Christian satellite television looks to encourage troubled church in Middle East

Afghanistan-The Taliban hostage crisis is pushing tensions higher in Afghanistan.Terrorists have already proved deadly intent with the group of Korean missionary hostages.SAT-7's Debbie Brink suspects the terrorism is proof of the need for their satellite television ministry."Radicals are trying to influence governments and families and children through these kinds of acts, and it's horrible. SAT-7 and SAT-7 Pars are really having an impact in the region.SAT-7 Pars reaches specifically into Iran and into Afghanistan."SAT-7 Pars is a semi-autonomous unit of SAT-7,providing quality Christian TV programming for Persian satellite viewers in Iran,Afghanistan and adjacent countries.The new channel, SAT-7 Pars offer Farsi Christian programming daily and another four hours a day in Turkish.In a report which specifically mentions SAT-7,a representative of an international Christian organization emphasizes the role of satellite TV,Internet and other news media in strengthening the church.That plays an essential role in encouraging believers and new church growth.Brink says,"We proclaim Christ and the Bible very openly,speaking to Christians.That's who our audience is intended to be,but other people are watching as well.It's a combination of our broadcasts,the local church,Christians banding together and praying together and finding support with one another,but it is a very difficult time."
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