While a partial ceasefire in Syria has been the main story in the region, moves to recognise the extremist targeting of Christians and other religious minorities as genocide could lead to greater protection and easier asylum for those fleeing jihadists. News from the region A partial ceasefire in Syria, brokered by Russia and the US, finally came into force at […]
SAT-7 helps women claim their rights
On 8 March the world will commemorate International Women’s Day – a global celebration of women’s achievements throughout history and, perhaps more importantly, a time to call for further change and progress. UN Women (the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) is focusing its efforts on gender equality for 2016, urging governments to follow through […]
Religious freedom amendment welcomed in Algeria
Freedom to practise one’s religion has been granted in a package of constitutional reforms in Algeria. The change could bring significant benefits to Christians in a country where Evangelical churches are seeing an explosion in numbers among Kabyle-speaking Berber people. Hundreds can be seen each week engaged in worship and listening to challenging biblical preaching on SAT-7’s My Church in […]
The search for a breakthrough in Syria
A long-awaited ceasefire between Syrian government forces and many rebel groups began on Saturday (27 February). Despite reported breaches on both sides, it appears largely to have held in the first 48 hours. But the peace is fragile, reports indicate that some rebel areas believe it is a trick before the regime resumes violence, and jihadist groups Islamic State and […]
55 Years After Closure Turkish Protestant Church Reopens 50 Kilometers From IS Territory
Christians of all denominations have celebrated the reopening of a Protestant church only 50 kilometres from where churches have been bombed by so-called Islamic State (IS). Located just 30 kilometres from the Syrian border, the Protestant Church in Mardin, south-eastern Turkey, rang to the praises of a packed congregation some 55 years after persecution and migration forced its closure. Local […]
Serkan from Istanbul
‘Face to Face’ is a series on SAT-7 TURK that aims to give a biblical analysis of commonly held beliefs and superstitions. Following the programme, Serkan in Istanbul contacted SAT-7 TURK to say: I watched your programme ‘Face to Face’ with great interest. I am not a believer but I see myself as very close to Christianity. In the programme, […]
SAT-7 – A vital Christian presence in an explosive region
Life in Lebanon is “like living near a volcano”, says Revd Dr Habib Badr, but SAT-7 gives him hope for a region in turmoil. As Senior Pastor of the oldest Arabic-speaking Evangelical Church in the Middle East, Revd Dr Habib Badr knows well the volatility of the region and the fragility of Lebanon, his homeland. The National Evangelical Church of […]
Umut from Turkey – Freed from jail with new life in Christ
A Turkish man has told SAT-7 how he came to Christ while in prison, as he sought our support after being released. Umut* came across SAT-7 TÜRK while flicking through TV channels. He started watching the Christian programmes and they were a great encouragement to him as he had not been able to find a Bible or meet any other […]
Hotel, Travel and Cost Information
Conference Costs Network 2016 is a free event for invited attendees. Attendees are only asked to pay for their own room/board and travel costs. The prices for the Hotel are Full board – all meals (including one local beverages), and two coffee breaks daily are provided at no extra charge. Accommodation Information and costs You are invited to stay at […]
Upcoming Events
2016 is SAT-7’s 20th Birthday! 2016 will be a big year for SAT-7, as we celebrate God’s goodness through 20 years, and the milestones He has enabled us to pass along the way, from broadcasting only two hours a week to having four satellite channels broadcasting 24 hours a day, with a fifth on the way! Watch this space for news […]