“I have known Phil and Sharon Smethurst for several years and have come to greatly admire the work they do through Overland Missions. We have covered their ministry in articles in Charisma magazine which you can read by clicking here. I believe that God has great things in store for not only this young couple who have an enormous vision, but for their entire ministry.”

Stephen Strang
Founder, Charisma magazine

“Please consider this letter a formal endorsement of Mr. Smethurst and his fine organization. I have had several meetings with him and in our discussions I have been transparent in our needs and current overall position and have expressed my willingness to work together for the advancement of Burundi.”

Pierre Nkurunziza
President of Burundi, Africa

“Overland Missions has apostolic influence on thousands of native pastors from churches across rural sub-Saharan Africa and relentlessly pushes to reach ever farther into the untamed regions of the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Having had the pleasure of working and serving on the board of Overland Missions since its inception, I have personally witnessed its enormous physical and spiritual growth over the years. I highly recommend Philip and Sharon and Overland Missions; I am very proud of all that this inspired ministry has already accomplished and will continue to accomplish in the future.”

Dr. Leon van Rooyen
President, Global Ministries and Relief

"I believe Overland is one of the most exciting and innovative mission ministries that exist today… Philip has been able to develop a mission strategy that is similar to that of the early missionary pioneers, but with the use of modern technology…He has been able to merge the best of the two worlds together--the rough exploratory dimensions of missions with 21st century technology."

Russell Cephas
Founder and President, Church Growth International, Inc.

“Philip and Sharon have developed a well-trained, well-educated, compassionate, hard-working team that is strategically serving in "extra mile” territory.  Overland’s approach of servant-leadership is the proper response to the ongoing struggle of the people of sub-Saharan Africa.”

Carl Keyes
President, Aid For The World