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SAT-7 has launched its latest programming initiative to support isolated and persecuted Christians in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Starting this month (2 November), Church4Afghanistan has begun to complement the network’s TV and digital programmes in Dari and Farsi, and take advantage of the unrestricted availability of Facebook and Instagram in the country and the interactivity this enables. Panayiotis Keenan, Executive Director of […]

Filed Under: Latest News, Press Releases Topics: Afghanistan, Bible, Discipleship, Hope/Encouragement, new believers, Persecution, Prayer

One year on from the capture of Afghanistan by the Taliban, SAT-7 viewers there are describing the disastrous impacts of tyranny, unemployment, and food shortages. A questionnaire sent by our viewer support team to those with whom we are in regular communication  asked what life is now like for them on the ground. “An atmosphere of fear and intimidation rules […]

Filed Under: Features Topics: Afghanistan, Education, new believers, Persecution, Religious freedom, Secret believers, Women

Christians in Tunisia are sharing the hope they have in Christ through a new SAT-7 programme as their homeland – once energised by the potential for change – faces political crisis and an uncertain future. The Gathering launches at a moment of heightened tension in Tunisia. On 14 January, the eleventh anniversary of Tunisia’s “Jasmine Revolution” uprising, hundreds of demonstrators defied a […]

Filed Under: Latest News, Press Releases Topics: Arab Spring, Bible, Discipleship, new believers, North Africa, Press Release, Tunisia

21 December 2021 SAT-7’s Persian language television channel, SAT-7 PARS, last weekend marked 15 years of broadcasting the Gospel into the Persian world. In a special video message for viewers, respected pastors, Bible teachers, worship leaders and other presenters reflected on the significance of the channel and the privilege of ministering to a growing Persian Church. Watch presenters’ messages in […]

Filed Under: Latest News, Press Releases Topics: Afghanistan, Iran, new believers, Persecution, Religious freedom, SAT-7 PARS, Tajikistan

As the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan this August, the focus of international news highlighted vulnerable groups such as women and ethnic minorities, and fears that progress made over the last 20 years in human rights, education and democracy might be reversed. A less well-known area has been the growth of a small indigenous Church of mostly secret believers. […]

Filed Under: Latest News, Uncategorised Topics: Afghanistan, Church Growth, Discipleship, Lives Changed, new believers, Secret believers, seekers, Testimony

Sam*, an Iranian Christian who now works for SAT-7 PARS, shares his journey in search of a loving God, from drug addiction and despair to a new life in Christ. “When I was around 9 years old, I really loved God. I thought that participating in ceremonies and feasts would help me get closer to Him. I was given more […]

Filed Under: Features, Latest News, Lives Changed Topics: Addiction, Hope/Encouragement, Iran, Lives Changed, new believers, news, Prayer, SAT-7 PARS, Tehran

In a world of constant change, new Algerian programme Rest in the Lord is inviting new believers into a discussion about the unchanging ways of God. The table is set, the discussion has begun, and female viewers of Rest in the Lord are welcomed into the homeliest of atmospheres. Don’t let the creative décor and plate of treats fool you, […]

Filed Under: Latest News Topics: Algeria, Coronavirus, Discipleship, Iran, Lebanon, new believers, news, Prayer, SAT-7 ARABIC

A Turkish believer spotlights Turkey’s rich biblical history, the challenges faced by its present-day Church, and the fight for the soul of this influential country. Today’s Turkey is the host of some 2000 years of biblical and Church history. Most of its visitors and even its citizens, could be forgiven for not realising how central its land has been in […]

Filed Under: Features, Latest News Topics: Bible, Church, Church Growth, Discipleship, new believers, Persecution, refugees, SAT-7 TURK, Turkey

The Covid-19 pandemic is prompting many in Turkey to question and reassess their values and beliefs, says Cem Erçin, Pastor of Istanbul Immanuel Protestant Church. And increasing numbers are turning to SAT-7’s Turkish channel for answers.  Away from his pulpit, Cem Erçin is also a gifted presenter on SAT-7 TÜRK. Here he is the host of Essence of the Gospel and co-host of […]

Filed Under: Features, Latest News Topics: Bible, Church, Coronavirus, Discipleship, new believers, Prayer, SAT-7 TURK, seekers, Turkey, Turkish

With the US embassy siege in Tehran still hanging over them and at a time of food shortages and fear, Americans Tat Stewart and his wife set off to lead a major Christian youth conference in the north of the city in the summer of 1980. In the second of two blogs, Revd Tat Stewart recalls the astonishing move of […]

Filed Under: Blogs from the Middle East, Features Topics: Church Growth, Discipleship, Iran, new believers, SAT-7 PARS, Tehran, Testimony, Youth