There is a church growing rapidly in one of the most unlikely places on earth—and you will never see its buildings, billboards, or worship services livestreamed online.
It is the underground church in Iran.
I have personally spent hours with these precious believers throughout the years, as many are so starved for teaching, discipleship, and encouragement that they frequently cross over the northern border with Iraq. I have worshiped with them, shared scripture together, and been marked by their zeal for the Lord.
While headlines often portray Iran only through the lenses of geopolitics, nuclear tensions, or unrest, a quieter and far more powerful story is unfolding beneath the surface: tens of thousands of Iranians are encountering Jesus Christ, often through dreams and visions, and choosing to follow Him at tremendous personal cost.
This is not Christianity as a cultural accessory. This is Christianity as a life-or-death decision.
A Church Forced Underground
In Iran, converting from Islam to Christianity is illegal and considered apostasy. House churches are raided. Pastors are imprisoned. Believers are interrogated, surveilled, and pressured to renounce their faith. Many lose their jobs, their families, and their freedom simply for confessing the name of Jesus.
And yet, the church is growing. FINISH READING ON SUBSTACK → https://seanfeucht.substack.com/p/the-church-youll-never-see |
