastors, and emerging church planters — direct investment in the next generation of ministers. 17 ASOM Certificates were issued to ethnic ministers who have completed the educational requirements for credentialing while they navigate immigration and visa processes.

Practicums That Strengthen Churches

55 ministry practicums completed — every one represents real, hands-on ministry strengthening a local church across Arizona. Our students are not just learning; they are leading.