Sudanese Christians Michael and Salah are both teachers and moved to Egypt to study theology. But, amid Sudan’s economic crisis and deep insecurity in Salah’s home region, the two men and their families have stayed on. They shared their concerns for their homeland with SAT-7 Egypt reporter Mary Joseph, spoke of the opportunities to serve in both countries, and explained […]
Revenge is a theme that looms large in novels, plays and films. From the playground to the workplace it plays a major role in life – not least in the Persian-speaking world. Our Neighbourhood, a SAT-7 PARS series known for addressing everyday issues in Iran and beyond, tackled the topic in a recent episode. Pastor Reza Sotudeh, the featured guest […]
SAT-7 has a new international CEO! Rita El-Mounayer assumed the role on 1 April, taking over from Dr Terence Ascott. Dr Ascott will continue to serve in a new role, as Founder and President of SAT-7. “SAT-7 is a unique ministry – reaching so many people in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) who have no other way of […]
SAT-7 TÜRK combines a passion for cycling and Bible teaching in the unique new programme One Bike, Seven Churches. It tackles the book of Revelation within the ruins of the seven ancient churches of Asia Minor – all of which are found in modern-day Turkey! Filled with visions and prophesies, the book of Revelation is famously difficult to understand. Nevertheless, […]
Singing worship songs openly, free of fear, is something that we in the UK often take for granted. But it is a freedom many Persian-speaking Christians in countries such as Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan cannot currently enjoy. What are you doing this Sunday? If you belong to a congregation, you will probably make your way to church – and won’t […]
It is not long since we celebrated the birth of Jesus and now we are fast approaching Easter. I don’t know about you, but I find that unless I take the time to deliberate on Christ’s work on the cross it is possible that the celebration of Easter may become a mere tradition. It is amazing to dwell on […]
In Sudan, a country often ranked among the world’s worst for gender equality, many women are deprived of their rights. Now, a new SAT-7 ARABIC show is offering them a platform for their voices to be heard. Hosted by three female Sudanese presenters, Woman and Mirror is giving women hope by showing them their true worth – reflected not in […]
Christian broadcaster SAT-7 is offering UK Christians the chance to bring a Middle Eastern perspective to their journey through Lent this year. Better known in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) than in the UK, SAT-7 is a network of four satellite TV channels produced by Christians in the MENA region and watched by over 25 million Arabic, Persian […]
Many SAT-7 viewers in Iran live with fears of arrest and betrayal in addition to the economic pressures faced by all Iranians. Yet their testimonies to God’s grace and goodness are an inspiration, says Hephzibah, who has translated many of their messages. Seeing the messages sent by SAT-7 PARS viewers is both “heartbreaking” and “inspiring”. So says Hephzibah, a US-based […]