Open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest! (October 2026 Newsletter)
The Testimony of Zahra and her Daughter One evening during our conference in Armenia, it was almost 10:00 p.m. The Iranian attendees had already spent hours from the early morning listening to the Word of God, so I asked, “Are you tired, or would you like me to continue teaching?” They answered, “Brother, please teach […]
When You Walk Through the Fire You Will Not Be Burned (August 2026 Newsletter)
The Arrest of our Sister in iran We want to share a report we received from one of our field workers with you. It concerns our sister Mina, a Christian believer from West Azerbaijan Province. As you read this, she has been in the custody of the Islamic Republic for more than two and a […]
The lesson of 1979 — and the warning for America
I was born in Tehran in 1984 — five years after my nation traded its freedom for a list of promises. I never saw the Iran my parents knew. I grew up inside what the promises built: fear, bread lines, informers, prisons. And I have watched, from my new home in America, the same promises […]
What is Sharia?
What is Sharia? Islam and Sharia: Inseparable, and Incompatible with Western Christian Civilization Western leaders repeatedly draw a reassuring line: “We uphold freedom of religion, therefore Muslims and Islam are welcome. But Sharia is incompatible with our values and has no place in the West.” President Trump combined warm Ramadan greetings with a firm policy […]
The Light Shines in the Darkness (June 2026 Newsletter)
A Wake Up Call In April, we had the privilege of traveling to Alberta, Canada, for a ministry trip that deeply impacted us, both positively and negatively. We were invited to speak at the Engaging Islam Conference to equip believers in that region to understand Islam, reach Muslims with the Gospel, and respond biblically to […]
Afflicted but not crushed (May 2026 Newsletter)
Dear Beloved of the Lord, We’re writing to share a full and comprehensive update on Brother Mehrdad—what has happened over these many months, what the Immigration Court has now decided, and what we believe the next steps may be. Many of you have stood with him in ways that have deeply touched us. Christians have […]
“…In the last days…I shall the fortunes of Elam (Iran), declares the Lord”-Jeremiah 49:39 (April 2026 Newsletter)
Purim, Persia, and the Striking Hand of God There are moments in history when the headlines seem to rise above politics and start sounding like something right out of Scripture. This is how this present moment feels to me. As I have watched what is unfolding with Iran, Israel, America’s war, and the shaking of […]
A Historic Turning Point for Iran
A Critical Moment in Iran We are writing to share a brief but deeply important update on the unfolding events in Iran—events we believe carry profound spiritual and historical significance for our ministry, our partners, and especially for all who have been praying for transformation in Iran. Over the past 24 hours, the United States […]
When Two Civilizations Meet – One Susceptible, One Exploitative
When the Islamic World and Western World Collide The Setup of the Argument The discussion turns to what happens when the Islamic world and the Western world interact. The point made is that these two systems are built on opposite moral foundations: Western civilization is rooted in Christian compassion, forgiveness, and universal moral empathy. Islamic […]
What Does Persecution Look Like in Iran Today?
Persecution in Iran At Iranian Christians International (ICI), we regularly hear firsthand what persecution truly looks like – not from history books, but from the voices of believers who live it daily. In Iran, the Christian community is divided into two groups by the Islamic Theocratic Regime: • Recognized: Those from historical Christian backgrounds (like […]