"Billy Graham of Iran" tells of God's miracles in Iran

Remember, Abraham was called out of Ur of the Chaldeans (Babylonia, modern Iraq/Iran). Joel Rosenberg is speaking April 13th in San Jose, Ca with Hormuz Shariot about all that God is doing inside the country of Iran. An excerpt of Joel's interview with Hormuz is really profound, I thought I'd share part of it here.



Rosenberg: Why are so many Iranians renouncing Islam and becoming followers of Jesus?

Shariat: The number one reason is the years of prayers of Christians for the people living in the 10/40 window (Iran is at the center of that window). Another reason is that the true nature of Islam has been revealed to many Iranians. Iran is the only country in the world led by clergy. For 31 years, the people of Iran have experienced the implementation of true Islam. Before 1979, they had a romantic view of Islam. They taught that if Islam ruled in Iran, it would be a paradise on earth. They dreamed that with Islamic government, there would not be any more poverty nor injustice. But after 31 years, they have come to realize that there is something fundamentally wrong with Islam itself. They have realized that Islam has not done anything for them individually, neither for their family, and nor for their society. For 31 years, Islam has been forced on them and yet it has not worked. So in reaction to that, they want freedom, and they do not want Islam.

Rosenberg: What can you tell our readers about your ministry, for those who are not familiar with who you are and what you and your team does?


Shariat: We ourselves at Iran Alive Ministries are Muslim Background Believers who have a passion to reach Iran for Christ. Our track record shows that we have been very effective in brining Iranian Muslims to Christ and planting churches among them. After planting several churches in the USA, we have been using satellite TV to bring hundreds of thousands of Iranian Muslims to Christ and have helped plant house churches among them. By His grace we are equipped and positioned to make a tangible impact for Christ in Iran through satellite TV, Internet, and underground church planting. People who need more information about us can visit our website: http://www.iranaliveministries.org/.



For a really powerful perspective of what God is doing in the walls of Iran, and how you can pray and be part of God's work there, see Rosenberg's blog: http://flashtrafficblog.wordpress.com/2010/03/31/exclusive-interview-with-the-billy-graham-of-iran-what-is-god-doing-in-iran-and-how-should-we-pray/