Iranians Open to the Gospel as Never Before

In a new book Mark Bradley explains why Iranian's are increasingly turning to Christ.

Iran: Open Hearts in a Closed Land (Authentic, 2006. Pbk. ISBN: 978-1-85078-770-9) offers a fascinating insight into the reasons behind the rapid growth of the Persion church in recent years. Divided into two main sections, Closed Land explains why the current regime is so hostile to Christianity in its attempts to maintain the world's only Shia state. Open Hearts documents the population's increasing disillusionment with the islamic government's policies and with Islam itself. Despite intense persecution underground churches continue to grow.

There are a number of ways to respond to this book's message, including supporting ministries such as the Barnabas Fund, Elam and Radio Voice of Christ which work in that country directly. What is less well known is that there are currently thousands of Iranians in this country, who having fled Iran, cannot be sent back because they are likely to suffer further persecution. A large number of churches send teams into the Immigration Detention Centres where many Iranians are being held and are finding them very open to the Gospel. This book would prove extremely helpful to churches involved in this work already - and to those who are considering it. In a very real sense this mission field has come to us. Having had the opportunity to read a pre-publication copy I heartily commend it.

We dare not neglect Iran as we look at the global scene... A relevant cutting-edge book about an amazing nation.

George Verwer

Gives a clear and useful account of both the recent history of Iran and the current complex and challenging issues facing the people... who live in this troubled land.

Baroness Cox

If you are wondering what is really going on inside Iran, Mark provides the answer... an important book.

Robert Weston, editor, The Still Small Voice

A very accurate and up-to-date picture of the present-day situation. I will make it obliged reading for all Open Doors staff.

Wybo Nicolai, Regional Director, Middle East, Open Doors