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SAT-7 Satellite TV Network

SAT-7 is a Christian satellite television station run by and for the people of the Middle East and North Africa.

The ministry has three different channels: SAT-7 ARABIC, SAT-7 KIDS and SAT-7 PARS (Farsi/Turkish programming).

Vision: To see a growing Church in the Middle East and North Africa, confident in Christian faith and witness, serving the community and contributing to the good of society and culture.
Mission: To provide the churches and Christians of the Middle East and North Africa an opportunity to witness to Jesus Christ through inspirational, informative, and educational television services.

SAT-7 is governed by an International Board of Directors, the majority of whom must be Christians living in the Middle East and North Africa. This International Board is the owner of the ministry and sets its core policy and goals.

Bedouin and a satellite dish SAT-7 has ministry offices and studios located in Egypt, Lebanon and Cyprus, and fundraising offices in Europe, the UK, Canada and the USA. SAT-7 has more than 100 local staff working in its offices in the Middle East. SAT-7 is also made up of partners and associates who believe in, and support, its ministry.

SAT-7's ethos, as reflected in its programme policies, can be summarised as:

SAT-7 broadcasts seek to: educate, inform, inspire, motivate.
SAT-7 programming is culturally, politically, and religiously sensitive.
SAT-7 uses indigenous languages.
SAT-7 programming is designed to be holistic, addressing spiritual, physical, social, psychological, economic, moral, and ethical needs.
SAT-7 avoids criticism of other churches, or ethnic or religious groups.
SAT-7 programming seeks to reflect all Christian beliefs and practices.
SAT-7 seeks to show the unity in Christianity, with all its diversity.
SAT-7 seeks to help different denominations better understand one another.
SAT-7 programming seeks to dispel negative stereotypes that non-Christians have of Christians, the church, and Christ.
SAT-7 seeks to give “legitimacy” to Christian minorities in areas of the world where they have none.
SAT-7 will not use coercive methods to change people.
SAT-7 will not promote any political party or ideology.
SAT-7 encourages the defense of peace, human rights, justice, and social and economic development.
SAT-7 does not sell airtime to other ministries.
SAT-7 will not solicit funds for itself on air.
SAT-7 is committed to partnership and works with and supports:
- Churches
- Agencies
- Individuals
SAT-7 is committed to develop:
- Its viewers
- Its staff and boards.
SAT-7 wants to encourage Christian artists.

A church service being broadcast live on Sat-7 Arabic network Television ministry is strategic in aiding the spread of the Good News of Jesus and in making Christian teaching available in local languages to vast numbers of people around the world, especially in countries where it is difficult or impossible to share the Christian message with those who have never seen or read a Bible or heard about Jesus Christ.

Together with agencies involved in Bible Translation and Distribution, Christian broadcasters play a vital role in supporting the life and witness of the worldwide Church, as well as in the extending of God's Kingdom. These Special Service Agencies, or SSA's, are doing what no one church or denomination can easily do, playing a vital role in the building of God's Kingdom around the world.

Recognising the importance of Christain broadcasters and other SSA's, in Presbyterian Mission Overseas we continue to explore ways of forging closer links with, and supporting the work of, both the SAT-7 Satellite TV Network and Feba Radio.