For over twenty years Elam has been reaching out to Iran by training church planters, translating and sending in Scriptures and Christian books; and more recently with TV programmes, and websites. There is also a special department to minister to women.
Reaching the unreachable: Begins with training the right leaders
This account from David Yeghnazar, Elam’s USA Director, helps show that reaching the unreachable begins with training the right leaders. READ MORE
How Elam approaches its training
When Elam began in 1990, the training of leaders was the focus of the ministry. At that time there were less than 10 Iranian Christians from a Muslim background who had any kind of fromal training. While the nature of Elam's training programs has grown and improved over the years, the focus on training leaders remains at the heart of Elam to this day.
Two universal facts about leadership training never change: One, it is of vital importance, Two, it is not easy - all too aften training programs don't produce leaders who truly advance the kingdom. Add in the complexity of training leaders from a country that is closed to the Gospel, and you have a real challenge.
So how is Elam Ministries training leaders for the Iranian church? And what impact do trained leaders have? READ MORE
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Further reading
Iranians come to the Olympics
Evangelism at the 2012 games
Internet Chuch Growing
How technology is having an impact
The Books of Moses
Pentateuch released in Persian
How New Testaments are reaching Iranians
Testimonies of how Iranians have received their copy.
Iran burns Bibles, Christians send in more
Reports of large scale Bible burning of confiscated Scriptures.
Courage of The Couriers: What to do when caught? Witness to Christ
An account of what happened to a Bible smuggler when caught.
‘Widely Distributed’: Iranian news channel confirms distribution of New Testament
Press reports from inside Iran highlight how widespread Scripture distribution has become inside Iran.
A frustrated Mullah happily receives a New Testament
A courageous Christian gives a New Testament to a mullah he meets in a government office.
Books
The more the church grows, the more it needs books.
Satellite TV: Reaching Millions
For many in Iran TV is the only link to the Gospel message.
Struck Down But Still Serving
Please pray for healing for TV Presenter Amir Javadzadeh.
Websites
More on the various websites that Elam Ministries operates.
Find out how Elam approaches its training
Find out how Elam equips its leaders with more than just head knowledge.