An Iraqi man has shared how being kidnapped and held at gunpoint transformed his relationship with God. Emad from Baghdad told SAT-7’s We Grew Together about the terrifying ordeal in which he was blindfolded, tied up and seized along with six other men, including two of his wife’s brothers. Emad was raised in a Christian family but said he did […]
We know that new Christians in Iran face many problems, but we also know that God is faithful… Although we cannot estimate the number of active churches or house churches, God is moving. It amazes me, and gives me both fear and joy, to see how much God is working among our people. Despite our problems, His light is visible […]
A church in Egypt that was targeted in one of the worst-ever attacks against the country’s Christian minority has testified to God’s grace and blessing in the years since the bombing. The infamous attack on Al-Qeddesine Church in Alexandria struck worshippers as they were leaving midnight mass on New Year’s Eve in 2011; 24 people were killed, scores injured […]
A month of new political and military collaborations has produced a temporary ceasefire and some progress in Syria. Representatives of Middle East churches, meanwhile, gathered to consider their future in the region and heard calls for a Christian homeland in Iraq. The last few weeks have seen remarkable developments in Syria. It began with a rapprochement between Turkey and Russia […]
Rachid describes the long and surprising course of his journey to faith. I am Pastor Rachid from Morocco. I lead a Church here and serve Christ in several parts of the country through discipleship training, education, church planting and media. My journey to faith in Jesus Christ and service in Morocco has involved many twists and turns, but my life […]
There is a new phenomenon in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). In a part of the world where religion traditionally shapes every area of life, there is a growth in religious doubt and questioning. Increasing numbers now call themselves atheists. Accurate figures are impossible to obtain in a region where non-belief could land you in jail. But one […]
Your channel helped me find the truth about my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I have introduced many thirsty people to your channel. They are searching for real happiness.” Masood* from Iran contacted SAT-7 to share how our Farsi channel helped him find the truth he had been desperately seeking for three years. He told us via secure messaging app […]
Women in the Middle East and North Africa often face restrictions and negative attitudes, leaving them crying out for worth. Here, our Bethlehem blogger Grace describes the difference following Christ has made in giving her – and other women she knows – a secure identity and sense of purpose… Not far from where I live, beautiful golden sunlight splashes […]
A shock coup attempt in Turkey and its aftermath was this month’s most seismic development. Egypt, meanwhile, saw further local attacks on Christians, while efforts to counter so-called Islamic State pressed ahead in Iraq . A night of madness and days of “cleansing” The latest turn of events in the region has pushed even seasoned experts into the “We don’t […]