SAT-7 PARS, the channel broadcasting gospel-centred programming in Farsi across the Middle East, saw a 93 per cent increase in viewer responses in 2011.
 
According to Sara Afshari, station director, using new media helped bring about this increase during a time of intense opposition to Iranian Christians.

Sara said the website and phone numbers had been blocked and their online messenger accounts hacked.

Amidst these challenges, the SAT-7 PARS team is heading into its 10th year of being a lifeline for Iranian Christians and seekers. Their ninth anniversary was celebrated with a first-ever live programme.

“We received approximately 100 on-air calls from viewers expressing their gratitude,” Sara said.

Plans for 2012 include more youth and children’s programming, as there are no Iranian Christian stations for children. “It’s a big step, but we serve a God for whom nothing is impossible,” said Sara.


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Published: 10:14 AM Monday, January 30, 2012  |  197 views
Last updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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