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SAT-7 appoints new CEO
Christian broadcasting network SAT-7 appoints a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As of 1 April 2019, Chief Channels Officer Rita El-Mounayer is taking over the CEO position from Founder, Dr Terence Ascott.
Family of Jesus takes love and joy on the road
The popular worship show Family of Jesus is transforming children’s lives with its message of love and inclusion. On a recent trip, the SAT-7 KIDS team brought life-giving worship to those who need it most – isolated children starved of love and peace.
Celebrating Norooz and new beginnings
Persian-speakers everywhere joyfully celebrate Norooz on 21 March, and Persian staff at SAT-7 PARS are joining in the celebrations.
“Because of SAT-7 KIDS, our daughter loves Jesus!”
In more good news for the thriving SAT-7 KIDS channel , the number of viewers getting in touch grew by 32 percent in 2018. In their many thousands of comments, children and parents reveal how SAT-7 KIDS has helped them grow and flourish.
SAT-7 promotes impactful cinema
SAT-7 ARABIC highlights winner of Catholic Film Festival 2019 to raise awareness of societal outcasts. The Egyptian feature film Yomeddine, has won ten awards for its role in shedding light on the lives of the marginalised.
Challenging the stigma of mental health
Where their societies may offer them stigma and shame, the program City of Stars welcomes children with mental health issues with love. The SAT-7 KIDS program seeks to support this marginalised group by giving them a voice.
Cycling over 500 km to teach the Bible
SAT-7 TÜRK combines a passion for cycling and Bible teaching in the unique program One Bike Seven Churches, tackling the challenging book of Revelation within the ruins of the seven ancient churches.
New survey shows SAT-7 KIDS’ growing impact
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is now greater than ever. The research revealed a growth in the number of Arab children watching SAT-7 KIDS as well as a high proportion of parents saying that the channel is helping their children.
Isolated Afghans turn to SAT-7 for support
“It was about a year ago that I grew in faith through watching the programs on SAT-7 PARS,” writes Toofan* from Afghanistan. “It was through Facebook that I first came across SAT-7. I then joined the message groups on WhatsApp and Telegram and came to understand Christianity.”
SAT-7 broadcasts healthy communication for families
Through satellite television, viewers of SAT-7 can learn important relationship skills from the Art of Family Communication Conference held in Shorouk, Egypt. Millions of people who could not attend, or access similar resources, can now watch the pre-recorded episodes on their televisions or through online streaming and learn to build healthy family relationships.
SAT-7 TÜRK dishes up soul food
Nothing brings people together like food. This is especially true in the Middle East and North Africa, where dishes have been passed down for generations. The kitchen is where people can come together, learn, and feel safe to share.
Worshipping in silence
Open worship, free of fear, is something that Christians can often take for granted, but it is a freedom many Persian-speaking Christians in countries such as Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan, cannot currently enjoy.
What is life like for persecuted believers?
Being a Christian in the Persian-speaking world is full of challenges. For some, they must keep their faith secret or face discrimination and persecution. Here we share some of the struggles faced by believers in Iran.
Switching on ‘WiFi’ of young Persian hearts
A new SAT-7 PARS show, Wifi , seeks to connect with young and disillusioned Persian-speakers who are searching beyond their immediate environment for meaning and authenticity.
SAT-7 speaks up against bullying
Among the many issues children in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are facing, bullying is a problem that is often overlooked. Speak Up, SAT-7 ARABIC’s popular talk show, addresses the severity of bullying and the importance of parents tackling this issue correctly with their children.
Turkish pastor’s 15-year-old dream comes true
Many people have dreams of being on TV and becoming famous. Pastor Vahan doesn’t seek fame. His dream of being on TV has a different reason, and has come true through SAT-7 TÜRK.
SAT-7 pioneers new Persian worship
As English speakers, we can take worship songs and community singing for granted. But in Persian-speaking countries these opportunities are rare. Now, SAT-7 PARS is helping to provide Persian-speaking believers with new worship music in their own language.
SAT-7 shares joy as Cairo worshippers fill streets
In Cairo this New Year’s Eve, so many believers gathered to begin 2019 in an atmosphere of praise and prayer that the 4,000-capacity Kasr el Dobara Evangelical Church (KDEC) had to expand into the street.