In my 30+ years of working in ministry, I have seen the power of partnerships. There should be no competition in reaching the lost for Christ. Some people plant, some water, others harvest, but we are all working in the same fields. While we have had the joy of serving hundreds of thousands of Christian individuals and families around the world, we also have many great partnerships with other ministry organizations. This allows us to expand our reach exponentially. There should be no competition in reaching the lost for Christ. Some people plant, some water, others harvest, but we are all working in the same fields. One such organization is Iran Alive Ministries. The founder and CEO, Dr. Hormoz Shariat, has become a personal friend, and we are honored to support his ministry to Iran. Persian was the first foreign language that The Pilgrim's Progress was translated into, and we broadcasted it over his satellite channel to an estimated 6 million viewers. We have helped provide other content like Torchlighters, The Cross and the Switchblade, and now a Persian Sign Language version of The Pilgrim's Progress. I remember when I worked with Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, he would tell me it was okay to encourage our readers to give to other good organizations. It is good to help both children and the hungry, to distribute Bibles and to evangelize to the lost. These things are not mutually exclusive. I initially found this confusing. I thought, if we encourage our donors to give to others, won't they give less to us? With this guidance, Richard taught me the value of ministry over money. Sure, funds were needed to pay our bills and to expand our work, but raising money wasn't the goal. Ministry was the goal, and raising money was simply a means to that end. I pray I never forget this lesson. With this guidance, Richard taught me the value of ministry over money. Today I want to share a special opportunity. Dr. Hormoz has just completed and published his new book, Iran's Great Awakening. In it, Hormoz shares his personal testimony, Biblical prophecy, and the spiritual battle taking place today in Iran. He is offering his book for free to anyone who supports his satellite broadcasts into Iran. I encourage you to visit www.IranAlive.org, make a contribution, and request your free copy of Iran's Great Awakening. I know you will be blessed by his book, and I can assure you that his ministry is leading an evangelism movement that is reaching the Muslim people of Iran at a level never seen before. Thank you for taking the time to read our messages and standing with RevelationMedia. This world is not our home. We journey together to eternity! Have a blessed Sunday! Steve Cleary CEO/Founder RevelationMedia |
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