Another 13 Iranian believers have recently embarked on Elam’s three-month leadership and church planting course in a country close to Iran. In this intensive process, these students are studying under some of the best Persian-speaking Bible teachers. They rise early each morning for devotions, followed by classes, personal study and practical ministry tasks until late most evenings. Over 12 weeks, their studies and varied ministry assignments - always followed by in-depth evaluation - holistically lay a foundation for ministry in the Persian church.   Please pray for strong friendships among the group and growth in each student's love, intimacy and dependency on Jesus.