Turkey has a rich Christian heritage stretching back to the Early Church. But today, because of centuries of discrimination, attacks and social pressure, there are fewer than 200,000 believers left – less than 0.2 per cent of Turkey’s population. These believers are often isolated and lack resources in their own language, so SAT-7’s Turkish channel may be the only support […]
Two Turkish believers find transformation
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Lifting one voice in song
The Middle East is home to a wealth of diverse Christian traditions. Nowhere is this more true than in Lebanon, where Christians represent 40% of the population and include Maronite, Orthodox, Melkite, Protestant and Armenian Apostolic believers. SAT-7 celebrates this rich diversity of Christian heritage and worship, and recently filmed a series of music videos in Lebanon which aim to […]
Following Jesus’ voice in Beirut
Resurrection Church Beirut (RCB) has become well-known to SAT-7 viewers since we began broadcasting live weekly worship and teaching from there in October 2016. In common with a number of Lebanese congregations, its ministry has mushroomed as it has reached out and welcomed refugees and migrants from across the region. Today, Lily Malky, the church’s Director of Communications, explains how […]
SAT-7 CELEBRATES NOROUZ WITH PERSIAN BELIEVERS AROUND THE WORLD
Today millions of Persians around the world will celebrate Norouz, the Persian New Year and the first day of spring. SAT-7 PARS is celebrating with a special Norouz programme aimed at connecting with Persians around the world. CONNECTING WITH ISOLATED BELIEVERS Norouz, which translates as ‘New Day’, is a special time for Persians to spend with family and friends, […]
The Voices of Raqqa
SAT-7 and partner organisation LFAN were the first to film in the Syrian city of Raqqa after its liberation from so-called Islamic State (IS). Here, some of Raqqa’s residents share their stories of hope after destruction. “Ninety percent of this place is filled with landmines. It’s not safe here.” Khalil is speaking to Maysaa Saloum, part of a Christian film […]
Bethlehem Blog: Releasing women for service and theological training
As I reach for my pen this evening, I am reminded by the many posts on social media that it is International Women’s day. Of course, for many, it is a day like any other. But in Bethlehem, we have taken the day off to remember the great achievements of women; to thank them for their ambitions and dreams, […]
THE BRIEFING – MARCH 2018
Spring is around the corner! On 21 March many Middle Eastern communities will mark the Norouz new year festival, an ancient day shared by many as the start of the Spring and a time of hope and renewal. Yet the region feels further from renewal than it was even a year ago. By the end of last year, we thought […]
SAT-7 stays in young viewer’s heart for decades
“I’m writing you this letter to tell you the true story of how I met you for the first time.” SAT-7 recently received a beautiful letter from Ayman* in Morocco. Ayman shared how our early broadcasts comforted him at a difficult time, sparking a desire for God that has remained with him for almost two decades. Ayman shared the struggles […]
A Winding Road to Christ
Rachid, a pastor serving in several areas of Morocco, describes his experiences and faith in his day-to-day life. 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 […]