We are grateful to confirm that our good friend and brother in Christ, Kevin Rideout, has been released after over nine months in captivity. He was kidnapped from outside his home in Niamey, Niger on the 21st of October, 2025. 

Kevin is in good health in the care of US officials. He will soon be reunited with Krista, his children, and his extended family.  

Krista and the rest of Kevin’s family are profoundly grateful for the prayers offered on their behalf by people around the world throughout his captivity, and in particular for the deep level of prayer and support offered by our SIM family.  

We ask that you respect the privacy of the family while they reconnect after this time apart. Please join us in giving thanks to the Lord for this incredibly good news!