Draft:Hormoz Shariat

Hormoz Shariat
Hormoz Shariat - founder and president of Iran Alive Ministries
Hormoz Shariat - President and Founder of Iran Alive Ministries
Born (1955-08-20) August 20, 1955 (age 69)
NationalityIranian,American
Education
Occupation(s)President and Founder of Iran Alive Ministries[1][2]
Websitewww.iranalive.org

Hormoz Shariat (born 1955) is an Iranian-American Christian pastor, author, and media broadcaster, often referred to as the "Billy Graham of Iran[3][4]" for his role in spreading Christianity throughout the Persian-speaking world. Born in Tehran, Iran, Shariat became a prominent figure in Christian evangelism after founding Iran Alive Ministries[5][6][7], a satellite TV network that broadcasts Christian programming to millions in Iran and the Middle East. Known for his advocacy for religious freedom and human rights, Shariat’s work has impacted many Persian-speaking communities, making him a respected voice among Christian Iranians and those exploring Christianity under challenging conditions.

  1. ^ Forum, Denison (June 13, 2024). ""The Billy Graham of Iran": The incredible journey of Dr. Hormoz Shariat". Denison Forum.
  2. ^ "Iran Alive Ministries is Bridging the Divide in Iran". NRB. October 5, 2023.
  3. ^ "Tonight on THE ROSENBERG REPORT, meet 'the Billy Graham of Iran' who discusses explosive Bible prophecies about the future of Iran". All Israel News. 2023-07-13. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  4. ^ Forum, Denison (2024-06-13). ""The Billy Graham of Iran": The incredible journey of Dr. Hormoz Shariat". Denison Forum. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  5. ^ "Signals of change | WORLD". wng.org. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  6. ^ Ellis, K. A. (2017-06-21). "Evangelism, Iranian Style". Christianity Today. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  7. ^ NRB (2023-10-05). "Iran Alive Ministries is Bridging the Divide in Iran". NRB. Retrieved 2024-11-04.