The Gospel Is Not Locked Down

One of our missions partners, Elam Ministries, plants churches and equips leaders in Iran. They have had amazing success distributing Bibles in the region and starting house churches. In fact, the church in Iran is now sending missionaries to plant churches in places like Syria, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Gospel is truly exploding across the region.

One house church has taken advantage of the difficult circumstances presented by COVID-19. The figures released by the Iranian government are grossly understated, but even with those numbers, Iran is one of the hardest hit countries in the pandemic. As a result, the medical system is stretched to the breaking point and resources are scarce. A small house church (10 people) saw the opportunity to meet a need. The leader has a sewing machine and some skill. He and his church family began making masks and distributing them in the city. hundreds of masks were given away, and, get ready for this...37 PEOPLE HAVE DECIDED TO TRUST AND FOLLOW JESUS! The church has shared the hope of Jesus in the pandemic and seen nearly 400% growth.

Now, there is a need to disciple these new believers and a need for new churches. It would be impossible for a church of 47 to meet in one location. The government would detect and destroy a church like this. While new pastors are being trained, believers will be discipled through a program called Safar. This is an online 1 to 1 discipleship tool that Elam has developed and implemented. Currently over 2000 people are discipling others using this tool.

Disciples make disciples. That is the reality of Jesus command to us. If we are not making disciples, we are not being disciples. Safar is a great tool for us to use in our context as well. It is a 100 day journey (Safar literally means journey) to help disciples make disciples.

There is someone in your circle of influence who would benefit from your investment in them. Let's get started. Now is the time. Begin the journey online and continue face-to-face when it's possible.