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Iran, Middle East
Population: 81,824,000
Chief of State: Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Head of Gov.: President Hassan Rouhani
Christians: 0.8%
Evangelical Christians: 0.4%
Dominant Religion: Shia Islam
Persecution Ranking: 9th
Life Expectancy: 71.15 Years
Literacy Rate: 86.8%
Population Below Poverty Line: 18.7%
Refugees Living in Iran: 982,085
Chief of State: Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Head of Gov.: President Hassan Rouhani
Christians: 0.8%
Evangelical Christians: 0.4%
Dominant Religion: Shia Islam
Persecution Ranking: 9th
Life Expectancy: 71.15 Years
Literacy Rate: 86.8%
Population Below Poverty Line: 18.7%
Refugees Living in Iran: 982,085
Those researching the revival that has been taking place in Iran in recent years say that the characteristics of church growth are unique, “The Iranian awakening is a rapidly reproducing discipleship movement that owns no property or buildings, has no central leadership, and is predominantly led by women.” As the emphasis has been on making disciples of Jesus, rather than on starting churches, the growth has been very fast. Iranian Christians believe their experience is not just relevant for Iran, but for the world.
Pray that the Church in Iran will continue to grow, and that the Church in the rest of the world will learn from them (The Bible, 1 Corinthians 1:27).
Pray that the Church in Iran will continue to grow, and that the Church in the rest of the world will learn from them (The Bible, 1 Corinthians 1:27).