Pastor hormoz shariat biography

I was born into a Muslim family in Iran and came to the United States after the Islamic Revolution of 1979, where I came to Christ while earning my Ph.D.
Hormoz Shariat, an Iranian-born Christian with an inspiring journey.
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Dr. Hormoz Shariat

I was born into a Muslim family in Iran and came to the United States after the Islamic Revolution of 1979, where I came to Christ while earning my Ph.D. in Computer Engineering as a graduate student at USC in 1980.

In 1987, I planted a church in San Jose, California. With hundreds of Muslim converts, which remains one of the largest churches of its kind in the United States.

In 2001 I followed the Lord’s leading and founded Iran Alive Ministries, which utilizes Satellite TV to reach the millions of lost and broken people of Iran and the rest of the Middle East. Today, we broadcast the Gospel 24/7 from our studio in Dallas to Iran and the Middle East, trusting the Lord to use us to transform a nation, which is responding to the Gospel unlike any other time in history. You can find out more about the ministry by visiting www.IranAliveMinistries.org.

My passion for Muslims stems, in part, because of the murder of my brother, Hamraz, who was arrested in Iran at the age of 16 on a minor political charge. After two years in jail, he was executed by firi

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Who We Are

Driven by a passion for intentional living, Lily Meschi dedicates herself to serving in ministry for Iran Alive as the Director of Partners Relations. Drawing from her personal journey as an Iranian woman, Lily provides profound insights into the challenges surrounding women’s rights in Iran.

Born and raised in a Muslim family in Tehran, Iran, Lily’s life took a transformative turn when her family relocated to the U.S. at the age of 18. Amidst struggles and hardships related to her identity as an Iranian woman, Lily discovered Christianity, finding solace and freedom in her newfound faith in Jesus Christ. This experience ignited her compassion for Iranian women who have faced similar oppression, abuse, and isolation.

Lily is a vocal advocate against practices such as arranged marriages of young women to older men in the Middle East, shedding light on societal norms that perpetuate injustice. Grateful for her role at Iran Alive Ministries, she uses her platform to address cultural biases, the impact of arranged marriages, and the pervasive influence of mal

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Dr. Hormoz Shariat

Dr. Hormoz Shariat is the founder and President of “Iran Alive Ministries” (IAM), whose mission is to transform Iran with the power of the Gospel.

Hormoz himself is an Iranian Muslim convert. He has a PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of Southern California and a BA in Bible and Theology. In 1987, he planted a church in San Jose, California. With more than 250 Muslim converts, it is the largest such church in the United States.

Joel Rosenberg has called him “the Billy Graham of Iran” because of IAM’s effective daily prime time satellite television broadcasts to the Middle East and Europe. Some 45 million Iranians are estimated to have access to satellite channels despite a ban on satellite dishes. Watched by an estimated 7-9 million people, IAM’s program has brought more than 250,000 Muslims to Jesus Christ since December 2001. IAM’s broadcasts are also streamed on the Internet and are drawing hundreds of thousands of additional viewers worldwide. The ministry also has a significant role in the