‘Billy Graham of Iran’ Equipped to Connect Prophecy to Historic Moment in Iran
Source Expert: Dr. Hormoz Shariat
Called "the Billy Graham of Iran" by best-selling author Joel Rosenberg, Dr. Shariat is the founder of Iran Alive Ministries, which utilizes Satellite TV to broadcast Christian programming to a potential audience of 130 million in Iran and the Middle East.
In his book “Iran’s Great Awakening,” he shares his spiritual journey out of Islam to Christianity, Biblical prophesies about Iran, and strategies to bring hope to Iranians who feel oppressed and hopeless.
This hope comes in the form of Dr. Shariat’s tireless 24/7 broadcasts and a 24/7 helpline for Iranians with questions and sorrows.
“Internet is completely disconnected, so the Iranian people go home and turn on satellite television. There’s no better way for them to connect to the outside world,” says Dr. Shariat.” Our viewership has increased, so our responsibilities have increased. That’s why we have primetime live broadcasts every day to serve the people of Iran. We are equipping believers in Iran to know what to do during these trying times.”
Dr. Shariat is passionate about serving Americans by providing insight into Iran and how it impacts the United States. He strives to help others make sense of current events in the Middle East from both a Christian and a former Muslim perspective. He is equipped to explain Islam and the reasons behind the actions of Muslims in Iran.
Key Topics
Political implications of Iran’s religious leadership – The corruption of the militant Islamic government and its heavy-handed theocratic policies are to blame for many of Iran's problems today— economic, political, and otherwise.
Spiritual implications of Iran’s mounting crises – The oppressive nature of the militant Islamic government has driven Iranians away from that faith toward Christianity. Despite extreme religious persecution, Iran is the fastest-growing evangelical population in the world today, with a growth rate of 19.6%.
How Iran fits into Biblical prophecy – Dr. Shariat believes the passage in Jeremiah 49:38, referencing “Elam,” is interpreted as modern-day Iran, and that it will one day become a Christian nation.
Highlights
As his own brother was killed in Iran years ago for a minor political charge, sparking his lifelong mission of advocating for the suppressed minorities in Iran, Dr. Hormoz Shariat can offer a unique and deeply personal view about the growing turmoil in Iran, and his own work to serve its people through Iran Alive.
Dr. Shariat has an audience of an estimated 6 million daily viewers (and 20 million weekly viewers) of his satellite program in Iran.
100,000 Muslims have come to Christ through Iran Alive Ministries.
Iran Alive Ministries held a 24-hour Live prayer broadcast among all the believers and Christian leaders to pray for Iran. Over 2,300 people from 15 different countries including Iran participated and 45% of the participants were straight from Iran.
Iran Alive is actively using 24/7 broadcasting and a 24/7 call-in line to share the Gospel with Iran and give them a lifeline during the ongoing crisis.
Dr. Shariat's online 4:12 Discipleship School has over 3,000 enrolled students.
What sets Iran Alive Ministries apart from the rest of the broadcast ministries is that Dr. Shariat, as a Muslim background believer, is an expert on Islam and Iranian culture who addresses the cultural and religious dispositions head-on through his biblical insights.