STRENGTHEN
We help churches, persecuted Christians, refugees, and Christian workers stand firm in their faith.
EQUIP
We provide practical tools, resources, and spiritual support.
TRAIN
We raise and train leaders to serve the Kingdom and shine as salt and light in their communities.
Christian Counselling & Trauma Counselling
Today Iranian people face traumas and crises, including in the Christian community and refugees. Since 2006, the rate of divorce has increased more than one and half times to the point where around 20 percent of marriages now end in divorce. In the first two months of this Iranian calendar year (late March to late May) alone, more than 21,000 divorce cases were logged, according to official statistics. Furthermore, drug addiction is at its highest right now. Iran’s Drug Control Organisation has said that there are now 2.8 million people in the strictly conservative country “regularly consuming drugs,” according to reports carried by state media. The UN said last year that Iran already has one of the worst addiction crises in the world, affecting people from all walks of society. Moreover, the Iranian Christian community is a wounded and traumatised community because of persecution, rejection from their family and friends, continuous harassment and discrimination, the loss of jobs and opportunities for education, and forced migration. Women are the most vulnerable group in Iranian society today; and globally, many have experienced social complex trauma and domestic abuse. They need professional help and training to deal with their personal and marriage issues rooted in these experiences, which prevent them from growing deeply in Christ and becoming His mature disciples.
At Torch Ministries our counselling team comprises of qualified professionals who provide Biblical, Christ-centered counselling, as well as trauma counselling, specifically tailored for Persian women and couples through individual, group sessions and in the form of training, available both virtually and in-person. The head of our counselling department is a distinguished member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP-UK).
Advanced Leadership & Discipleship Training
Raising Equipped, Mature Leaders to Transform the Church and Community
There exists a significant demand and necessity for teaching and training among the emerging Iranian church leaders, pastors, and disciple-makers. The absence of adequate and systematic training and instruction may result in the emergence of an immature generation of Christians and leaders. At Torch Ministries, one of our main ministerial priorities is to provide different tiers of discipleship and leadership development by systematic programs. As an example, we hold ongoing training conferences, seminars and workshops (courses) online and in-person in order to train and equip these church leaders/pastors and disciple-makers with various biblical and contextualized advanced training courses including interactive discussions, fellowship and prayer times. All our resources and teaching materials are a combination of Biblical discipleship, Christian doctrine and theology, spiritual formation, counselling issues and cultural subjects that apply to the context. We provide post-training support including mentorship as well. Our aim is to train and equip them within their own church context to become more equipped, mature, Christ-like, transformed and serving the Kingdom of God in order for them to also equip and train others to better serve within their own local church/community.
Strengthening & Equipping Local Churches
Building Stronger Churches, Deepening Faith, Equipping Believers
Another of our objectives is to support local churches and Christian communities by organising both online and in-person teaching and discipleship conferences and meetings for them; we aim to strengthen and equip Christians within their congregations in their faith, dedication, and relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.
TV & Media Ministries
Broadcasting Truth, Discipleship, and Hope to Millions
We are reaching out to a diverse array of individuals around the world through our teaching and training programmes at various levels via Christian TV channels broadcasted through Satellite TV and social media platforms. For instance, we have regular live teaching programs on satellite TV as well as pre-recorded episodes covering various subjects, including Biblical teaching, contextualised discipleship, theology, and aspects of Christian life, along with Biblical sermons. These television programmes reach and influence millions of viewers.
Professional Consultancy & Advocacy
Empowering Ministries, Amplifying Voices, Advancing Impact
Drawing upon our extensive background and expertise, we provide professional consultancy and training services in the form of seminars and workshops to a range of international ministries, organisations, churches and workers (missionaries) that are actively engaged with the Persian World, aiming to equip and enhance their understanding of the contextualised theological-socio-cultural landscape. Additionally, we offer some advocacy support services for persecuted Christians, striving to be a voice for those who are marginalised and silenced.
Relief & Refugees Ministries
Bringing Hope, Support, and the Gospel to Persian Refugees Worldwide
There are millions of Persian refugees dispersed across various regions globally, feeling hopeless and frustrated, particularly in the UK, Europe, Turkey, and beyond. At Torch Ministries, we are reaching out to Persian refugees through a variety of ministries, such as assisting churches and communities that support refugees and migrants, sharing the Gospel with them, while also offering various types of relief support.