According to the U.S. Department of State, modern Iranian history began with an uprising against the then–ruling shah in 1905. While there have been periods
NASHVILLE — Sharon Pumpelly, who with her husband Larry spent 25 years as an International Mission Board (IMB) missionary in Uganda and Kenya, has been
The 1979 revolution in Iran was an attempt to slam shut the country’s doors to the gospel but it did not succeed. The truth is
Baptists learn the biblical stories of the good Samaritan and “love your neighbor as yourself” early in life. These stories serve as directives for those
CAIRO, Egypt — In a surprise gesture, Egyptian authorities released a Christian convert from Islam who had been jailed for two years without charges under
In 1979, the citizens of Iran were hopeful for a future with more freedom. But that hope evaporated into a haze of intolerance and oppression
In 1883, the United States sent the first official envoy to the nation of Persia, now known as Iran. For almost 100 years, the two
We don’t pray for persecution to go away — we pray that we won’t deny Jesus when persecution comes,” said Reza, a young Iranian man.
