Open Doors provides assistance for Iranian Christians

Open Doors' aid projects in Iran are focused on meeting the most urgent needs of our persecuted brothers and sisters locally.

Distribution of Bibles and New Testaments

As the church in Iran grows continually, so does the need for Bibles in Farsi, the country's language. Farsi Bibles, children's Bibles and copies of the New Testament are being distributed throughout the country in order to strengthen Christians and Muslim-background believers (MBBs) in their faith in Jesus and give them new hope and joy.

Discipleship training for young Christians

Young Iranian Christians are looking for guidance and instruction in the Christian faith. Open Doors has developed a special training course for Muslims who have become Christians. These courses are extremely important as MBBs cannot attend traditional churches or can only do so at great risk to their safety.

Young Christians in Iran have little or no opportunity to meet other young believers apart from their own house group. They often feel isolated and have difficulty finding a Christian spouse. If it is known that they have become Christians, their wages are reduced, as Christians are generally paid less than Muslims. Open Doors' training courses help them to grow in faith and enable them to meet and encourage each other.

Christian TV programmes and websites

Muslims who have converted to Christianity are often isolated from their families and communities. They need support and encouragement. Assisted by Christian radio and TV programmes, as well as websites in the Farsi language, Open Doors helps MBBs to stand strong and grow in their faith in Jesus.