SAFE WATER
INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES
ABOUT US
Safe Water International Ministries (SWIM) is committed to providing safe water to as many people as we can in the midst of this global water crisis, while at the same time sharing about the Living Water in Jesus Christ.
Our Story
After our kids were out of the house, my wife Vickie and I felt that the Lord was leading us into mission work. In February of 2001 we were selected to be on a team traveling to Nicaragua with the Baptist church of Iowa. We worked in a remote village digging a water line which would supply water to the people from an open spring. We were told that it would be a great blessing for the community, but the water wouldn’t be safe for us to drink.
After returning to the States, I just couldn’t get this problem with the water out of my mind. I often prayed that God would lead someone to help the millions of people in the world with their water needs. The more I prayed about it, the more I felt that God was telling me I was that person! Of course, I argued in vain with the Lord reminding Him that I knew nothing about water, but He impressed upon me that He did, and all I needed to do was be willing to trust and obey Him.
After that, I then learned of a process from the 60’s in which you can make chlorine from ordinary table salt and water – and the CPU was born! We managed to go through about 15 different prototypes of the device, trying to simplify it, make it portable, and make it foolproof.
In 2004, with the help of a pastor friend of mine, Richard Boyd, we formed SWIM and headed back to Nicaragua with our new evangelism tool! What a learning experience we had over the next several years! We learned Spanish, the culture, and how to fully trust in God for our needs and direction! We were blessed with opportunities to work with the health department and trained people in hundreds of villages about safe water and the gospel of Jesus. Because of the internet, we also started receiving requests to share this method in other countries. I have personally done training in 15 countries and others have taken SWIM into many more. God has certainly opened many doors with this simple tool, and He alone deserves all the glory! I’m just thankful that He allowed me to play a small part.”
– Greg Stout
With Your Help, We are Making The World a Better Place
“Community health hygiene outreach – With cholera cases on the rise in the area, our team, together with the Mitundu hospital nurses, shared information about health and hygiene. During these talks, we also provided chlorine for water purification.”
– Moses Njobvu (Malawi)
Chlorine Used in Malawi
Our Ministry Goals
- To reach the poor with the Gospel of Christ by using the technology available for disinfecting water.
- To partner with other missions, clinics, churches, and organizations and assist them with their water needs in developing countries.
- To make a difference in the quality of life for millions of people in rural areas without access to safe water.
- To show the compassion of Christ by putting actions to our emotions.
- Whenever possible, to disciple others and help them with their spiritual needs after assisting them with their physical needs.
- To take every precaution possible to represent our God and country responsibly and not harmfully influence the culture of the people we work with.
- To be obedient servants of God.
A Letter from the Board
By His grace, we are looking forward to those we will be able to help in the coming months. There is a world of opportunities ahead of us and we invite you to be a part of the transformation of lives that happens when chlorine producing units (CPUs) are introduced to communities. These CPUs help to decrease waterborne diseases and improve people’s lives with clean, safe water.
And most important of all, we can share about the Living Water, Jesus, as their Savior. There is no better life-changing decision to make. It is our privilege to share the Gospel with others and we can do that as we share CPUs with people.
“Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance.” ~ Roy T. Bennet
SWIM is doing its best to give hope to people. Will you join us? Will you help us make a difference as we share life-giving direction to people who need to hear God’s Word and show them how to create safe water?
The ripple effect of love and kindness is powerful! Your gift of any size is significant and treasured. God uses each one to make an impact.
Rich Grant
SWIM Chairman of the Board
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IMPACT IN AFRICA
A Dream Come True! Did you jump with joy when you received a Bible? Do you have more than one copy? Rosemary had her dream of owning a Bible come true during the SWIM chlorine distribution! She was so excited she jumped with joy when receiving it! Now she can read her...
GHANA
Fishing Communities in Ghana Receive CPUs GlobeServe Ministries West Africa reports that in Ghana there are 105 fishing communities with water-related diseases. Pastor Francis trained both the Communities Coordinators and the 12 Disciples of Justice staff how to...
CONGO
The Women Knelt Down with Joy in Their Hearts! The SWIM Congo team visited a church and shared a chlorine producing unit with them. They also gave out Bible to the women leaders and other church leaders. “It was a great moment for people who had never owned a Bible to...
KENYA
“This was the day God had a purpose with us. he community called Ongaroi received the Good News from the Lord and from SWIM. This is a community where people are in total darkness concerning the things of God and His Word. When they see anything good, they think it’s...
LIBERIA
Fulfilling a Great Need in Liberia Due to the high level of COVID impact in Liberia, there is a great need to help people keep their environment safe. The SWIM team in Liberia has begun conducting awareness workshops on how to make water safe for drinking. “We were in...
MALAWI
SWIM is Part of the “Kingdom Puzzle” A puzzle image can’t be complete if it’s missing a piece. SWIM is like the missing puzzle piece with other organizations who are making a difference in God’s Kingdom. We are helping people fulfill their calling within the...
MOZAMBIQUE
Super WHY: Combining chlorine and Bibles for an impactful day. It was a Sunday well spent for Pastor David Fredson Noah. He spent the first part of the morning teaching and preaching at a church in Ulongwe, Mozambique. Then later, he made and distributed chlorine...
NEPAL
Receiving Chlorine in Nepal. Local leader Prakas Blon is testing his water with the chlorine test kit, along with one of the villagers. The village received chlorine after watching the instructional video in the Makwanpur District in Nepal. Check Out This...
UGANDA
The Solution to Their Water Problem “This family has struggled a lot. The Lord provided a gift to the whole community through Pastor Apa. The community of Nambo in Uganda has been given the solution to their water problem.” – Juma Bwire (Uganda) A Powerful WHY:...
ZAMBIA
Worship, Safe Water, and Bibles It was a beautiful day of worship and a busy day to share the Word of God, plus teach about the importance of safe and clean water in the village of Songwe, Zambia. Agripa, one of the SWIM team members, trained the community on how to...
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SWIM
PO BOX 227
New Sharon, IA 50207
616-540-7030
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