29th March 2011 Rev. Dr. Mehrdad Fatehi is an Iranian theologian, pastor and regular SAT-7 PARS* presenter. Dr Fatehi shares what he sees God doing in Iran and why so many Iranians are open to the love of Christ. Dr Fatehi was born in a small town in Iran and became a Christian in a dramatic way at the age […]
ADDRESSING THE ISSUES OF A REGION IN TURMOIL
At a time of unprecedented upheaval in the Middle East and North Africa, delegates at SAT-7’s Network 2013 conference last week heard how satellite TV is helping sustain Christians in their faith and take a stronger stand in the midst of fear, persecution and diminishing freedoms. Rev Dr Sameh Maurice, Senior Pastor of Kasr El Dobara Evangelical Church, in […]
SAT-7 BROADCASTS JOSH MCDOWELL MEETINGS LIVE FROM IRAQ
“Power to Forgive” is a month-long media advertising campaign leading up to a series of meetings which has been initiated at the invitation of church leaders in Erbil. This city of 1.3 million people lies in the autonomous Kurdistan region of Iraq. The campaign will climax with three evening meetings held on 28th Feb-2nd March led by internationally renowned Christian […]
Hannieh – out of the depths
Hannieh, a young Iranian woman, contacted the Audience Relations Team at SAT-7 PARS several times. After trusting in Christ she faced unemployment and family pressures. Eventually, she felt overwhelmed and was plunged into the depths of depression, until God answered her cry for help. “I would like to thank you for all your prayers for me. I came to Christ […]
The cry of Iranian youth
Iran has a remarkably young and educated population, but an oppressive regime and crumbling economy offer them scant hope for the future. Yet their search for meaning and purpose gives many a deep spiritual thirst. In common with many Middle Eastern countries, Iran has more young people than any other age group. Over 60 per cent of the nation’s 79 […]
LEBANON FLOODS AFFECT SAT-7 STUDIO
Strong winds and flooding have caused havoc and at least one fatality in Lebanon in recent days. On Monday 7th January, torrential downpours flooded the SAT-7 Lebanon offices and studios, after local flood-water defences failed. The disaster incurred over $50,000 in material damages and thousands more in loss of work, opportunity and administrative overhead. Rainwater ruined set décor, carpeting, office […]
PRESS RELEASE: UPDATE ON EGYPT NIGHT OF PRAYER
A year ago an unprecedented Night of Prayer drew 70,000 Christians from all streams of the Egyptian Church to pray for their nation. On 13th December 2012 some eight to ten thousand believers from across Egypt’s churches gathered again. This time they prayed for the current political situation. They also prayed for church unity, repentance and spiritual revival in Egypt. […]
PRESS RELEASE: EGYPT’S CHRISTIANS UNITE TO PRAY FOR THE NATION
Less than two years after its democratic revolution, Egypt is in crisis – its people more divided than ever, with many fearful of the impact of a constitution which is due to be voted on this Saturday (15th December). A year ago an unprecedented Night of Prayer drew 70,000 Christians from all streams of the Egyptian Church to pray for […]
Egypt's Christians Unite to Pray for the Nation
SAT-7 broadcasts united night of prayer for Egypt, Thursday 13 December, on eve of referendum on constitution Less than two years after its democratic revolution, Egypt is in crisis – its people more divided than ever, with many fearful of the impact of a constitution which is being put to a popular vote on Saturdays 15 and 22 December 2012. […]
SAT-7 KIDS CELEBRATES 5 YEARS ON THE AIR!
When Middle Eastern Christian satellite TV network SAT-7 first began broadcasting in 1996, the channel consisted of one two-hour weekly broadcast, with merely twenty minutes devoted to children. In the late 1990’s the children’s programming director, Rita El Mounayer, shared in a staff meeting that one day the SAT-7 children’s programmes would have their own channel. According to Terence Ascott, […]