BRANCH OF EDUCATION

Global Heart Ministries

Global Heart Ministries was founded by Steve Sharp in 2008 with a focus on sharing the Gospel with people living in the unreached region of the Middle East and Central Asia. We give creative access to Jesus through digital media, faith-building resources and connection into a local church.  

Steve Sharp was called to bring the Gospel of Christ to Turkmenistan. He realized that even though missionaries were not allowed to enter Turkmenistan, satellite programming was untouched by the government. The ministry soon began airing Christian satellite broadcasts in Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey. Eventually, the ministries’ programs could also be seen across the Middle East. 

As millions of people heard the Gospel through satellite television and online platforms, the ministry began working to connect seekers and new believers to local Underground Church pastors who could answer their questions about Jesus and disciple them in their new faith. 

In 2020 the ministry launched the Connect Center. Using innovative technology and a team of in-country staff, the Connect Center provides digital and social media content that engages seekers and shares the truth of Jesus. 

Today millions of people have heard the Gospel through Global Heart Ministries. Thousands of women and men have communicated with our staff at the Connect Center, indicated a decision for Jesus and connected with a local persecuted church. Currently, the ministry is experiencing exponential growth in reaching people in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan through digital media platforms. The ministry plans to expand our outreach initiatives, eventually serving in 10 countries across the region.

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